### estonia , greece , croatia , latvia , malta , romania and slovakia may obtain five additional years for the attainment of the target referred to in paragraph 5 . the member state shall notify the commission of its intention to make use of this provision at the latest 24 months before the deadline laid down in paragraph 5 . in the event of an extension , the member state shall take the necessary measures to reduce by 2030 the amount of municipal waste landfilled to 20% of the total amount of municipal waste generated . ### member states that landfill more than 65% of their municipal waste in 2013 may obtain five additional years for the attainment of the target referred to in paragraph 4a . the member state shall submit a request to the commission to make use of this provision at the latest 24 months before the deadline laid down in paragraphs 4a and 6a .


### waste that has been separately collected pursuant to article 11 and 22 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec . ### waste to be separately collected pursuant to article 11 and 22 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec ;


### by 31 december 2024 at the latest , the commission shall examine the target laid down in paragraph 5 with a view to reducing it and introducing restrictions to the landfilling of non - hazardous waste other than municipal waste . to this end , a report of the commission accompanied by a proposal , if appropriate , shall be sent to the european parliament and the council . ### by 31 december 2018 at the latest , the commission shall examine the possibility to introduce a target and restrictions to the landfilling of non - hazardous waste other than municipal waste . to this end , a report of the commission accompanied by a legislative proposal , if appropriate , shall be sent to the european parliament and the council .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 2030 the amount of municipal waste landfilled is reduced to 10% of the total amount of municipal waste generated . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 2030 the amount of non - hazardous , non - inert waste landfilled is reduced to 10% of the total amount of non - hazardous , non - inert waste generated .


### by 31 december 2024 at the latest , the commission shall examine the target laid down in paragraph 5 with a view to reducing it and introducing restrictions to the landfilling of non - hazardous waste other than municipal waste . to this end , a report of the commission accompanied by a proposal , if appropriate , shall be sent to the european parliament and the council . ' ; ### by 31 december 2024 at the latest , the commission shall examine the target laid down in paragraph 5 with a view to reducing it and introducing restrictions to the landfilling of non - hazardous waste other than municipal waste . the commission shall carry out an impact assessment to establish whether it would be appropriate to set a target for the total amount of waste that can be landfilled , calculated per kilogram per person per year . to this end , a report of the commission accompanied by a proposal , if necessary , shall be sent to the european parliament and the council .


### the purpose of the efsi shall be to support investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees , with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises , through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the eib . ### the purpose of the efsi shall be to support investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees , with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises , through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the eib . the overall objective of the efsi shall be to promote and guarantee sustainable , inclusive and long - term growth and quality job creation as well as social inclusion in the union .


### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing with the aim of generating growth , quality jobs and social inclusion . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises and including social economy and social enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion .


### the eu guarantee shall be granted for eib financing and investment operations approved by the investment committee referred to in article 3 or funding to the eif in order to conduct eib financing and investment operations in accordance with article 7 . the operations concerned shall be consistent with union policies and support any of the following general objectives : ### the eu guarantee shall be granted for eib financing and investment operations approved by the investment committee referred to in article 3 or funding to the eif in order to conduct eib financing and investment operations in accordance with article 7 . the operations concerned shall be consistent with union policies – the reduction of the unemployment rate shall be a key criterion when selecting projects – and shall support any of the following general objectives :


### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report semi - annually to the commission on eib financing and investment operations under this regulation . the report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the eu guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to article 2 . the report shall also include statistical , financial and accounting data on each eib financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis . ### the eib and the efsi investment committee , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report semi - annually to the commission , the council and the european parliament&#160 ; on eib and efsi&#160 ; financing and investment operations under this regulation . the report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the eu guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to article 2 . the report shall also include statistical , financial and accounting data on each eib financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis . the report should also include a detailed qualitative&#160 ; assessment of the operations concerned as defined in article 5 .


### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . ### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic and societal value added and job creation potential contributing to achieving union policy objectives , especially regarding the employment targets of the europe 2020 strategy .


### the efsi should target projects with a higher risk - return profile than existing eib and union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms . ### the efsi should target projects with a higher risk - return profile than existing eib and union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance projects across the union , in particular in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms . it should in particular seek to facilitate financing of economically viable projects with strong job creation potential or other socio - economic benefits , in order to make them more attractive for commercial investors .


### comprehensive action is required to reverse the vicious circle created by a lack of investment . structural reforms and fiscal responsibility are necessary preconditions for stimulating investment . along with a renewed impetus towards investment financing , these preconditions can contribute to establishing a virtuous circle , where investment projects help support employment and demand and lead to a sustained increase in growth potential . ### comprehensive action is required to reverse the vicious circle created by a lack of investment . structural reforms and fiscal responsibility are necessary preconditions for stimulating investment . along with a renewed impetus towards investment financing , these preconditions can contribute to establishing a virtuous circle , where investment projects create good quality jobs and demand and lead to a sustained increase in growth potential .


