### iccat recommendation concerning multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern atlantic and mediterranean were implemented by council regulation no 302 / 2009 . this regulation does not cover such multiannual recovery plan . ### iccat recommendation concerning multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern atlantic and mediterranean were implemented by council regulation no 302 / 2009 which was repealed by regulation 2016 / 1627 of the european parliament and of the council . this regulation does not cover such multiannual recovery plan .


### ‘ iuu fishing’ means fishing activities which are illegal , unreported and unregulated ; ### ' iuu fishing ' means fishing activities which are illegal , unreported and unregulated , as defined in article 2 of council regulation no 1005 / 2008 ;


### member states shall issue authorisations to vessels flying their flag used for any kind of support to vessels referred to in paragraph 1 . ### member states shall issue authorisations to support vessels flying their flag used for any kind of support to vessels referred to in paragraph 1 .


### if the visit is followed by a set , the results of the set in terms of catch and by - catch , whether retained or discarded dead or alive . ### if the visit is followed by a set , the results of the set in terms of catch and by - catch , whether retained or discarded dead or alive . if the visit is not followed by a set , this shall be justified .


### member states referred to in paragraph 1 shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the blue marlin and white marlin are released in a manner that maximizes their survival . ### member states referred to in paragraph 1 shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the blue marlin and white marlin are released in a manner that maximise their chances of survival .


### as a member state has exhausted its quota , that member state shall ensure that the landings of blue marlin and white marlin that are dead when brought alongside the vessel are not to be sold or entered into commerce . ### as a member state has exhausted its quota , that member state shall ensure that the landings of blue marlin and white marlin that are dead when brought alongside the vessel are not to be sold or entered into commerce but can be used for scientific research purposes .


### pelagic longline vessels shall carry and use safe - handling , disentanglement and release equipment capable of releasing sea turtles in a manner that maximizes the probability of their survival . ### pelagic longline vessels shall carry and use safe - handling , disentanglement and release equipment capable of releasing sea turtles in a manner that maximizes their chances of survival .


### member states shall ensure that observers have followed the required training and are approved before their deployment . the observers shall possess the following qualifications : ### member states shall ensure that observers have followed the required training , are suitably qualified and are approved before their deployment . the observers shall possess the following qualifications :


### by 30 june of each year member states shall submit to the commission an annual report for the preceding calendar year , comprising information on fisheries , research , statistics , management , inspection activities and any additional information as appropriate . ### by 30 june of each year member states shall submit to the commission an annual report for the preceding calendar year , comprising information on fisheries , research , statistics , management , inspection and iuu fishing prevention activities , and any additional information as appropriate .


### the commission communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for citizens and business in the digital single market14 describes a number of possible measures capable of enhancing connectivity in the european union . __________________ 14 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions – connectivity for a competitive digital single market - towards a european gigabit society 587 ) . ### the commission communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for citizens , public institutions and business in the digital single market14 describes a number of possible measures capable of enhancing connectivity in the european union . __________________ 14 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions – connectivity for a competitive digital single market - towards a european gigabit society 587 ) .


### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of free local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . __________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 . ### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of local wireless connectivity which is free of charge and free from restrictions in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . __________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 .


### support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high - speed broadband in the centres of public life . such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities , libraries and hospitals . ### support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer local wireless connectivity which is free of charge and free from restrictions as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high - speed broadband in the centres of public life . such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities , libraries and hospitals .


### support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high - speed broadband in the centres of public life . such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities , libraries and hospitals . ### support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high - speed broadband in the centres of public life . such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities , institutions , libraries and hospitals .


### local wireless connectivity should only qualify as free where it is provided without corresponding remuneration , whether by direct payment or other types of consideration , including , but not limited to , advertising and the provision of personal data . ### local wireless connectivity should only qualify as free of charge and free from restrictions where it is provided without corresponding remuneration , whether by direct payment or other types of consideration , including , but not limited to , advertising and the provision of personal data .


### actions in the field of providing free local wireless connectivity in local communities shall be financed through grants or forms of financial assistance other than financial instruments . ### actions in the field of providing local wireless connectivity free of charge and free from restrictions in local communities shall be financed through grants or forms of financial assistance other than financial instruments .


### ' local wireless access point ' means a low power equipment of small size operating within a small range , using on a non - exclusive basis radio spectrum for which the conditions of availability and efficient use for this purpose are harmonised at union level , and which allows wireless access by users to an electronic communications network . ### ' local wireless access point ' means a low power equipment of small size operating within a small range , using on a non - exclusive basis radio spectrum for which the conditions of availability and efficient use for this purpose are harmonised at union level , and which allows wireless access by users to an electronic communications network at a high broadband speed .


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 46 , article 149 , article 153 , article 164 , article 168 , article 175 and article 349 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 46 , article 149 , article 153 , article 164 , article 168 , article 174 , article 175 and article 349 thereof ,


### the esf + should support policy and system reforms in the fields of employment , social inclusion , healthcare and long - term care , and education and training . in order to strengthen alignment with the european semester , member states should allocate an appropriate amount of their resources of the esf + strand under shared management to implement relevant country - specific recommendations relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments falling within the scope of the esf + . the commission and the member states should ensure coherence , coordination and complementarity between the shared - management and health strands of esf + and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . in particular , the commission and the member state should ensure , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency , coherence , complementarity and synergy among sources of funding , including technical assistance thereof . ### the esf + should support policy and system reforms in the fields of employment , social inclusion , healthcare and long - term care , education and training linked to the challenges identified by the social scoreboard within the european semester . member states should allocate an appropriate amount of their resources of the esf + to implement the country - specific recommendations relevant for the scope and mission of the esf + . the commission and the member states should ensure coherence , coordination and complementarity between the shared - management and health strands of esf + and the reform support programme . in particular , the commission and the member state should ensure , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency , coherence , complementarity and synergy among sources of funding , including technical assistance thereof .


### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf + depends on good governance and partnership between all actors at the relevant territorial levels and the socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and civil society . it is therefore essential that member states encourage the participation of social partners and civil society in the implementation of the esf + under shared management . ### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf + depends on good governance and partnership between eu institutions and local , regional and national authorities , at the respective relevant territorial levels , together with the socio - economic actors , the social partners and civil society . it is therefore essential that member states encourage the participation of both the local and regional authorities and the social partners and civil society in the implementation of the esf + under shared management .


