### the temporary or permanent disqualification of that legal person from the practice of commercial activities ; ### the temporary or permanent disqualification of that legal person from the practice of commercial activities , including withdrawal of business licences ;


### a high level of protection of human health and of consumers’ interests and the effective functioning of the internal market should be assured in the pursuit of union food policies , whilst ensuring transparency . ### a high level of protection of human health , based on the precautionary principle , and of consumers’ interests and the effective functioning of the internal market need to be assured in the pursuit of union food policies , whilst ensuring transparency .


### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 . __________________ 16 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulation no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directive 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation . ### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety and on the environment . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 . __________________ 16 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulation no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directive 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation no 608 / 2004 .


### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 . __________________ 16 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulation no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directive 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation . ### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials .


### if , prior to 15 may 1997 , a food was used exclusively as , or in , a food supplement , as defined in point of article 2 of directive 2002 / 46 / ec , it should be allowed to be placed on the market within the union after that date for the same use without being considered a novel food for the purposes of this regulation . however , that use as , or in , a food supplement should not be taken into account for the assessment of whether the food was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the union before 15 may 1997 . therefore , uses of the food concerned other than in , or as , a food supplement should be subject to this regulation . ### if , prior to 15 may 1997 , a food was used exclusively as , or in , a food supplement , as defined in point of article 2 of directive 2002 / 46 / ec , it should be allowed to be placed on the market within the union after that date for the same use without being considered a novel food for the purposes of this regulation . however , that use as , or in , a food supplement should not be taken into account for the assessment of whether the food was used for human consumption to a significant degree , interpreted as available in supermarkets , general food outlets or pharmacies , within the union before 15 may 1997 . therefore , uses of the food concerned other than in , or as , a food supplement should be subject to this regulation .


### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets . ### a distinction should be made between traditional food from third countries and novel foods . the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated as set out in the scientific and technical guidance to be given by the european food safety authority . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as part of a customary diet within a significant part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets .


### food products produced from food ingredients that do not fall within the scope of this regulation , in particular by changing the ingredients of the food , their composition or amount , should not be considered as novel foods . however , modifications of a food ingredient , such as selective extracts or the use of other parts of a plant , that have so far not been used for human consumption to a significant degree within the union , should fall within the scope of this regulation . ### food products produced from food ingredients that do not fall within the scope of this regulation , in particular by changing the ingredients of the food , their composition or amount , should not be considered as novel foods . however , modifications of a food ingredient , such as selective extracts or the use of other parts of a plant , that have so far not been used for human consumption to a significant degree , interpreted as available in supermarkets , general food outlets or pharmacies , within the union , should fall within the scope of this regulation .


### novel foods should be authorised and used only if they fulfil the criteria laid down in this regulation . novel foods should be safe and their use should not mislead the consumer . therefore , where a novel food is intended to replace another food , it should not differ from that food in a way that would be nutritionally less advantageous for the consumer . ### novel foods should be authorised and used only if they fulfil the criteria laid down in this regulation . novel foods should be safe and their safety assessment should be based on the precautionary principle as laid down in article 7 of regulation no 178 / 2002 . in addition , their use should not mislead the consumer . therefore consumers should be informed about the content of novel foods , the ingredients and the technologies used in the manufacture thereof . product labelling requirements are therefore of the utmost importance , particularly if the novel food has been created using new rearing or farming methods , new materials or new production processes . similarly , where a novel food is intended to replace another food , it should not differ from that food in a way that would be nutritionally less advantageous or inferior quality for the consumer .


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


### scientific evidence demonstrating that the novel food does not pose a safety risk to human health ; ### independent , peer - reviewed , scientific evidence demonstrating that the novel food does not pose a safety risk to human health , animal health or environment ;


### implementing power concerning the definition of novel food in article 2 ### delegated power concerning the definition of novel food in article 2


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


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


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


### implementing power concerning the definition of novel food in article 2 ### delegating power concerning the definition of novel food in article 2


### implementing power concerning the definition of novel food in article 2 ### delegation of power


### in order to ensure the uniform implementation of this regulation , the commission may decide , by means of implementing acts , whether or not a particular food falls within the definition of novel food , as laid down in article 2 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 27a concerning the decision whether or not a particular food falls within the definition of ' novel food ' as laid down in point of article 2 as well as the authorisation of a traditional food from a third country and updating of the union list as referred to in article 17 .


### the commission shall establish and update a union list of novel foods authorised to be placed on the market within the union in accordance with articles 6 , 7 and 8 . ### a&#160 ; union list of novel foods authorised to be placed on the market within the union in accordance with articles 6 and 8 is set out in the annex .


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


### within nine months from the date of publication of efsa ' s opinion , the commission shall submit to the committee referred to in article 27 a draft implementing act updating the union list taking account of : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 26 a , in order to update the union list referred to in article 5 , within nine months from the date of publication of the efsa ' s opinion referred to in article 10 , taking account of :


### the contents , drafting and presentation of the application referred to in article&#160 ; 9 ; ### the contents , drafting and presentation of the application referred to in article&#160 ; 9 , including&#160 ; a&#160 ; precise and&#160 ; exhaustive list of documents required for an application to be valid ;


### the commission shall inform the member states , efsa and the applicant of the outcome of the procedure referred to in paragraph 2 . ### the commission shall inform the member states , efsa and the applicant of the outcome of the procedure referred to in paragraph 2 . even if no reasoned safety objections are presented , traditional foods from third countries shall automatically go through a full risk assessment by efsa at the beginning of the procedure .


### where no reasoned safety objections are made in accordance with paragraph 2 within the time - limit laid down in that paragraph , the commission shall authorise the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food concerned and update without delay the union list . ### where no reasoned safety objections are made in accordance with paragraph 2 within the time - limit laid down in that paragraph , the commission shall authorise , after a convincing full risk assessment by efsa , the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food concerned and update without delay the union list .


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


### the commission , the member states and efsa shall take the necessary measures to ensure appropriate confidentiality of the information received by them under this regulation in accordance with paragraph 4 , except for information which is required to be made public in order to protect human health . ### the commission , the member states and the efsa shall take the necessary measures to ensure appropriate confidentiality of the information received by them under this regulation in accordance with paragraph 4 , except for information which is required to be made public in order to protect human health , the environment and animal health .


### the commission may , by means of implementing acts , adopt detailed rules on the implementation of paragraphs 1 to 6 . ### the commission may , by means of delegated acts , adopt detailed rules on the implementation of paragraphs 1 to 6 .


