### the minimum set of data sent by the ecall in - vehicle system shall include only the minimum information required for the appropriate handling of emergency calls . ### the minimum set of data sent by the ecall in - vehicle system shall comprise the information required by the standard on ‘ intelligent transport systems - esafety - ecall minimum set of data . no additional data may be sent by the ecall in - vehicle system . the minimum data set shall not be stored for longer than is required for the appropriate handling of emergency calls and data shall be stored in such a way as to make possible its full deletion .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 5 , article 6 and article 8 , shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 5 , article 6 and article 8 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### the reports should serve to facilitate governments of resource - rich countries in implementing the eiti principles and criteria and account to their citizens for payments such governments receive from undertakings active in the extractive industry or loggers of primary forests operating within their jurisdiction . the report should incorporate disclosures on a country and project basis , where a project is considered as the lowest level of operational reporting unit at which the undertaking prepares regular internal management reports , such as a concession , geographical basin , etc and where payments have been attributed to such projects . in the light of the overall objective of promoting good governance in these countries , the materiality of payments to be reported should be assessed in relation to the recipient government . various criteria on materiality could be envisaged such as payments of an absolute amount , or a percentage threshold and these can be defined through a delegated act . the reporting regime should be subject to a review and a report by the commission within five years of the entry into force of the directive . the review should consider the effectiveness of the regime and take into account international developments including issues of competitiveness and energy security . the review should also take into account the experience of preparers and users of the payments information and consider whether it would be appropriate to include additional payment information such as effective tax rates and recipient details , such as bank account information . ### the reports should provide citizens and civil society with all information needed to efficiently hold governments to account for the payments they receive from undertakings active within their jurisdiction . as regards resource - rich countries , the reports should specifically aim to facilitate the implementation of the eiti principles and criteria . the report should incorporate disclosures on a country - by - country and project - by - project basis , where a project is considered as the lowest level of operational reporting unit at which the undertaking prepares regular internal management reports , such as a concession , geographical basin , etc and where payments have been attributed to such projects . in the light of the overall objective of promoting good governance in these countries , the materiality of payments to be reported should be assessed in relation to the recipient government . criteria on materiality should be set out in terms of payments of an absolute amount and should be defined in detail through a delegated act . as a general point of reference , payments exceeding eur 20 000 should normally be considered to be material . the reporting regime should be subject to a review and a report by the commission within three years of the entry into force of the directive . the review should consider the effectiveness of the regime and take into account international developments including issues of competitiveness and energy security . the review should also take into account the experience of preparers and users of the payments information and consider whether it would be appropriate to include additional financial information , such as turnover , quantities produced , profits or losses before tax , effective tax rates and fixed asset investment , and recipient details , such as bank account information .


### a member state shall require any large undertaking or any public interest entity active in the extractive industry or the logging of primary forests and governed by its national law to draw up a consolidated report on payments to governments in accordance with articles 37 and 38 if that parent undertaking is under the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements as laid down in article 23 to 23 of this directive . ### a member state shall require any large undertaking or any public interest entity governed by its national law to draw up a consolidated report on payments to governments in accordance with articles 37 and 38 if that parent undertaking is under the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements as laid down in article 23 to 23 of this directive . the report shall be attached to the annual financial statement .


### a member state shall require any large undertaking or any public interest entity active in the extractive industry or the logging of primary forests and governed by its national law to draw up a consolidated report on payments to governments in accordance with articles 37 and 38 if that parent undertaking is under the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements as laid down in article 23 to 23 of this directive . ### a member state shall require any large undertaking or any public interest entity governed by its national law to draw up a consolidated report on payments to governments in accordance with articles 37 and 38 if that parent undertaking is under the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements as laid down in article 23 to 23 of this directive .


### a member state shall require any large undertaking or any public interest entity active in the extractive industry or the logging of primary forests and governed by its national law to draw up a consolidated report on payments to governments in accordance with articles 37 and 38 if that parent undertaking is under the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements as laid down in article 23 to 23 of this directive . ### a member state shall require any large undertaking or any public interest entity active in the extractive industry or the logging or clearing of natural forests and governed by its national law to draw up a consolidated report on payments to governments in accordance with articles 37 and 38 if that parent undertaking is under the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements as laid down in article 23 to 23 of this directive .


### an undertaking need not be included in a consolidated report on payments to government where at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled : ### an undertaking need not be included in a consolidated report on payments to government where at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled provided that the financial statements of the constituent entity making the payment are also excluded from the consolidated financial statements for the period to which the report relates , but not otherwise :


### the commission shall review and report on the implementation and effectiveness of this chapter , in particular as regards the scope of the reporting obligations and the modalities of the reporting on a project basis . the review should also take into account international developments and consider the effects on competitiveness and security of energy supply . it should be completed at the latest five years after the date of entry into force of this directive . the report shall be submitted to the european parliament and the council , together with a legislative proposal , if appropriate . ### the commission shall review , report and where appropriate take the initiative to amend the present directive on the implementation and effectiveness of this chapter , in particular as regards the scope of the reporting obligations and the modalities of the reporting on a project basis . the commission should also assess the introduction of the requirements laid down in the present chapter to other industries . the review should also take into account international developments and consider the effects on competitiveness and security of energy supply . it should be completed at the latest five years after the date of entry into force of this directive . the report shall be submitted to the european parliament and the council , together with a legislative proposal , if appropriate .


### ' deposit ' means any credit balance which results from funds left in an account or from temporary situations deriving from normal banking transactions and which a credit institution must repay under the legal and contractual conditions applicable . ### ' deposit ' means any credit balance which results from funds left in an account or from temporary situations deriving from normal banking transactions and which a credit institution must repay under the legal and contractual conditions applicable , and any debt evidenced by a certificate issued by the credit institution .


### such tests shall take place at least every three years or when the circumstances require it . the first test shall take place by 31 december 2013 . ### such tests shall take place at least every year or more frequently when the circumstances require it . the first test shall take place by 31 december 2013 .


### member states shall ensure that deposit guarantee schemes do not deviate from the coverage level laid down in paragraph 1 . however , member states may decide that the following deposits are covered provided that the costs for such repayments are not subject to article 9 , 10 and 11 : ### member states shall ensure that deposit guarantee schemes confer an entitlement pursuant to paragraph 1 . in addition , member states shall ensure that the following deposits are fully protected :


### deposits resulting from real estate transactions for private residential purposes for up to 12 months after the amount has been credited ; ### deposits resulting from real estate transactions relating to private residential properties for up to 12 months after the amount has been credited ;


### deposits that fulfil social considerations defined in national law and are linked to particular life events such as marriage , divorce , invalidity or decease of a depositor . the coverage shall not exceed a time period of 12 months after such even . ### deposits that serve social purposes defined in national law and are linked to particular life events such as marriage , divorce , retirement , dismissal , invalidity or decease of a depositor , for up to 12 months after the amount has been credited ;


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be reviewed periodically by the commission at least once every five years . if appropriate , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and to the council a proposal for a directive to adjust the amount referred to in paragraph 1 , taking account in particular of developments in the banking sector and the economic and monetary situation in the union . the first review shall not take place before 31 december 2015 unless unforeseen events necessitate an earlier review . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be reviewed periodically by the commission at least once every five years . if appropriate , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and to the council a proposal for a directive to adjust the amount referred to in paragraph 1 , taking account in particular of developments in the banking sector and the economic and monetary situation in the union , notably currency fluctuations . the first review shall not take place before 31 december 2015 unless unforeseen events necessitate an earlier review .