### the member states and the commission should ensure that esf + contributes to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with article 8 tfeu to foster equality of treatment and opportunities between women and men in all areas , including regarding participation in the labour market , terms and conditions of employment and career progression . they should also ensure that the esf + promotes equal opportunities for all , without discrimination in accordance with article 10 tfeu and promotes the inclusion in society of persons with disabilities on equal basis with others and contributes to the implementation of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities . these principles should be taken into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation , monitoring , implementation and evaluation of programmes , in a timely and consistent manner while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality and equal opportunities . the esf + should also promote the transition from residential / institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple discrimination . the esf + should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion . regulation no [ future cpr ] provides that rules on eligibility of expenditure are to be established at national level , with certain exceptions for which it is necessary to lay down specific provisions with regard to the esf + strand under shared management . ### the member states managing authorities , at national and regional level , and the commission should ensure that esf + contributes to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with article 8 tfeu to foster equality of treatment and opportunities between women and men in all areas , including regarding participation in the labour market , terms and conditions of employment and career progression . they should also ensure that the esf + promotes equal opportunities for all , without discrimination in accordance with article 10 tfeu and promotes the inclusion in society of persons with disabilities on equal basis with others and contributes to the implementation of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities . these principles should be taken into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation , monitoring , implementation and evaluation of programmes , in a timely and consistent manner while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality and equal opportunities . the esf + should also promote the transition from residential / institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple discrimination . the esf + should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion . regulation no [ future cpr ] provides that rules on eligibility of expenditure are to be established at national level , with certain exceptions for which it is necessary to lay down specific provisions with regard to the esf + strand under shared management .


### the esf + aims to support member states to achieve high employment levels , fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 . ### the esf + aims to support member states , at national , regional and local level , to achieve high employment levels , fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 , thereby contributing to the goals of the union as regards to strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion .


### improving access to employment of all jobseekers , in particular youth and long - term unemployed , and of inactive people , promoting self - employment and the social economy ; ### improving access to high quality level of jobs of all jobseekers , in particular disadvantaged groups such as young people and long - term unemployed , people with disabilities and of inactive people , promoting self - employment and the social economy ;


### modernising labour market institutions and services to assess and anticipate skills needs and ensure timely and tailor - made assistance and support to labour market matching , transitions and mobility ; ### modernising labour market institutions and services to assess and anticipate skills needs and ensure timely and tailor - made assistance and support to labour market matching , transitions and mobility improving job quality in all its aspects ;


### a smarter europe through the development of skills for smart specialisation , skills for key enabling technologies , industrial transition , sectorial cooperation on skills and entrepreneurship , the training of researchers , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , vocational and educational training institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises and clusters , support to micro , small and medium sized enterprises and the social economy ; ### a smarter europe through the development of skills for smart specialisation , skills for key enabling technologies , industrial transition , sectorial cooperation on skills and entrepreneurship , the training of researchers , mentors , coaches and trainers , in particular in the field of human capital and human resources development , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , vocational and educational training institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises and clusters , support to micro , small and medium sized enterprises and the social economy ;


### member states shall concentrate the esf + resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes , in the european semester as well as in the relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu , and take into account principles and rights set out in the european pillar of social rights . ### member states managing authorities , at national and regional level , shall concentrate the esf + resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes , in the european semester as well as in the relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu , and take into account principles and rights set out in the european pillar of social rights .


### member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall foster synergies and ensure coordination , complementarity and coherence between the esf + and other union funds , programmes and instruments such as erasmus , the asylum and migration fund and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument , both in the planning phase and during implementation . member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort and ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions . ### member states managing authorities , at national and regional level , and where appropriate the commission , shall foster synergies and ensure coordination , complementarity and coherence between the esf + and other union funds , such as the structural funds and in particular the european regional development fund and the cohesion fund as well as programmes and instruments such as erasmus , the asylum and migration fund , the reform support programme , both in the planning phase and during implementation without prejudice to the objectives of the esf + as set out in articles 3 and 4 . member states and the commission , shall optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort and ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions .


### member states shall allocate an appropriate amount of their esf + resources under shared management to address challenges identified in relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and in the european semester falling within the scope of the esf + as set out in article 4 . ### member states shall allocate an appropriate amount of their esf + resources under shared management to address challenges identified in relevant country - specific recommendations , taking into account regional specificities , adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and in the european semester falling within the scope of the esf + as set out in article 4 taking into account principles and rights as set out in the european pillar of social rights as well as the objectives of the economic , social and territorial cohesion .


### member states having a rate of young people aged 15 to 29 not in employment , education or training above the union average in 2019 on the basis of eurostat data , shall allocate at least 10% of their esf + resources under shared management for the years 2021 to 2025 to targeted actions and structural reforms to support youth employment and school - to - work transition , pathways to reintegrate into education or training and second chance education , in particular in the context of implementing youth guarantee schemes . ### member states having a rate of young people aged 15 to 29 not in employment , education or training above the union average in 2019 on the basis of eurostat data , shall allocate at least 10% of their esf + resources under shared management for the years 2021 to 2025 to targeted actions and structural reforms to support youth employment and school - to - work transition , pathways to reintegrate into education or training and second chance education , with particular reference to the best practices in the implementation of youth guarantee schemes at national and regional level .


### each member state shall ensure adequate participation of social partners and civil society organisations in the delivery of employment , education and social inclusion policies supported by the esf + strand under shared management . ### member state managing authorities , at national and regional level , shall ensure adequate participation of social partners and civil society organisations in the delivery of employment , education and social inclusion policies supported by the esf + strand under shared management .


### each member state shall dedicate at least one priority to the implementation of paragraphs 1 or 2 or to both . the maximum co - financing rate for these priorities may be increased to 95% for the allocation of maximum 5% of the national esf + allocation under shared management to such priorities . ### each member state shall dedicate at least one priority to the implementation of paragraphs 1 or 2 or to both . the maximum co - financing rate for these priorities may be increased to 90% for the allocation of maximum 5% of the national esf + allocation under shared management to such priorities .