### the programme should encourage youth participation in europe ' s democratic life , including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society , raising awareness about european common values including fundamental rights , bringing together young people and decision makers at local , national and union level , as well as contributing to the european integration process . ### the programme should encourage youth participation in europe ' s democratic life , with a particular focus on young people from the more remote areas and from migrant backgrounds , including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society , raising awareness about european common values including fundamental rights , bringing together young people and decision makers at local , national and union level , as well as contributing to the european integration process .


### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , in particular through widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . ### the programme should also enhance the learning of all the languages of the union , in particular through widened use of online tools , which should be free of charge , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility .


### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs , social cohesion and to strengthening integration policies in a pluralist society and strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport .


### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article [ 108 ] of the financial regulation . in addition , the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the member states and third countries associated to the programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency . the work programme shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . ### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article [ 108 ] of the financial regulation . in addition , the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the member states and third countries associated to the programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency . the work programme shall clarify the additional financial contribution for the promotion of the programme ' s international dimension and how it is to be apportioned . the work programme shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 .


### respect for the rule of law is essential for a high level of mutual trust in the area of justice and home affairs , in particular for effective judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters which is based on mutual recognition . the rule of law is one of the common values enshrined in article teu 2 , and the principle of effective judicial protection provided for in articles 19 teu and 47 of the charter of fundamental rights is a concrete expression of the rule of law . promoting the rule of law by supporting the efforts to improve the independence , quality and efficiency of national justice systems enhances the mutual trust which is indispensable for judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters . ### respect for the rule of law is essential for a high level of mutual trust in the area of freedom , security and justice , in particular for effective judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters which is based on mutual recognition . the rule of law is one of the common values enshrined in article teu 2 , and the principle of effective judicial protection provided for in articles 19 teu and 47 of the charter of fundamental rights is a concrete expression of the rule of law . promoting the rule of law by supporting the efforts to improve the independence , quality and efficiency of national justice systems enhances the mutual trust which is indispensable for judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters .


### pursuant to article 3 of the teu , article 24 of the charter and the 1989 united nations convention on the rights of the child , the programme should support the protection of the rights of the child , and should mainstream the promotion of the rights of the child in the implementation of all of its actions . ### pursuant to article 3 of the teu , article 24 of the charter and the 1989 united nations convention on the rights of the child , the programme should support the protection of the rights of the child , and should mainstream the promotion of the rights of the child in the implementation of all of its actions . to this purpose , particular attention should be paid to actions aimed at the protection of children´s rights in the context of criminal and civil justice , including the protection of children accompanying parents in detention and children of imprisoned parents . appropriate support should also be considered in favour of training activities aimed at the proper implementation of directive 2016 / 800 on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings .


### actions covered by this regulation should contribute to the creation of a european area of justice , increasing cross - border cooperation and networking and achieving the correct , coherent and consistent application of union law . funding activities should also contribute to a common understanding of the union’s values , the rule of law , to better knowledge of union law and policies , to sharing know - how and best practices in using judicial cooperation instruments by all concerned stakeholders , as well as to a proliferation of interoperable digital solutions underpinning seamless and efficient cross - border cooperation , and should provide a sound analytical basis to support the development , enforcement and proper implementation of union law and policies . union intervention allows for those actions to be pursued consistently across the union and brings economies of scale . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to address cross - border situations and to provide a european platform for mutual learning . ### actions covered by this regulation should contribute to the creation of a european area of justice , increasing cross - border cooperation and networking and achieving the correct , coherent and consistent application of union law . funding activities should also contribute to a common understanding of the union’s values , the rule of law , to better knowledge of union law and policies , to sharing know - how and best practices in using judicial cooperation instruments by all concerned stakeholders , as well as to promote interoperable digital solutions underpinning seamless and efficient cross - border cooperation , and should provide a sound analytical basis to support the development , enforcement and proper implementation of union law and policies . union intervention allows for those actions to be pursued consistently across the union and brings economies of scale . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to address cross - border situations and to provide a european platform for mutual learning .


### for the high performance computing specific objective a joint undertaking is deemed the most suited implementation mechanism , in particular to coordinate national and union strategies and investments in high performance computing infrastructure and research and development , pool resources from public and private funds , and safeguard the economic and strategic interests of the union63 . moreover , high performance computing competence centres in member states will provide high performance computing services to industry , academia and public administrations . _________________ 63 impact assessment accompanying the document ' proposal for a council regulation on establishing the eurohpc joint undertaking ' ### for the high performance computing specific objective a joint undertaking is deemed the most suited implementation mechanism , in particular to coordinate national and union strategies and investments in high performance computing infrastructure and research and development , pool resources from public and private funds , and safeguard the economic and strategic interests of the union63 . moreover , high performance computing competence centres in member states will provide high performance computing services to industry , including smes and start - ups , academia and public administrations . _________________ 63 impact assessment accompanying the document ' proposal for a council regulation on establishing the eurohpc joint undertaking '


### support the design and delivery of short - term trainings and courses for entrepreneurs , small business leaders and the workforce ; ### support the design and delivery of short - term trainings and courses for entrepreneurs , small business leaders , including start - uppers , and the workforce ;


### support the uptake of advanced digital and related technologies , including in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and future emerging technologies by the union industry , notably smes ; ### support the uptake of advanced digital and related technologies , including in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and future emerging technologies by the union industry , notably smes and start - ups ;


### provide digital transformation services - including testing and experimentation facilities - targeted towards smes and midcaps , also in sectors that are slow in the uptake of digital and related technologies ; ### provide digital transformation services - including testing and experimentation facilities - targeted towards smes , midcaps and start - ups , also in sectors that are slow in the uptake of digital and related technologies ;


### transfer expertise and know - how between regions , in particular by networking smes and midcaps established in one region with digital innovation hubs established in other regions which are best suited to provide relevant services ; ### transfer expertise and know - how between regions , in particular by networking smes , midcaps and start - ups established in one region with digital innovation hubs established in other regions which are best suited to provide relevant services ;


### provide thematic services , including services related to artificial intelligence , high performance computing and cybersecurity and trust to the administrations , public sector organisations , smes and midcaps . individual digital innovation hubs may specialise in specific thematic services and do not need to provide all thematic services mentioned in this paragraph ; ### provide thematic services , including services related to artificial intelligence , high performance computing and cybersecurity and trust to the administrations , public sector organisations , smes , midcaps and start - ups . individual digital innovation hubs may specialise in specific thematic services and do not need to provide all thematic services mentioned in this paragraph ;


### to ensure that requested persons can effectively exercise their right to appoint a lawyer in the issuing member state to assist the lawyer in the executing member state , in accordance with directive 2013 / 48 / eu , the issuing member state should ensure that requested persons have access to legal aid for the purpose of the european arrest warrant proceedings in the executing member state . this right may be subject to an assessment of the means of the requested person and / or whether it is in the interests of justice to provide legal aid , according to the applicable eligibility criteria in the issuing member state in question . ### to ensure that requested persons can effectively exercise their right to appoint a lawyer in the issuing member state to assist the lawyer in the executing member state , in accordance with directive 2013 / 48 / eu , the issuing member state should ensure that requested persons have access to provisional legal aid and to legal aid for the purpose of legal representation in that member state to assist the lawyer in the executing member state in the course of european arrest warrant proceedings . the right to legal aid may be subject to an assessment of the means of the requested person and / or whether it is in the interests of justice to provide legal aid , according to the applicable eligibility criteria in the issuing member state in question .


