### in cooperation with the member states , the commission shall conduct studies and examine the possibility to design authorisation schemes which would contribute to a low - carbon policy , by saving energy in the use of spectrum as well as by making spectrum available for wireless technologies with a potential for improving energy saving , including smart energy grids and smart metering systems . ### in cooperation with the member states , the commission shall conduct studies and examine the possibility to design authorisation schemes which would contribute to a low - carbon policy , by saving energy in the use of spectrum as well as by making spectrum available for wireless technologies with a potential for improving energy savings and efficiency , including smart energy grids and smart metering systems .


### if necessary , the commission shall ensure that sufficient spectrum is made available under harmonised conditions to support the development of safety services and the free circulation of related devices as well as the development of innovative interoperable solutions for public safety and protection , civil protection and disaster relief . ### the commission shall ensure that sufficient spectrum is made available under harmonised conditions and in harmonised bands to support the development of safety services and the free circulation of related devices as well as the development of innovative interoperable solutions for public safety and protection , civil protection and disaster relief .


### member states and the commission shall review the spectrum needs of , and collaborate with , the scientific community ; identify a number of research and development initiatives and innovative applications that may have a major socio - economic impact and / or potential for investment and prepare for the allocation of sufficient spectrum to such applications under harmonised technical conditions and the least onerous administrative burden . ### member states and the commission shall review the spectrum needs of , and collaborate with , the scientific and academic community ; identify a number of research and development initiatives and innovative applications that may have a major socio - economic impact and / or potential for investment and prepare for the allocation of sufficient spectrum to such applications under harmonised technical conditions and the least onerous administrative burden .


### member states shall ensure that international regulations allow the full use of frequency bands for the purposes for which they are designated under union law , and that a sufficient amount of appropriately protected spectrum is available for union sectoral policies . ### member states shall ensure that international regulations allow the full use of frequency bands for the purposes for which they are designated under national law and union law , and that a sufficient amount of appropriately protected spectrum is available for union sectoral policies .


### member states shall ensure that international regulations allow the full use of frequency bands for the purposes for which they are designated under union law , and that a sufficient amount of appropriately protected spectrum is available for union sectoral policies . ### member states shall ensure that international regulations allow the full use of frequency bands for the purposes for which they are designated under union law , and that a sufficient amount of appropriately protected spectrum is available for the implementation of union sectoral policies .


### for proceedings against a controller or processor , the plaintiff should have the choice to bring the action before the courts of the member states where the controller or processor has an establishment or where the data subject resides , unless the controller is a public authority acting in the exercise of its public powers . ### for proceedings against a controller or processor , the plaintiff should have the choice to bring the action before the courts of the member states where the controller or processor has an establishment or where the data subject resides , unless the controller is a public authority acting in the exercise of its public powers or another body which has been entrusted with a mission of public interest .


### the data subject has given consent to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes ; ### the data subject has given explicit and informed consent to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes ;


### the basis of the processing referred to in points and of paragraph 1 must be provided for in : ### the basis of the processing referred to in points and of paragraph 1 and point of article 9 , must be provided for in :


### the law of the member state to which the controller is subject . ### the law of the member state , including collective employment agreements , to which the controller is subject .


### processing is carried out in the course of its legitimate activities with appropriate safeguards by a foundation , association or any other non - profit - seeking body with a political , philosophical , religious or trade - union aim and on condition that the processing relates solely to the members or to former members of the body or to persons who have regular contact with it in connection with its purposes and that the data are not disclosed outside that body without the consent of the data subjects ; or ### processing is carried out in the course of its legitimate activities with appropriate safeguards by a foundation , association or any other non - profit - seeking body with a political , philosophical , religious or trade - union aim or advocating for fundamental human rights and on condition that the processing relates solely to the members or to former members of the body or to persons who have regular contact with it in connection with its purposes and that the data are not disclosed outside that body without the consent of the data subjects ; or


### processing of data relating to criminal convictions or related security measures is carried out either under the control of official authority or when the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation to which a controller is subject , or for the performance of a task carried out for important public interest reasons , and in so far as authorised by union law or member state law providing for adequate safeguards . a complete register of criminal convictions shall be kept only under the control of official authority . ### processing of data relating to administrative sanctions , judgments , criminal offences , convictions or related security measures , is carried out either under the control of official authority or when the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation to which a controller is subject , or for the performance of a task carried out for important public interest reasons , and in so far as authorised by union law or member state law providing for adequate safeguards . a complete register of criminal convictions shall be kept only under the control of official authority .


### the controller shall provide any information and any communication relating to the processing of personal data to the data subject in an intelligible form , using clear and plain language , adapted to the data subject , in particular for any information addressed specifically to a child . ### the controller shall provide any information and any communication relating to the processing of personal data , which according to this regulation he is obliged to provide access to , to the data subject in an intelligible form , which can be understood by an average informed , attentive and understanding average consumer .


### the controller shall inform the data subject without delay and , at the latest within one month of receipt of the request , whether or not any action has been taken pursuant to article 13 and articles 15 to 19 and shall provide the requested information . this period may be prolonged for a further month , if several data subjects exercise their rights and their cooperation is necessary to a reasonable extent to prevent an unnecessary and disproportionate effort on the part of the controller . the information shall be given in writing . where the data subject makes the request in electronic form , the information shall be provided in electronic form , unless otherwise requested by the data subject . ### the controller shall inform the data subject without delay and , at the latest within one month of receipt of the request , whether or not any action has been taken pursuant to article 13 and articles 15 to 19 and shall provide the requested information . this period may be prolonged for a further month , if several data subjects exercise their rights and their cooperation is necessary to a reasonable extent to prevent an unnecessary and disproportionate effort on the part of the controller . the information shall be provided in writing or in electronic form , however requested by the data subject .


### the purposes of the processing ; ### the purposes of the processing for each category of personal data and the legal basis for the processing operation ;


### the categories of personal data concerned ; ### each categories of personal data concerned ;


### the data subject shall have the right , where personal data are processed by electronic means and in a structured and commonly used format , to obtain from the controller a copy of data undergoing processing in an electronic and structured format which is commonly used and allows for further use by the data subject . ### the data subject shall have the right , where personal data are processed by electronic means , to obtain from the controller a copy of data undergoing processing in an electronic , interoperable and structured format which is commonly used and allows for further use by the data subject .


### the data subject shall have the right , where personal data are processed by electronic means and in a structured and commonly used format , to obtain from the controller a copy of data undergoing processing in an electronic and structured format which is commonly used and allows for further use by the data subject . ### the data subject shall have the right , where personal data are processed by electronic means to obtain from the controller a copy of data undergoing processing in an electronic and structured format which is commonly used and allows for further use by the data subject .


### the data subject shall have the right to object , on grounds relating to their particular situation , at any time to the processing of personal data which is based on points , and of article 6 , unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject . ### the data subject shall have the right to object , at any time to the processing of personal data which is based on points , and of article 6 , unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject .


### union or member state law may restrict by way of a legislative measure the scope of the obligations and rights provided for in points to of article 5 and articles 11 to 20 and article 32 , when such a restriction constitutes a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard : ### union law may restrict by way of a legislative measure the scope of the obligations and rights provided for in points to of article 5 and articles 11 to 20 and article 32 , when such a restriction constitutes a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard :


### the controller and the processor shall , following an evaluation of the risks , take the measures referred to in paragraph 1 to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss and to prevent any unlawful forms of processing , in particular any unauthorised disclosure , dissemination or access , or alteration of personal data . ### the controller and the processor shall , following an evaluation of the risks , take the measures referred to in paragraph 1 to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss and to prevent any unlawful forms of processing , in particular any unauthorised disclosure , dissemination or access , or alteration of personal data . where a controller has carried a data protection impact assessment pursuant to article 33 , the results of this assessment shall be taken into account in the evaluation of the risks .


### points , and of paragraph 1 shall not apply to activities carried out by public authorities in the exercise of their public powers . ### points , and of paragraph 1 shall not apply to activities carried out by public authorities in the exercise of their public powers or another body which has been entrusted with a mission of public interest .


### the european data protection board shall ensure the consistent application of this regulation . to this effect , the european data protection board shall , on its own initiative or at the request of the commission , in particular : ### the european data protection board shall ensure the consistent application of this regulation . to this effect , the european data protection board shall , on its own initiative or at the request of the european parliament , council and the commission , in particular :


### proceedings against a controller or a processor shall be brought before the courts of the member state where the controller or processor has an establishment . alternatively , such proceedings may be brought before the courts of the member state where the data subject has its habitual residence , unless the controller is a public authority acting in the exercise of its public powers . ### proceedings against a controller or a processor shall be brought before the courts of the member state where the controller or processor has an establishment . alternatively , such proceedings may be brought before the courts of the member state where the data subject has its habitual residence , unless the controller is a public authority acting in the exercise of its public powers or another body which has been entrusted with a mission of public interest .


### processing for historical , statistical and scientific research purposes ### processing for historical , statistical and scientific purposes


### these purposes cannot be otherwise fulfilled by processing data which does not permit or not any longer permit the identification of the data subject ; ### these purposes cannot be otherwise fulfilled by processing anonymous data ;


### the union and the member states should strive to provide the most up - to - date information on their greenhouse gas emissions , in particular under the framework of the europe 2020 strategy and its specified timelines . this regulation should enable such estimates to be prepared in the shortest timeframes possible by using statistical and other information . ### the union and the member states should strive to provide the most up - to - date information on their greenhouse gas emissions , in particular under the framework of the europe 2020 strategy and its specified timelines , and in the framework of the european space policy and strategy , which addresses important challenges such as natural disasters , resources and climate monitoring , for the benefit of union citizens . in that respect , space - based data should be considered as key monitoring tools for the union and the member states due to their capacity to improve the overall picture of co2 and ch4 emissions , as well as lulucf . to that end , the global monitoring for environment and security programme and other satellite systems should be used to the maximum extent to provide timely emission reporting and independent verifications of the calculated emission reports . this regulation should enable such estimates to be prepared in the shortest timeframes possible by using statistical and other information .


### member states shall , following the completion of the review of their national inventories under the kyoto protocol for each year of the first commitment period under the kyoto protocol , including the resolution of any implementation issues , retire from the registry aaus , rmus , erus and cers equivalent to their net emissions during that year . ### member states shall , following the completion of the review of their national inventories under the kyoto protocol for each year of the first commitment period under the kyoto protocol , including the resolution of any implementation issues , retire from the registry utilised aaus , rmus , erus and cers equivalent to their net emissions during that year


### in respect of the last year of the commitment period under the kyoto protocol , member states shall retire units from the registry prior to the end of the additional period for fulfilling commitments set out in decision 11 / cmp . 1 of the conference of the parties to the unfccc serving as the meeting of the parties to the kyoto protocol . ### in respect of the last year of the commitment period under the kyoto protocol , member states shall retire utilised units from the registry prior to the end of the additional period for fulfilling commitments set out in decision 11 / cmp . 1 of the conference of the parties to the unfccc serving as the meeting


### horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation in the european union , focuses on three priorities , namely generating excellent science in order to strengthen the union ' s world - class excellence in science , fostering industrial leadership to support business , including small and medium - sized enterprises and innovation and tackling societal challenges , in order to respond directly to the challenges identified in the europe 2020 strategy by supporting activities covering the entire spectrum from research to market . horizon 2020 should support all stages in the innovation chain , especially activities closer to the market including innovative financial instruments , as well as non - technological and social innovation , and aims to satisfy the research needs of a broad spectrum of union policies by placing emphasis on the widest possible use and dissemination of knowledge generated by the supported activities up to its commercial exploitation . the priorities of horizon 2020 should also be supported through a programme under the euratom treaty on nuclear research and training . ### horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation in the european union , focuses on three priorities , namely generating excellent science in order to strengthen the union ' s world - class excellence in science , fostering industrial leadership to support business , including small and medium - sized enterprises and innovation and tackling societal challenges , in order to respond directly to the challenges identified in the europe 2020 strategy by supporting activities covering the entire spectrum from research to market . horizon 2020 should support all stages in the innovation chain , especially activities closer to the market including innovative financial instruments , as well as non - technological and social innovation , and aims to satisfy the research needs of a broad spectrum of union policies by placing emphasis on the widest possible use and dissemination of knowledge generated by the supported activities up to its commercial exploitation . this includes research supporting the security and defence interests of the union and its member states . the priorities of horizon 2020 should also be supported through a programme under the euratom treaty on nuclear research and training .


### to achieve maximum impact , horizon 2020 should develop close synergies with other union programmes in areas such as education , space , environment , competitiveness and smes , the internal security , culture and media and with the cohesion policy funds and rural development policy , which can specifically help to strengthen national and regional research and innovation capabilities in the context of smart specialisation strategies . ### to achieve maximum impact horizon 2020 should develop close synergies with other union programmes in areas such as education , space , satellite global navigation and global monitoring , environment , competitiveness and smes , the internal security , culture and media and with the cohesion policy funds and rural development policy , which can specifically help to strengthen national and regional research and innovation capabilities in the context of smart specialisation strategies .


### to achieve maximum impact , horizon 2020 should develop close synergies with other union programmes in areas such as education , space , environment , competitiveness and smes , the internal security , culture and media and with the cohesion policy funds and rural development policy , which can specifically help to strengthen national and regional research and innovation capabilities in the context of smart specialisation strategies . ### to achieve maximum impact , horizon 2020 should develop close synergies with other union programmes in areas such as education , space , environment , competitiveness and smes , the internal and external security , defence policies , culture and media and with the cohesion policy funds and rural development policy , which can specifically help to strengthen national and regional research and innovation capabilities in the context of smart specialisation strategies .


### with the aim to achieve the greatest possible impact of union funding , horizon 2020 is to develop closer synergies , which may also take the form of public - public partnerships , with national and regional programmes that support research and innovation . ### with the aim to achieve the greatest possible impact of union funding , horizon 2020 is to develop closer synergies , which may also take the form of public - public partnerships , with international , national and regional programme that support research and innovation .


### with the aim to achieve the greatest possible impact of union funding , horizon 2020 is to develop closer synergies , which may also take the form of public - public partnerships , with national and regional programmes that support research and innovation . ### with the aim to achieve the greatest possible impact of union funding , horizon 2020 is to develop closer synergies , which may also take the form of public - public partnerships , with national and regional programmes that support research and innovation . this should comprise synergies between civilian and defence technologies , in particular by facilitating ‘ dual use’ research and innovation and bridging technologies .