### such a method should be based on objective , fair criteria both for the member states and for the persons concerned . it should , in particular , make it possible to determine rapidly the member state responsible , so as to guarantee effective access to the procedures for granting international protection and not to compromise the objective of the rapid processing of applications for international protection . ### such a method should be based on the principle of solidarity and objective , fair criteria both for the member states and for the persons concerned . it should , in particular , make it possible to determine rapidly the member state responsible , so as to guarantee effective access to the procedures for granting international protection and not to compromise the objective of the rapid processing of applications for international protection .


### in accordance with the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , respect for family life should be a primary consideration of member states when applying this regulation . ### in accordance with the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , respect for private and family life , as well as for the principle of non - discrimination , should be a primary consideration of member states when applying this regulation .


### assuming responsibility by a member state for examining an application lodged with it in cases when such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation may undermine the effectiveness and sustainability of the system and should be exceptional . therefore , a member state should be able to derogate from the responsibility criteria only on humanitarian grounds , in particular for family reasons , before a member state responsible has been determined and examine an application for international protection lodged with it or with another member state , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the binding criteria laid down in this regulation . ### a member state should be able to derogate from the responsibility criteria and examine an application for international protection lodged with it or with another member state , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation .


### in order to guarantee effective protection of the rights of the persons concerned , legal safeguards and the right to an effective remedy in respect of decisions regarding transfers to the member state responsible should be established , in accordance , in particular , with article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . an effective remedy should also be provided in situations when no transfer decision is taken but the applicant claims that another member state is responsible on the basis that he has a family member or , for unaccompanied minors , a relative in another member state . in order to ensure that international law is respected , an effective remedy against such decisions should cover both the examination of the application of this regulation and of the legal and factual situation in the member state to which the applicant is transferred . the scope of the effective remedy should be limited to an assessment of whether applicants ' fundamental rights to respect of family life , the rights of the child , or the prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment risk to be infringed upon . ### any person subject to this regulation should have the rights to an effective remedy , in the form of an appeal or review , pursuant to the applicable legislation in fact and in law . in order to guarantee effective protection of the rights of the persons concerned , legal safeguards and the right to an effective remedy in respect of decisions regarding transfers to the member state responsible should be established , in accordance , in particular , with article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . an effective remedy should also be provided in situations when no transfer decision is taken but the applicant claims that another member state is responsible on the basis that she or he has a family member or , for unaccompanied minors , a relative in another member . in order to ensure that international law and the relevant case - law of the court of justice of the european union as well as of the european court of human rights are respected , an effective remedy against such decisions should cover both the examination of the application of this regulation and of the legal and factual situation in the member state to which the applicant is transferred or returned . the main scope of the effective remedy should be an assessment of whether applicants ' fundamental rights to respect of family life , the rights of the child , or the prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment risk to be infringed upon .


### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months - period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . the member state which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of eur 250 , 000 per applicant not accepted to the member state that was determined as responsible for examining those applications . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act . the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism . ### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months - period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead .


### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of a common leaflet on dublin / eurodac , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors ; of a standard form for the exchange of relevant information on unaccompanied minors ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information on minors and dependent persons ; of uniform conditions on the preparation and submission of take charge requests and take back notifications ; of two lists of relevant elements of proof and circumstantial evidence , and the periodical revision thereof ; of a laissez passer ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information regarding transfers ; of a standard form for the exchange of data before a transfer ; of a common health certificate ; of uniform conditions and practical arrangements for the exchange of information on a person’s health data before a transfer , and of secure electronic transmission channels for the transmission of requests . ### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of a common leaflet on dublin / eurodac , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors ; a standard form for the exchange of relevant information on unaccompanied minors ; of the modalities and periodicity for providing applicants with information on the status of the procedure ; of rules on the qualifications of and training for guardians and the modalities for their engagement with other actors ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information on minors and dependent persons ; of standard operating procedures for cross - border cooperation among member states regarding the assessment of the best interests of the child , family tracing and the identification of family members , siblings , relatives or any other family relations of an unaccompanied minor and for assessing the capacity of a relative to take care of an unaccompanied minor ; of uniform conditions on the preparation and submission of take charge requests and take back notifications ; of two lists of relevant elements of proof and circumstantial evidence , and the periodical revision thereof ; of a laissez passer ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information regarding transfers ; of a standard form for the exchange of data before a transfer ; of a common health certificate ; of rules concerning the modalities for the handover from guardian to guardian in the case of transfers ; of uniform conditions and practical arrangements for the exchange of information on a person ' s health data before a transfer , and of secure electronic transmission channels for the transmission of requests . .


### - when the beneficiary of international protection is a minor and unmarried , the father , mother or another adult responsible for him or her whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the beneficiary is present , ### - if the applicant or beneficiary of international protection is a minor , the mother , the father or another adult responsible for him or her whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult or beneficiary of international protection is present ,


### member states shall examine any application for international protection by a third - country national or a stateless person who applies on the territory of any one of them , including at the border or in the transit zones . the application shall be examined by a single member state , which shall be the one which the criteria set out in chapter iii indicate is responsible . ### member states shall examine any application for international protection by a third - country national or a stateless person who applies on the territory of any one of them , including at the border or in the transit zones . the application shall be examined by a member state , which shall be the one which the criteria set out in chapter iii , iv and vii indicate is responsible .


### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible and at the latest during the interview pursuant to article 7 , all the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . ### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible all the available elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . the competent authorities shall take into account the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible submitted at any stage of the procedure , provided they have been submitted before the final decision determining the member state responsible . in the period between the final decision and the actual transfer to a designated member state , other elements provided by the applicant shall exceptionally be taken into consideration if the delay in submitting them is due to force majeure .


### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible and at the latest during the interview pursuant to article 7 , all the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . ### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible all the available elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . the competent authorities shall take into account the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible only insofar as they have been submitted before the set deadline of the member state to submit the take charge request to another member state


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in writing in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand . member states shall use the common leaflet drawn up pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose . ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in writing in a language that the applicant understands and in an easily understandable form . specific material should be provided for minors . member states shall use the common information material drawn up pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose . the information shall be provided as soon as the application is made . the information shall be provided both in written and oral form , where appropriate with the support of multimedia equipment .


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , draw up a common leaflet , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . this common leaflet shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common leaflet shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 56 of this regulation . ### the asylum agency shall , in cooperation with the relevant national authorities draw up common information material containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . that common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common information material shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . the asylum agency shall create specific information material intended particularly for the following target groups : adult applicants ; unaccompanied minors ; accompanied minors ; women ; other persons in vulnerable situation . specific information material should be developed for cases where the corrective allocation mechanism applies and when the ordinary procedures under this regulation apply .