### information to actual depositors shall be provided on their statements of account . this information shall consist of a confirmation that the deposits are eligible pursuant to article 2 and article 4 . moreover , reference shall be made to the information sheet in annex iii and where it can be obtained . the web site of the responsible deposit guarantee scheme may also be indicated . ### information to actual depositors shall be provided on their statements of account , on an information sheet when opening their account and at least annually by posted letter . this information shall consist of a confirmation that the deposits are eligible pursuant to article 2 and article 4 . moreover , reference shall be made to the information sheet in annex iii and where it can be obtained . the web site of the responsible deposit guarantee scheme may also be indicated .


### if a depositor uses internet banking , the information required to be disclosed by this directive shall be communicated by electronic means in a way that brings it to the attention of the depositor . ### if a depositor uses internet banking , the information required to be disclosed by this directive shall be communicated by electronic means in a way that brings it to the attention of the depositor or on paper if the depositor chooses .


### this repayment covers at maximum eur 100 000 per bank . this means that all deposits at the same bank are aggregated in order to determine the coverage level . if , for instance a depositor holds a savings account with eur 90 000 and a current account with eur 20 000 , he or she will only be repaid eur 100 000 . ### this repayment covers at maximum eur 150 000 per bank . this means that all deposits at the same bank are aggregated in order to determine the coverage level . if , for instance a depositor holds a savings account with eur 120 000 and a current account with eur 40 000 , he or she will only be repaid eur 150 000 .


### [ only where applicable ] : this method will also be applied if a bank operates under different trading names . the [ insert name of the account - holding credit institution ] also trades under [ insert all other brands of the same credit institution ] . this means that all deposits with one or more of these brand names are in total covered up to eur 100 000 . ### [ only where applicable ] : this method will also be applied if a bank operates under different brand names for its customers . the [ insert name of the account - holding credit institution ] also trades under [ insert all other brands of the same credit institution ] . this means that all deposits with one or more of these brand names are each in total covered up to eur 150 000 .


### [ only where applicable : ] your deposit is guaranteed by an institutional guarantee scheme [ recognized / not recognized ] as a deposit guarantee scheme . this means that all banks that are members of this scheme mutually support each other in order to avoid a bank failure . however , if a bank failure would nevertheless occur , your deposits will be repaid up to eur 100 000 . ### [ only where applicable : ] your deposit is guaranteed by an institutional guarantee scheme [ recognized / not recognized ] as a deposit guarantee scheme . this means that all banks that are members of this scheme mutually support each other in order to avoid a bank failure . however , if a bank failure would nevertheless occur , your deposits will be repaid up to eur 150 000 .


### in a global economy , there is a need for a global accounting language . international financial reporting standards developed by the international accounting standards board are adopted and used in many jurisdictions around the world . such international accounting standards need to be developed under a transparent and democratically accountable process . to ensure that the interests of the union are respected and that global standards are of high quality and compatible with union law , it is essential that the interests of the union are adequately taken into account in that international standard - setting process . ### in a global economy , a global accounting language is a legitimate aim . the g20 has repeatedly called for global accounting standards and convergence . international financial reporting standards developed by the international accounting standards board are adopted and used in a number of jurisdictions around the world , often with qualifications or limitations , but are not used by the united states or japan . in any event , such international accounting standards need to be developed under a transparent and democratically accountable process . to ensure that the interests of the union are respected and that global standards are of high quality and compatible with union law , it is essential that the interests of the union are adequately taken into account in that international standard - setting process .


### in addition to changing their funding patterns , the ifrs foundation and efrag have undergone governance reforms to ensure that through their structure and processes they accomplish their public interest mission in an independent , efficient , transparent and democratically accountable manner . in relation to the ifrs foundation , the monitoring board was created in 2009 to ensure public accountability and oversight , the effectiveness of the standards advisory council has been enhanced , transparency has been improved and the role of impact assessments has been formalised as part of the due process of the iasb . ### in addition to changing their funding patterns , the ifrs foundation and efrag have undergone governance reforms to ensure that through their structure and processes they accomplish their public interest mission in an independent , efficient , transparent and democratically accountable manner . efforts to improve the way in which these bodies are governed will continue on the basis of the conclusions of the special adviser to the internal market commissioner . experience shows that it is as vital as ever to bring about a change in these bodies’ governance arrangements . their funding , and the annual renewal thereof , should therefore be conditional on them meeting a number of criteria relating to the principles which govern the substance of the standards , and to the governance of these bodies .


### union funding is proposed for a well - defined and limited number of the most important bodies in the field of financial reporting and auditing . within the current institutional framework , the funding arrangements should ensure stable , diversified , sound and adequate funding to enable the relevant bodies to carry out their union - related or public interest mission in an independent and efficient manner . ### union funding is proposed for a well - defined and limited number of the most important bodies in the field of financial reporting and auditing . within the current institutional framework , the funding arrangements should ensure stable , diversified , sound and adequate funding to enable the relevant bodies to carry out their union - related or public interest mission in an independent and efficient manner . the bodies can only benefit from european funding provided they report annually to the european commission and the european parliament in a fully transparent way about other funding sources .


### the programme covers the activities of developing or providing input to the development of standards , applying , assessing or monitoring standards or overseeing standard - setting processes in support of the implementation of union policies in the field of financial reporting and auditing . ### the actual programme covers the activities of the following organizations : - iascf , which develops high quality accounting standards , - efrag , which assesses whether or not an ifrs is compliant with eu accounting directives as part of the implementation of union policies in the field of financial reporting and auditing , and - piob , which assesses whether or not an isa and ethical standards for auditors are compliant with the public interest of the implementation of union policies in the field of financial reporting and auditing .


### financing under the programme shall be provided in the form of operating grants . ### financing under the programme shall be provided in the form of operating grants . financing shall be awarded on an annual basis , and its renewal shall be conditional on compliance with criteria relating to the objectives and content of the standards , and with criteria concerning developments in european governance and the ifrs foundation . the criteria relating to the objectives and content of the standards shall be based on the following principles : - the requirement that ifrs standards must take account of european needs ; - the requirement to comply with the european interest and true and fair view criteria referred to in regulation no 1606 / 2002 , and not only to scrutinise the quality of the standards on the basis of the iasb’s own criteria ; - the requirement that ifrs standards must take account of their impact on the economy and financial stability , on the basis of an impact assessment ; - the requirement that ifrs standards should call into question all bias towards the short term , whether it arises from the emphasis placed on ‘ fair value’ , i . e . the market value and its relevance from the viewpoint of an investor ; or more generally , the ‘ balance sheet approach’ , which gives more weight to accounting for assets and liabilities on the basis of sui generis concepts , which users have identified as sources of complexity ; - the requirement to reincorporate , without limitations , into the conceptual framework now being amended , the principles of prudence and reliability , combined with changes to the standards to reflect the revisions to the conceptual framework . the criteria relating to developments in european governance shall be based on the following principles : - the requirement to take account , on duly substantiated grounds , of the european interest , on the basis of european needs ; - the requirement to base new european governance on the expertise and resources of national standard - setting bodies in the accounting sphere ; - the requirement to take account of the diversity of views in europe , which reflects the diversity of european accounting traditions . the criteria relating to the ifrs foundation shall be based on the following principles : - while exchanges with countries which do not apply the ifrs are clearly useful , their role in the non - advisory bodies of the iasb must be reviewed in the light of the fact that they do not use the standards ; - the granting of funding cannot be enough to compensate for not applying the standards nationally whilst persons from the country in question occupy key positions in the organisation ; - the co - financing programme must highlight spending aimed at encouraging the adoption of and promoting ifrs standards in third countries .


### in order to implement the programme , the commission shall adopt annual work programmes . they shall set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and their total amount . they shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable . they shall include for grants the priorities , the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co - financing . ### in order to implement the programme , the commission shall adopt annual work programmes , to be approved by the european parliament . they shall set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and their total amount . they shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable . they shall include for grants the priorities , the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co - financing .