### horizon 2020 should promote cooperation with third countries based on common interest and mutual benefit . international cooperation in science , technology and innovation should be targeted to contribute to achieving the europe 2020 objectives to strengthen competitiveness , contribute to tackling societal challenges and support union external and development policies , including by developing synergies with external programmes and contributing to the union ' s international commitments such as the achievement of millennium development goals . ### horizon 2020 should promote cooperation with third countries based on common interest and mutual benefit . international cooperation in science , technology and innovation should be targeted to contribute to achieving the europe 2020 objectives to strengthen competitiveness , contribute to tackling societal challenges and support union external and development policies , including by developing synergies with external programmes and contributing to the union ' s international commitments such as the achievement of millennium development goals . any form of cooperation with third countries should take into account the security and defence interests of the union and its member states .


### for the implementation of horizon 2020 , account shall be taken of advice and inputs provided by : advisory groups of independent , high level experts set up by the commission ; dialogue structures created under international science and technology agreements ; forward looking activities ; targeted public consultations ; and transparent and interactive processes that ensure responsible research and innovation is supported . ### for the implementation of horizon 2020 , account shall be taken of advice and inputs provided by : advisory groups of independent , high level experts set up by the commission ; dialogue structures created under international science and technology agreements ; forward looking activities ; targeted public consultations ; and transparent and interactive processes that ensure responsible research and innovation is supported . if needed , advice shall also be provided by public services such as the european external action service .


### full account shall also be taken of relevant aspects of the research and innovation agendas established by european technology platforms , joint programming initiatives and european innovation partnerships . ### full account shall also be taken of relevant aspects of the research and innovation agendas established by european technology platforms , joint programming initiatives , european innovation partnerships and european bodies dealing with research programmes such as the european defence agency and the european space agency .


### supporting the union ' s external and development policy objectives , complementing external and development programmes . ### supporting the union ' s external and development policy objectives , complementing external and development programmes . any form of cooperation with third countries shall take into account the security and defence interests of the union and its member states .


### in addition , horizontal and cross - cutting activities to promote the strategic development of international cooperation shall be implemented under horizon 2020 under the specific objective ' inclusive , innovative and secure societies ' set out in point 6 . 3 . 2 of part iii of annex i . ### in addition , horizontal and cross - cutting activities to promote the strategic development of cooperation and activities to promote synergies with research programmes of other agencies , such as the european defence agency and the european space agency , shall be implemented under the objectives ´europe in a changing world - inclusive and innovative societies´ and ´secure societies - protecting the freedom and security of europe and its citizens´ set out respectively in points 6 . 3 . 2 and 6 . 3 . 3 - of part iii of annex i .


### the commission shall report and disseminate the results of that monitoring . ### the commission shall report and disseminate the results of that monitoring . in particular , they shall be transmitted to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions .


### inclusive , innovative and secure societies . ### europe in a changing world - inclusive and innovative societies


### inclusive , innovative and secure societies ### europe in a changing world - inclusive and innovative societies


### social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges . in addition , the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ' inclusive , innovative and secure societies ' . support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international , union , national and regional levels . given the global nature of many of the challenges , strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge . in addition , cross - cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ' inclusive , innovative and secure societies ' . ### social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges . in addition , the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ' europe in a changing world - inclusive and innovative societies ' . support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international , union , national and regional levels . given the global nature of many of the challenges , strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge . in addition , cross - cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ' europe in a changing world - inclusive and innovative societies ' .


### the specific objective ‘ inclusive , innovative and secure societies’ also includes an activity to close the research and innovation divide with specific measures to unlock excellence in less developed regions of the union . ### the specific objective ' europe in a changing world - inclusive and innovative societies ' also includes an activity to close the research and innovation divide with specific measures to unlock excellence in less developed regions of the union .


### these activities will contribute to the objectives of the europe 2020 flagship initiatives on innovation union , resource efficient europe , an industrial policy for the globalisation era , and a digital agenda for europe as well as union space policy objectives . ### these activities will contribute to the objectives of the europe 2020 flagship initiatives on innovation union , resource efficient europe , an industrial policy for the globalisation era , and a digital agenda for europe as well as the union flagship space programmes galileo and gmes policy objectives .


### a considerably increased exploitation of data from european satellites can be achieved if a concerted effort is made to coordinate and organise the processing , validation and standardisation of space data . innovations in data handling and dissemination can also ensure a higher return on investment of space infrastructure , and contribute to tackling societal challenges , in particular if coordinated in a global effort such as through global earth observation system of systems , the european satellite navigation programme galileo or ipcc for climate change issues . ### a considerably increased exploitation of data from european satellites can be achieved if a concerted effort is made to coordinate and organise the processing , validation and standardisation of space data . innovations in data handling and dissemination can also ensure a higher return on investment of space infrastructure , and contribute to tackling societal challenges , in particular if coordinated in a global effort such as through the global earth observation system of systems and the contribution of the union to gmes , the european satellite navigation programme galileo or ipcc for climate change issues .


### the response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health , disease , disability , development and ageing , and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative , scalable and effective products , strategies , interventions and services . furthermore , the pertinence of these challenges across europe and in many cases , globally , demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co - operation between excellent , multidisciplinary and multi - sector teams . ### the response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health , disease , disability , development and ageing , and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative , scalable , effective and accessible products , strategies , interventions and services . furthermore , the pertinence of these challenges across europe and in many cases , globally , demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co - operation between excellent , multidisciplinary and multi - sector teams .


### the specific objective is to foster inclusive , innovative and secure european societies in a context of unprecedented transformations and growing global interdependencies . ### the specific objective is to foster inclusive and innovative european societies in a context of unprecedented transformations and growing global interdependencies .


### in order to build inclusive , innovative and secure societies , europe requires a response which implies to develop new knowledge , technologies and capabilities as well as the identification of policy options . such endeavour will help europe tackle its challenges not only internally but also as a global player on the international scene . this , in turn , will also help member states benefit from experiences elsewhere and allow them to better define their own specific actions corresponding to their respective contexts . ### in order to build inclusive and innovative societies , europe requires a response which implies to develop new knowledge , technologies and capabilities as well as the identification of policy options . such endeavour will help europe tackle its challenges not only internally but also as a global player on the international scene . this , in turn , will also help member states benefit from experiences elsewhere and allow them to better define their own specific actions corresponding to their respective contexts .


### a broad range of players in the union , including academic researchers and companies from different sectors of industry , use genetic resources for research , development and commercialisation purposes ; some also use traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources . ### a broad range of users and suppliers in the union , including academic researchers and companies from different sectors of industry , use genetic resources for research , development and commercialisation purposes ; some also use traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources . research and development activities imply not only the study and analysis of the genetic or biochemical composition of genetic resources but also measures to generate innovation and practical applications . the successful implementation of the nagoya protocol also depends on the way in which users and suppliers of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources are able to negotiate agreed conditions for the promotion of biodiversity conservation in accordance with the ' eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 ' .


### genetic resources represent the gene pool in both natural and cultivated or domesticated stocks and play a significant and growing role in many economic sectors including food production , forestry , development of medicines , or development of bio - based sources of renewable energy . ### genetic resources represent the gene pool in both natural and cultivated or domesticated stocks and play a significant and growing role in many economic sectors including food production , forestry , development of medicines , or development of bio - based sources of renewable energy . genetic resources play a significant role in the implementation of strategies designed to restore damaged ecosystems and safeguard endangered species .