### when implementing this directive , member states should ensure the respect of the fundamental right of legal aid as provided for in articles 47 of the charter and article 6 echr and ensure that legal aid is available to those who do not have sufficient resources to pay for legal assistance when the interest of justice so requires . ### when implementing this directive , member states should ensure the respect of the fundamental right of legal aid as provided for in articles 47 of the charter and article 6 echr and ensure that legal aid is available to those who do not have sufficient resources to pay for legal assistance and / or when the interest of justice so requires . where the granting of legal aid is conditional upon a means test , such tests should take into account considerations particular to vulnerable suspects or accused persons .


### the right to provisional legal aid for suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings who are deprived of liberty , and ### the right to provisional legal aid and to legal aid for suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings , and


### suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings , who are deprived of liberty and who have a right of access to a lawyer pursuant to directive 2013 / 48 / eu ; ### suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings , who have a right of access to a lawyer pursuant to directive 2013 / 48 / eu ;


### suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings , who are deprived of liberty and who have a right of access to a lawyer pursuant to directive 2013 / 48 / eu ; ### suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings who have a right of access to a lawyer pursuant to directive 2013 / 48 / eu or other legally binding union acts ;


### the executing member state shall ensure that requested persons have the right to legal aid upon arrest pursuant to a european arrest warrant until they are surrendered , or , in cases of non - surrender , until the decision on surrender has become final . ### the executing member state shall ensure that requested persons have the right to provisional legal aid and to legal aid once a european arrest warrant has been issued until they are surrendered , or , in cases of non - surrender , until the decision on surrender has become final .


### eurojust ' s competence shall cover the forms of crime listed in annex 1 . however , its competence shall not include the crimes for which the european public prosecutor ' s office is competent . ### until the date when the european public prosecutor ' s office has assumed its investigative and prosecutorial tasks conferred on it in accordance with article [ 75 ] of regulation [ implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor ' s office ] , eurojust ' s competence shall cover the criminal offences listed in annex 1 . however , from the date when the eppo assumes its talks , eurojust shall not be competent for those offences for which the european public prosecutor ' s office is competent .


### eurojust ' s competence shall cover related criminal offences . the following offences shall be regarded as related criminal offences : ### eurojust ' s competence shall cover criminal offences related to the criminal offences laid down in annex 1 . the following offences shall be regarded as related criminal offences :


### assist the competent authorities of the member states in ensuring the best possible coordination of investigations and prosecutions ; ### ensure the best possible coordination of investigations and prosecutions conducted by the competent authorities of the member states ;


### give assistance in order to improve cooperation between the competent authorities of the member states , in particular on the basis of europol ' s analyses ; ### improve cooperation between the competent authorities of the member states , in particular on the basis of europol ' s analyses ;


### on request of a competent authority eurojust shall issue a written opinion on recurrent refusals or difficulties concerning the execution of requests for , and decisions on , judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , provided it could not be resolved through mutual agreement between the competent national authorities or through the involvement of the national members concerned . the opinion shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned . ### on request of a competent authority or on its own initiative eurojust shall issue a written opinion on recurrent refusals or difficulties concerning the execution of requests for , and decisions on , judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , provided it could not be resolved through mutual agreement between the competent national authorities or through the involvement of the national members concerned . the opinion shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned .


### the president of the college shall appear before the european parliament , at their request , to discuss matters relating to eurojust , and in particular to present its annual reports , taking into account the obligations of discretion and confidentiality . discussions shall not refer directly or indirectly to concrete actions in relation with specific operational cases . ### before taking office , a newly appointed president of the college shall be invited to make a statement before the competent committee or committees of the european parliament and answer questions put by its or their members . during his or her term of office , he or she shall appear before the european parliament , at their request , to discuss matters relating to eurojust , and in particular to present its annual reports , taking into account the obligations of discretion and confidentiality . discussions shall not refer directly or indirectly to concrete actions in relation with specific operational cases .


### the european parliament , in its resolution on the european citizens’ initiative of 28 october 201525 called on the commission to review regulation no 211 / 2011 and commission implementing regulation no 1179 / 2011 . _________________ 25 2014 / 2257 . ### the european parliament , in its resolution on the european citizens’ initiative of 28 october 201525 called on the commission comprehensively to review and to revise as soon as possible regulation no 211 / 2011 and implementing regulation no 1179 / 2011 . _________________ 25 2014 / 2257 .


### to achieve those objectives , the procedures and conditions required for the european citizens’ initiative should be clear , simple , user - friendly and proportionate to the nature of this instrument . they should strike a judicious balance between rights and obligations . ### to achieve those objectives , the procedures and conditions required for the european citizens’ initiative should be transparent , clear , simple , user - friendly including for persons with disabilities and proportionate to the nature of this instrument . they should strike a judicious balance between rights and obligations and ensure that successful initiatives receive an appropriate follow up from the commission .


### every citizen of the union should have the right to support an initiative on paper or online , under similar conditions regardless of the member state of nationality or residence . ### every citizen of the union should have the right to support an initiative on paper or online , under similar conditions regardless of the member state of nationality or residence . it should also be possible to register initiatives written in regional languages , as the committee of the regions has already proposed .


### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible and to provide support to citizens and organisers , the commission should provide information and assistance to organisers and make available an online collaborative platform to provide a dedicated discussion forum and information and advice about the european citizens’ initiative . to ensure proximity to citizens , member states should establish one or more contact points in their respective territories to provide citizens with information and assistance regarding the european citizens’ initiative . ### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible and to provide support to citizens and organisers , past experience having revealed the organisational and technical difficulties inherent in getting a european citizens’ initiative off the ground , access to the rules should be made easier , and the commission should provide information and assistance to organisers and make available an online collaborative platform to provide a dedicated discussion forum and information and advice about the european citizens’ initiative . to ensure proximity to citizens , member states should establish one or more contact points in their respective territories to provide citizens with information and assistance regarding the european citizens’ initiative . the technical advice provided should serve to reduce the high number of applications refused on procedural grounds so that the commission is obliged to refrain from declaring inadmissible citizens’ initiatives that follow the recommendations given .


### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible and to provide support to citizens and organisers , the commission should provide information and assistance to organisers and make available an online collaborative platform to provide a dedicated discussion forum and information and advice about the european citizens’ initiative . to ensure proximity to citizens , member states should establish one or more contact points in their respective territories to provide citizens with information and assistance regarding the european citizens’ initiative . ### in order to make the european citizens ' initiative more accessible and to provide support to citizens and organisers , the commission should provide information and assistance free of charge to organisers and make available an online collaborative platform to provide a dedicated discussion forum and information and advice about the european citizens ' initiative , that will serve also as a platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices and to enable citizens to discuss proposed citizens ' initiatives and to formulate new ones . to ensure proximity to citizens , member states building upon the europe direct information centres should establish , in due time and in any case by the time this regulation comes into force , eci help desks in their respective territories to provide citizens with information and assistance and guidance regarding the submission of a european citizens’ initiative on technical issues related to the eci , including how to promote the eci at national and local level . an annual eci conference at eu level should be organised on the eci day with the aim of further strengthening dialogue and exchange of best practices between organisers , civil society and social partners and eu institutions and to assess the state of implementation and effectiveness of the eci .


### to ensure the effective participation of citizens in the democratic life of the union , the commission should examine a valid initiative and respond to it . the commission should therefore set out its legal and political conclusions as well as the action it intends to take within a period of five months from the receipt of the initiative . the commission should explain in a clear , comprehensible and detailed manner the reasons for its intended action , and should likewise give its reasons if it does not intend to take any action . ### to ensure the effective participation of citizens in the democratic life of the union , the commission should examine every initiative which has secured the requisite number of at least one million statements of support and respond to it . the commission should therefore set out its legal and political conclusions as well as the action it intends to take within a period of five months from the receipt of the initiative , in particular whether it intends to put forward a legislative proposal . the commission should explain in a clear , comprehensible and detailed manner the reasons for its intended action , and should in particular give its reasons if it does not intend to take any action .


### to ensure the effective participation of citizens in the democratic life of the union , the commission should examine a valid initiative and respond to it . the commission should therefore set out its legal and political conclusions as well as the action it intends to take within a period of five months from the receipt of the initiative . the commission should explain in a clear , comprehensible and detailed manner the reasons for its intended action , and should likewise give its reasons if it does not intend to take any action . ### to ensure the effective participation of citizens in the democratic life of the union , the commission after the public hearing and plenary debate in the european parliament and after proper dialogue with the eci organisers , should examine a valid initiative and respond to it in due time taking into account that successful initiatives should have an appropriate follow up . the commission should therefore set out its legal and political conclusions as well as the legislative or non - legislative actions it intends to take within a period of five months from the receipt of the initiative . the commission justify adequately in a clear , comprehensible and detailed manner , substantiating the reasons for its intended action , and should likewise give in an even more developed way detailed and clear reasons if it does not intend to take any action , be it partial or complete refusal . in both cases a second public hearing should be organised to discuss the conclusions communicated by the commission , under the same rule as the first .


### the support and funding for initiatives should be transparent . therefore groups of organisers should provide updated information on the sources of support and funding for their initiatives between the date of registration and the date at which the initiative is submitted to the commission . entities , notably organisations which under the treaties contribute to forming european political awareness and expressing the will of citizens of the union , should be able to promote and provide support and funding to initiatives , provided that they do so in accordance with the procedures and conditions laid down by this regulation and with full transparency . ### the support and funding for initiatives should be transparent . therefore groups of organisers should provide updated information on the sources of support and funding for their initiatives between the date of registration and the date at which the initiative is submitted to the commission . entities , notably organisations which under the treaties contribute to forming european political awareness and expressing the will of citizens of the union , but excluding political parties and governmental institutions and authorities , should be able to promote and provide support and funding to initiatives , provided that they do so in accordance with the procedures and conditions laid down by this regulation and with full transparency .


### for the purpose of paragraph 1 a signatory shall be counted in its member state of nationality . ### for the purpose of paragraph 1 a signatory shall be counted in its member state of nationality irrespective of the place where the statement of support was signed by the signatory .


### the commission shall , upon request , provide information and assistance about the european citizens ' initiative to citizens and groups of organisers . ### the commission shall , upon request , provide information and appropriate expert and legal assistance about the european citizens ' initiative to citizens and groups of organisers .


### after the commission has registered an initiative in accordance with article 6 , it shall provide the translation of the content of that initiative into all the official languages of the union for its publication in the register and its use for the collection of statements of support in accordance with this regulation . a group of organisers may , in addition , provide translations into all the official languages of the union of the annex for its publication in the register and also , as the case may be , of the draft legal act referred to in annex ii and submitted in accordance with article 6 . ### after the commission has registered an initiative in accordance with article 6 , it shall provide the translation of the content of that initiative into all the official languages of the union for its publication in the register and its use for the collection of statements of support in accordance with this regulation . a group of organisers may , in addition , provide translations into all the official languages of the union of the annex for its publication in the register and also of the draft legal act referred to in annex ii and submitted in accordance with article 6 .


### each member state shall establish one or more contact points to provide information and assistance to groups of organisers in setting up a european citizens’ initiative . ### in order to reduce the high number of applications refused on procedural grounds , each member state shall establish one or more contact points to provide information and assistance to groups of organisers in setting up a european citizens’ initiative . the commission shall refrain from refusing on procedural grounds to register citizens’ initiatives that comply with the recommendations given in this technical advice .


### for the purpose of online collection of statements of support , the commission shall set - up and operate , by 1 january 2020 , a central online collection system , in accordance with commission decision 2017 / 46 of 10 january 2017 . ### for the purpose of online collection of statements of support , the commission shall set - up and operate , by 1 january 2020 , central online collection system , in accordance with commission decision 2017 / 46 of 10 january 2017 . the use of this system shall be voluntary and free of charge to all organisers .


### the commission shall be represented in the hearing at an appropriate level . ### the commission and council shall be represented in the hearings at an appropriate level . the presence of at least one member of the college of commissioners shall be assured at the hearings .


### within one month of the submission of the initiative , the commission shall receive the group of organisers at an appropriate level to allow them to explain in detail the matters raised by the initiative . ### within one month of the submission of the initiative , the commission shall receive the group of organisers at an appropriate level to allow them to explain in detail the purpose of the initiative .