### member states shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future investment projects in their territory . ### member states shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future investment projects in their territory , including their potential for quality job creation .


### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . main intention of all measurements has to be the push for investment in integrated social policies in line with the 2013 social investment package . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion .


### the purpose of the efsi shall be to support investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees , with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises , through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the eib . ### the purpose of the efsi shall be to support public and private investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies , social economy enterprises and service providers having up to 3000 employees , with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises , through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the eib . the overall objective of the efsi shall be to promote and guarantee sustainable , inclusive and long - term growth and quality job creation as well as social inclusion in the union .


### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . ### the efsi should support strategic investments with strong potential for creating sustainable , high - quality jobs contributing to achieving union policy objectives .


### technological developments allow in principle to consult relevant databases without delaying the process of crossing the border , as the controls on documents and persons can be carried out in parallel . it is therefore possible without negative effect on persons travelling in good faith to strengthen checks at external borders to better identify those persons who intend to hide their real identity or who are subject to relevant alerts for security reasons or for arrest . systematic checks should be carried out at all external borders . however , if systematic checks at land and sea borders were to have a disproportionate impact on the flow of traffic at the border , member states should be allowed not to carry out systematic checks against databases but only if based on a risk analysis assessing that such a relaxation would not lead to a security risk . such risk assessment should be transmitted to the agency for the management of operational cooperation at the external borders of the member states of the european union established by council regulation no 2007 / 20048 and be the subject of regular reporting both to the commission and to the agency . _________________ 8 council regulation no 2007 / 2004 of 26 october 2004 establishing a european agency for the management of operational cooperation at the external borders of the member states of the european union . ### technological developments allow in principle to consult relevant databases with a minimum delay to the process of crossing the border , as the controls on documents and persons can be carried out in parallel . however , strengthening checks at external borders to better identify those persons who intend to hide their real identity or who are subject to relevant alerts for security reasons or for arrest could have a negative effect on persons travelling in good faith . nevertheless , as a general rule , systematic checks should be carried out at all external borders .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely reinforcing the checks against databases at external borders in reply in particular to the increase of the terrorist threat concerns one of the safeguards of the area without internal border control and as such concerns the proper functioning of the schengen area , it cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , but can rather be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . ### since the objective of this regulation , namely improving the checks against databases at external borders , concerns one of the safeguards of the area without internal border control and as such concerns the proper functioning of the schengen area , it cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , but can rather be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives .


### border guards should for the same reason also systematically check persons enjoying the right of free movement under union law against relevant national and european databases in order to ensure that they do not represent a threat to internal security or public policy . ### border guards should for the same reason also , as a general rule , systematically check persons enjoying the right of free movement under union law against relevant national and european databases in order to ensure that they do not represent a threat to internal security or public policy .


### the documents of persons enjoying the right of free movement under union law should therefore be checked systematically against relevant databases related to stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated travel documents in order to avoid that persons hide their real identity . ### the documents of persons enjoying the right of free movement under union law should therefore , as a general rule , be checked systematically against relevant databases related to stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated travel documents in order to avoid that persons hide their real identity .


### masters of fishing vessels authorised to harvest red coral shall have on board a logbook in which are reported the daily catches of red coral and fishing activity by area and depths , including the number of fishing days and diving . that information shall be communicated to the competent national authorities without delay . ### masters of fishing vessels authorised to harvest red coral shall have on board a logbook in which are reported the daily catches of red coral and fishing activity by area and depths , including the number of fishing days and diving . that information shall be communicated to the competent national authorities within the deadlines provided for by the rules in force .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 27 to grant derogations from paragraph 1 . those delegated acts shall include rules ensuring scientific evaluation of the zones subject to derogations . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 27 to grant derogations from paragraph 1 . those delegated acts shall include rules ensuring scientific evaluation of the zones subject to derogations . however , this paragraph shall not apply to member states which have already transposed recommendation cgpm / 35 / 2011 / 2 by establishing a framework equivalent to that proposed by the acts in question .


### vessels equipped with trawl nets and purse seines , irrespective of the vessel’s length overall , are classified as fishing actively for small pelagic stocks when sardine and / anchovy account for at least 50% of the catch in live weight in any given fishing trip . ### vessels equipped with trawl nets and purse seines , irrespective of the vessel’s length overall , are classified as fishing actively for small pelagic stocks when sardine and / anchovy account for at least 50% of the catch in live weight .


### by 15 november of each year , member states shall submit to the commission : ### by 15 december of each year , member states shall submit to the commission :


### masters of fishing vessels having accidentally taken specimens of monk seals in their fishing gears shall promptly release them unharmed and alive . the carcass of dead specimens shall be landed and shall be seized and destroyed by the national authorities . ### specimens of monk seals accidentally taken in fishing gears shall be released unharmed and alive . should it be already dead , the carcass shall be landed and the national authorities notified at the latest upon arrival at port .