### with a view to ensuring an effective implementation of the nagoya protocol , all users of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources should have to exercise due diligence to ascertain that the genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge used were accessed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and to ensure that , where relevant , benefits are shared . however , given the diversity of users within the union it is not appropriate to oblige all users to take the same measures for exercising due diligence . therefore , only minimum features of due diligence measures should be set out . the specific choices taken by users on the tools and measures applied for exercising due diligence should be supported through the recognition of best practices as well as complementary measures in support of sectoral codes of conduct , model contractual clauses , and guidelines with a view to increasing legal certainty and reducing costs . the obligation on users to keep information relevant for access and benefit - sharing should be limited in time , consistent with the time - span for an eventual innovation . ### with a view to ensuring an effective implementation of the nagoya protocol , all users of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources should have to exercise due diligence to ascertain that the genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge used were accessed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and to ensure that , where relevant , benefits are shared . however , given the diversity of users within the union not all users must be obliged to take the same measures for exercising due diligence . therefore , only minimum features of due diligence measures should be set out . the specific choices taken by users on the tools and measures applied for exercising due diligence should be based on the recognition of best practices as well as complementary measures in support of sectoral codes of conduct , model contractual clauses , and guidelines with a view to increasing legal certainty and reducing costs . the obligation on users to keep information relevant for access and benefit - sharing should be limited in time , consistent with the time - span for an eventual innovation .


### best practices developed by users should play an important role in identifying due diligence measures that are particularly suitable for achieving compliance with the system of implementation of the nagoya protocol with high legal certainty and at low costs . users should be enabled to build on existing access and benefit - sharing codes of conduct developed for the academic sector and different industries . associations of users should be able to request that the commission determines whether a specific combination of procedures , tools or mechanisms overseen by an association may be recognised as best practice . competent authorities of the member states should consider that the implementation of a recognised best practice by a user reduces that user ' s risk of non - compliance and justifies a reduction in compliance checks . the same should apply to best practices adopted by the collective of the parties to the nagoya protocol . ### best practices developed by users play an important role in identifying due diligence measures that are particularly suitable for achieving compliance with the system of implementation of the nagoya protocol with high legal certainty and at low costs . users should be enabled to build on existing access and benefit - sharing codes of conduct developed for the academic sector and different industries . associations of users can request that the commission determines whether a specific combination of procedures , tools or mechanisms overseen by an association may be recognised as best practice . competent authorities of the member states should consider that the implementation of a recognised best practice by a user reduces that user ' s risk of non - compliance and justifies a reduction in compliance checks . the same should apply to best practices adopted by the collective of the parties to the nagoya protocol


### collections are major suppliers of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources used in the union . a system of union trusted collections should be set in place . it would ensure that collections included in the register of union trusted collections effectively apply measures to only supply samples of genetic resources to third persons with documentation providing evidence of legal acquisition and the establishment of mutually agreed terms , where required . a system of union trusted collections should substantially lower the risk that illegally acquired genetic resources are used in the union . competent authorities of member states would verify if a collection meets the requirements for recognition as union trusted collection . users that acquire a genetic resource from a collection listed in the union register should be considered to have exercised due diligence as regards the seeking of all necessary information . this should prove particularly beneficial for academic researchers as well as small and medium sized enterprises . ### collections are major suppliers of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources used in the union . a system of union trusted collections should be set in place . it ensures that collections included in the register of union trusted collections effectively apply measures to only supply samples of genetic resources to third persons with documentation providing evidence of legal acquisition and the establishment of mutually agreed terms , where required . a system of union trusted collections should substantially lower the risk that illegally acquired genetic resources are used in the union . competent authorities of member states would verify if a collection meets the requirements for recognition as union trusted collection . users that acquire a genetic resource from a collection listed in the union register should be considered to have exercised due diligence as regards the seeking of all necessary information . this should prove particularly beneficial for academic researchers as well as small and medium sized enterprises .


### the objectives of this regulation are to minimise the risk that illegally genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources are used in the union , and to support the fair and equitable sharing of benefits resulting from the use of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources upon mutually agreed terms . these cannot be achieved by the member states individually , and can therefore , by reasons of their scale and to ensure functioning of the internal market , be better achieved at union level . the union may therefore adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve its objectives . ### the objectives of this regulation are to minimise the risk that illegally genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources are used in the union , and to support the fair and equitable sharing of benefits resulting from the use of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources upon mutually agreed terms . these cannot be achieved by the member states individually , and can therefore , by reasons of their scale and to ensure functioning of the internal market , be better achieved at union level . the union may therefore adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve its objectives . at the same time , one objective of this regulation is the fair and equitable distribution of the benefits resulting from the use of genetic resources , thereby helping to conserve biodiversity in accordance with the ‘ eu biodiversity strategy to 2020’ guidelines .


### member states shall regularly verify that each collection under their jurisdiction included in the union register of trusted collections effectively applies the measures set out in paragraph 3 . ### member states shall regularly verify that each collection under their jurisdiction included in the union register of trusted collections effectively applies the measures set out in paragraph 3 ; at the same time , the provisions adopted must not lead to increased bureaucracy or additional costs .


### where the ship is about to enter or it has entered the territorial sea or the contiguous zone of a member state that is not participating in the sea operation , the participating units shall communicate information about the ship to the international coordination centre , which shall convey this information to the national coordination centre of the member state concerned . ### where the ship is about to enter or it has entered the territorial sea or the contiguous zone of a member state that is not participating in the sea operation , the participating units shall communicate information about the ship to the international coordination centre , as well as to the national coordination centre of the member state concerned .


### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional due to a disciplinary action or criminal conviction is no longer entitled to move to another member state . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights . ### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional , following a disciplinary action or criminal conviction which totally or partially restricts him from lawfully pursuing his profession , is no longer entitled to move to another member state or if he used , or tried to use , false documents as a basis for requesting recognition of his professional qualifications . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights .


### ‘ european professional card’ : an electronic certificate issued to the professional proving the recognition of his qualifications for establishment in a host member state or that he has met all the necessary conditions to provide services in a host member state on a temporary and occasional basis ; ### ‘ european professional card’ : an electronic certificate issued to the professional by the competent authority to document his qualifications for establishment in a host member state for the purpose of providing services in a host member state on a temporary and occasional basis


### applications shall be supported by the documentation required by article 7 and annex vii as appropriate . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the establishment of the details of the documentation . ### applications shall be supported by the documentation required by article 7 and annex vii . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the establishment of the details of the documentation . if the host member state has doubts in relation to the documentation submitted , it may require the applicant to provide original documents .


### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years . ### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application and create a european professional card within five weeks from the date it receives the complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the creation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . after a year has elapsed since the declaration made under article 7 , the host member state may require a further declaration .


### partial access may be rejected if such rejection is justified by an overriding reason of general interest , such as public health , it would secure the attainment of the objective pursued and it would not go beyond what is strictly necessary . ### the health professions may be excluded from partial access if their exclusion is justified by an overriding reason of general interest , such as public health , it would secure the attainment of the objective pursued and it would not go beyond what is strictly necessary .