### the internal market is a reality for consumers in their daily lives , when they travel , buy and make payments . consumers are key players in the internal market and should therefore be at its heart . the digital dimension of the internal market is becoming vital for both consumers and traders . consumers increasingly make purchases over the internet and an increasing number of traders sell online . consumers and traders should feel confident in carrying out transactions in a digital environment . ### the internal market is a reality for consumers in their daily lives , when they travel , buy and make payments . consumers are key players in the internal market and should therefore be at its heart . consumers and traders should feel confident in carrying out transactions in the internal market .


### online dispute resolution offers a simple and low - cost out - of - court solution to disputes arising from cross - border online transactions . however , there is currently a lack of mechanisms that allow consumers and traders to resolve such disputes via electronic means . this leads to consumer detriment , acts as a barrier to cross - border online transactions , creates an uneven playing field for traders and thus hampers the development of electronic commerce . ### alternative dispute resolution offers a simple and low - cost out - of - court solution to disputes . however , there is currently a lack of mechanisms that allow consumers and traders to resolve disputes via electronic means . this leads to consumer detriment , acts as a barrier to transactions , creates an uneven playing field for traders and thus hampers the development of the internal market .


### this regulation aims at creating an online dispute resolution platform at european level . the odr platform should take the form of an interactive website offering a single point of entry to consumers and traders seeking to resolve disputes out - of - court which have arisen from a cross - border e - commerce transaction . it should allow consumers and traders to submit complaints by filling in an electronic complaint form available in all official languages of the union and transmit complaints to an alternative dispute resolution entity competent to deal with the dispute concerned . the platform should offer to adr entities and the parties the possibility of conducting the dispute resolution procedure via the platform . ### this regulation aims at creating an online dispute resolution platform at european level . the commission should be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the odr platform . the odr platform should take the form of an interactive website offering a single point of entry to consumers and traders seeking to resolve disputes out - of - court which have arisen from an e - commerce transaction . it should allow consumers and traders to submit complaints by filling in an electronic complaint form available in all official languages of the union and transmit complaints to an alternative dispute resolution entity competent to deal with the dispute concerned . the platform should offer to adr entities and the parties the possibility of conducting the dispute resolution procedure via the platform .


### this regulation aims at creating an online dispute resolution platform at european level . the odr platform should take the form of an interactive website offering a single point of entry to consumers and traders seeking to resolve disputes out - of - court which have arisen from a cross - border e - commerce transaction . it should allow consumers and traders to submit complaints by filling in an electronic complaint form available in all official languages of the union and transmit complaints to an alternative dispute resolution entity competent to deal with the dispute concerned . the platform should offer to adr entities and the parties the possibility of conducting the dispute resolution procedure via the platform . ### this regulation aims at creating an online signposting platform at european level . the platform should take the form of an interactive website offering a single point of entry to consumers and traders seeking to resolve disputes out - of - court . it should allow consumers and traders to submit complaints by filling in an electronic complaint form available in all official languages of the union and transmit complaints to an alternative dispute resolution entity competent to deal with the dispute concerned . the platform should offer to adr entities and the parties the possibility of conducting the dispute resolution procedure via the platform . applies throughout the text . adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout . )


### an odr system at european level should build on existing adr entities in the member states and respect member states ' legal traditions . adr entities to which a complaint has been transmitted via the odr platform should therefore apply their own rules of procedure , including rules on cost . however , this regulation intends to establish some common rules applicable to those procedures that will safeguard their effectiveness . this should include rules ensuring that such dispute resolution is accomplished expeditiously . ### a system at european level should build on existing adr entities in the member states and respect member states ' legal traditions . adr entities to which a complaint has been transmitted via the online signposting platform should therefore apply their own rules of procedure , including rules on cost . it should be recalled in this context that , in accordance with article 8 of directive … . / … / eu [ = directive on consumer adr ] office of publications insert reference number ] , costs for consumers should be moderate . however , this regulation intends to establish some common rules applicable to those procedures that will safeguard their effectiveness . this should include rules ensuring that such dispute resolution is accomplished expeditiously .


### a network of online dispute resolution facilitators should provide support to the resolution of disputes relating to complaints submitted via the odr platform . that network should be composed of contact points for odr in the member states which host online dispute resolution facilitators . ### a network of dispute resolution facilitators should provide support to the resolution of disputes via the online signposting platform . that network should be composed of contact points in the member states which host facilitators . applies throughout the text . adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout . )


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 tfeu should be delegated to the commission in respect of the type of information which a complainant is to provide in the electronic complaint form made available on the odr platform . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 tfeu should be delegated to the commission in respect of the type of information which a complainant is to provide in the electronic complaint form made available on the online signposting platform , as well as the technical modalities concerning the submission of a complaint . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and in particular , the european data protection supervisor . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### the purpose of this regulation is to contribute to the functioning of the internal market , and in particular its digital dimension , and to the achievement of a high level of consumer protection by providing a platform facilitating the impartial , transparent , effective and fair out - of - court resolution of disputes between consumers and traders online . ### the purpose of this regulation is to contribute to the functioning of the internal market , and in particular its digital dimension , and to the achievement of a high level of consumer protection by providing a platform facilitating the independent , impartial , transparent , effective and fair out - of - court resolution of disputes between consumers and traders online .


### the purpose of this regulation is to contribute to the functioning of the internal market , and in particular its digital dimension , and to the achievement of a high level of consumer protection by providing a platform facilitating the impartial , transparent , effective and fair out - of - court resolution of disputes between consumers and traders online . ### the purpose of this regulation is to contribute to the functioning of the internal market and to the achievement of a high level of consumer protection by providing an online platform facilitating the impartial , transparent , effective and fair out - of - court resolution of disputes between consumers and traders .


### this regulation shall apply to the out - of - court resolution of contractual disputes arising from the cross - border online sale of goods or provision of services between consumers and traders through the intervention of an alternative dispute resolution entity complying with directive [ office of publications please insert number of directive of the european parliament and of the council on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec ] and involving the use of a european online dispute resolution platform . ### this regulation shall apply to the out - of - court resolution of contractual disputes arising from the sale of goods or provision of services between consumers and traders and referred by consumers to an alternative dispute resolution entity complying with directive [ office of publications please insert number of directive of the european parliament and of the council on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec ] and involving the use of a european online platform for alternative dispute resolution .


### ‘ alternative dispute resolution procedure’ means a procedure for the out - of - court resolution of a dispute through the intervention of a dispute resolution entity which proposes or imposes a solution or brings the parties together with the aim of facilitating an amicable solution ; ### ' alternative dispute resolution procedure ' means a procedure , as referred to in article 2 of [ office of publications please insert number of directive of the european parliament and of the council on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec ] , for the out - of - court resolution of domestic and cross - border contractual disputes through the intervention of a dispute resolution entity which proposes or imposes a solution or brings the parties together with the aim of facilitating an amicable solution and which complies with the quality criteria set out in chapter ii of [ office of publications please insert number of directive of the european parliament and of the council on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec ] ; procedures before dispute resolution entities where the natural persons in charge of dispute resolution are employed by or receive any form of remuneration from the trader , direct negotiation between the consumer and the trader , whether represented or not , and attempts made by a judge to settle a dispute in the course of a judicial proceeding concerning that dispute shall not be regarded as adr procedures ;


### ‘ alternative dispute resolution procedure’ means a procedure for the out - of - court resolution of a dispute through the intervention of a dispute resolution entity which proposes or imposes a solution or brings the parties together with the aim of facilitating an amicable solution ; ### ‘ alternative dispute resolution procedure’ means a procedure for the out - of - court resolution of a dispute whereby the parties involved attempt to solve their conflict through the intervention of a dispute resolution entity which adopts a decision binding or non - binding on the parties or brings the parties together with the aim of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement ;


### the odr platform shall be an interactive website which can be accessed electronically and free of charge in all official languages of the union . the odr platform shall be a single point of entry to consumers and traders seeking the out - of - court resolution of disputes covered by this regulation . ### the odr platform shall be an interactive website which can be accessed electronically and free of charge in all official languages of the union . the odr platform shall be a single point of entry to consumers and traders seeking to submit disputes to the adr entities notified to the european commission as outlined in [ office of publications please insert number of directive of the european parliament and of the council on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec ] .