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , draw up a common leaflet , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . this common leaflet shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common leaflet shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 56 of this regulation . ### the european asylum agency shall , in close cooperation with the responsible national agencies , draw up common information materials containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . that common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common information material shall include information on member states for the purposes of the allocation mechanism under chapter vii , and shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . the european asylum agency shall create specific information material intended particularly for the following target groups : a ) adult applicants ; b ) unaccompanied minors ; c ) accompanied minors .


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , draw up a common leaflet , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . this common leaflet shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common leaflet shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 56 of this regulation . ### the european asylum agency shall , in close cooperation with the responsible national agencies , draw up common information materials containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . that common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common information material shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . the european asylum agency shall create specific information material intended particularly for the following target groups : a ) adult applicants , with especial attention to gender - sensitive material ; b ) unaccompanied minors ; c ) accompanied minors .


### the personal interview shall take place in a timely manner and , in any event , before any take charge request pursuant to article 24 is made . ### the personal interview shall take place in a timely manner and , in any event , before any decision on the substance is taken .


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that a guardian represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to all procedures provided for in this regulation . the guardian shall have the qualifications , expertise and independence to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such a guardian shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant ' s file including the specific information materials for unaccompanied minors . the guardian shall be appointed no later than five days from the moment when an unaccompanied minor arrives in the member state .


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that a guardian represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to all procedures provided for in this regulation . the guardian shall have the qualifications , expertise and independence to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such a guardian shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant ' s file including the specific information materials for unaccompanied minors . the guardian shall be appointed as soon as possible , but at the latest within five days from the making of the application .


### for the purpose of applying article 10 , the member state where the unaccompanied minor lodged an application for international protection shall , as soon as possible , take appropriate action to identify the family members or relatives of the unaccompanied minor on the territory of member states , whilst protecting the best interests of the child . ### for the purpose of applying articles 10 and 19 , the member state where the unaccompanied minor made an application for international protection shall , as soon as possible , take appropriate action to identify the family members , relatives or any other family relations of the unaccompanied minor on the territory of member states , whilst protecting the best interests of the child , when relevant with the assistance of international or other relevant organisation to facilitate the minor ' s access to the tracing services of such organisations . the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors , including training on child rights , psychology and development .


### the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors . ### the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors , including training on child rights , psychology and development .


### the criteria for determining the member state responsible shall be applied only once , in the order in which they are set out in this chapter . ### the criteria for determining the member state responsible shall be applied in the order in which they are set out in chapter iii , iv and vii of this regulation .


### the member state responsible in accordance with the criteria set out in this chapter shall be determined on the basis of the situation obtaining when the applicant first lodged his or her application for international protection with a member state . ### the member state responsible in accordance with the criteria set out in these chapters shall be determined on the basis of the situation obtaining when the applicant first lodged his or her application for international protection with a member state .


### the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , provided that it is in the best interests of the minor . where the applicant is a married minor whose spouse is not legally present on the territory of the member states , the member state responsible shall be the member state where the father , mother or other adult responsible for the minor , whether by law or by the practice of that member state , or sibling is legally present . ### the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor . where the applicant is a minor , the member state responsible shall be the member state where the father , mother , grandparent or other adult responsible for the minor , whether by law or by the practice of that member state , or sibling is legally present .


### responsibility for examining the applications for international protection of all the family members and / or minor unmarried siblings shall lie with the member state which the criteria indicate is responsible for taking charge of the largest number of them ; ### responsibility for examining the applications for international protection of all the family members and / or minor siblings shall lie with the member state which the criteria indicate is responsible for taking charge of the largest number of them ;


### where the applicant is in possession of a valid visa or a visa expired less than six months before lodging the first application , the member state which issued the visa shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection , unless the visa was issued on behalf of another member state under a representation arrangement as provided for in article 8 of regulation no 810 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council25 . in such a case , the represented member state shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . _________________ 25 regulation no 810 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council , of 13 july 2009 , establishing a community code on visas . ### where the applicant is in possession of a valid visa or a humanitarian visa or a visa expired less than six months before lodging the first application , the member state which issued the visa shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection , unless the visa was issued on behalf of another member state under a representation arrangement as provided for in article 8 of regulation no 810 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council25 . in such a case , the represented member state shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . _________________ 25 regulation no 810 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council , of 13 july 2009 , establishing a community code on visas .


### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . ### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . that responsibility shall cease 24 months after the date on which the irregular border crossing took place .


### where , on account of pregnancy , a new - born child , serious illness , severe disability or old age , an applicant is dependent on the assistance of his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states , or his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states is dependent on the assistance of the applicant , member states shall normally keep or bring together the applicant with that child , sibling or parent , provided that family ties existed in the country of origin , that the child , sibling or parent or the applicant is able to take care of the dependent person and that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing . ### where , on account of pregnancy , a new - born child , serious illness , severe disability or old age , an applicant is dependent on the assistance of his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states , or his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states is dependent on the assistance of the applicant , member states shall normally keep or bring together the applicant with that child , sibling or parent , provided that family ties existed before the applicant arrived on the territory of the member states , that the child , sibling or parent or the applicant is able to take care of the dependent person and that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing . when the applicant is affected by a serious disease or inability and it is not possible to determine a member state responsible according to the criteria set out in chapters iii and iv of this regulation , member states shall normally keep the applicant on the territory of the member state in which the applicant is present , if the person concerned expressed his desire in writing .


### by way of derogation from article 3 and only as long as no member state has been determined as responsible , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 3 each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation .


### where applicable , links to the applications of family members or relatives travelling together ; ### where applicable , links to the applications of family members , relatives or groups of applicants requesting to be registered as travelling together ; without prejudice to the right of individual examination of each application and with particular attention to avoid drifts especially for asylum seekers expressing intra - familial fears .


### the requested member state shall make the necessary checks , and shall give a decision on the request to take charge of an applicant within one month of receipt of the request . ### the requested member state shall make the necessary checks , and shall give a decision on the request to take charge of an applicant within two weeks of receipt of the request .