### admission to training for nurses responsible for general care shall be contingent upon completion of general education of 12 years , as attested by a diploma , certificate or other evidence issued by the competent authorities or bodies in a member state or by a certificate attesting success in an examination , of an equivalent level , for admission to a school of nursing . ### admission to training for nurses responsible for general care shall be contingent upon completion in principle of general education of 12 years , as attested by a diploma , certificate or other evidence issued by the competent authorities or bodies in a member state or by a certificate attesting success in an examination , of an equivalent level , for admission to a school of nursing . in the case of admission to training for nurses responsible for general care after only ten years of general education , recognition shall be based on article 21 provided that the terms specified in article 31 have successfully been met . successful completion shall be attested by a diploma , certificate or other evidence issued by the competent authorities or bodies in a member state or by a certificate attesting success in an examination , of an equivalent level , for admission to a school of nursing .


### ' basic dental training shall comprise a total of at least five years of full - time theoretical and practical study , which may also be expressed with the equivalent ects credits , comprising at least the programme described in annex v , point 5 . 3 . 1 and given in a university , in a higher institute providing training recognised as being of an equivalent level or under the supervision of a university . ### ' basic dental training shall comprise a total of at least five years of full - time theoretical and practical study , which may also be expressed with the equivalent ects credits , on the basis that one academic year corresponds to 60 training credits , comprising at least the programme described in annex v , point 5 . 3 . 1 and given in a university , in a higher institute providing training recognised as being of an equivalent level or under the supervision of a university .


### completion of at least the 12 years of general school education or a certificate attesting success in an examination , of an equivalent level , for admission to a midwifery school for route i ; ### completion of at least 10 years of general school education up to the age of 16 at least or a certificate attesting success in an examination , of an equivalent level , for admission to a midwifery school for route i ;


### the information referred to in the first subparagraph shall be sent at the latest within three days from the date of adoption of the decision prohibiting the professional concerned from exercising a professional activity . ### the information referred to in the first subparagraph shall be sent , via the imi , at the latest within three days from the date of adoption of the decision prohibiting the professional concerned from exercising a professional activity .


### broadcasting organisations generally rely on a licence from a local collecting society , for their own broadcasts of television and radio programmes which include musical works . this licence is often limited to broadcasting activities . a licence for online rights in musical works would be required in order to allow such television or radio broadcasts to be also available online . to facilitate the licensing of online music rights for the purposes of simultaneous and delayed transmission online of television and radio broadcasts , it is necessary to provide for a derogation from the rules that would otherwise apply to the multi - territorial licensing of musical works for online uses . such derogation should be limited to what is necessary to allow access to television or radio programmes online and to material having a clear and subordinate relationship to the original broadcast produced for purposes such as supplementing , previewing or reviewing that television or radio programme . that derogation should not operate so as to distort competition with other services which give consumers access to individual musical or audiovisual works online , or lead to restrictive practices , such as market or customer sharing , in breach of articles 101 or 102 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### broadcasting organisations generally rely on a blanket licence from a local collecting society in order to acquire rights to the worldwide repertoire of musical works and to be able to provide the public with television and radio programmes and online services . such blanket licences for broadcasting organisations are based on their actual needs , have become firmly established and are recognised by rightholders , broadcasting organisations and collecting societies alike . this established practice should be retained by this directive in order to avoid the application of disparate legislation on the licensing of offline and online services provided by broadcasting organisations . it is therefore necessary to exclude collecting societies from the scope of title iii as soon as they issue licences to broadcasting organisations . this should not , however , operate so as to distort competition with other services which give consumers access to individual musical works online , or lead to restrictive practices , such as market or customer sharing , and must accord with national and eu law , particularly articles 101 and 102 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### on the basis of the common strategic framework adopted by the commission , each member state should prepare , in cooperation with its partners and in dialogue with the commission , a partnership contract . the partnership contract should translate the elements set out in the common strategic framework into the national context and set out firm commitments to the achievement of union objectives through the programming of the csf funds . ### on the basis of the common strategic framework adopted by the commission , each member state should prepare , in cooperation with its partners and in dialogue with the commission , a partnership contract . the partnership contract should translate the elements set out in the common strategic framework into the national context , set out firm commitments to the achievement of union objectives through the programming of the csf funds and lay down provisions to guarantee access to such funds for smes and micro - enterprises , in particular , and to ensure that they have access to such funds , and that csf funds are used in an efficient and effective manner .


### where an urban or territorial development strategy requires an integrated approach because it involves investments under more than one priority axis of one or several operational programmes , action supported by the funds should be carried out as an integrated territorial investment within an operational programme . ### where an urban or rural development strategy requires an integrated approach because it involves investments under more than one priority axis of one or several operational programmes , action supported by the funds should be carried out as an integrated territorial investment within an operational programme .


### where an urban or territorial development strategy requires an integrated approach because it involves investments under more than one priority axis of one or several operational programmes , action supported by the funds should be carried out as an integrated territorial investment within an operational programme . ### where an urban , rural or territorial development strategy requires an integrated approach because it involves investments under more than one priority axis of one or several operational programmes , action supported by the funds should be carried out as an integrated territorial investment within an operational programme .


### in order to safeguard the union ' s financial interests and provide the means to ensure effective programme implementation , there should be measures allowing for the suspension by the commission of payments at the level of priority axis or operational programme . ### in order to safeguard the union ' s financial interests and provide the means to ensure effective programme implementation , there should be measures allowing for the suspension by the commission of payments at the level of priority axis or operational programme . when deciding to suspend payments , the commission should take account of the economic and social effects on the region in question .


### in order to supplement and amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of a code of conduct on the objectives and criteria to support the implementation of partnership , the adoption of a common strategic framework , additional rules on the allocation of the performance reserve , the definition of the area and population covered by the local development strategies , detailed rules on financial instruments , the rules on certain types of financial instruments set up at national , regional , transnational or cross - border level , rules concerning funding agreements , transfer and management of assets , the arrangements for management and control , the rules on payment requests , and establishment of a system of capitalisation of annual instalments , the definition of the flat rate for revenue generating operations , the definition of the flat rate applied to indirect costs for grants based on existing methods and corresponding rates applicable in union policies , the responsibilities of member states concerning the procedure for reporting irregularities and recovery of sums unduly paid , the modalities of exchange of information of operations , the arrangements for the adequate audit trail , the conditions of national audits , the accreditation criteria for managing authorities and certifying authorities , the identification of commonly accepted data carriers , and the criteria for establishing the level of financial correction to be applied . the commission should also be empowered to amend annex v in order to address future adaptation needs . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . ### in order to supplement and amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of a set of guidelines on the objectives and criteria to support the implementation of partnership , the adoption of a common strategic framework , the definition of the area and population covered by the local development strategies , detailed rules on financial instruments , the rules on certain types of financial instruments set up at national , regional , transnational or cross - border level , rules concerning funding agreements , transfer and management of assets , the arrangements for management and control , the rules on payment requests , and establishment of a system of capitalisation of annual instalments , the definition of the flat rate for revenue generating operations , the definition of the flat rate applied to indirect costs for grants based on existing methods and corresponding rates applicable in union policies , the responsibilities of member states concerning the procedure for reporting irregularities and recovery of sums unduly paid , the modalities of exchange of information of operations , the arrangements for the adequate audit trail , the conditions of national audits , the accreditation criteria for managing authorities and certifying authorities , the identification of commonly accepted data carriers , and the criteria for establishing the level of financial correction to be applied . the commission should also be empowered to amend annex v in order to address future adaptation needs . it is of its particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level .


### the member states and the commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation during the preparation and implementation of programmes . ### the member states and the commission shall take appropriate steps to promote equal opportunities , prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , and make sure that segregation will not be reproduced and accessibility will be ensured during the preparation and implementation of programmes .