### within five months after the publication of the initiative in accordance with article 14 , and after the public hearing referred to in article 14 , the commission shall set out in a communication its legal and political conclusions on the initiative , the action it intends to take , if any , and its reasons for taking or not taking action . ### within five months after the publication of the initiative in accordance with article 14 , and after the public hearing referred to in article 14 , the commission shall set out in a communication full details of its legal and political conclusions on the initiative , the action it intends to take , if any , and its detailed reasons for taking or not taking action .


### the commission shall raise public awareness about the existence of the european citizens ' initiative through communication activities and information campaigns , thereby contributing to promoting the active participation of citizens in the political life of the union . ### the commission , parliament and the council and the member states shall raise public awareness about the existence of the european citizens ' initiative through communication activities and information and publicity campaigns , thereby contributing to promoting the active participation of citizens in the political life of the union .


### the commission shall raise public awareness about the existence of the european citizens ' initiative through communication activities and information campaigns , thereby contributing to promoting the active participation of citizens in the political life of the union . ### the commission , with the support of the european parliament and other union institutions , and member states shall raise public awareness about the existence of the european citizens ' initiative through communication activities and ad hoc information campaigns , grass - root initiatives and the use of social and digital media thereby contributing to promoting the active participation of citizens in the political life of the union and promoting awareness of how citizens can influence and shape the european union through a european citizens ' initiative . the commission may grant financial support to entities that contribute to the overall promotion of the citizens ' initiative as a democratic participation instrument , provide free technical support and legal advice to the organisers .


### for the purposes of communication and information activities regarding the initiative concerned and subject to consent by a signatory , his or her email address may be collected by a group of organisers or by the commission . ### for the purposes of communication and information activities regarding the initiative concerned and subject to explicit consent by a signatory , his or her email address may be collected by a group of organisers or by the commission .


### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further by 2030 . effective measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector . ### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions in the union and , if no additional measures are taken , are expected to account for 30 % of the total road transport co2 emissions by 2030 . effective measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector .


### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further by 2030 . effective measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector . ### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions and a fifth of all transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further and rapidly by 2030 . several effective and timely measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles in production and in use need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector .


### in its 2014 communication on a strategy for reducing heavy - duty vehicles’ fuel consumption and co2 emissions13 , the commission recognised that a prerequisite to introducing such measures is a regulated procedure for the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption . __________________ 13 com 285 final . ### in its 2014 communication on a strategy for reducing heavy - duty vehicles’ fuel consumption and co2 emissions13 , the commission recognised that a prerequisite to introducing such measures is a regulated procedure for the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption . in its 2017 mobility package ‘ europe on the move’ , the commission envisaged a proposal for heavy - duty vehicle standards in the first half of 2018 . the timely publishing of that proposal is crucial to allow for the swift adoption of such new standards . __________________ 13 com 285 final .


### information on a vehicle’s performance in terms of co2 emissions and fuel consumption should be made publicly available to enable all vehicle operators to take well - informed purchasing decisions . all vehicle manufacturers will be able to compare their vehicles’ performance with those of other makes . this will increase the incentives for innovation and therefore increase competitiveness . that information will also provide policy makers at union and member state level with a sound basis for developing policies to promote the uptake of more energy - efficient vehicles . it is therefore appropriate that the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined for each new heavy - duty vehicle pursuant to commission regulation [ … / … ] 15 [ opoce to include correct reference ] are monitored , reported to the commission and made available to the public . __________________ 15 commission regulation [ … / … ] implementing regulation no 595 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council as regards the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy - duty vehicles and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and commission regulation no 582 / 2011 . ### information on a vehicle’s performance in terms of co2 emissions and fuel consumption should be made publicly available to enable all vehicle operators to take well - informed purchasing decisions . all vehicle manufacturers will be able to compare their vehicles’ performance with those of other makes . this will increase the incentives for innovation , drive the development towards more energy efficiency vehicles and therefore increase competitiveness . that information will also provide policy makers at union and member state level with a sound basis for developing policies to promote the uptake of more energy - efficient vehicles . it is therefore appropriate that the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined for each new heavy - duty vehicle pursuant to commission regulation [ … / … ] 15 [ opoce to include correct reference ] are monitored , reported to the commission and made available to the public . __________________ 15 commission regulation [ … / … ] implementing regulation no 595 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council as regards the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy - duty vehicles and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and commission regulation no 582 / 2011 .


### information on a vehicle’s performance in terms of co2 emissions and fuel consumption should be made publicly available to enable all vehicle operators to take well - informed purchasing decisions . all vehicle manufacturers will be able to compare their vehicles’ performance with those of other makes . this will increase the incentives for innovation and therefore increase competitiveness . that information will also provide policy makers at union and member state level with a sound basis for developing policies to promote the uptake of more energy - efficient vehicles . it is therefore appropriate that the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined for each new heavy - duty vehicle pursuant to commission regulation [ … / … ] 15 [ opoce to include correct reference ] are monitored , reported to the commission and made available to the public . __________________ 15 commission regulation [ … / … ] implementing regulation no 595 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council as regards the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy - duty vehicles and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and commission regulation no 582 / 2011 . ### information on a vehicle’s performance in terms of co2 emissions and fuel consumption should be made publicly available to enable all vehicle operators to take well - informed purchasing decisions and to enable third parties to monitor the efforts made to limit co2 emissions . all vehicle manufacturers will be able to compare their vehicles’ performance with those of other makes . this will increase the incentives for innovation and therefore increase competitiveness . that information will also provide policy makers at union and member state level with a sound basis for developing policies to promote the uptake of more energy - efficient vehicles and will increase the reliability of the vecto tool , improve transparency , as well as spur innovation and competitiveness . in order to facilitate data comparability and ensure data quality and transparency , it is therefore appropriate that the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined for each new heavy - duty vehicle pursuant to commission regulation [ … / … ] 15 [ opoce to include correct reference ] are monitored , reported to the commission and made promptly available to the public based on a harmonised methodology and in an unified manner . __________________ 15 commission regulation [ … / … ] implementing regulation no 595 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council as regards the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy - duty vehicles and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and commission regulation no 582 / 2011 .


### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor and report data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the powertrains as well as the relevant bodywork . ### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2emissions , it is appropriate to monitor , report data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the efficiency of powertrains and engines as well as the most relevant bodywork and components . a close cooperation between member states’ competent authorities and vehicle manufacturers in monitoring and reporting the data is important .