### the odr platform shall be an interactive website which can be accessed electronically and free of charge in all official languages of the union . the odr platform shall be a single point of entry to consumers and traders seeking the out - of - court resolution of disputes covered by this regulation . ### the online signposting platform shall be an interactive website which can be accessed electronically and free of charge in all official languages of the union . the online signposting platform shall be a single point of entry to consumers and traders seeking information on out - of - court resolution of contractual disputes arising from the sale of goods or provision of services between consumers and traders and / or seeking the out - of - court resolution of disputes covered by this regulation .


### proposing , based on the information contained in the electronic complaint form , one or more competent adr entities to the parties and providing information on their fees , if applicable , the language or languages in which the procedure will be conducted , the approximate length of the procedures or informing the complainant party that based on the information submitted , no competent adr entity could be identified ; ### based on the information contained in the electronic complaint form , identifying one or more competent adr entities to the parties and providing information on their fees , if applicable , the language or languages in which the procedure will be conducted , the approximate length of the procedures , if applicable , the need for the physical presence of the parties or of their representatives , the voluntary or mandatory participation in adr procedures and the binding or non - binding nature of the outcome of the procedure , in accordance with applicable national law , respectively ; or informing the consumer that based on the information submitted , no competent adr entity could be identified ;


### providing general information on alternative dispute resolution as a means of out - of - court dispute settlement ; ### providing general information on alternative dispute resolution and promoting it as a means of out - of - court dispute settlement ;


### the commission shall be responsible for the odr platform as regards its development , its operation , its maintenance and as regards data security . ### the commission shall be responsible for the online signposting platform as regards its development , its operation , its maintenance , in particular by providing sufficient funding and expertise , and as regards data security .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 16 to adapt the information listed in the annex , taking into account the criteria by which the adr entities notified to the commission in accordance with article 17 of directive … . / … / eu [ office of publications please insert number of directive of the european parliament and of the council on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec ] that deal with disputes covered by this regulation define their respective scopes of application . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , after consulting the european data protection supervisor , in accordance with article 16 to adapt the information listed in the annex , taking into account the criteria by which the adr entities notified to the commission in accordance with article 17 of directive … . / … / eu [ office of publications please insert number of directive of the european parliament and of the council on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec ] that deal with disputes covered by this regulation define their respective scopes of application .


### upon receipt of a fully completed complaint form , the odr platform shall communicate to the complainant party , in the language of the complaint , and send by e - mail to the respondent party , in the language of the contract , the following : ### upon receipt of a fully completed complaint form , the online signposting platform shall communicate to the consumer , in the language of the complaint , and send by e - mail to the trader , in the language of the contract , the following :


### the delegation of power referred to in article 7 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the [ office of publications insert same date as in art . 18 = date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 7 and shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the [ office of publications insert same date as in art . 18 = date of entry into force of this regulation ] .


### the delegation of powers referred to in article 7 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in article 7 and may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### every three years and for the first time no later than five years after the entry into force of this regulation the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report on the application of this regulation . the report shall be accompanied , if necessary , by proposals for adaptations to this regulation . ### every two years and for the first time no later than three years after the entry into force of this regulation the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report on the application of this regulation , in particular the level of acceptance of the online signposting platform and the practicability of the complaint form , the possible needs to adapt the information listed in the annex , taking into account the criteria by which the adr entities notified to the commission in accordance with article 17 of directive … . / … / eu [ office of publications please insert number of directive of the european parliament and of the council on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec ] that deal with disputes covered by this regulation define their respective scopes of application , as well as the possibilities of further development of interactive means of communication . the report shall be accompanied , if necessary , by proposals for adaptations to this regulation .


### particular rules should be laid down for both high street and on - line retailers which assist travellers , on the occasion of a single visit or contact with their own point of sale , in concluding separate contracts with individual service providers and for online retailers which , through linked online booking processes , facilitate the procurement of additional travel services from another trader in a targeted manner , at the latest when the booking of the first service is confirmed . these rules would apply for example , where , along with the confirmation of the booking of a first travel service such as a flight or a train journey , a consumer receives an invitation to book an additional travel service available at the chosen travel destination , for instance hotel accommodation , with a link to the booking site of another service provider or intermediary . while those arrangements do not constitute packages within the meaning of this directive as there can be no confusion that a single organiser has assumed the responsibility for the travel services , such assisted arrangements constitute an alternative business model that often competes closely with packages . ### particular rules should be laid down for both high street and on - line retailers which assist travellers , on the occasion of a single visit or contact with their own point of sale , in concluding separate contracts with individual service providers and for online retailers which , through linked online booking processes , facilitate the procurement of additional travel services from another trader in a targeted manner , at the latest when the booking of the first service is confirmed . these rules would apply for example , where , along with the confirmation of the booking of a first travel service such as a flight or a train journey , a consumer receives an invitation to book an additional travel service available at the chosen travel destination , for instance hotel accommodation , with a link to the booking site of another service provider or intermediary . while those arrangements do not constitute packages within the meaning of this directive as there can be no confusion that a single trader has assumed the responsibility for the travel services , such linked travel arrangements constitute an alternative business model that often competes closely with packages .


### other tourist services , such as admission to concerts , sport events , excursions or event parks are services that , in combination with either carriage of passengers , accommodation and / or car rental , should be considered as capable of constituting a package or an assisted travel arrangement . however , such packages should only fall within the scope of this directive if the relevant tourist service accounts for a significant proportion of the package . generally , the tourist service should be considered as a significant proportion of the package if it accounts for more than 20% of the total price or otherwise represents an essential feature of the trip or holiday . ancillary services , such as travel insurance , transport of luggage , meals and cleaning provided as part of accommodation , should not be considered as tourist services in their own right . ### other tourist services , such as admission to concerts , sport events , excursions or event parks are services that , in combination with either carriage of passengers , accommodation and / or car rental , should be considered as capable of constituting a package or an assisted travel arrangement . however , such packages should only fall within the scope of this directive if the relevant tourist service accounts for a significant proportion of the package . generally , the tourist service should be considered as a significant proportion of the package if it accounts for more than 5% of the total price or otherwise represents an important feature of the trip or holiday . ancillary services , such as travel insurance , transport of luggage , meals and cleaning provided as part of accommodation , should not be considered as tourist services in their own right .


### other tourist services , such as admission to concerts , sport events , excursions or event parks are services that , in combination with either carriage of passengers , accommodation and / or car rental , should be considered as capable of constituting a package or an assisted travel arrangement . however , such packages should only fall within the scope of this directive if the relevant tourist service accounts for a significant proportion of the package . generally , the tourist service should be considered as a significant proportion of the package if it accounts for more than 20% of the total price or otherwise represents an essential feature of the trip or holiday . ancillary services , such as travel insurance , transport of luggage , meals and cleaning provided as part of accommodation , should not be considered as tourist services in their own right . ### other services , such as admission to concerts , sport events , excursions or event parks are services that , in combination with either carriage of passengers , accommodation and / or car rental , should be considered as capable of constituting a package or a linked travel arrangement . however , such packages should only fall within the scope of this directive if the relevant service accounts for a significant proportion of the package . generally , the service should be considered as a significant proportion of the package if it is specifically stated that it accounts for more than 20% of the total price or otherwise represents an essential feature of the trip or holiday for the trader and the traveller . ancillary services , such as , in particular , travel insurance , transport between the station and the place of accommodation , transport to the place of departure for the travel and as part of excursions , transport of luggage , sale of ski passes , bicycle rental , rental of other vehicles or means of transportation , meals and cleaning provided as part of accommodation , should not be considered as tourist services in their own right .