### each member state shall prepare a partnership contract for the period from 1&#160 ; january 2014 to 31&#160 ; december 2020 . ### each member state shall prepare , with the regional authorities , a partnership contract for the period from 1&#160 ; january 2014 to 31&#160 ; december 2020 .


### the partnership contract shall be drawn up by member states in cooperation with the partners referred to in article 5 . the partnership contract shall be prepared in dialogue with the commission . ### the partnership contract shall be drawn up by member states and regional authorities in cooperation with the partners referred to in article 5 . the partnership contract shall be prepared in dialogue with the commission .


### the arrangements to ensure an integrated approach to the use of the csf funds for the territorial development of urban , rural , coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features , in particular the implementation arrangements for articles 28 , 29 and 99 accompanied , where appropriate , by a list of the cities to participate in the urban development platform referred to in article 8 of the erdf regulation ; ### the arrangements to ensure an integrated approach to the use of the csf funds for the territorial development of urban , peri - urban , rural , coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features , in particular the implementation arrangements for articles 28 , 29 and 99 accompanied , where appropriate , by a list of the cities to participate in the urban development platform referred to in article 8 of the erdf regulation ;


### an integrated approach to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or exclusion , with special regard to marginalised communities , where appropriate , including the indicative financial allocation for the relevant csf funds ; ### on the basis of the commission ' s guidelines , an integrated approach to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or poverty and social exclusion , with special regard to marginalised communities , where appropriate , including the indicative financial allocation for the relevant csf funds . the integrated approach shall demonstrate how the csf funds will contribute to the delivery of integrated national anti - poverty strategies as detailed in the nrps and supported by national public policies which promote the inclusion of all groups at risk of poverty and social exclusion , underpinned by national social reports ;


### the actions taken to involve the partners and their role in the preparation of the partnership contract and the progress report as defined in article 46 of this regulation ; ### a list of partners and the actions taken to involve the partners and their role in the preparation of the partnership contract and the progress report as defined in article 46 of this regulation ;


### member states shall assess whether the applicable ex ante conditionalities are fulfilled . ### member states shall assess , in agreement with regional and local authorities , whether the ex ante conditionalities are fulfilled in line with the division of powers between the different levels of government .


### on the basis of the review undertaken in 2019 , the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , to determine for each csf fund and member state the programmes and priorities which have attained their milestones . the member state shall propose the attribution of the performance reserve for the programmes and priorities set out in that commission decision . the commission shall approve the amendment of the programmes concerned in accordance with article 26 . where a member state fails to submit the information in accordance with article 46 and , the performance reserve for the programmes or the priorities concerned shall not be allocated . ### on the basis of the review undertaken in 2019 , the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , to determine for each csf fund and member state the programmes and priorities which have attained their milestones . the commission shall approve the amendment of the programmes concerned in accordance with article 26 ;


### where there is evidence resulting from a performance review that a priority has failed to achieve the milestones set out in the performance framework , the commission may suspend all or part of an interim payment of a priority of a programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in fund - specific rules . ### where there is evidence resulting from a performance review that a priority has failed to achieve the milestones set out in the performance framework , and where the state in question is not taking the necessary remedial action , the commission may suspend all or part of an interim payment of a priority of a programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in fund - specific rules . when deciding to suspend payments , the commission should take account of the economic and social effects on the member state in question . the suspensions should be lifted and funds be made available again to the member state concerned as soon as the member state takes the necessary action .


### programmes shall be drawn up by member states or any authority designated by them , in cooperation with the partners . ### programmes shall be drawn up by member states or any authority designated by them , member states shall begin a period of consultation with the relevant stakeholders and civil society representatives and shall publish the results of these consultations before drawing up such programmes .


### each priority shall set out indicators to assess progress of programme implementation towards achievement of objectives as the basis for monitoring , evaluation and review of performance . these shall include : ### each priority shall set out indicators to assess progress of programme implementation towards achievement of qualitative and quantitative objectives as the basis for monitoring , evaluation and review of performance . these shall include :


### for each csf fund , the fund - specific rules shall set out common indicators and may provide for programme - specific indicators . ### for each csf fund , the fund - specific rules shall set out common qualitative and quantitative indicators and may provide for programme - specific indicators .


### contributions in kind are not eligible expenditure in respect of financial instruments , except for contributions of land or real estate in respect of investments with the objective of supporting urban development or urban regeneration , where the land or real estate forms part of the investment . such contributions of land or real estate shall be eligible provided that the conditions in article 59 are met . ### contributions in kind are not eligible expenditure in respect of financial instruments , except for contributions of land or real estate in respect of investments with the objective of supporting urban and rural development or urban and rural regeneration , where the land or real estate forms part of the investment . such contributions of land or real estate shall be eligible provided that the conditions in article 59 are met .


### member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the capital resources and gains and other earnings or yields attributable to the support from the csf funds to financial instruments are used in accordance with the aims of the programme for a period of at least 10 years after the closure of the programme . ### member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the capital resources and gains and other earnings or yields attributable to the support from the csf funds to financial instruments are used in accordance with the aims of the programme for a period of at least five years after the closure of the programme .


### the annual implementation report submitted in 2017 shall set out and assess the information set out in paragraph 2 and progress towards achieving the objectives of the programme , including the contribution of the csf funds to changes in result indicators , when evidence is available from evaluations . it shall also assess the implementation of actions to take into account the principles set out in articles 6 , 7 and 8 and report on support used for climate change targets . ### the annual implementation report submitted in 2017 shall set out and assess the information set out in paragraph 2 and progress towards achieving the objectives of the programme , including the contribution of the csf funds to changes in result indicators , when evidence is available from evaluations . it shall also assess the implementation of actions to take into account the principles set out in articles 6 , 7 and 8 and report on support used for climate change , poverty reduction and overall and youth unemployment reduction targets .


### the annual implementation report submitted in 2017 shall set out and assess the information set out in paragraph 2 and progress towards achieving the objectives of the programme , including the contribution of the csf funds to changes in result indicators , when evidence is available from evaluations . it shall also assess the implementation of actions to take into account the principles set out in articles 6 , 7 and 8 and report on support used for climate change targets . ### the annual implementation report submitted in 2017 shall set out and assess the information set out in paragraph 2 and progress towards achieving the objectives of the programme , including the contribution of the csf funds to changes in result indicators , when evidence is available from evaluations . it shall also assess the implementation of actions to take into account the principles set out in articles 6 , 7 and 8 and report on support used for climate change targets and actions taken to deliver on the poverty reduction target .


### the role of the partners referred in article 5 in the implementation of the partnership contract . ### the role of the partners referred in article 5 and an assessment of the quality of this partnership in the implementation of the partnership contract .


### member states shall provide the resources necessary for carrying out evaluations , and shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations , including data related to common and where appropriate programme - specific indicators . ### member states shall provide the resources necessary for carrying out evaluations , and shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations , including data related to common qualitative and quantitative , and where appropriate programme - specific indicators .


### member states shall provide the resources necessary for carrying out evaluations , and shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations , including data related to common and where appropriate programme - specific indicators . ### member states shall provide the resources necessary for carrying out qualitative and quantitative evaluations , and shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations , including data related to common and where appropriate programme - specific indicators .


### the adequacy of planned measures to promote sustainable development . ### the adequacy of planned measures to promote sustainable development and social inclusion .