### legal assistance shall include at least the preparation of the required procedural documents and representation before a court or tribunal and may be restricted to legal advisors or counsellors specifically designated by national law to provide assistance and representation . ### legal assistance shall include at least the provision of information on the procedure in the light of the applicant´s individual circumstances , assistance in the preparation of relevant documentation and personal interview , including participation in the personal interview as necessary and the preparation of the required procedural documents and representation before a court or tribunal and may be restricted to legal advisors or counsellors specifically designated by national law to provide assistance and representation . procedures for access to legal assistance shall be laid down in national law .


### when there is a significant risk of absconding , member states may detain the person concerned in order to secure transfer procedures in accordance with this regulation , on the basis of an individual assessment and only in so far as detention is proportional and other less coercive alternative measures cannot be applied effectively . ### in exceptional cases member states may detain a person in order to secure transfer procedures in accordance with this regulation , on the basis of an individual assessment only where the applicant has been intercepted after having tried to abscond or where it appears evident on the basis of his or her concrete behavior that he or she intends to abscond , and in any case only in so far as detention is proportional and other less coercive alternative measures cannot be applied effectively . minors shall never be detained .


### as regards the detention conditions and the guarantees applicable to persons detained , in order to secure the transfer procedures to the member state responsible , articles 9 , 10 and 11 of directive 2013 / 33 / eu shall apply . ### as regards the detention conditions , which shall fully respect the person´s fundamental rights , and the guarantees applicable to persons detained , in order to secure the transfer procedures to the member state responsible , articles 9 , 10 and 11 of directive 2013 / 33 / eu shall apply .


### the allocation mechanism referred to in this chapter shall be applied for the benefit of a member state , where that member state is confronted with a disproportionate number of applications for international protection for which it is the member state responsible under this regulation . ### the allocation mechanism referred to in this chapter shall be applied for all the applications for which a member state responsible could not be determined according to the criteria set out in chapter iii and iv of this regulation , and also in the cases in which article 24a applies .


### the allocation mechanism referred to in this chapter shall be applied for the benefit of a member state , where that member state is confronted with a disproportionate number of applications for international protection for which it is the member state responsible under this regulation . ### the allocation mechanism referred to in this chapter shall be applied voluntarily for the benefit of a member state , where that member state is confronted with a disproportionate number of applications for international protection for which it is the member state responsible under this regulation .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 100% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### financial solidarity ### solidarity


### obligations of the benefitting member state ### obligations of the determining member state under the allocation mechanism


### the benefitting member state shall : ### the determining member state shall :


### take a decision at the latest within one week from the communication referred to in article 36 to transfer the applicant to the member state of allocation , unless the benefitting member state can accept within the same time limit responsibility for examining the application pursuant to the criteria set out in articles 10 to 13 and article 18 ; ### take a decision at the latest within one week from the communication referred to in article 36c or to transfer the applicant to the member state of allocation , unless the determining member state can accept within the same time limit responsibility for examining the application pursuant to the criteria set out in articles 10 to 13 and article 18 or 19 ;


### transfer the applicant to the member state of allocation , at the latest within four weeks from the final transfer decision . ### transfer the applicant to the member state of allocation , at the latest within four weeks from the final transfer decision with the assistance of the asylum agency .


### confirm to the benefitting member state the receipt of the allocation communication and indicate the competent authority to which the applicant shall report following his or her transfer ; ### confirm to the determining member state the receipt of the allocation communication and indicate the competent authority to which the applicant shall report following his or her transfer ;


### communicate to the benefitting member state the arrival of the applicant or the fact that he or she did not appear within the set time limit ; ### communicate to the determining member state the arrival of the applicant or the fact that he or she did not appear within the set time limit ;


### examine his or her application for international protection as member state responsible , unless , according to the criteria set out in articles 10 to 13 and 16 to 18 , a different member state is responsible for examining the application ; ### examine his or her application for international protection as member state responsible , unless new elements demonstrate that according to the criteria set out in articles 10 to 13 and 16 to 18 , a different member state is responsible for examining the application ;


### where a transfer decision according to point of article 38 is taken , the benefitting member state shall transmit , at the same time and for the sole purpose of verifying whether the applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to the national security or public order , the fingerprint data of the applicant taken pursuant to regulation to the member state of allocation . ### where a transfer decision according to point of article 38 is taken , the determining member state shall transmit , at the same time and for the sole purpose of verifying whether the applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to the national security or public order , the fingerprint data of the applicant taken pursuant to regulation to the member state of allocation .


### where , following a security verification , information on an applicant reveals that he or she is for serious reasons considered to be a danger to the national security or public order , information on the nature of the alert shall be shared with the law enforcement authorities in the benefitting member state and shall not be communicated via the electronic communication channels referred to in article 47 . ### where , following a security verification , information on an applicant reveals that he or she is for serious reasons considered to be a danger to the national security or public order , information on the nature of the alert shall be fully shared with the law enforcement authorities in the determining member state and shall not be communicated via the electronic communication channels referred to in article 47 .


### the member state of allocation shall inform the benefitting member state of the existence of such alert , specifying the law enforcement authorities in the member state of application that have been fully informed , and record the existence of the alert in the automated system pursuant to point d of article 23 , within one week of receipt of the fingerprints . ### the member state of allocation shall inform the determining member state of the existence of such alert , specifying the law enforcement authorities in the member state of application that have been fully informed , and after a joint evaluation of the security risks by the competent authorities of both member states , the member state of allocation shall record the existence of the alert in the automated system pursuant to point d of article 23 , within one week of receipt of the fingerprints .


### where the outcome of the security verification confirms that the applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to the national security or public order , the benefitting member state of application shall be the member state responsible and shall examine the application in accelerated procedure pursuant to article 31 of directive 2013 / 32 / eu . ### where the outcome of the security verification confirms that the applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to the national security or public order , the determining member state of application shall be the member state responsible and may examine the application in accelerated procedure pursuant to article 31 of directive 2013 / 32 / eu .


### family members to whom the procedure for allocation applies shall be allocated to the same member state . ### family members to whom the procedure for allocation applies shall be allocated to the same member state . in the case of minors , the same applies to relatives or other adults responsible for them .


### the specific programme ' s actions should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value . ### the specific programme ' s actions should be used to boost investment , without duplicating or crowding out private financing , and have a clear european added value .


