### the impacts on the development of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals for the first ten - year period at least until 2040 under the planned policies and measures including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### the impacts on the development of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals for the first ten - year period at least until 2040 under the planned policies and measures including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 . this should include an assessment of synergies deriving from sectorial coupling , digitalisation and improved market design as well as of the benefits in terms of air quality and security of supply ;


### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , iterative process between the commission and member states in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to regional cooperation , and corresponding commission action . ### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , transparent , iterative process between the commission and member states ensuring full participation of local authorities , stakeholders , and the general public in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to macro - regional partnerships , and corresponding commission action .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity ; expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy efficiency target in 2030 as referred to in article 1 , article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] and annex xx , expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used


### therefore , the main objective of the energy union governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the energy union and in particular the targets of the 2030 framework for climate and energy . this regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate . while member states need flexibility to choose policies that are best - matched to their national energy mix and preferences , that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration , increased competition , the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low - carbon economy . ### therefore , the main objective of the energy union governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the energy union and in particular the targets of the 2030 framework for climate and energy . this regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate , together with further market integration , ensuring a level - playing field between various technologies and sectors .


### member states shall prepare and report to the commission by 1 january 2020 and every 10 years thereafter their long - term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective , to contribute to : ### member states shall prepare and report to the commission by 1 january 2020 and every 10 years thereafter their long - term low emission strategies with a 30 years perspective , to contribute to :


### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 . ### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 . the commission shall as well assess the progress to reach targets for renewable energy in the context of necessity to enhance the sinks in the lulucf sector . this will include information on development of carbon pools listed in annex i , section b to the regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] . member states shall provide to the commission all data and information requested for carrying out the assessment .


### the member state ' s planned share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 as its national contribution to achieve the binding eu - level target of at least 27% in 2030 ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 set out in annex ia


### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 . ### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a binding linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 35% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 .


### member states shall cooperate with each other at regional level to effectively meet the targets , objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . ### member states shall cooperate with each other at regional or macro - regional level to effectively meet the targets and objectives set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . in order to facilitate this cooperation , the commission shall evaluate for each of the macro - regions mentioned in annex ia , the cost of not acting together and propose concrete scenarios for effective macro - regional partnerships .


### the macroeconomic , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### the macroeconomic , health , environmental , skills and social impact of individual and aggregated planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections of existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 . the methodology used to assess these impacts shall be made public and the use of cost - benefit analysis shall be encouraged ;


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . _________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as goals of the paris agreement , national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy and climate policies and foster regional cooperation between member states , in order to maintain and enhance carbon sink function of the affected ecosystems , sustainable forest management and long term sustainability of the resources used . furthermore , in order to maintain stability , competitiveness and reasonable prices at national and european levels , member states must strike a balance between their existing production capacity , technologies and resources so as to continue their efforts to promote renewable energy resources . _________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point ; ### an assessment of the impacts of individual and aggregated planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in articles 1 , 4 , 13a and 14 , including quantified estimates of the greenhouse gas reduction , renewable energy uptake and energy savings potentials ; a description of the planned policies and measures and their individual and aggregated environmental , health , macro - economic , skills and social impacts ;


### national objectives with regard to deployment of domestic energy sources ### national objectives with regard to deployment of domestic renewable energy sources


### the integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten - year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation . they should set out national objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the energy union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis . the national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions , renewable energy , energy efficiency and electricity interconnection . member states should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals . ### the integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten - year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation . they should set out national targets and objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the energy union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis . the national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should set out 2030 national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions , renewable energy and energy efficiency and targets on electricity interconnection . member states should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals .


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### the european council also concluded on 24 october 2014 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation and macro - regional partnerships between member states . for the purposes of promoting regional cooperation between the member states , national regulators should liaise with the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### a reliable , inclusive transparent and predictable governance system , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . the governance should step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster macro - regional partnerships between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred to in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a low - carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement ### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] and the target for enhancing removals from sinks , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , including incentives to implement and support , including through result - based payment , actions relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests , cropland , grassland and wetland going beyond standard good practice and set baseline , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a low - carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement


### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 321 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 6 . ### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 132 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 846 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 4 , on the basis of a linear trajectory , starting from 1474 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1 078 mtoe of final energy in 2020 .


### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and land use , land - use change and forestry ; ### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and including for after 2030 a separate target for enhancing removals by sinks going beyond the commitment of no net emissions in land use , land - use change and forestry that is consistent with pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 . 5°c ;


### objectives for the long - term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings ### objectives for 2030 and 2040 for the long - term renovation of the national stock of residential and non - residential buildings , in line with the 2050 goal of a nearly zero energy building stock ,


### in view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the energy union strategy , it will be essential for the commission to assess national plans and , based on progress reports , their implementation . for the first ten - year period , this concerns in particular the achievement of the union - level 2030 targets for energy and climate and national contributions to those targets . such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis , and on an annual basis only where necessary , and should be consolidated in the commission ' s state of the energy union reports . ### it will be essential for the commission to assess draft national plans as well as the implementation of notified national plans by means of progress reports in view of the achievement of the objectives of the energy union strategy , for the first period in particular with regard to the binding union - level and national binding 2030 targets for energy and climate . such assessment should be undertaken on annual and biennial basis , and should be consolidated in the commission ' s state of the energy union reports .


### trajectories on bioenergy demand , disaggregated between heat , electricity and transport , and on biomass supply , by feedstock and origin . for forest biomass , an assessment of its source and impact on the lulucf sink ; ### if applicable trajectories on bioenergy demand , disaggregated between heat , electricity and transport , and on biomass supply by feedstock , domestic production vs imports . for forest biomass , an assessment of its source and impact on the lulucf sink ;


### the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment . ### member states should establish a permanent multi - level energy dialogue platform gathering local authorities , civil society organisations , business community , investors , any other relevant stakeholders to discuss the different options envisaged for energy and climate policies . integrated national energy and climate plans as well as long - term climate and energy strategies should be discussed within the framework of this platform . the eu is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring gender mainstreaming in all of its actions , therefore member states should fully take into account this principle in the definition and implementation of their integrated national energy and climate plan and their long - term climate and energy strategies . the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to actively participate in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans and long - term climate and energy strategies in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment .


### the commission may issue opinions on the action plans submitted by member states according to article 8 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] . ### the commission shall issue opinions on the action plans submitted by member states according to article 8 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] and a comprehensive review of the compliance report by member states according to article 12 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] .


### follow - up in case of inconsistencies with overarching energy union objectives and targets under the effort sharing regulation ### follow - up in case of inconsistencies with overarching energy union objectives and targets under the effort sharing regulation and the directive [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] .


### measures to ensure priority access and dispatch of electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration and prevent the curtailment or re - dispatch of this electricity18 __________________ 18 in accordance with [ recast of directive 2009 / 72 / ec as proposed by com 864 and recast of regulation no 714 / 2009 as proposed by com 861 ] ### measures related to the adaptation of system operation rules and practices to enhance system flexibility ; measures related to the use of dispatching rules which serve the achievement of the national renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets ; measures related to the use of rules which minimise and compensate renewable energy re - dispatching and curtailment ; measures to advance aggregation


### in line with the commission ' s strong commitment to better regulation , the energy union governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the member states , the commission and other union institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at union and national level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a low - carbon economy . ### in line with the commission ' s strong commitment to better regulation , the energy union governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the member states , the commission and other union institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at union and macro - regional , national and local level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a highly energy - efficient and highly renewables - based economy .


### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred to in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a low - carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement ### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred to in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a near - zero greenhouse gas emissions economy and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement


### an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point ; ### if applicable an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures and investment strategies to meet the objectives referred to in point ;


### consider whether the union ' s milestone of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ; ### assess whether individual member states are on track to meet their national binding target and whether the union ' s target of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ;


### member states shall cooperate with each other at regional level to effectively meet the targets , objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . ### member states shall cooperate with each other at regional level to effectively meet the targets , objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan , in so far as the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec are applicable , consultations undertaken in accordance with that directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this regulation .