### data on co2 emissions and fuel consumption will be available for certain new heavy - duty vehicles that are registered in [ 2019 ] . starting from that date , the competent authorities of the member states should therefore be required to provide data on new registrations and manufacturers should be required to provide the technical data relating to those vehicles . ### data on co2 emissions and fuel consumption will be available for certain new heavy - duty vehicles that are registered in [ 2019 ] . starting from that date the competent authorities of the member states should therefore be required to provide data on new registrations , and manufacturers should be required to provide the technical data relating to those vehicles which fall under the scope of commission regulation [ … / … ] 1a + . __________________ 1a commission regulation [ … / … ] implementing regulation no 595 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council as regards the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy - duty vehicles and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and commission regulation no 582 / 2011 . + oj : please insert the correct reference .


### it is important to ensure that the data monitored and reported is robust and reliable . the commission should therefore have the means to verify and , where necessary , correct the final data . parameters allowing the data to be adequately traced and verified should therefore also be provided for in the monitoring requirements . ### it is important to ensure that the data monitored and reported is robust and reliable . the commission should therefore have the means to verify and , where necessary , to correct the final data . where the verification by the commission of the correctness and quality of the data reported reveals non - compliance with any of the requirements laid down in this regulation , the commission should impose an administrative fine on the manufacturer concerned for infringement of this regulation . the administrative fine should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . parameters allowing the data to be adequately traced and verified should therefore also be provided for in the monitoring requirements .


### it is important to ensure that the data monitored and reported is robust and reliable . the commission should therefore have the means to verify and , where necessary , correct the final data . parameters allowing the data to be adequately traced and verified should therefore also be provided for in the monitoring requirements . ### bearing in mind that the competent authorities in the member states together with the vehicle manufacturers are to be responsible for the accuracy and quality of the data filed , it is important to ensure that the data monitored and reported is robust and reliable . the commission should therefore have the means to verify and , where necessary , correct the final data . parameters allowing the data to be adequately traced and verified should therefore also be provided for in the monitoring requirements while always taking due account of privacy legislation .


### based on the experience gained from the monitoring and reporting of data on co2 emissions pursuant to regulation no 443 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council16 for new passenger cars and regulation no 510 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council17 for new light commercial vehicles , it is appropriate to confer on the european environment agency the responsibility for the exchange of the data with the competent authorities of the member states and manufacturers , as well as for the management of the final database on behalf of the commission . it is also appropriate to align as far as possible the monitoring and reporting procedures for heavy - duty vehicles with those already existing for light - duty vehicles . __________________ 16 regulation no 443 / 2009 of 23 april 2009 of the european parliament and of the council setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the community’s integrated approach to reduce co2 emissions from light - duty vehicles , oj l 140 , 5 . 2 . 2009 , p . 1 . 17 regulation no 510 / 2011 of 11 may 2011 setting emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles as part of the union’s integrated approach to reduce co2 emissions from light - duty vehicles , oj l 145 , 31 . 5 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### based on the experience gained from the monitoring and reporting of data on co2 emissions pursuant to regulation no 443 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council16 for new passenger cars and regulation no 510 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council17 for new light commercial vehicles , it is appropriate to confer on the european environment agency the responsibility for the exchange of the data with the competent authorities of the member states and manufacturers , as well as for the management of the final database , which should be accessible to transport operators free of charge and in a digitally researchable format , on behalf of the commission . it is also appropriate to align as far as possible the monitoring and reporting procedures for heavy - duty vehicles with those already existing for light - duty vehicles . __________________ 16 regulation no 443 / 2009 of 23 april 2009 of the european parliament and of the council setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the community’s integrated approach to reduce co2 emissions from light - duty vehicles , oj l 140 , 5 . 2 . 2009 , p . 1 . 17 regulation no 510 / 2011 of 11 may 2011 setting emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles as part of the union’s integrated approach to reduce co2 emissions from light - duty vehicles , oj l 145 , 31 . 5 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### in order to ensure that the data requirements and the monitoring and reporting procedure remain relevant over time for assessing the heavy - duty vehicle fleet’s contribution to co2 emissions , as well as to ensure the availability of data on new and advanced co2 reducing technologies , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending the data requirements and the monitoring and reporting procedure laid down in the annexes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### in order to ensure that the data requirements and the monitoring and reporting procedure remain relevant over time for assessing the heavy - duty vehicle fleet’s contribution to co2 emissions , as well as to ensure the availability of data on new and advanced co2 reducing technologies and to ensure appropriate verification and correction of the monitored and reported data , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending the data requirements and the monitoring and reporting procedure laid down in the annexes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### this regulation lays down the requirements for the monitoring and reporting of co2 emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy - duty vehicles registered in the european union . ### this regulation lays down the requirements for the monitoring and reporting of co2 emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy - duty vehicles registered in the european union and the results of the conformity of production testing of vecto input files .


### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available with the exception of data entries 1 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 and 40 specified in part b of annex i . ### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available with the exception of data entries 1 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 , 40 and 73 a , specified in part b of annex i , for which the commission shall provide access to third parties upon request and in accordance with regulation no 1367 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council1a . ____________ 1aregulation no 1367 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 september 2006 on the application of the provisions of the aarhus convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters to community institutions and bodies


### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available with the exception of data entries 1 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 and 40 specified in part b of annex i . ### the commission shall keep a central database for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the database shall be publicly available , accessible free of charge and in a digitally searchable format , with the exception of data entries 1 , 4 , 5 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 and 40 specified in part b of annex i . before the data are published , the commission shall inform the member states and the manufacturers concerned . the commission shall assess the appropriateness of making the data referred to in the first subparagraph accessible in an anonymised manner upon request to recognised third parties and the conditions under which it should take place without endangering competition and , if appropriate , bring forward a legislative proposal to amend this regulation in that regard .


### the commission may carry out its own verification of the quality of the data reported pursuant to articles 4 and 5 . ### the commission shall carry out its own verification of the quality of the data , reported pursuant to articles 4 and 5 , on a representative sample and on a regular basis . it may conduct checks to verify the quality of the methods used to obtain the data , making use of all available and appropriate testing and measurement technologies .


### where the commission is informed of errors in the data or finds , pursuant to its own verification , discrepancies in the dataset , it shall , where appropriate , take the necessary measures to correct the data published in the central register referred to in article 6 . ### where the commission is informed of errors in the data or finds , pursuant to its own verification , discrepancies in the dataset , it shall take the necessary measures to correct the data published in the central database referred to in article 6 . the member states and producers shall have the opportunity to correct errors within three months of notifications . where the commission establishes that a manufacturer has deliberately falsified the data , it shall without delay require the competent authorities to correct the data and take adequate measures in line with directive 2007 / 46 / ec .