### the eligibility of expenditure shall be determined on the basis of national rules , except where specific rules are laid down in or on the basis of this regulation or the fund - specific rules . ### the eligibility of expenditure shall be determined on the basis of national rules , with the exception of expenditure on european territorial cooperation projects and except where specific rules are laid down in or on the basis of this regulation or the fund - specific rules .


### the commission and the member states shall take into account the general macroeconomic conditions and specific or exceptional circumstances , such as privatisations or an exceptional level of public or equivalent structural expenditure by a member state in the period 2007 - 2013 . they shall also take into account changes in the national allocations from the structural funds as compared to the years 2007 - 2013 . ### the commission and the member states shall take into account the general macroeconomic conditions and specific or exceptional circumstances which may represent an exceptional variation in public or equivalent structural expenditure by a member state in the period 2007 - 2013 . they shall also take into account changes in the national allocations from the structural funds as compared to the years 2007 - 2013 .


### if it is established by the commission in the ex post verification that a member state has not maintained the reference level of public or equivalent structural expenditure under the investment for growth and jobs goal set out in the partnership contract as set out in annex iii , the commission may carry out a financial correction . in deciding whether or not to carry out a financial correction , the commission will take into account whether the economic situation of the member state has significantly changed since the mid - term verification and whether the change was taken into account at that time . the detailed rules relating to financial correction rates are set out in point 3 of annex iii . ### if it is established by the commission in the ex post verification that a member state has not maintained the reference level of public or equivalent structural expenditure under the investment for growth and jobs goal set out in the partnership contract as set out in annex iii , the commission may carry out a financial correction . in deciding whether or not to carry out a financial correction , the commission must have taken the view that the member state has not taken the necessary steps to comply with the recommendations it has made to this effect and will consider whether the economic situation of the member state has significantly changed since the mid - term verification and whether the change was taken into account at that time . the detailed rules relating to financial correction rates are set out in point 3 of annex iii .


### where appropriate , the contribution of the planned interventions towards macro regional strategies and sea basin strategies ; ### the contribution of the planned interventions towards macro regional strategies and strategies relating to sea basins and mountain regions ;


### identification of the accrediting body , the managing authority , the certifying authority , where applicable , and the audit authority ; ### identification of the managing authority , the certifying authority , where applicable , and the audit authority ;


### member states shall submit an opinion of the national equality bodies on the measures set out in points and with the proposal for an operational programme under the investment for growth and jobs goal . ### member states shall consult during the planning with , and submit an opinion of the national equality bodies on the measures set out in points and with the proposal for an operational programme under the investment for growth and jobs goal .


### the erdf and the esf may finance , in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 5 % of union funding for each priority axis of an operational programme , a part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that fund , provided that they are necessary for the satisfactory implementation of the operation and are directly linked to it . ### the erdf and the esf may finance , in a complementary manner the development of rural microregions and suburban areas for regeneration that are listed based on article 87 , where integrated programmes are crucial , necessary and functional . in this case the costs are eligible for support from both funds on the basis of eligibility rules applied to them , provided that they are necessary for the satisfactory implementation of the integrated operation and are directly linked to it .


### by 30 april 2016 and by 30 april of each subsequent year until and including 2022 the member state shall submit to the commission an annual report in accordance with article 44 . the report submitted in 2016 shall cover the financial years 2014 and 2015 , as well as the period between the starting date for eligibility of expenditure and 31 december 2013 . ### by 30 june 2016 and by 30 june of each subsequent year until and including 2022 the member state shall submit to the commission an annual report in accordance with article 44 . the report submitted in 2016 shall cover the financial years 2014 and 2015 , as well as the period between the starting date for eligibility of expenditure and 31 december 2013 .


### the member state or the managing authority may entrust the management of part of an operational programme to an intermediate body by way of an agreement in writing between the intermediate body and the member state or managing authority . the intermediate body shall provide guarantees of its solvency and competence in the domain concerned , as well as its administrative and financial management . ### the member state or the managing authority may entrust the management of part of an operational programme to an intermediate body by way of an agreement in writing between the intermediate body and the member state or managing authority . with a view of facilitating access to structural funds for small ngos , member states shall promote the use of small and tailor - made global grants . the intermediate body shall provide guarantees of its solvency and competence in the domain concerned , as well as its administrative and financial management .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 142 establishing the criteria for establishing the level of financial correction to be applied . ### the commission shall be empowered , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 142 , to establish the cases that are to be regarded as serious deficiencies within the meaning of this article and the criteria for establishing the level of financial correction to be applied .


### operations for which the total eligible expenditure does not exceed eur&#160 ; 100&#160 ; 000 shall not be subject to more than one audit by either the audit authority or the commission prior to the closure of all the expenditure concerned under article 131 . other operations shall not be subject to more than one audit per accounting year by the audit authority and the commission prior to the closure of all the expenditure concerned under article 131 . these provisions are without prejudice to paragraph 4 . ### operations for which the total eligible expenditure does not exceed eur&#160 ; 200&#160 ; 000 shall not be subject to more than one audit by either the audit authority or the commission prior to the closure of all the expenditure concerned under article 131 . other operations shall not be subject to more than one audit per accounting year by the audit authority and the commission prior to the closure of all the expenditure concerned under article 131 . these provisions are without prejudice to paragraph 4 .


### - personalised services and active and preventive labour market measures at an early stage , which are open for all jobseekers ; ### - personalised services and active and preventive labour market measures at an early stage , which are open for all jobseekers , including people from marginalised communities ;


### - demonstrates that social partners and relevant stakeholders are involved in the design of active inclusion ; ### - demonstrates that social partners and relevant stakeholders are involved at all stages of the national anti - poverty strategies and all the active inclusion strategies ;


### - sets achievable national goals for roma integration to bridge the gap with the general population . these targets should address , as a minimum , the four eu roma integration goals relating to access to education , employment , healthcare and housing ; ### - sets achievable national goals for roma integration to bridge the gap with the general population . these targets should address , as a minimum , the four eu roma integration goals relating to access to education , employment , healthcare and housing reflected in public policy measures ;


### - contains a monitoring and review system . ### - contains a monitoring and review system with adequate budgetary resources ;


### - a strategy for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of the funds ; ### - the designation of an equality unit with adequate capacity and power to ensure equal opportunities , and a strategy for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of the funds ;


### during that trip the fishing vessel concerned has only one regulated gear on board and that gear is listed in accordance with paragraph 2 . ### the fishing vessel concerned uses a regulated gear and that gear is listed in accordance with paragraph 2 ;


### where the scientific data indicate that more than 10 % of the total cod catches for a particular effort group consist of discards , or where the quota allocation does not correspond to the expected catches and is likely to result in cod discards , the member state concerned shall take immediate measures to minimise cod discards . ### where the scientific data indicate that more than 10 % of the total catches for a gear in a particular effort group consist of cod discards , or where the quota allocation does not correspond to the expected catches and is likely to result in cod discards , the member state concerned shall take immediate measures to minimise cod discards .


### the communication from the european commission on the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth defines a strategy that aims to turn the union into a smart , sustainable and inclusive economy delivering high levels of employment , productivity and social cohesion . in this strategy , the commission noted that the union needs to provide more attractive framework conditions for innovation and creativity , including through incentives for the growth of knowledge based firms and greater access to finance for cultural and creative sectors . ### the communication from the european commission on the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth defines a strategy that aims to turn the union into a smart , sustainable and inclusive economy delivering high levels of employment , productivity and social cohesion . in this strategy , the commission noted that the union needs to provide more attractive framework conditions for innovation and creativity , including through incentives for the growth of knowledge based firms and greater access to finance for cultural and creative sectors , as well as promoting high levels of digital literacy and accessibility .