### identity cards which do not meet the requirements of article 3 shall cease to be valid at their expiry or by five years after [ the date of application of the regulation ] , whichever is earlier . however , identity cards which do not include a functional machine - readable zone compliant with icao document 9303 part 3 shall cease to be valid at their expiry or by two years after [ the date of application of this regulation ] , whichever is earlier . ### identity cards which do not meet the requirements of article 3 shall be valid until the end of their validity period .


### no sooner than six years after the date of application of this regulation , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . the evaluation shall be conducted according to the commission ' s better regulation guidelines . ### no sooner than five years after the date of application of this regulation , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . the evaluation shall be conducted according to the commission ' s better regulation guidelines .


### no sooner than six years after the date of application of this regulation , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . the evaluation shall be conducted according to the commission ' s better regulation guidelines . ### no sooner than six years after the date of application of this regulation , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . the evaluation shall be conducted according to the commission ' s better regulation guidelines , which shall include a chapter examining the impact on fundamental rights .


### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union including the respect for private and family life , the right to the protection of personal data , the right to free movement and the right to an effective remedy . ### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union including the respect for human dignity , the right to the integrity of the person , the prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment , the right to equality before the law , non - discrimination , the rights of the child and the elderly , gender equality , private and family life , the right to the protection of personal data , the right to free movement and the right to an effective remedy .


### biometric data collected and stored in the storage medium of identity cards and residence documents shall only be used in accordance with union and national law for verifying : ### biometric data collected and stored in the storage medium of identity cards and residence documents shall only be used in accordance with union and national law and in compliance with the general data protection regulation for verifying :


### by 12 months after the entry into force at the latest , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation . ### by 12 months after the entry into force at the latest , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation , including its impact on fundamental rights .


### without prejudice to the application of regulation 2016 / 679 , persons to whom an identity card or residence document is issued shall have the right to verify the personal data contained in the documents and , where appropriate , to ask for rectification or erasure . ### without prejudice to the application of regulation 2016 / 679 , persons to whom an identity card or residence document is issued shall have the right to verify the personal data contained in the documents and , where appropriate , to ask for rectification or erasure . member states shall put in place specific procedures that facilitate the exercise of these rights .


### for the purpose of applying the first subparagraph , the office shall verify in accordance with article 12g via the eppo ' s case management system whether the eppo is conducting an investigation . the office may request further information from the eppo . the eppo shall reply to such a request within 10 working days . ### for the purpose of applying the first subparagraph , the office shall verify in accordance with article 12g via the eppo ' s case management system whether the eppo is conducting an investigation . the office may request further information from the eppo . the eppo shall reply to such a request within 10 working days . this deadline may be extended in exceptional cases subject to modalities to be set out in the working arrangements referred to in article 12g .


### in the event that the eppo does not object within the time period of the previous subparagraph , the office may open an investigation , and it shall conduct it in close consultation with the eppo . ### in the event that the eppo does not object within the time period of the previous subparagraph , the office may open or continue an investigation , and it shall conduct it in close consultation with the eppo .


### reports and recommendations drawn up following an external investigation and any relevant related documents shall be sent to the competent authorities of the member states concerned in accordance with the rules relating to external investigations and , if necessary , to the institution , body , office or agency concerned . that institution , body , office or agency shall take such action as the results of the external investigation warrant , and shall report thereon to the office , within a time - limit laid down in the recommendations accompanying the report , and , in addition , at the request of the office . ; ### reports and recommendations drawn up following an investigation and any relevant related documents shall be sent , as appropriate , to the competent authorities of the member states concerned in accordance with the rules relating to investigations and , to the institution , body , office or agency concerned . that institution , body , office or agency shall take such action , in particular of a disciplinary or legal nature , as the results of the investigation warrant , and shall report thereon to the office , within a time - limit laid down in the recommendations accompanying the report , and , in addition , at the request of the office . competent authorities of the member states shall report back to the office within nine months on the actions taken in response to the case report . these reports shall include information on recommendations not implemented and the reasons for their non - implementation .


### any special measures of confidentiality recommended , in particular in cases entailing the use of investigative measures falling within the competence of a national judicial authority or , in the case of an external investigation , within the competence of a national authority , in accordance with the national rules applicable to investigations . ### in paragraph 6 , subparagraph 1 point c is replaced by the following : any special measures of confidentiality recommended , in particular in cases entailing the use of investigative measures falling within the competence of a national judicial authority or other national authority , in accordance with the national rules applicable to investigations .