### the analysis shall indicate , as a minimum , the performance of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet of the union as well as that of each manufacturer in terms of the average fuel consumption and co2 emissions . it shall also , where available , take into account data on the uptake of new and advanced co2 reducing technologies . ### the analysis shall indicate , as a minimum , the performance of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet of the union , of each member state as well as that of each manufacturer in a comparable way in terms of the average fuel consumption and co2 emissions , taking into account also the differences in the manufacturers ' product portfolio and the mission profile declared . it shall also , where available , take into account data on the uptake of new and advanced co2 reducing technologies .


### the analysis shall indicate , as a minimum , the performance of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet of the union as well as that of each manufacturer in terms of the average fuel consumption and co2 emissions . it shall also , where available , take into account data on the uptake of new and advanced co2 reducing technologies . ### the analysis shall indicate , as a minimum , the performance of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet of the union as well as that of each manufacturer in terms of fuel consumption and co2 emissions for the various engine application cycles , based on the vecto classification system . it shall also , where available , take into account data on the uptake of new and advanced co2 reducing technologies , including alternative engines and / or alternative fuels . the comparison of manufacturers shall be made for each group of transport functions in order to ensure that comparisons are valid .


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### the demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of citizens with disabilities and / or functional limitations will increase significantly with the ageing of the european union ' s population . an environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and facilitates independent living . ### the demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of citizens with disabilities and / or functional limitations will increase significantly with the ageing of the european union ' s population . an environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and facilitates independent living , especially for the more vulnerable categories who are at high risk of social exclusion .


### the disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the member states in relation to accessibility of products and services for persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities create barriers to the free movement of such products and services and distort effective competition in the internal market . economic operators , in particular small and medium - sized enterprises , are particularly affected by those barriers . ### the disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the member states in relation to accessibility of products and services for persons with functional limitations , especially persons with disabilities , create barriers to the free movement of such products and services and distort effective competition in the internal market . economic operators , in particular small and medium - sized enterprises , are particularly affected by those barriers .


### in its article 9 , the convention requires its parties to the convention to take appropriate measures to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to the physical environment , to transportation , to information and communications , including information and communications technologies and systems , and to other facilities and services open or provided to the public , both in urban and in rural areas , on an equal basis with others . the united nations committee on the rights of persons with disabilities has indicated the need to create a legislative framework with concrete , enforceable and time - bound benchmarks for monitoring the gradual implementation of accessibility . ### in its article 9 , the convention requires its parties to the convention to take appropriate measures to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to the physical environment , to transportation , to tourist services , to information and communications , including information and communications technologies and systems , and to other facilities and services open or provided to the public , both in urban and in rural areas , on an equal basis with others . the united nations committee on the rights of persons with disabilities has indicated the need to create a legislative framework with concrete , enforceable and time - bound benchmarks for monitoring the gradual implementation of accessibility .


### consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability related to audio - visual media services . ### consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability related to audio - visual media services within the meaning of article 1 of directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council1a . ________________ 1a directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services ( oj l 95 , 15 . 4 . 2010 , p . 1 .


### audiovisual media services and the related consumer equipment with advanced computing capability shall comply with the requirements set out in section iv of annex i . ### consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability related to audiovisual media services shall comply with the requirements set out in section iv of annex i .


### in providing a framework for actions which supports the single market , fosters union competitiveness and protects the financial and economic interests of the union and its member states , the programme should contribute to preventing and fighting tax fraud , tax evasion and tax avoidance ; preventing and reducing unnecessary administrative burden for citizens and businesses in cross - border transactions ; achieving the full potential of the single market and fostering union competitiveness ; and supporting a joint union approach in international fora . ### in providing a framework for actions which supports the single market , fosters union competitiveness and protects the financial and economic interests of the union and its member states , the programme should contribute to preventing and fighting tax fraud , tax evasion and tax avoidance ; preventing and reducing unnecessary administrative burden for citizens and businesses in cross - border transactions ; improving , operating , supporting and implementing european information systems for taxation ; achieving the full potential of the single market and fostering union competitiveness ; and supporting a joint union approach in international fora .


### the actions which applied under the fiscalis 2020 programme have proven to be adequate and should therefore be maintained . in order to provide more simplicity and flexibility in the execution of the programme and thereby better deliver on its objectives , the actions should be defined only in terms of overall categories with a list of illustrative examples of concrete activities . through cooperation and capacity building , the fiscalis programme should also promote and support the uptake and leverage of innovation to further improve the capabilities to deliver on the core priorities of taxation . ### the actions which applied under the fiscalis 2020 programme have proven to be adequate and should therefore be maintained . in order to provide more simplicity and flexibility in the execution of the programme and thereby better deliver on its objectives , the actions should be defined only in terms of overall categories with a list of illustrative examples of concrete activities , actions should also provide support for the improvement of administrative procedures and sharing of best administrative practices through cooperation and capacity building , the fiscalis programme should also promote and support the uptake and leverage of innovation to further improve the capabilities to deliver on the core priorities of taxation .


### the programme has the specific objective to support tax policy , tax cooperation and administrative capacity building , including human competency and the development and operation of the european electronic systems . ### the programme has the specific objective to support tax policy , tax cooperation and administrative capacity building , including human competency and skills of the tax authorities and tax officials in member states and other candidate countries that have joined the programme , as well as the development and operation of the european electronic systems .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 270 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 239 000 000 in current prices .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation , monitoring , control , audit , evaluation and other activities for managing the programme and evaluating the achievement of its objectives . it may moreover cover expenses relating to studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , in so far as they are related to the objectives of the programme , as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the programme . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation , monitoring , control , audit , evaluation and other activities for managing the programme and evaluating the achievement of its objectives . it may moreover cover expenses relating to studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , in so far as they are related to the objectives of the programme , as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the programme that will reinforce competences and skills of the tax authorities and tax officials in member states and other candidate countries that have joined the programme .


### human competency and capacity building actions ; ### human competency and skills as well as capacity building actions ;


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


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


### strengthening economic and social cohesion by reinforcing structural reforms is crucial for successful participation in the economic and monetary union . that is particularly important for member states whose currency is not the euro , in their preparation to join the euro area . ### strengthening economic and social cohesion , including by reinforcing socially balanced , environmentally sustainable , growth - friendly structural reforms is crucial for successful participation in the economic and monetary union . that is particularly important for member states whose currency is not the euro , in their preparation to join the euro area .


### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro . ### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and quality job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro .


### it is also necessary to indicate that actions and activities of the programme may support reforms that may help member states that wish to adopt the euro to prepare for participation in the euro area . ### it is also necessary to indicate that actions and activities of the programme may support reforms that can help member states that must adopt the euro to prepare for participation in the euro area .