### fostering open science and ensuring visibility to the public and open access to results ; ### fostering open science and ensuring visibility to the public and open access to research data and results ;


### reinforcing the link between research and innovation and other policies , including sustainable development goals ; ### reinforcing the link between research and innovation and other policies , in particular&#160 ; sustainable development goals ;


### stimulating the creation and scale - up of innovative companies , in particular smes ; ### stimulating the creation and scale - up of innovative companies , in particular start - ups and smes ;


### in accordance with article 9of regulation &#8230 ; fp / rfp regulation , the financial envelope for the implementation of the specific programme for the period 2021 to 2027 shall be eur 94 100 000 000 in current prices . ### in accordance with article 9of regulation &#8230 ; fp / rfp regulation , the financial envelope for the implementation of the specific programme for the period 2021 to 2027 shall be eur 120 000 000 000 in constant prices [ eur 135 248 000 000 in current prices ] .


### the eic board shall have a president who shall be appointed by the commission following a transparent recruitment process . the president shall be a high profile public figure linked to the innovation world . ### the eic board shall have a president who shall be appointed by the commission following a transparent recruitment process . the president shall be a high profile public figure linked to the research and innovation world .


### the president shall chair the eic board , prepare its meetings , assign tasks to members , and may establish dedicated sub - groups , in particular to identify emerging technology trends from eic ' s portfolio . he or she shall promote the eic , act as interlocutor with the commission and represent the eic in the world of innovation . the commission may provide for administrative support for the president to undertake his or her duties . ### the president shall chair the eic board , prepare its meetings , assign tasks to members , and may establish dedicated sub - groups , in particular to identify emerging technology trends from eic ' s portfolio . he or she shall promote the eic , act as interlocutor with the commission and represent the eic in the world of research and innovation . the commission may provide for administrative support for the president to undertake his or her duties .


### health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry . however , the eu continues to face novel , newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health , the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems , as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry . major health challenges in the eu include : the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention ; the rise of non - communicable diseases ; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics ; increased environmental pollution ; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life ; the detection , understanding , control , prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social , urban and natural environment ; the increasing costs for european health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care ; and the increasing pressure on the european health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis - a - vis new and emerging global players . ### health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry . however , the eu continues to face novel , newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health , the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems , as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry . major health challenges in the eu include : the increased cases of cancer ; cardiovascular disease as the main cause of death in europe ; precision medicine ; the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention ; the rise of non - communicable diseases ; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics ; increased environmental pollution ; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life ; the detection , understanding , control , prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social , urban and natural environment ; the high prices of some innovative health tools and technologies ; increased interdependence of eu on other regions as a consequence of globalization calling for a global health approach ; the increasing costs for european health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care ; and the increasing pressure on the european health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis - a - vis new and emerging global players .


### health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry . however , the eu continues to face novel , newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health , the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems , as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry . major health challenges in the eu include : the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention ; the rise of non - communicable diseases ; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics ; increased environmental pollution ; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life ; the detection , understanding , control , prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social , urban and natural environment ; the increasing costs for european health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care ; and the increasing pressure on the european health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis - a - vis new and emerging global players . ### health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry . however , the eu continues to face novel , newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health , the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems , as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry . major health challenges in the eu include : the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention ; the rise of non - communicable diseases ; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics ; increased environmental pollution ; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life ; the detection , understanding , control , prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social , urban and natural environment ; the increasing costs for european health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care ; the increasing pressure on the european health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis - a - vis new and emerging global players ; and the increased interdependence of the union on other regions as a consequence of globalisation calling for a global health approach .


### these health challenges are complex , interlinked and global in nature and require multidisciplinary , cross - sectorial and transnational collaborations . research and innovation activities will build close linkages between discovery , clinical , epidemiological , environmental and socio - economic research as well as with regulatory sciences . they will harness the combined skills of academia and industry and foster their collaboration with health services , patients , policy - makers and citizens in order to leverage on public funding and ensure the uptake of results in clinical practice as well as in health care systems . they will foster strategic collaboration at eu and international level in order to pool the expertise , capacities and resources needed to create economies of scale , scope and speed as well as to share the expected benefits and financial risks involved . ### these health challenges are complex , interlinked and global in nature and require multidisciplinary , cross - sectorial and transnational collaborations . research and innovation activities will build close linkages between discovery , clinical , epidemiological , environmental and socio - economic research as well as with regulatory sciences . they will harness the combined skills of academia and industry and foster their collaboration with health services , patients , policy - makers , civil society organisations and citizens in order to leverage on public funding and ensure the uptake of results in clinical practice as well as in health care systems . they will foster strategic collaboration at eu and international level in order to pool the expertise , capacities and resources needed to create economies of scale , scope and speed as well as to share the expected benefits and financial risks involved .


### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goal in particular : sdg 3 – good health and well - being for people ; sdg13 – climate action . ### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goal in particular : sdg 2 - zero hunger . sdg 3 – good health and well - being for people ; sdg13 – climate action .


### –maternal , paternal , infant and child health as well as the role of parents ; ### –maternal , paternal , infant and child health as well as the role of parents and child and maternal survival ;


### improved understanding of health drivers and risk factors determined by the social , economic and physical environment in people’s everyday life and at the workplace , including the health impact of digitalisation , pollution , climate change and other environmental issues , will contribute to identify and mitigate health risks and threats ; to reducing death and illness from exposure to chemicals and environmental pollution ; to supporting environmental - friendly , healthy , resilient and sustainable living and working environments ; to promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption behaviour ; and to developing an equitable , inclusive and trusted society . ### improved understanding of health drivers and risk factors determined by the social , economic and physical environment in people’s everyday life and at the workplace , including the health impact of digitalisation , pollution , rapid urbanization , climate change and other national and transnational environmental issues , will contribute to identify and mitigate health risks and threats ; to reducing death and illness from exposure to chemicals and environmental pollution ; to supporting environmental - friendly , healthy , resilient and sustainable living and working environments ; to promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption behaviour ; and to developing an equitable , inclusive and trusted society .