### reports and recommendations drawn up following an external investigation and any relevant related documents shall be sent to the competent authorities of the member states concerned in accordance with the rules relating to external investigations and , if necessary , to the institution , body , office or agency concerned . that institution , body , office or agency shall take such action as the results of the external investigation warrant , and shall report thereon to the office , within a time - limit laid down in the recommendations accompanying the report , and , in addition , at the request of the office . ### reports and recommendations drawn up following an investigation and any relevant related documents shall be sent , as appropriate , to the competent authorities of the member states concerned in accordance with the rules relating to investigations and , to the institution , body , office or agency concerned . that institution , body , office or agency shall take such action , in particular of a disciplinary or legal nature , as the results of the investigation warrant , and shall report thereon to the office , within a time - limit laid down in the recommendations accompanying the report , and , in addition , at the request of the office . member states shall report back to the office within six months on the actions taken in response to the case report .


### the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies shall transmit to the office without delay any information relating to possible cases of fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . ### ' 1 . the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies shall transmit to the office without delay any information relating to possible cases of fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . this duty shall apply to the eppo when the concerned cases do not fall under its mandate in accordance with chapter iv of regulation 2017 / 1939 . '


### where the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies report to the eppo in accordance with article 24 of regulation 2017 / 1939 , they may instead transmit to the office a copy of the report sent to the eppo . ; ### where the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies report to the eppo in accordance with article 24 of regulation 2017 / 1939 , they shall instead transmit to the office a copy of the report sent to the eppo . ;


### the director - general shall not open an investigation in accordance with article 5 if the eppo is conducting an investigation into the same facts , other than in accordance with articles 12e or 12f . ### the director - general shall not open an investigation in accordance with article 5 , and shall discontinue an ongoing investigation , if the eppo is conducting an investigation into the same facts , other than in accordance with articles 12e or 12f . the director - general shall inform the eppo about each decision on discontinuation taken on such grounds .


### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes ; ### contribute to halting the decline of biodiversity , in particular pollinators , promote the application of sustainable forest management practices , lessen the dependency on pesticides , enhance ecosystem services , preserve and restore habitats and landscapes ;


### investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles , as developed in the pan - european guidelines for afforestation and reforestation . ### investments in afforestation and forest restoration which are not consistent with forest management plans , and with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles , as developed in the pan - european guidelines for afforestation and reforestation .


### member states may grant payments for area - specific disadvantages imposed by requirements resulting from the implementation of directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec or directive 2000 / 60 / ec under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall grant payments for area - specific disadvantages imposed by requirements resulting from the implementation of directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec or directive 2000 / 60 / ec under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . where appropriate , these payments shall complement the schemes for the climate and the environment set out in the eagf .


### the framework of standards of gaecs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change , the tackling of water challenges , the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity . the framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments , the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability , and in particular the nutrients management . it is acknowledged that each gaec contributes to multiple objectives . in order to implement the framework , member states should define a national standard for each of the standards set at union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned , including soil and climatic conditions , existing farming conditions , land use , crop rotation , farming practices and farm structures . member states may also define in addition other national standards related to the main objectives laid down in annex iii in order to improve the environmental and climate delivery of the gaec framework . as part of gaec framework , in order to support both the agronomic and the environmental performance of farms , nutrient management plans will be established with the help of a dedicated electronic farm sustainability tool made available by the member states to individual farmers . the tool should provide on - farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient management functionalities . a wide interoperability and modularity should also ensure the possibility to add other electronic on - farm and e - governance applications . in order to ensure a level playing field between farmers and across the union , the commission may provide support to the member states in the design of the tool as well as with the data storage and processing services required . ### the framework of standards of gaecs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change , the tackling of water challenges , the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity . the framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments , the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability , and in particular chemical input reduction . it is acknowledged that each gaec contributes to multiple objectives . in order to implement the framework , member states should define a national standard for each of the standards set at union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned , including soil and climatic conditions , existing farming conditions , land use , crop rotation , farming practices and farm structures . member states may also define in addition other national standards related to the main objectives laid down in annex iii in order to improve the environmental and climate delivery of the gaec framework . as part of gaec framework , in order to support both the agronomic and the environmental performance of farms , input management plans will be established with the help of a dedicated electronic farm sustainability tool made available by the member states to individual farmers . the tool should provide on - farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient and pesticides management functionalities . a wide interoperability and modularity should also ensure the possibility to add other electronic on - farm and e - governance applications . in order to ensure a level playing field between farmers and across the union , the commission may provide support to the member states in the design of the tool as well as with the data storage and processing services required .


### to strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### to strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas , and to contribute to job creation and employment in general .


### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation . it may include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed ; ### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation including silvopastoral systems with shrubs and / or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed ; enhance soil fertility and erosion protection or have the potential to substitute fossil materials ;


### improve competitiveness of union wine producers including contributing to improvement of sustainable production systems and reduction of environmental impact of the union wine sector ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points to and of article 6 ; ### improve competitiveness of union wine producers including reduction of environmental impact of the union wine sector ; by applying production methods that respect the environment , environmentally friendly cultivation methods and production techniques , sustainable use of natural resources , in particular for the protection of water , soil and other natural resources , while reducing pesticide dependence ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points to and to of article 6 ;


### member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , as well as the maximum number of hectares per farmer for which the redistributive income support shall be paid . ### member states shall identify the criteria for calculating the amount to grant for the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability within the framework of the cap strategic plans . member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for ranges of hectares , according to the greater or lesser force of the previously identified criteria , for farmers to whom the redistributive income support shall be paid .


### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ' set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 . ### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate the setting up of new farms by young farmers ' set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 4% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 and who are setting up for the first time or who have set up during the 5 years prior to the submission of the payment request for young farmers . by way of derogation from the above , young farmers who have received , during the final year of application of regulation 1307 / 2013 , the support indicated in article 50 of the said regulation , may receive the support stipulated in this article for the maximum period referred to in paragraph 3 of this article .


### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ; ### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ;


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance market orientation , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation , improve the economic viability of farms on the local , national and international markets and short supply chains and value added products such as organic products ;


### environmental , climate and other management commitments ; ### environmental and climate commitments ;


### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes ; ### contribute to reversing the decline in biodiversity , including agro - biodiversity , enhancing ecosystem services and preserving habitats and landscapes ;


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges and international commitments , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . in order to strike a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , member states should be required to take action to achieve all specific objectives simultaneously . these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment .


### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ; ### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory and voluntary requirements , including labelling provisions , established by national and union law ;


### the estimated product of the reduction of payments shall primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability and thereafter of other interventions belonging to decoupled direct payments . ### the estimated product of the reduction of payments shall primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the schemes for the climate and the environment .


### the estimated product of the reduction of payments shall primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability and thereafter of other interventions belonging to decoupled direct payments . ### the estimated product of the reduction of payments shall primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the schemes for the climate and the environment and thereafter of types of intervention under eafrd according to chapter iv . such transfer to the eafrd shall be part of the cap strategic plan financial tables and may be reviewed in 2023 in accordance with article 90 . it shall not be subject to the maximum limits for the transfers of funds from the eagf to the eafrd established under article 90 .


### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 . ### at least 70 % of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan and of direct eagf payments as set out in annexes iv and ix shall be reserved for interventions which are linked to specific environmental and climate objectives as set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation or to meeting the social demands as set out in point of that article . the member states may choose the proportion of eafrd and direct eagf payments used for the aforementioned goals , provided that the overall total is 70 % . the previous paragraph notwithstanding , at least 50 % of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix and at least 50 % of the total eagf contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex iv shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation , consisting exclusively of measures set out in articles 28 , 28 a , 65 , 67 , and point of article 68 . the member states may choose the proportion of eafrd and direct eagf payments used for the aforementioned goals , provided that the overall total is 50 % .


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular regarding climate change adaptation and mitigation ; ### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular regarding production quality , climate change adaptation and mitigation ;


### improving pest resilience ; ### improving pest resilience , including through the application of appropriate cultivation practices ;


### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes ; ### contribute to halting the decline of biodiversity , in particular pollinators , promote the application of sustainable forest management practices , lessen the dependency on pesticides , enhance ecosystem services , preserve and restore habitats and landscapes ;


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with rules for good agricultural and environmental condition , including establishing the elements of the system of the ratio of permanent grassland , the year of reference and the rate of conversion under gaec 1 as referred to in annex iii , the format and additional minimum elements and functionalities of the farm sustainability tool for nutrients . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with rules for good agricultural and environmental condition , including establishing the elements of the system of the ratio of permanent grassland , the year of reference and the rate of conversion under gaec 1 as referred to in annex iii .


### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat . ### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes and to monitor compliance , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat .


### investments in irrigation which are not consistent with the achievement of good status of water bodies , as laid down in article 4 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , including expansion of irrigation affecting water bodies whose status has been defined as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan ; ### investments in irrigation which do not lead to a net reduction in the water used for irrigation in that catchment area and which are not consistent with the achievement of good status of water bodies , as laid down in article 4 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , including investments which are associated with the expansion of irrigation and / or an increased risk of diffuse pollution , particularly where this affects water bodies whose status has been defined as any less than ‘ good’ in the relevant management plan ;


### economic and social partners ; ### economic , environmental and social partners ;


### member states should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social , economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the union ' s deficit in this regard . ### member states should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social , economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties . support should be conditional on the respect of strict sustainability criteria , including on animal welfare , and animal health . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the union ' s deficit in this regard .


### the achievement of the general objectives shall be pursued through the following specific objectives : ### progress towards meeting the general objectives shall be pursued through simultaneously achieving the following specific objectives :


### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 . ### at least 50% of the total eagf and eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 . of this amount , a minimum of eur 15 billion per year shall be reserved for targeted and effective biodiversity schemes addressing the specific objective set out in points of article 6 of this regulation . member states shall allocate a minimum percentage of 2% of the budget of each scheme to independent scientific evaluation of its effectiveness for meeting its stated objective .