### it emerges from these monitoring , evaluation and public consultation exercises that the culture , media and media mundus programmes play a very important role in protecting and promoting europe ' s cultural and linguistic diversity and that they are relevant for the needs of the cultural and creative sectors , but also that the objectives of any new programme should be realigned to the goals of europe 2020 . it also appears from these evaluations and consultations , as well as from various independent studies , in particular the study on the entrepreneurial dimension of cultural and creative industries , that the cultural and creative sectors are facing common challenges , namely a highly fragmented market context , the impact of the digital shift and globalisation , difficulties in accessing finance and a shortage of comparable data , which all require action at union level . ### it emerges from these monitoring , evaluation and public consultation exercises that the culture , media and media mundus programmes play a very important role in protecting and promoting europe ' s cultural and linguistic diversity and that they are relevant for the needs of the cultural and creative sectors , but also that the objectives of any new programme should be realigned to the goals of europe 2020 . it also appears from these evaluations and consultations , as well as from various independent studies , in particular the study on the entrepreneurial dimension of cultural and creative industries , that the cultural and creative sectors are facing common challenges , namely a highly fragmented market context , the impact of the digital shift and globalisation , difficulties in accessing finance and a shortage of comparable data , which all require action at union level . however , the digital shift , unlike the other challenges , should be viewed both as a catalyst and as an opportunity .


### the digital shift is having a massive impact on how cultural and creative goods and services are made , disseminated , accessed , consumed and monetised . these changes offer great opportunities for the european cultural and creative sectors . lower distribution costs , new distribution channels and new opportunities for niche products can facilitate access and increase circulation worldwide . in order to seize these opportunities and adapt to the context of the digital shift and globalisation , the cultural and creative sectors need to develop new skills and require greater access to finance to upgrade equipment , develop new production and distribution methods and adapt their business models . ### the digital shift is having a massive impact on how cultural and creative goods and services are made , disseminated , accessed , consumed and monetised . these changes offer great opportunities for the european cultural and creative sectors and european society in general . lower distribution costs , new distribution channels and new opportunities for niche products can facilitate access and increase circulation worldwide , while simultaneously contributing to enhancing social cohesion . in order to seize these opportunities and adapt to the context of the digital shift and globalisation , the cultural and creative sectors need to develop new skills and require greater access to finance to upgrade equipment , develop new production and distribution methods and adapt their business models .


### current distribution practices underpin the film financing system . however , there is an increasing need to promote the emergence of attractive legal online offers and encourage innovation . therefore , promoting flexibility of new distribution modes in order to allow the emergence of new business models is essential . ### current distribution practices underpin the film financing system . however , there is an increasing need to promote the emergence of attractive legal online offers and encourage innovation , particularly in relation to the mobile internet . therefore , promoting flexibility of new distribution modes in order to allow the emergence of new business models is essential .


### current distribution practices underpin the film financing system . however , there is an increasing need to promote the emergence of attractive legal online offers and encourage innovation . therefore , promoting flexibility of new distribution modes in order to allow the emergence of new business models is essential . ### current distribution practices underpin the film financing system . however , there is an increasing need to promote the emergence of attractive legal online offers and encourage innovation . therefore , promoting flexibility of new distribution modes in order to allow the emergence of new business models is essential . the provision of these legal and attractive online offers should be based on a comprehensive pan - eu strategy involving all the stakeholders . these new legal online offers should be aimed at fostering artistic creation and safeguarding the interests of their creators , but also at ensuring as broad as possible public access to cultural and creative sector products .


### the european capital of culture and the european heritage label help to strengthen the feeling of belonging to a common cultural area , and contribute to enhancing the value of cultural heritage . funding should be provided for these two union actions . ### the european capital of culture and the european heritage label help to strengthen the feeling of belonging to a common cultural area , and contribute to enhancing the value of cultural heritage . these two union actions will be funded through the creative europe programme .


### to promote the transnational circulation of cultural and creative works and operators and reach new audiences in europe and beyond ; ### to enable the transnational circulation of cultural and creative works and operators and reach new audiences in europe and beyond ;


### to strengthen the financial capacity of the cultural and creative sectors , and in particular small and medium - sized enterprises and organisations ; ### to strengthen the financial capacity of the cultural and creative sectors , and in particular public libraries , small and medium - sized enterprises and organisations ;


### facilitate access to finance for small - and medium - sized enterprises and organisations in the european cultural and creative sectors ; ### facilitate access to finance for small - and medium - sized enterprises , public libraries and organisations in the european cultural and creative sectors ;


### supporting actions providing operators with skills and knowhow encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to audience building and business models ; ### supporting actions providing operators , including public libraries , with skills and know - how encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to audience building and business models ;


### supporting actions providing operators with skills and knowhow encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to audience building and business models ; ### supporting actions providing operators with skills and know - how encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to audience building and business models ; mobile internet technologies should form an integral part of this process , in view of their increasing use ;


### facilitating the acquisition of skills and the development of networks and in particular encouraging the use of digital technologies to ensure the adaptation to market development ; ### facilitating the acquisition of skills and the development of networks and in particular encouraging the use of digital technologies to ensure the adaptation to market development ; mobile internet technologies should form an integral part of this process , in view of their increasing use ;


### in addition to the regular monitoring the commission shall establish an external evaluation report no later than end - 2017 in order to assess the effectiveness in achieving the objectives and the efficiency of the programme and its european added value in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the programme . the evaluation shall address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of decision no 1855 / 2006 / ec , decision no 1718 / 2006 / ec and decision no 1041 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council . ### in addition to the regular monitoring the commission shall establish an external evaluation report no later than end - 2017 in order to assess the effectiveness in achieving the objectives and the efficiency of the programme and its european added value in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the programme . the commission shall present to the european parliament an annual report on the results and performance indicators for the programme . the evaluation shall address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of decision no 1855 / 2006 / ec , decision no 1718 / 2006 / ec and decision no 1041 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council .


### certain principles regarding the governance and operation of the agency should be adapted to the common approach on eu decentralised agencies endorsed by the european parliament , the council and the commission in july 2012 ### on the basis of a case - by - case analysis , and taking into account the specific nature of the agency , certain principles regarding its governance and operation should be adapted to the common approach on eu decentralised agencies endorsed by the european parliament , the council and the commission in july 2012 .


### “for the purposes of ensuring the proper functioning and development of civil aviation , the agency shall : ### “for the purposes of ensuring the proper functioning and development of civil aviation , in particular safety , the agency shall :


### before 30 november each year , and after receiving the opinion of the commission , adopt the agency ' s annual and multi - annual work programme for the coming year ; these work programmes shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual community budgetary procedure and the community legislative programme in relevant areas of aviation safety ; the opinion of the commission shall be attached to the work programmes ; ### before 30 november each year , and after receiving the opinion of the commission , adopt the agency ' s annual and multi - annual work programme for the coming year ; these work programmes shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual budgetary procedure of the union and the union ' s legislative programme in relevant areas of aviation safety ; the opinion of the commission shall be attached to the work programmes ;