### –environmental , occupational , social and behavioural factors impacting physical and mental health and well - being of people and their interaction , with special attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged people ; ### –environmental , including built environment , occupational , social and behavioural factors impacting physical and mental health well - being , productivity and recovery of people and their interaction , with special attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged people ;


### –environmental , occupational , social and behavioural factors impacting physical and mental health and well - being of people and their interaction , with special attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged people ; ### –environmental , occupational , economic , political , social and behavioural factors impacting physical and mental health and well - being of people and their interaction , with special attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged people ;


### –treatments or cures , including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments ; ### –suitable , safe , effective and affordable treatments or cures , including both pharmacological and non - pharmacological treatments ;


### –drivers for the emergence or re - emergence of infectious diseases and their spread , including transmission from animals to humans , or from other parts of the environment to humans ; ### –drivers for the emergence or re - emergence of infectious diseases and their spread , including transmission mechanisms from animals to humans , or from other parts of the environment to humans and the implementation of empirical preventative solutions that minimize transmission ;


### –trans - border aspects of infectious diseases and specific challenges in low - and middle - income countries , such as tropical diseases . ### –trans - border aspects of infectious diseases and specific challenges in low - and middle - income countries , in particular poverty - related diseases , such as neglected tropical diseases , aids , tuberculosis and malaria .


### health technologies and tools are vital for public health and contributed to a large extent to the important improvements achieved in the quality of life , health and care of people , in the eu . it is thus a key strategic challenge to design , develop , deliver and implement suitable , trustable , safe , and cost - effective tools and technologies for health and care , taking due account of the needs of people with disabilities and the aging society . these include artificial intelligence and other digital technologies , offering significant improvements over existing ones , as well as stimulating a competitive and sustainable health - related industry that creates high - value jobs . the european health - related industry is one of the critical economic sectors in the eu , accounting for 3% of gdp and 1 . 5 million employees . ### health technologies and tools are vital for public health and contributed to a large extent to the important improvements achieved in the quality of life , health and care of people , in the eu . it is thus a key strategic challenge to design , develop , deliver and implement suitable , affordable , trustable , safe , and cost - effective tools and technologies for health and care , taking due account of the needs of people with disabilities and the aging society . these include artificial intelligence and other digital tools and technologies , offering significant improvements over existing ones , as well as stimulating a competitive and sustainable health - related industry that creates high - value jobs . the european health - related industry is one of the critical economic sectors in the eu , accounting for 3% of gdp and 1 . 5 million employees .


### european citizens , state institutions and the economy need to be protected from the continued threats of organised crime , including firearms trafficking , drug trafficking and trafficking in human beings . strengthening protection and security through better border management is also key . cybercrime is on the increase and related risks are diversifying as the economy and society digitalise . europe needs to continue its effots to improve cybersecurity , digital privacy , personal data protection and combat the spread of false and harmful information in order to safeguard democratic and economic stability . lastly , further efforts are required to limit the effects on lives and livelihoods of extreme weather events which are intensifying due to climate change , such as floods , storms or droughts leading to forest fires , land degradation and other natural disasters , e . g . earthquakes . disasters , whether natural or man - made , can put at risk important societal functions , such as health , energy supply and government . ### european citizens , state institutions and the economy need to be protected from the continued threats of organised crime , including firearms trafficking , drug trafficking and trafficking in human beings . strengthening protection and security through better border management is also key . cybercrime is on the increase and related risks are diversifying as the economy and society digitalise . europe needs to continue its effots to improve cybersecurity , digital privacy , personal data protection and actively combat the spread of false and harmful information in order to safeguard democratic and economic stability . lastly , further efforts are required to limit the effects on lives and livelihoods of extreme weather events which are intensifying due to climate change , such as floods , storms or droughts leading to forest fires , land degradation and other natural disasters , e . g . earthquakes . disasters , whether natural or man - made , can put at risk important societal functions , such as health , energy supply and government .


### –the capacities of society to better manage and reduce disaster risk , including through nature - based solutions , by enhancing prevention , preparedness and response to existing and new risks ### –the capacities of society and local governments to better manage and reduce disaster risk , including through nature - based solutions , by enhancing prevention , preparedness and response to existing and new risks , including via land use and urban planning


### –industrial symbiosis with resource flows between plants across sectors and urban communities ; processes and materials , to transport , transform , re - use and store resources , combining the valorisation of by - products , waste and co2 ; ### –industrial symbiosis with resource flows between plants across sectors and urban communities ; processes and materials , to maximize resource effectiveness via cascading , to transport , transform , re - use and store resources , combining the valorisation of by - products , waste and co2 ;


### –products for enhanced life - cycle performance , durability , upgradeability and ease of repair , dismantling and recycling ; ### –products for enhanced life - cycle performance , durability , upgradeability and ease of repair , dismantling and recycling , supporting the existence of local resources of well - adapted and resilient ecosystems where the biomass comes from ;


### –industrial products that require low or zero carbon emissions production processes through the life cycle . ### –industrial products , including in construction , that require low or zero carbon emissions production processes through the life cycle .


### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goals in particular : sdg 7 - affordable and clean energy ; sdg 9 - industry , innovation and infrastructure ; sdg 11 - sustainable cities and communities ; sdg 13 - climate action . ### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goals in particular : sdg 3 - good health and well being , sdg 7 - affordable and clean energy ; sdg 9 - industry , innovation and infrastructure ; sdg 11 - sustainable cities and communities ; sdg 13 - climate action .


### –buildings life - cycle design , construction , operation and dismantling , taking into account circularity and environmental performance , for energy and resource efficiency , climate resilience , and recycling ; ### –buildings life - cycle design , construction , operation and dismantling , taking into account circularity and environmental performance , for energy and resource efficiency , climate resilience and carbon footprint , and recycling ;


### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goals in particular : sdg 2 – zero hunger ; sd 6 - clean water and sanitation ; sdg 11 – sustainable cities and communities ; sdg 12 - responsible consumption and production ; sdg 13 – climate action ; sdg 14 – life below water ; sdg 15 - life on land . ### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goals in particular : sdg 2 – zero hunger ; sd 6 - clean water and sanitation ; ; sdg 3 – good health and wellbeing ; sdg 11 – sustainable cities and communities ; sdg 12 - responsible consumption and production ; sdg 13 – climate action ; sdg 14 – life below water ; sdg 15 - life on land .