### member states shall include in their cap strategic plans a system of conditionality , under which an administrative penalty shall be imposed on beneficiaries receiving direct payments under chapter ii of this title or the annual premia under articles 65 , 66 and 67 who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the cap strategic plan , as listed in annex iii , relating to the following specific areas : ### member states shall include in their cap strategic plans a system of conditionality , under which an administrative penalty shall be imposed on any beneficiaries receiving payments from the cap under chapter ii , iii and iv who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the cap strategic plan , as listed in annex iii , relating to the following specific areas :


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 amending annex i to adapt the common output , result and impact indicators to take into account the experience with their application and , where needed , to add new indicators . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 amending annex i to adapt the common output , result and impact indicators to take into account the experience with their application and , where needed , to add new indicators . the commission shall make a full assessment on the effectiveness of the output , result and impact indicators in annex i , and present specific solutions to strengthen the results - based approach of the cap . the report shall be part of the impact assessment and legislative proposals for the cap after 2027 .


### member states shall establish a system for providing the farm sustainability tool for nutrients referred to in annex iii , with the minimum content and functionalities defined therein , to beneficiaries , who shall use the tool . ### member states shall establish a system for providing the farm sustainability tool for nutrients and plant protection products referred to in annex iii , with the minimum content and functionalities defined therein , to beneficiaries , who shall use the tool . the loss of nutrients and the use of plant protection products shall be continuously minimised at farm level by means of this tool .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the relevance of the cap , income support should be targeted to farmers who are active in agricultural production . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ farmer active in agricultural production’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered farmers active in agricultural production based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


### member states shall include agri - environment - climate commitments in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall include agri - environment - climate commitments in their cap strategic plans in accordance with points , and of article 6 . in accordance with subparagraph 2 of article 86 , 50% of funds from the eafrd are allocated for these commitments .


### financial contributions to premiums for insurance schemes ; ### premiums for crop , animal and plant insurance against economic losses to farmers caused by adverse climatic events , animal or plant diseases , pest infestation , or an environmental incident ;


### member states shall provide the commission with all the necessary information enabling it to perform the monitoring and evaluation of the cap . ### member states shall provide the commission with all the necessary information or data enabling it to perform the monitoring and evaluation of the cap . granting of cap funds shall be conditional upon the provision by the member states of this information and data .


### improve competitiveness of union wine producers including contributing to improvement of sustainable production systems and reduction of environmental impact of the union wine sector ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points to and of article 6 ; ### improve competitiveness of union wine producers including reduction of environmental impact of the union wine sector ; by applying production methods that respect the environment , environmentally friendly cultivation methods and production techniques , sustainable use of natural resources , in particular for the protection of water , soil and other natural resources , while reducing pesticide dependence ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points to and to of article 6 ;


### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . member states should use at least 20% of their annual direct payments ' envelope for these schemes . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the result - based provision of public goods or as a compensation for the introduction of environmental or climate practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### environmental , climate and other management commitments ### environmental and climate commitments


### member states may also use all or part of the product to finance types of interventions under the eafrd as specified in chapter iv by means of a transfer . such transfer to the eafrd shall be part of the cap strategic plan financial tables and may be reviewed in 2023 in accordance with article 90 . it shall not be subject to the maximum limits for the transfers of funds from the eagf to the eafrd established under article 90 . ### member states may also use all or part of the product to finance complementary redistributive income support for sustainability or other interventions relating to decoupled direct payments .


### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ; ### promote employment , growth , social inclusion , greater participation of women in economic activities , and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ;


### ' targets ' means pre - agreed values to be achieved at the end of the period in relation to the result indicators included under a specific objective ; ### ' targets ' means pre - agreed values to be achieved at the end of the period in relation to the result and impact indicators included under a specific objective ;


### member states shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake , on a voluntary basis , commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 . priority should be given to measures that specifically target local environmental conditions and requirements and help achieve the objectives of the legislation set out in annex xi .


### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance food security ; ### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance long - term food security with the aim of preventing surplus production ;


### financial contributions to mutual funds , including the administrative cost of setting up ; ### mutual funds to pay financial compensations to farmers for economic losses caused by adverse climatic events , an outbreak of an animal or plant disease , pest infestation , or an environmental incident ;


### the equivalent cost of regular and unpaid labour linked to an agricultural activity practiced by persons working on the farm concerned who do not receive a salary , or who receive less remuneration than the amount normally paid for the services rendered , but are rewarded through the economic result of the farm business . ### the complementary income support for young farmers pursuant to article 27 and the schemes for the climate and the environment in accordance with article 28 .