### in specific situations , also the organiser should be entitled to terminate the contract before the start of the package without paying compensation , for instance if the minimum number of participants is not reached and where this possibility has been reserved in the contract . ### in specific situations , also the organiser should be entitled to terminate the contract before the start of the package without paying compensation , for instance if the minimum number of participants is not reached and where this possibility has been reserved in the contract . in such a situation , the organiser should adequately inform travellers who may be impacted by that clause .


### in certain cases organisers should be allowed to make unilateral changes to the package travel contract . however , travellers should have the right to terminate the contract if the proposed alterations change significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services . price increases should be possible only if there has been a change in the cost of fuel for the carriage of passengers , in taxes or fees imposed by a third party not directly involved in the performance of the included travel services or in the exchange rates relevant to the package and if both an upward and downward revision of the price is expressly reserved in the contract . price increases should be limited to 10% of the price of the package . ### in certain cases organisers should be allowed to make unilateral changes to the package travel contract . however , travellers should have the right to terminate the contract if the proposed alterations change any of the main characteristics of the travel services . price increases should be possible only if the contract was concluded more than three months before its start and if there has been a change in the cost of fuel for the carriage of passengers , in taxes or fees imposed by a third party not directly involved in the performance of the included travel services or in the exchange rates relevant to the package and if both an upward and downward revision of the price is expressly reserved in the contract . price increases should be limited to 5% of the price of the package .


### member states should ensure that travellers purchasing a package or an assisted travel arrangement are fully protected against the insolvency of the organiser , of the retailer having facilitated the assisted travel arrangement or of any of the service providers . member states in which package organisers and retailers facilitating assisted travel arrangements are established should ensure that traders offering such combinations of travel services provide security for the refund of all payments made by travellers and for their repatriation in the event of insolvency . while retaining discretion as to the way in which insolvency protection is granted , member states should ensure that their national insolvency protection schemes are effective and able to guarantee prompt repatriation and the refund of all travellers affected by the insolvency . the required insolvency protection should take into account the actual financial risk of the activities of the organiser , relevant retailer or service provider , including the type of combination of travel services they sell , foreseeable seasonal fluctuations as well as the extent of pre - payments and the way in which these are secured . in accordance with directive 2006 / 123 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on services in the internal market25 , in cases where insolvency protection may be provided in the form of a guarantee or an insurance policy , such security may not be limited to attestations issued by financial operators established in a particular member state . __________________ 25 oj l376 , 27 . 12 . 2006 , p . 36 . ### member states should ensure that travellers purchasing a package or an assisted travel arrangement are fully protected against the insolvency of the organiser , of the retailer having facilitated the assisted travel arrangement or of any of the service providers . member states in which package organisers and retailers facilitating assisted travel arrangements are established should ensure that traders offering such combinations of travel services provide security for the refund of all payments made by travellers and for their repatriation in the event of insolvency . while retaining discretion as to the way in which insolvency protection is granted , member states should ensure that their national insolvency protection schemes are effective and able to guarantee prompt repatriation and the refund of all travellers affected by the insolvency . where a consumer would prefer to complete their package or linked travel arrangement , rather than obtain a full refund , the insolvency protection may , where appropriate , provide for the fulfilment of existing contracts , in order to enable the package or linked travel arrangement to continue but this shall be at no additional cost to the traveller . the required insolvency protection should take into account the actual financial risk of the activities of the organiser , relevant retailer or service provider , including the type of combination of travel services they sell , foreseeable seasonal fluctuations as well as the extent of pre - payments and the way in which these are secured . in accordance with directive 2006 / 123 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on services in the internal market25 , in cases where insolvency protection may be provided in the form of a guarantee or an insurance policy , such security may not be limited to attestations issued by financial operators established in a particular member state . __________________ 25 oj l376 , 27 . 12 . 2006 , p . 36 .


### member states should ensure that travellers purchasing a package or an assisted travel arrangement are fully protected against the insolvency of the organiser , of the retailer having facilitated the assisted travel arrangement or of any of the service providers . member states in which package organisers and retailers facilitating assisted travel arrangements are established should ensure that traders offering such combinations of travel services provide security for the refund of all payments made by travellers and for their repatriation in the event of insolvency . while retaining discretion as to the way in which insolvency protection is granted , member states should ensure that their national insolvency protection schemes are effective and able to guarantee prompt repatriation and the refund of all travellers affected by the insolvency . the required insolvency protection should take into account the actual financial risk of the activities of the organiser , relevant retailer or service provider , including the type of combination of travel services they sell , foreseeable seasonal fluctuations as well as the extent of pre - payments and the way in which these are secured . in accordance with directive 2006 / 123 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on services in the internal market25 , in cases where insolvency protection may be provided in the form of a guarantee or an insurance policy , such security may not be limited to attestations issued by financial operators established in a particular member state . __________________ 25 oj l376 , 27 . 12 . 2006 , p . 36 . ### member states should ensure that travellers purchasing a package or a linked travel arrangement are fully protected against the insolvency of the organiser , of the retailer having facilitated the linked travel arrangement or of any of the service providers . member states in which package organisers and retailers facilitating linked travel arrangements are established should ensure that traders offering such combinations of travel services provide security for the refund of all payments made by travellers and for their repatriation in the event of insolvency . while retaining discretion as to the way in which insolvency protection is granted , member states should ensure that their national insolvency protection schemes are effective and able to guarantee prompt repatriation and the refund of all travellers affected by the insolvency . where a traveller would prefer to complete the package or linked travel arrangement , rather than obtain a full refund , the insolvency protection should , where possible , provide for the fulfilment of existing contracts , in order to enable the package or linked travel arrangement to continue at no additional cost to the traveller . the required insolvency protection should take into account the actual financial risk of the activities of the organiser , relevant retailer or service provider , including the type of combination of travel services they sell , foreseeable seasonal fluctuations as well as the extent of pre - payments and the way in which these are secured . in accordance with directive 2006 / 123 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on services in the internal market25 , in cases where insolvency protection may be provided in the form of a guarantee or an insurance policy , such security may not be limited to attestations issued by financial operators established in a particular member state . __________________ 25 oj l376 , 27 . 12 . 2006 , p . 36 .


### car rental or ### rental of cars or other vehicles or of other means of transport ; or


### any other tourist service not ancillary to carriage of passengers , accommodation or car rental ; ### any other tourist service not ancillary to carriage of passengers , accommodation or rental of cars or other vehicles or of other means of transport .


### offered or charged at an inclusive or total price , ### offered or charged at an inclusive or total price , or


### advertised or sold under the term ' package ' or under a similar term , ### advertised or sold under the term ' package ' or under a similar term , or


### ‘ assisted travel arrangement’ means a combination of at least two different types of travel services for the purpose of the same trip or holiday , not constituting a package , resulting in the conclusion of separate contracts with the individual travel service providers , if a retailer facilitates the combination : ### ‘ linked travel arrangement’ means a combination of at least two different types of travel services for the purpose of the same trip or holiday , not constituting a package , resulting in the conclusion of separate contracts with the individual travel service providers , if one of those service providers or a retailer facilitates the combination :


### ‘ organiser’ means a trader who combines and sells or offers for sale packages , either directly or through another trader or together with another trader ; where more than one trader meets any of the criteria referred to in point of paragraph 2 , all of those traders are considered as organisers , unless one of them is designated as organiser and the traveller is informed accordingly ; ### ‘ organiser’ means a trader who combines and sells or offers for sale packages , either directly or through another trader or together with another trader or who facilitates the combination and procurement of such packages ; where more than one trader meets any of the criteria referred to in point of paragraph 2 , all of those traders are considered as organisers , unless one of them is designated as organiser and the traveller is informed accordingly ;


### the travel destination , itinerary and periods of stay , with dates ; ### the travel destination , itinerary and periods of stay , with dates , and the number of nights included ;


### whether access for persons with reduced mobility is guaranteed throughout the trip or holiday ; ### upon request , whether access for persons with reduced mobility , children below a certain age or pregnant women is guaranteed throughout the trip or holiday ;


### the total price of the package inclusive of taxes and , where applicable , of all additional fees , charges and other costs or , where those costs cannot reasonably be calculated in advance , the fact that the traveller may have to bear such additional costs ; ### the total price of the package inclusive of taxes and , where applicable , of all additional fees , charges and other costs or , where those costs cannot reasonably be calculated in advance , the fact that the traveller may have to bear such additional costs and the nature of such costs ;


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in a clear and prominent manner . ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided on a durable medium and in a clear and prominent manner .