### –methods , technologies and tools for sustainable and resilient production in farming and forestry ; ### –methods , technologies and innovative tools for sustainable and resilient production in farming and forestry and for the most efficient use of water resources ;


### –agricultural and forestry systems from farm to landscape levels ; the use and delivery of ecosystem services in primary production ; ### –innovative agricultural and forestry systems from farm to landscape levels ; the use and delivery of ecosystem services in primary production ;


### 2 . 4 . sea and oceans ### 2 . 4 . sea , oceans and blue economy


### the combined effects of population growth , resource scarcity and overexploitation , environmental degradation , climate change and migration create unprecedented challenges which require food system transformation . 20 current food production and consumption are largely unsustainable while we are confronted with the double burden of malnutrition , characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and obesity . future food systems need to deliver sufficient safe , healthy and quality food for all , underpinned by resource efficiency , sustainability , linking land and sea , reducing food waste , enhancing food production from the seas and oceans and encompassing the entire ' food value chain ' from producers to consumers – and back again . this needs to go hand in hand with development of the food safety system of the future and the design , development and delivery of tools , technologies and digital solutions that provide significant benefits for consumers and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the food value chain . furthermore , there is a need to foster behavioural changes in food consumption and production patterns as well as to engage primary producers , industry , retailers , food service sectors , consumers , and public services . _________________ 20 swd 319 final : european research and innovation for food and nutrition security ### the combined effects of population growth , resource scarcity and overexploitation , environmental degradation , climate change and migration create unprecedented challenges which require food system transformation . 20 current food production and consumption are largely unsustainable while we are confronted with the double burden of malnutrition , characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and obesity . future food systems need to deliver sufficient safe , healthy , affordable and quality food for all , underpinned by resource efficiency , sustainability , linking land and sea , reducing food waste , enhancing food production from the seas and oceans and encompassing the entire ' food value chain ' from producers to consumers – and back again . this needs to go hand in hand with development of the food safety system of the future and the design , development and delivery of tools , technologies and digital solutions that provide significant benefits for producers and consumers and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the food value chain . furthermore , there is a need to foster behavioural changes in food consumption and production patterns towards nutritious and healthy diets as well as to engage primary producers , industry , retailers , food service sectors , consumers , and public services . _________________ 20 swd 319 final : european research and innovation for food and nutrition security


### bio - based innovation lays the foundations for the transition away from a fossil - based economy by encompassing the sustainable sourcing , industrial processing and conversion of biomass from land and sea into bio - based materials and products . it also capitalises on the potential of living resources , life sciences and industrial biotechnology for new discoveries , products and processes . bio - based innovation , including technologies , can bring new economic activities and employment to regions and cities , contribute to revitalising rural and coastal economies and strengthen the circularity of the bioeconomy . ### bio - based innovation lays the foundations for the transition away from a fossil - based economy by encompassing the sustainable sourcing , industrial processing and conversion of biomass from land and sea into bio - based materials and products . it also capitalises on the potential of living resources , life sciences , green and industrial biotechnology for new discoveries , products and processes . bio - based innovation , including technologies , can bring new economic activities and employment to regions and cities , contribute to revitalising rural and coastal economies and strengthen the circularity of the bioeconomy .


### the jrc performs its own research and is a strategic manager of knowledge , information , data and competences to deliver high quality and relevant evidence for smarter policies . to achieve this , the jrc works together with the best organisations world - wide , and with international , national and regional stakeholders . its research contributes to the general objectives and priorities of horizon europe and is focussed on european policy priorities , supporting a europe that is safe and secure , prosperous and sustainable , social and stronger on the global scene . ### the jrc performs its own independent research and is a strategic manager of knowledge , information , data and competences to deliver high quality and relevant evidence for smarter policies . to achieve this , the jrc works together with the best organisations world - wide , and with international , national and regional stakeholders . its research contributes to the general objectives and priorities of horizon europe and is focussed on european policy priorities , supporting a europe that is safe and secure , prosperous and sustainable , social and stronger on the global scene .


### –focus on breakthrough and disruptive innovations , including social , that have the potential to create new markets , as opposed to those which make incremental improvements in existing products , services or business models ; ### –focus on breakthrough and disruptive innovations , including social , that have the potential to create new markets or enable new solutions , as opposed to those which make incremental improvements in existing products , services or business models ;


### –innovations that cut across different scientific , technological fields and sectors will be encouraged ; ### –research and innovations that cut across different scientific , technological fields and sectors will be encouraged ;


### the pathfinder overall objective will be to nurture potential market creating innovation out of breakthrough technological ideas , and bring them to demonstration stage or development of business cases or strategies for further take - up by the accelerator or any other market deployment solution . to that end , the pathfinder will initially support the earliest stages of scientific and technological research and development , including proof of concept and prototypes for technology validation . ### the pathfinder overall objective will be to nurture potential market creating innovation out of breakthrough scientific and technological ideas , and bring them to demonstration stage or development of business cases or strategies for further take - up by the accelerator or any other market deployment solution . to that end , the pathfinder will initially support the earliest stages of scientific and technological research and development , including proof of concept and prototypes for technology validation .


### reducing disparities in research and innovation performance by sharing knowledge and expertise across the eu will help countries and regions that are lagging behind in terms of research and innovation performance , including the eu outermost regions , to attain a competitive position in the global value chains . activities may also be established to foster brain circulation right across era and better exploitation of existing research infrastructures in the targeted countries through mobility of researchers and innovators . ### reducing disparities in research and innovation performance by sharing knowledge and expertise across the eu will help countries and regions that are lagging behind in terms of research and innovation performance , including the eu outermost regions and less developed regions to attain a competitive position in the global value chains . activities may also be established to foster brain circulation right across era and better exploitation of existing research infrastructures in the targeted countries through mobility of researchers and innovators .


### a reduction target should be set for 2025 as a relative reduction based on the average co2 emissions of those heavy - duty vehicles in 2019 , reflecting the deployment of readily available cost - effective technologies for conventional vehicles . the 2030 target should be considered aspirational and the final target should be determined pursuant to a review to be carried out in 2022 as there are more uncertainties on the uptake of more advanced technologies which are not yet readily available . ### a reduction target should be set for 2025 as a relative reduction based on the average co2 emissions of those heavy - duty vehicles in 2019 , reflecting the deployment of readily available cost - effective technologies for conventional vehicles . the 2030 target should be considered aspirational and the final target should be determined pursuant to a review to be carried out in 2022 as there are more uncertainties on the uptake of more advanced technologies which are not yet readily available . for the purposes of the review , the co2 emission reduction target for 2030 should not be lower than set out in this regulation .