### the member states shall make available to the public forthwith their respective long - term low emission strategies and any updates thereof . ### the member states and the commission shall develop their strategies openly and transparently , and ensure that the public , social partners , businesses , investors , civil society and other stakeholders are given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the long - term climate and energy strategies and make the strategies and any supporting analyses and data public , including through the e - platform as referred to in article 24 .


### national objectives , targets and contributions for each of the five dimensions of the energy union ### targets and objectives for each of the five dimensions of the energy union


### projections of development with existing policies and measures at least until 2040 ### projections of development with existing policies and measures at least until 2040 while fully taking into account the achievement of the 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency and renewable energy targets


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### the european council also concluded on 24 october 2014 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation and macro - regional partnerships between member states . for the purposes of promoting regional cooperation between the member states , national regulators should liaise with the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### member states shall , well before submitting their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the commission pursuant to article 9 , identify opportunities for regional cooperation and consult neighbouring member states and the other member states expressing an interest . member states shall set out in their draft integrated national energy and climate plans the results of such regional consultation , including where applicable how comments have been taken into account . ### member states shall , well before submitting their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the commission pursuant to article 9 , identify opportunities for macro - regional partnerships and consult neighbouring member states and the other member states expressing an interest , in line with the provisions of directive 2011 / 92 / eu and the espoo convention . member states shall set out in their draft integrated national energy and climate plans the results of such regional consultation , including where applicable how comments have been taken into account .


### other national energy efficiency objectives , including long term targets or strategies and sectorial targets in areas such as transport , heating and cooling ; ### other national energy efficiency objectives , including long term targets or strategies and sectorial targets in areas such as transport , heating and cooling or from sector - coupling policies or efficiency initiatives in other sectors with high energy - efficiency potential , such as energy transformation , transmission and distribution , water utilities , manufacturing industry or data centres , including energy use in homes and residential areas ;


### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred to in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a low - carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement ### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] and the target for enhancing removals from sinks , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , including incentives to implement and support , including through result - based payment , actions relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests , cropland , grassland and wetland going beyond standard good practice and set baseline , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a low - carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement


### an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point ; ### an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies , measures and investment strategies to meet the objectives referred to in point ;


### policies and measures to achieve the national contribution to the binding eu - level 2030 target for renewable energy and trajectories as presented in 2 . 1 . 2 including sector - and technology - specific measures6 __________________ 6 . when planning these measures , member states shall take into account the end of life of existing installations and the potential for repowering . ### policies and measures to achieve the 2030 national binding target for renewable energy and trajectories as presented in 2 . 1 . 2 including sector - and technology - specific measures6 __________________ 6 . when planning these measures , member states shall take into account the end of life of existing installations and the potential for repowering .


### regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the energy union . member states should get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states and ensure that common objectives are met collectively . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security . ### macro - regional partnerships are the ideal level of governance for member states to jointly implement some policies and measures contributing to achieve common targets and objectives in a cost - optimal manner . the commission should facilitate the establishment of such partnerships between member states and identify the costs of non - acting together . member states should also get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security .


### by 1 january 2019 and every ten years thereafter , each member state shall notify to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan . ### by 1 january2019 and every five years thereafter , each member state shall submit to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year periods from 2026 to 2035 , from 2031 to 2040 , from 2036 to 2045 and from 2041 to 2050 .


### if applicable , other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies . if applicable , other objectives and targets , including sector targets and adaptation goals ### other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies . other objectives and targets , including sector targets and adaptation goals


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . _________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as goals of the paris agreement , national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy and climate policies and foster regional cooperation between member states , in order to maintain and enhance carbon sink function of the affected ecosystems , sustainable forest management and long term sustainability of the resources used . furthermore , in order to maintain stability , competitiveness and reasonable prices at national and european levels , member states must strike a balance between their existing production capacity , technologies and resources so as to continue their efforts to promote renewable energy resources . _________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### member states shall prepare and report to the commission by 1 january 2020 and every 10 years thereafter their long - term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective , to contribute to : ### member states and the commission on behalf of the union shall prepare by 1 january 2019 and every five years thereafter their long - term energy and climate strategies with a 2050 perspective , to :


### member states shall prepare and report to the commission by 1 january 2020 and every 10 years thereafter their long - term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective , to contribute to : ### member states shall prepare and report to the commission by 1 january 2019 and every 10 years thereafter their long - term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective as set out in annex ii , however , for the purposes of meeting the paris agreement goals , the first long - term low emission strategies shall have 2050 as a starting point , to contribute to :


### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 , and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it may issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target . ### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it shall issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure in particular the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . such measures shall take into consideration the level of compliance by member states with their national binding target and trajectory . in the area of energy efficiency , such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of : products , pursuant to directive 2010 / 30 / eu and directive 2009 / 125 / ec , buildings , pursuant to directive 2010 / 31 / eu and directive 2012 / 27 / eu and transport .