### in good time before the start of the package , the organiser shall provide the traveller with the necessary receipts , vouchers or tickets , including information on the precise times of departure , intermediate stops , transport connections and arrival . ### in good time before the start of the package , the organiser and / or the retailer shall provide the traveller with the necessary receipts , vouchers or tickets , including information on the precise times of departure , intermediate stops , transport connections and arrival , as well as all information referred to in point of paragraph 2 .


### the transferor of the contract and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of the balance due and for any additional fees , charges or other costs arising from the transfer . those costs shall not be unreasonable and in any case shall not exceed the actual cost borne by the organiser . ### the transferor of the contract and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of the balance due and for any additional fees , charges or other costs , if any , arising from the transfer . the organiser shall inform the transferor and the transferee about the eventual costs of the transfer , which in any case shall not be unreasonable and shall not exceed the actual cost borne by the organiser .


### the transferor of the contract and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of the balance due and for any additional fees , charges or other costs arising from the transfer . those costs shall not be unreasonable and in any case shall not exceed the actual cost borne by the organiser . ### the transferor of the contract and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of the balance due and for any additional fees , charges or other costs arising from the transfer . those costs shall not be unreasonable and in any case shall not exceed the actual cost borne by the organiser and / or the retailer .


### member states shall ensure that , before the start of the package , the organiser may not unilaterally change contract terms other than the price , unless : ### member states shall ensure that , before the start of the package , the organiser may not unilaterally change contract terms other than the price .


### if , before the start of the package , the organiser is constrained to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services as defined in point of article 4 or special requirements as referred to in point of article 6 , the organiser shall without undue delay inform the traveller in a clear and prominent manner on a durable medium of : ### if , before the start of the package , the organiser is constrained to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services as defined in point of article 4 or special requirements as referred to in point of article 6 , the organiser shall inform the traveller of the proposed changes without undue delay in a clear and prominent manner on a durable medium . the traveller shall have the right to : withdraw from the contract without penalty ; or accept the changes ; or be offered a substitute package


### if , before the start of the package , the organiser is constrained to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services as defined in point of article 4 or special requirements as referred to in point of article 6 , the organiser shall without undue delay inform the traveller in a clear and prominent manner on a durable medium of : ### if , before the start of the package , the organiser is constrained to alter any of the main characteristics of the travel services as defined in point of article 4 or special requirements as referred to in point of article 6 , the organiser shall without undue delay inform the traveller in a clear and prominent manner on a durable medium of the proposed change .


### if the contract is terminated pursuant to point of paragraph 2 , the organiser shall refund all payments received from the traveller within fourteen days after the contract is terminated . the traveller shall , where appropriate , be entitled to compensation in accordance with article 12 . ### if the contract is terminated following a choice of the traveller pursuant to paragraph 2 , the organiser shall refund all payments received from the traveller within fourteen days after the contract is terminated . the traveller shall , where appropriate , be entitled to compensation in accordance with article 12 .


### member states shall ensure that the traveller may terminate the contract before the start of the package against payment of an appropriate compensation to the organiser . the contract may specify reasonable standardised termination fees based on the time of the termination and the customary cost savings and income from alternative deployment of the travel services . in the absence of standardised termination fees , the amount of the compensation shall correspond to the price of the package minus the expenses saved by the organiser . ### member states shall ensure that the traveller may terminate the contract before the start of the package . payment of an appropriate compensation to the organiser may be requested . in that case the contract shall specify reasonable standardised termination fees based on the time of the termination and the customary cost savings and income from alternative deployment of the travel services . these standardised termination fees shall be reasonable and shall not overcome in any case the costs sustained by the organiser which would not be recoverable following the termination .


### the organiser may terminate the contract without paying compensation to the traveller , if : ### the organiser may terminate the contract without paying compensation to the traveller , only in the following cases :


### the number of persons enrolled for the package is smaller than the minimum number stated in the contract and the organiser notifies the traveller of the termination within the period fixed in the contract and not later than 20 days before the start of the package ; or ### the number of persons enrolled for the package is smaller than the minimum number stated in the contract and the organiser notifies the traveller by telephone and on a durable medium of the termination within the period fixed in the contract , provided that he offers the traveller , where available , a substitute package of equivalent or higher quality for the same or lower price ; or


### where a significant proportion of the services cannot be provided as agreed in the contract , the organiser shall make suitable alternative arrangements , at no extra cost to the traveller , for the continuation of the package , including where the traveller ' s return to the place of departure is not provided as agreed . ### where a significant proportion of the services cannot be provided as agreed in the contract , the organiser and / or the retailer shall make suitable alternative arrangements , at no extra cost to the traveller , for the continuation of the package , with service quality at least equivalent to that specified under the contract , including where the traveller ' s return to the place of departure is not provided as agreed .


### the organiser shall be able to charge a reasonable fee for such assistance if the situation is caused by the traveller ' s negligence or intent . ### the organiser or the retailer shall be able to charge a reasonable fee for such assistance if the situation is caused by the traveller ' s negligence or intent . the fee shall not in any case overcome the actual costs sustained by the organiser or the retailer .


### member states shall ensure that adequate and effective means exist to ensure compliance with this directive . ### member states shall ensure that adequate and effective means exist to ensure compliance with this directive . member states shall furthermore ensure that adequate mechanisms are in place in order to ensure that no misleading practices from traders or organisers are in place , in particular creating the consumer ' s expectation to have rights and guarantees that are not provided alongside with a contract .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council repealing regulation no 429 / 73 making special provisions for imports into the community of certain goods coming under regulation no 1059 / 69 and originating in turkey and regulation no 215 / 2000 renewing for 2000 the measures laid down in regulation no 1416 / 95 establishing certain concessions in the form of community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council repealing regulation no 429 / 73 making special provisions for imports into the community of certain goods coming under regulation no 1059 / 69 and originating in turkey


### since decision no 1 / 95 of the ec turkey association council of 22 december 1995 on implementing the final phase of the custom union eliminated customs duties for goods originating in turkey , regulation no 429 / 73 has become obsolete . ### decision no 1 / 95 of the ec turkey association council of 22 december 1995 on implementing the final phase of the custom union lays down the rules for determining the customs duties for processed agricultural products originating in turkey and imported into the european union . therefore regulation no 429 / 73 has become obsolete .


### since decision no 1 / 95 of the ec turkey association council of 22 december 1995 on implementing the final phase of the custom union eliminated customs duties for goods originating in turkey , regulation no 429 / 73 has become obsolete . ### decision no 1 / 95 of the ec turkey association council of 22 december 1995 on implementing the final phase of the custom unionerror : reference source not found has eliminated customs duties for goods originating in turkey . regulation no 429 / 73 has therefore become obsolete .