### support for direct payments under the cap strategic plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this regulation . these national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to member states with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the union average . in order to take into account the reduction of payments ' mechanism and the use of its product in the member state , the total indicative financial allocations per year in the cap strategic plan of a member state should be allowed to exceed the national allocation . ### the eagf should not provide support to activities that would harm the environment , or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives . support for direct payments under the cap strategic plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this regulation . these national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to member states with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the union average . in order to take into account the reduction of payments ' mechanism and the use of its product in the member state , the total indicative financial allocations per year in the cap strategic plan of a member state should be allowed to exceed the national allocation .


### investments in irrigation which are not consistent with the achievement of good status of water bodies , as laid down in article 4 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , including expansion of irrigation affecting water bodies whose status has been defined as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan ; ### investments in irrigation which do not lead to a net reduction in the water used for irrigation in that catchment area and which are not consistent with the achievement of good status of water bodies , as laid down in article 4 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , including investments which are associated with the expansion of irrigation and / or an increased risk of diffuse pollution , particularly where this affects water bodies whose status has been defined as any less than ‘ good’ in the relevant management plan ;


### in order to ensure a fairer distribution of income support , the amounts of direct payments above a certain ceiling should be reduced and the product should either be used for decoupled direct payments and in priority for the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability , or be transferred to the eafrd . in order to avoid negative effects on employment , labour should be taken into account when applying the mechanism . ### in order to ensure a fairer distribution of income support , the amounts of direct payments above a certain ceiling should be reduced and the product should be used firstly for the eco - schemes , and secondly be transferred to the eafrd . payments for the eco - schemes shall not be affected by the ceiling .


### actions to support laboratories for the analysis of apiculture products ; ### actions to support laboratories for the analysis of apiculture products , including bee losses or productivity drops that it may incur for participant beekeepers ;


### member states shall involve those partners in the preparation of the cap strategic plans . ### all partners listed under point shall have equal representation , and a balanced distribution must be made between and . member states shall involve those partners in the preparation and implementation of the cap strategic plans , including by having them participate in the monitoring committee as set out in article 111 .


### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 , demonstrably have no harmful effects on the environment , and do not contribute to polluting activities . support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument .


### member states shall grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### member states shall involve those partners in the preparation of the cap strategic plans . ### member states shall involve those partners throughout the preparation and implementation of the cap strategic plans , including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 111 . the organisation and implementation of the partnership shall be carried out in accordance with commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 .


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental , climate and animal welfare - related objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 .


### support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land ; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro - ecology , conservation agriculture and integrated production ; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation ; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems ; animal welfare ; conservation , sustainable use and development of genetic resources . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in union and national law , as well as conditionality , as laid down in the cap strategic plan . commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre - established annual or pluri - annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified . ### support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land ; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro - ecology , conservation agriculture , agroforestry and integrated production ; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation ; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems ; animal welfare ; conservation , sustainable use and development of genetic resources and biodiversity . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in union and national law , as well as conditionality , as laid down in the cap strategic plan . commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre - established annual or pluri - annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified .


### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ; ### promote employment and stimulate job creation , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ;


### economic and social partners ; ### environmental , economic and social partners , including scientists ;


### to bolster environmental care and climate action and to contribute to the environmental - and climate - related objectives of the union ; ### to bolster environmental care , climate action and biodiversity and to meet all environmental - and climate - related objectives of the union relevant to agriculture ;


### relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### relevant bodies representing non - economic interests of civil society in particular environmental ngos , and relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination .


### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . member states shall define , at national or regional level , minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned , including soil and climatic condition , existing farming systems , land use , crop rotation , farming practices , and farm structures . ### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . member states shall define , at national or regional level , minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned , including soil and climatic condition , and shall ensure that the preservation of these areas contributes to achieving specific objectives according to points , , and of article&#160 ; 6 .


### improve the response of eu agriculture to societal demands on food and health , including safe , nutritious and sustainable food , food waste , as well as animal welfare . ### address societal challenges and demands on food system sustainability and health , including safe and nutritious food , antibiotic use , food waste and animal welfare .


### improve the response of eu agriculture to societal demands on food and health , including safe , nutritious and sustainable food , food waste , as well as animal welfare . ### adapt agriculture to societal challenges and demands on food and health , including safe , nutritious and sustainable food , a reduction of food waste and antibiotics use , as well as enhanced animal welfare .


### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ' set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 . ### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate the setting up of new farms by young farmers ' set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 4% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 and who are setting up for the first time or who have set up during the 5 years prior to the submission of the payment request for young farmers . by way of derogation from the above , young farmers who have received , during the final year of application of regulation 1307 / 2013 , the support indicated in article 50 of the said regulation , may receive the support stipulated in this article for the maximum period referred to in paragraph 3 of this article .


### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles . ### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments which are foreseen in the management plans or other instruments subject to infringement procedure , should not finance investments in irrigation and drainage which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation and reforestation / restoration which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with forest management plans , natura 2000 management plans , and legislation or guidelines on invasive alien species . member states should ensure that authorities play an active role on ecology and management of forest fires in any afforestation or reforestation action and strengthen the role of soft preventive measures and land use management .