### the commission may issue recommendations on the draft plans to member states in accordance with article 28 . those recommendations shall in particular set out : ### the commission shall assess the draft plans and issue country - specific recommendations to member states in accordance with article 28 in order to :


### if applicable , other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies . if applicable , other objectives and targets , including sector targets and adaptation goals ### other national objectives and targets consistent with the paris agreement and the long - term emission strategies leading to net - zero greenhouse gas emissions within the union by 2050 at the latest . if applicable , other objectives and targets , including sector targets and adaptation goals


### the member states shall make available to the public forthwith their respective long - term low emission strategies and any updates thereof . ### the member states and the commission shall develop their strategies openly and transparently , and ensure that the public , social partners , businesses , investors , civil society and other stakeholders are given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the long - term climate and energy strategies and make the strategies and any supporting analyses and data public , including through the e - platform as referred to in article 24 .


### the commission may issue opinions on the action plans submitted by member states according to article 8 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] . ### the commission shall issue opinions on the action plans submitted by member states according to article 8 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] and a comprehensive review of the compliance report by member states according to article 12 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] .


### implement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the energy union , and for the first ten - year period from 2021 to 2030 in particular the eu ' s 2030 targets for energy and climate ; ### implement long - term climate and energy strategies and measures to achieve by 2050 a highly energy efficient and highly renewables - based energy system , which fully reflects the energy efficiency first principle ;


### where applicable , other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies ; ### where applicable , other national objectives and targets consistent with the paris agreement and the long - term low emission strategies ;


### a description of the policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives , targets and contributions set out under point ; ### a description of the planned policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets set out under points and , including a description of the way the energy efficiency first principle is integrated into these policies and measures ;


### based on the assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission shall issue recommendations to a member state pursuant to article 28 if policy developments in that member state show inconsistencies with the overarching objectives of the energy union . ### based on the assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission shall issue recommendations to a member state pursuant to article 28 if policy developments in any sectors covered by regulation [ ] [ esr ] in that member state show inconsistencies with the overarching objectives of the energy union and with the union ' s long - term greenhouse gas reductions targets .


### the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment . ### member states should establish a permanent multi - level energy dialogue platform gathering local authorities , civil society organisations , business community , investors , any other relevant stakeholders to discuss the different options envisaged for energy and climate policies . integrated national energy and climate plans as well as long - term climate and energy strategies should be discussed within the framework of this platform . the eu is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring gender mainstreaming in all of its actions , therefore member states should fully take into account this principle in the definition and implementation of their integrated national energy and climate plan and their long - term climate and energy strategies . the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to actively participate in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans and long - term climate and energy strategies in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment .


### based on the assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission shall issue recommendations to a member state pursuant to article 28 if policy developments in that member state show inconsistencies with the overarching objectives of the energy union . ### based on the assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission shall issue recommendations to a member state pursuant to article 28 if policy developments in that member state show inconsistencies with the overarching objectives of the energy union and targets of the regulation [ ] [ esr ] .


### in view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the energy union strategy , it will be essential for the commission to assess national plans and , based on progress reports , their implementation . for the first ten - year period , this concerns in particular the achievement of the union - level 2030 targets for energy and climate and national contributions to those targets . such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis , and on an annual basis only where necessary , and should be consolidated in the commission ' s state of the energy union reports . ### it will be essential for the commission to assess draft national plans as well as the implementation of notified national plans by means of progress reports in view of the achievement of the objectives of the energy union strategy , for the first period in particular with regard to the binding union - level and national binding 2030 targets for energy and climate . such assessment should be undertaken on annual and biennial basis , and should be consolidated in the commission ' s state of the energy union reports .