### in order to provide support with the least possible delay , the commission should be able to use part of the financial envelope also to cover the cost of activities supporting the programme , such as expenses related to quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground . ### in order to provide support with the least possible delay , the commission should be able to use part of the financial envelope also to cover the cost of activities supporting the programme , such as expenses related to quality control , monitoring , and evaluation of projects on the ground .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and growth - sustaining structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges , with a view to enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , job creation , and investment , which will also prepare for participation in the euro area , in particular in the context of economic governance processes , including through assistance for the efficient , effective and transparent use of the union funds . ” ; ### the general objective of the programme shall be to provide support to national authorities for administrative and economic reform and measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions , governance , public administration , economic sectors and social protection systems , with a view to promoting and enhancing sustainable growth , quality job creation and investment , competitiveness , productivity , territorial and social cohesion , including through the implementation of the european pillar of social rights , convergence and shared prosperity , resilience to shocks . this support may include also assistance for the efficient , effective and transparent use of the union funds . through these goals the programme will also prepare for participation in the euro area , in particular in the context of economic governance processes . ” ;


### “1 . the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme is set at eur 222 800 000 in current prices . ” ; ### “1 . the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme is set at eur 222 800 000 in current prices . such an increase shall not take place through redeployments of existing european structural and investment funds but shall be financed by the mobilisation of the special instruments as provided for in council regulation no 1311 / 2013 of 2 december 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 - 2020 . ” ;


### the commission and the member states should be represented on the management board of the european union agency for asylum in order to exercise a policy and political oversight over its workings . the management board should , where possible , consist of the operational heads of the member states ' asylum administrations or their representatives . it should be given the necessary powers , in particular to establish the budget , verify its execution , adopt the appropriate financial rules , establish transparent working procedures for decision - making by the agency , and appoint an executive director and deputy executive director . the agency should be governed and operated in line with the principles of the common approach on union decentralised agencies adopted on 19 july 2012 by the european parliament , the council and the european commission . ### the commission , the european parliament , and the member states should be represented on the management board of the european union agency for asylum in order to exercise a policy and political oversight over its workings . the management board should include a representative of the unhcr , the european agency for fundamental rights and , where possible , consist of the operational heads of the member states ' asylum administrations or their representatives . it should be given the necessary powers , in particular to establish the budget , verify its execution , adopt the appropriate financial rules , establish transparent working procedures for decision - making by the agency , and appoint an executive director and deputy executive director . the agency should be governed and operated in line with the principles of the common approach on union decentralised agencies adopted on 19 july 2012 by the european parliament , the council and the european commission .


### gather and analyse information on the situation of asylum and on the implementation of the ceas ; ### gather and analyse information on the situation of asylum in the union and in third countries and on the implementation of the ceas ;


### support member states in implementing the ceas ; ### support member states in implementing the ceas and fulfilling their union and international obligations in the field of asylum ;


### the agency shall support member states in relation to the external dimension of the ceas . in this regard , and in agreement with the commission , the agency shall coordinate the exchange of information and other action taken on issues arising from the implementation of instruments and mechanisms relating to the external dimension of the ceas . ### the agency shall support member states in relation to the external dimension of the ceas . in this regard , and in agreement with the commission , the agency shall coordinate the exchange of information and other action taken on issues arising from the implementation of instruments and mechanisms relating to the external dimension of the ceas . in this purpose and in agreement with the commission , the agency shall have the possibility to have representatives inside the eu delegations in third countries .


### the agency shall base its analysis on information provided , in particular , by member states , relevant union institutions and agencies , the european external action service as well as unhcr and other international organisations . ### the agency shall base its analysis on information provided , in particular , by member states , relevant union institutions and agencies , the european external action service as well as unhcr , iom , and other international and non - governmental organisations .


### international and union fundamental rights standards , and in particular the provisions of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , as well as international and union law on asylum , including specific legal and case law issues ; ### international human rights law and union fundamental rights standards , and in particular the provisions of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , as well as international and union law on asylum , including specific legal and case law issues ;


### the agency shall be a centre for gathering relevant , reliable , accurate and up - to date information on countries of origin of persons applying for international protection , including child - specific information and targeted information on persons belonging to vulnerable groups . it shall draw up and regularly update reports and other products providing for information on countries of origin at the level of the union including on thematic issues specific to countries of origin . ### the agency shall be an independent centre for gathering relevant , reliable , accurate and up - to date information on countries of origin of persons applying for international protection , including child - specific , gender - specific and sexual orientation - specific information and targeted information on persons belonging to vulnerable groups . it shall draw up and regularly update reports and other products providing for information on countries of origin at the level of the union including on thematic issues specific to countries of origin .


### submit queries to the agency related to specific questions of fact that may arise from applications for international protection , without prejudice to confidentiality rules as established in national law . ### submit queries to the agency and assist in responding queries , related to specific questions of fact that may arise from applications for international protection , without prejudice to confidentiality rules as established in national law .


### the agency shall , at the request of the commission , provide it with information on specific third countries which could be considered for inclusion in the common eu list of safe countries of origin in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx . ### the commission shall request the agency to provide it with information on specific third countries which could be considered for inclusion in the common eu list of safe countries of origin in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx . the european parliament shall be kept informed .


### monitor the implementation and assess all aspects of the ceas in member states , in particular the dublin system , reception conditions , asylum procedures , the application of criteria determining protection needs and the nature and quality of protection afforded to persons in need of international protection by member states , including as regards the respect of fundamental rights , child protection safeguards and the needs of vulnerable persons ; ### monitor the implementation and assess all aspects of the ceas in member states , in particular the dublin system , reception conditions , asylum procedures , relocation procedures , the application of criteria determining protection needs and the nature and quality of protection afforded to persons in need of international protection by member states , including as regards the respect of fundamental rights , child protection safeguards , family reunification and the needs of vulnerable persons and resettlement ;


### assist with the relocation or transfer of beneficiaries of international protection within the union ; ### provide assistance and ensure the relocation or transfer of applicants or beneficiaries of international protection within the union ;


### in matters related to its activities and , to the extent required for the fulfilment of its tasks , the agency shall facilitate and encourage operational cooperation between member states and third countries , within the framework of the union ' s external relations policy , including with regard to the protection of fundamental rights , and in cooperation with the european external action service . the agency and the member states shall promote and comply with norms and standards equivalent to those set by union legislation , including when carrying out activities on the territory of those third countries . ### in matters related to its activities and , to the extent required for the fulfilment of its tasks , the agency shall facilitate and encourage operational cooperation between member states and third countries , within the framework of the union ' s external relations policy , including with regard to the protection of fundamental human rights , and in cooperation with the european external action service . the agency and the member states shall promote and comply with norms and standards equivalent to those set by union legislation , including the eu charter of fundamental rights , including when carrying out activities on the territory of those third countries