### for reasons of legal certainty and clarity , regulations no 429 / 73 and no 215 / 2000 should therefore be repealed , ### for reasons of legal certainty and clarity , regulation no 429 / 73 should therefore be repealed ,


### regulations no 429 / 73 and no 215 / 2000 are repealed . ### regulation no 429 / 73 is repealed .


### persons which provide investment services exclusively for their parent undertakings , for their subsidiaries or for other subsidiaries of their parent undertakings ; ### persons , including jointly managed undertakings , which provide investment services exclusively for their parent undertakings , for their subsidiaries or for other subsidiaries of their parent undertakings ;


### transmission system operators as defined in article 2 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec or article 2 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec when carrying out their tasks under those directives or regulation 714 / 2009 or regulation 715 / 2009 or network codes or guidelines adopted pursuant those regulations . ### transmission and distribution system operators as defined in article 2 and article 2 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec or article 2 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec when carrying out their tasks under those directives or regulation 714 / 2009 or regulation 715 / 2009 or network codes or guidelines adopted pursuant those regulations , as well as their service providers for the activities , exclusively related to the above entities .


### persons excluded from the scope of this directive according to paragraph 1 cannot benefit from the freedom to provide services and / or activities or to establish branches as provided for in articles 36 and 37 respectively . ### persons excluded from the scope of this directive according to paragraph 1 cannot benefit from the freedom to provide services and / or activities or to establish branches as provided for in articles 36 and 37 respectively . in case of a subsidiary , the comparison should be made with the capital , employed for the group ' s activities .


### member states shall ensure that regulated markets , operators of mtfs and otfs which admit to trading or trade commodity derivatives apply limits on the number of contracts which any given market members or participants can enter into over a specified period of time , or alternative arrangements with equivalent effect such as position management with automatic review thresholds , to be imposed in order to : ### member states shall ensure that regulated markets and operators of mtfs which admit to trading or trade commodity derivatives apply limits on the number of contracts which any given market members or participants can enter into over a specified period of time in order to :


### the limits or arrangements shall be transparent and non - discriminatory , specifying the persons to whom they apply and any exemptions , and taking account of the nature and composition of market participants and of the use they make of the contracts admitted to trading . they shall specify clear quantitative thresholds such as the maximum number of contracts persons can enter , taking account of the characteristics of the underlying commodity market , including patterns of production , consumption and transportation to market . ### the limits shall be transparent and non - discriminatory , specifying the persons to whom they apply and any exemptions , and taking account of the nature and composition of market participants and of the use they make of the contracts admitted to trading . in particular , they shall differentiate between positions which objectively reduce risks directly related to commercial activities related to the commodity and other positions . they shall specify clear quantitative thresholds such as the maximum number of contracts persons can enter or hold , taking account of the characteristics of the underlying commodity market , including patterns of production , consumption and transportation to market .


### regulated markets , mtf and otfs shall inform their competent authority of the details of the limits or arrangements . the competent authority shall communicate the same information to esma which shall publish and maintain on its website a database with summaries of the limits or arrangements in force . ### regulated markets and mtfs shall inform their competent authority of the details of the limits . the competent authority shall communicate the same information to esma which shall publish and maintain on its website a database with summaries of the limits in force .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 93 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this directive . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 93 shall be conferred for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this directive . the commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegation of power at the latest nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension at the latest three months before the end of each period .


### support under this regulation shall promote enhanced political cooperation and progressive economic integration between the union and the partner countries and , in particular , the implementation of partnership and cooperation agreements , association agreements or other existing and future agreements , and jointly agreed action plans . ### support under this regulation shall promote enhanced political cooperation and progressive economic and social integration between the union and the partner countries and , in particular , the implementation of partnership and cooperation agreements , association agreements or other existing and future agreements , and jointly agreed action plans .


### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts ; ### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts , including , in particular , through cultural and sporting activities ;


### within one year of approval of the programming document referred to in article 9 , the participating countries shall jointly submit proposals for joint operational programmes to the commission . the commission shall adopt each joint operational programme after assessing its consistency with this regulation , the programming document and the implementing rules . ### within one year of approval of the programming document referred to in article 9 , the participating countries shall jointly submit proposals for joint operational programmes to the commission . the commission shall adopt each joint operational programme after assessing its consistency with this regulation , the programming document and the implementing rules within three months after its submission by the participating countries .


### in actions under the activity ‘ secure societies’ within the specific objective ‘ inclusive , innovative and secure societies’ , the commission may make available to union institutions and bodies or member states national authorities any useful information in its possession on results of a participant that has received union funding . ### in actions under the specific objective ‘ secure societies - protecting freedom and security of europe and its citizens , the commission may make available to union institutions and bodies or member states national authorities any useful information in its possession on results of a participant that has received union funding .


### as the single currency shared by the member states of the euro area , the euro has become an important factor in the union ' s economy and the every - day - life of its citizens . it is in the interest of the union as a whole to oppose and pursue any activity that is likely to jeopardise the authenticity of the euro by counterfeiting . ### as the single currency shared by the member states of the euro area , the euro has become an important factor in the union ' s economy and the every - day - life of its citizens . since its introduction in 2002 , counterfeiting of the euro has , however , led to financial damage of at least eur 500 million because it is a currency continuously targeted by organised crime groups active in money forgery . it is in the interest of the union as a whole to oppose and pursue any activity that is likely to jeopardise the authenticity of the euro by counterfeiting .


### counterfeit money has a considerable ill - effect on society . it harms citizens and businesses that are not reimbursed for counterfeits even if received in good faith . it is of fundamental importance to ensure trust and confidence in the authenticity of notes and coins for citizens , companies and financial institutions . ### counterfeit money has a considerable ill - effect on society . it harms citizens and businesses that are not reimbursed for counterfeits even if received in good faith . it is of fundamental importance to ensure trust and confidence in the authenticity of notes and coins for citizens , companies and financial institutions , and equally crucial to protect citizens from counterfeiting when exercising freedom of movement , work and residence throughout the eu .


### this directive establishes minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in the area of counterfeiting of the euro and other currencies . it also introduces common provisions to strengthen the fight against those offences and to improve their investigation . ### this directive establishes minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in the area of counterfeiting of the euro and other currencies . it also introduces common provisions to strengthen the fight against those offences ; to improve their investigation , and to ensure better coordination of anti - counterfeiting measures between national authorities within and outside the eurozone


### holograms or other components of currency which serve to protect against counterfeiting . ### holograms , watermarks or other components of currency which serve to protect against counterfeiting .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the conduct referred to in articles 3 and 4 is punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal penalties , including fines and imprisonment . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the conduct referred to in articles 3 and 4 is punishable , under national criminal law , by effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal penalties , including fines and imprisonment


### if the necessary samples of suspected counterfeit notes and coins cannot be transmitted because it is necessary to retain them as evidence in criminal proceedings in order to guarantee a fair and effective trial and the right of defence of the suspected perpetrator , the national analysis centre and coin national analysis centre shall be given access to them without delay . ### if the necessary samples of suspected counterfeit notes and coins cannot be transmitted because it is necessary to retain them as evidence in criminal proceedings in order to guarantee a fair and effective trial and the right of defence of the suspected perpetrator , the national analysis centre and coin national analysis centre shall be given access to them without delay . immediately after the proceedings have concluded , the judicial authorities shall transmit these necessary samples of each type of suspected counterfeit note to the national analysis centre and each type of suspected counterfeit coin to the coin national analysis centre .


### in order to prevent , reduce and as far as possible eliminate pollution arising from industrial activities in compliance with the ' polluter pays ' principle and the principle of pollution prevention , it is necessary to establish a general framework for the control of the main industrial activities , giving priority to intervention at source and ensuring prudent management of natural resources . ### in order to prevent , reduce and as far as possible eliminate pollution arising from industrial activities in compliance with the ' polluter pays ' principle and the principle of pollution prevention , it is necessary to establish a general framework for the control of the main industrial activities , giving priority to intervention at source , ensuring prudent management of natural resources and taking into account , when necessary , the socio - economic situation and specific local characteristics of the place in which the activity is taking place .