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges and international undertakings , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . in order to strike a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , member states should strive to achieve all of these specific objectives for the cap for more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk mitigation and management tools , which help genuine farmers avoid , reduce and manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are not foreseen and outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### to foster a smart , resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring food security ; ### to foster a smart , resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring sustainable , decentralised and long - term food security , without producing surpluses ;


### member states shall involve those partners in the preparation of the cap strategic plans . ### each of the partners from shall be represented in an equal proportion , and a balanced representation between and shall be ensured . member states shall involve those partners throughout the preparation and implementation of the cap strategic plans , including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 111 and ensure that all documentation is shared in a timely manner and sufficient resources are allocated for coordination and facilitation of debate among stakeholders .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming and contributing to the sustainability of the agricultural sector , but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


### contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation , as well as sustainable energy ; ### contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation , including soil carbon sequestration in accordance with the relevant international conventions ;


### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . ### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate and animal welfare ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation .


### attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ; ### attract young farmers and facilitate the creation of new farms by young people ;


### to bolster environmental care and climate action and to contribute to the environmental - and climate - related objectives of the union ; ### to bolster environmental care , protection of biodiversity , climate action and to contribute to the environmental - and climate - related objectives of the union ;


### member states shall include in their cap strategic plans a system of conditionality , under which an administrative penalty shall be imposed on beneficiaries receiving direct payments under chapter ii of this title or the annual premia under articles 65 , 66 and 67 who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the cap strategic plan , as listed in annex iii , relating to the following specific areas : ### member states shall include in their cap strategic plans a system of conditionality , under which an administrative penalty shall be imposed on all beneficiaries receiving direct payments under chapter ii , iii and iv of this title who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the cap strategic plan , as listed in annex iii , relating to the following specific areas :


### in the light of the need to ensure appropriate risk management tools , insurance premia and mutual funds should be maintained , financed by the eafrd . the category of mutual funds encompasses both those linked to production losses , and the general and sector - specific income stabilisation tools , linked to income losses . ### in the light of the need to ensure appropriate risk management tools in specific sectors , mutual funds should be maintained , financed by the eagf . the category of mutual funds encompasses both those linked to production losses , and the general and sector - specific income stabilisation tools , linked to income losses .


### in order to foster a smart and resilient agricultural sector , direct payments keep on constituting an essential part to guarantee a fair income support to farmers . likewise , investments into farm restructuring , modernisation , innovation , diversification and uptake of new technologies are necessary to improve farmers’ market reward . ### in order to foster an agroecological and resilient agricultural sector , direct payments must be capped per active person working on the farm and made conditional on the introduction of positive practices in terms of social and environmental benefit . likewise , investments into farm restructuring , modernisation , innovation and diversification are necessary to improve farmers’ market reward .


### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . ### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - , climate - related and animal welfare - related objectives laid down in points , , and of article 6 .


### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . ### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives as well as social goals laid down in points , , and of article 6 .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this program will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under the cap are expected to contribute 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the cap to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the program ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this program will contribute to mainstream climate and environmental action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate and environmental objectives . actions under the cap are expected to contribute 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the cap to climate and environmental objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the program ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . a proportion of at least 40% of the cap’s overall financial envelope should therefore be allocated to measures to shift current production systems to agroecological practices that are environmentally friendly and respect biodiversity , and also to the maintenance of such practices .


### relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , public health , gender equality and non - discrimination .


### member states should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social , economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the union ' s deficit in this regard . ### member states should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social , economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties and offer new opportunities in bioeconomy through improving availability of domestic raw materials . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the union ' s deficit in this regard .


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , at union level a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 , as well as aiming to maintain a level playing field between farmers from different member states .


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance market orientation and guarantee the long - term economic viability of farming , including preference for small supply chains and greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ;


### economic and social partners ; ### economic , environmental and social partners , including scientists ;


### improve the response of eu agriculture to societal demands on food and health , including safe , nutritious and sustainable food , food waste , as well as animal welfare . ### adapt agriculture to societal challenges and demands on food and health , including safe , nutritious and sustainable food , a reduction of food waste and antibiotics use , as well as enhanced animal welfare .


### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles . ### the ejflu should not support investments that would harm the environment , harm human or animal health or which cannot comply with existing animal welfare regulations . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles .


### member states shall provide the commission with all the necessary information enabling it to perform the monitoring and evaluation of the cap . ### member states shall provide the commission with all the necessary information or data enabling it to perform the monitoring and evaluation of the cap . granting of cap funds shall be conditional upon the provision by the member states of this information and data .


### member states shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake , on a voluntary basis , commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 . priority should be given to measures that specifically target local environmental conditions and requirements and help achieve the objectives of the legislation set out in annex xi .