### different approaches to controlling emissions into air , water or soil separately may encourage the shifting of pollution from one environmental medium to another rather than protecting the environment as a whole . it is therefore appropriate to provide for an integrated approach to prevention and control of emissions into air , water and soil , to waste management , to energy efficiency and to accident prevention . ### different approaches to controlling emissions into air , water or soil separately may encourage the shifting of pollution from one environmental medium to another rather than protecting the environment as a whole . it is therefore appropriate to provide for an integrated approach to prevention and control of emissions into air , water and soil , to waste management , to energy efficiency and to accident prevention , and to create a level playing field in the european union by aligning environmental performance requirements for industrial plants .


### the competent authority shall provide the reasons for the application of the first subparagraph including the result of the assessment and the justification for the conditions imposed . ### the competent authority shall document in an annex to the permit conditions the reasons for the application of the first subparagraph including the result of the assessment and the justification for the conditions imposed and notify this information to the commission .


### the competent authority shall provide the reasons for the application of the first subparagraph including the result of the assessment and the justification for the conditions imposed . ### the competent authority shall present , by means of a document attached to the conditions governing exercise of the license , the reasons for the application of the first subparagraph including the result of the assessment and the justification for the conditions imposed .


### within five years of publication of decisions on bat conclusions in accordance with article 13 relating to the main activity of an installation , the competent authority shall ensure that : ### as a general rule , within five years of publication of decisions on bat conclusions in accordance with article 13 relating to the main activity of an installation , the competent authority shall ensure that :


### upon definitive cessation of the activities , the operator shall assess the state of the soil and groundwater contamination by relevant hazardous substances used , produced or released by the installation . where the installation has caused significant pollution of soil or groundwater by relevant hazardous substances compared to the state established in the baseline report referred to in paragraph 2 , the operator shall take the necessary measures to address that pollution so as to return the site to that state . for that purpose , the technical feasibility of such measures may be taken into account . ### upon definitive cessation of the activities , the operator shall inform the competent authority and assess the state of the soil and groundwater contamination by relevant hazardous substances used , produced or released by the installation . where the installation has caused pollution of soil or groundwater by relevant hazardous substances compared to the state established in the baseline report referred to in paragraph 2 , the operator shall take the necessary measures to address that pollution so as to return the site to that state . member states may require the operator to bring the site in a state leading to further improvements of soil and groundwater quality compared to the state established in the baseline report .


### for combustion plants to which article 31 applies , the sulphur content of the indigenous solid fuel used and the rate of desulphurisation achieved , averaged over each month ; and ### for combustion plants to which article 31 applies , the technical justification of non - feasibility of complying with the emission limit values referred to in article 33 and , the sulphur content of the indigenous solid fuel used and the rate of desulphurisation achieved , averaged over each month ; and


### in the case of continuous measurements , the emission limit values set out in parts 1 and 2 shall be regarded as having been complied with if the evaluation of the measurement results indicates , for operating hours within a calendar year , that all of the following conditions have been met : no validated monthly average value exceeds the relevant emission limit values set out in parts 1 and 2 ; no validated daily average value exceeds 110 % of the relevant emission limit values set out in parts 1 and 2 ; in cases of combustion plants composed only of boilers using coal with a total rated thermal input below 50 mw , no validated daily average value exceeds 150 % of the relevant emission limit values set out in parts 1 and 2 , 95 % of all the validated hourly average values over the year do not exceed 200 % of the relevant emission limit values set out in parts 1 and 2 . the validated average values are determined as set out in point 10 of part 3 . for the purpose of the calculation of the average emission values , the values measured during the periods referred to in article 30 and and article 37 as well as during the start - up and shut - down periods shall be disregarded . ### in the case of continuous measurements , the emission limit values set out in parts 1 and 2 shall be regarded as having been complied with if the evaluation of the measurement results indicates , for operating hours within a calendar year , that all of the following conditions have been met : no validated daily average value exceeds the relevant emission limit values set out in parts 1 and 2 ; 95 % of all the validated hourly average values over the year do not exceed 200 % of the relevant emission limit values set out in parts 1 and 2 . the validated average values are determined as set out in point 10 of part 3 .


### it is necessary to provide for transitional arrangements that allow making available on the market and putting into service of apparatus that has already been placed on the market in accordance with directive 2004 / 108 / ec . ### manufacturers and importers need to be given reasonable , but limited , time to exercise any rights under national rules in force before the date of application of national rules transposing this directive in order , for example , to sell their stocks of manufactured products . it is necessary to provide for transitional arrangements that allow making available on the market and putting into service of apparatus that has already been placed on the market in accordance with directive 2004 / 108 / ec .


### a transport infrastructure that reflects the specific situations in different parts of the union and provides for a balanced coverage of european regions , including outermost regions and other peripheral ones ; ### a transport infrastructure that reflects the specific situations in different parts of the union and provides for a balanced coverage and connection of european regions , including mountainous , outermost regions and other peripheral ones ;


### report to the member states , to the commission and , as appropriate , to all other entities directly involved in the development of the core network corridor on any difficulties encountered and contribute to finding appropriate solutions ; ### report to the member states , to the european parliament , to the commission and , as appropriate , to all other entities directly involved in the development of the core network corridor on any difficulties encountered and contribute to finding appropriate solutions ;


### the corridor platform shall be composed of the representatives of the member states concerned and , as appropriate , other public and private entities . in any case , the relevant infrastructure managers as defined in directive 2001 / 14 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure shall participate in the corridor platform . ### the corridor platform shall be composed of the representatives of the member states concerned and , as appropriate , other public and private entities , as well as third countries in case of trans - border projects . in any case , the relevant infrastructure managers as defined in directive 2001 / 14 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure shall participate in the corridor platform .


### a high level of health protection should be ensured in the definition and implementation of all union policies and activities , in accordance with article 168 of the treaty . the union shall complement and support national health policies , encourage the cooperation between member states and promote the coordination between their programmes , in full respect of the responsibilities of the national authorities for shaping their health policies and organising and delivering health services and medical care . ### a high level of health protection needs to be ensured in the definition and implementation of all union policies and activities , in accordance with article 168 of the treaty . the union shall complement and support national health policies , encourage the cooperation between member states and promote the coordination between their programmes , in full respect of the responsibilities of the national authorities for shaping their health policies and organising and delivering health services and medical care .


### to develop common tools and mechanisms at eu level to address shortages of resources , both human and financial , and to facilitate up - take of innovation in healthcare in order to contribute to innovative and sustainable health systems . ### to develop common tools and mechanisms at eu level to address shortages of resources , both human and financial , and to facilitate up - take of innovation in healthcare in order to contribute to innovative and sustainable health systems and to reduce inequalities within healthcare european services .


### to increase access to medical expertise and information for specific conditions also beyond national borders , and to develop shared solutions and guidelines to improve healthcare quality and patient safety in order to increase access to better and safer healthcare for eu citizens . ### to increase access to medical expertise and information for specific conditions also beyond national borders , and to develop shared solutions and guidelines to improve healthcare quality and patient safety in order to increase access to better and safer healthcare for eu citizens throughout the eu .


### to increase access to medical expertise and information for specific conditions also beyond national borders , and to develop shared solutions and guidelines to improve healthcare quality and patient safety in order to increase access to better and safer healthcare for eu citizens . ### to increase access to medical expertise , information and treatment for specific conditions also beyond national borders , and to develop shared solutions and guidelines to improve healthcare quality and patient safety in order to increase access to better and safer healthcare for eu citizens .