### should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , for the first period , in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets . should progress made by the union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery , the commission should , in addition to issuing recommendations , take measures at union level or member states should take additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets . such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by member states to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can also include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport . ### should the policies and measures described in the integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the achievement of the 2030 binding national targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the achievement of these objectives and targets . the commission should issue recommendations , take measures at union level or request additional measures from member states . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union , including rpei . recommendations and measures should take into account the level of compliance of the member states concerned with their binding trajectory . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport .


### national policies and measures for each of the five dimensions of the energy union ### national policies , measures and investments strategies for each of the five dimensions of the energy union


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as goals of the paris agreement , national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy and climate policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . in this regards , it is necessary to enhance the sinks in the lulucf sector . any renewable energy policy developments compromising this goal should be followed up by recommendation and corrective action . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021 - 2030 under article 7 on energy saving obligations of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , ### cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021 - 2030 and following periods up to 2050 under article 7 on energy saving obligations of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] ,


### national objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from third countries ### national objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from fossil fuels , from third countries


### trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling , electricity , and transport sectors ; ### trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 ensuring an optimal uptake of biomass in the heating and cooling , electricity , and transport sectors ;


### member states and the commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the energy union and this regulation , with close involvement of the european parliament . the commission should as appropriate assist member states in implementing this regulation , particularly with regard to the establishment of the national plans and associated capacity building . ### member states and the commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the energy union and this regulation , with close involvement of the european parliament . the commission should assist member states in implementing this regulation , particularly with regard to the establishment of the integrated national energy and climate plans , the long - term climate and energy strategy and associated capacity building by mobilising internal resources from the european environment agency , the joint research centre , internal modelling capacity and , where relevant , external expertise .


### key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five key dimensions of the energy union ; ### key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five key dimensions of the energy union ;


### in its financing and investment operations , the eib shall not support any activities carried out for illegal purposes , including money laundering , financing of terrorism , tax fraud and tax evasion , corruption , or fraud affecting the financial interests of the union . in particular the eib shall not participate in any financing or investment operation through a vehicle located in a non - cooperative jurisdiction , in line with its policy towards weakly regulated or non - cooperative jurisdictions based on policies of the union , the organisation for economic cooperation and development or the financial action task force . ### in its financing and investment operations , the eib shall not support any activities carried out for illegal purposes , including money laundering , financing of terrorism , tax fraud and tax evasion , corruption , or fraud affecting the financial interests of the union . in particular the eib shall not participate in any financing or investment operation through a vehicle located in a non - cooperative jurisdiction in relation to the application of the internationally agreed tax standard , in line with its policy towards weakly regulated or non - cooperative jurisdictions based on policies of the union , the organisation for economic cooperation and development or the financial action task force . the eib shall transpose such requirements to any third party contributing to the efsi or any investment platform . &#160 ;


### 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 strategic investments in the union such as transport infrastructure . efsi shall furthermore 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 commission shall , by 30 june of each year , send to the european parliament , the council and the court of auditors an annual report on the situation of the guarantee fund and the management thereof in the previous calendar year . ### the commission shall , by 31 march of each year , send to the european parliament , the council and the court of auditors an annual report on the situation of the guarantee fund and the management thereof in the previous calendar year .


### the eu guarantee and the payments and recoveries under it that are attributable to the general budget of the union shall be audited by the court of auditors . ### the external audit of the activities undertaken in accordance with the efsi regulation is carried out by the european court of auditors in accordance with article 287 tfeu and is thus subject to the ep discharge procedure according to article 319 tfeu .


### the managing director shall reply orally or in writing to questions addressed to the efsi by the european parliament , in any event within five weeks of receipt of a question . ### the managing director , the chair of the efsi steering board and / or the chair of the eib board of directors shall reply orally or in writing to questions addressed to the efsi by the european parliament , in any event within five weeks of receipt of a question .


### the governance arrangements concerning the efsi , in accordance with article 3 , without prejudice to the statute of the european investment bank ; ### the governance arrangements concerning the efsi , in accordance with article 3 , without prejudice to the statute of the european investment bank and with respect to the european commission responsibilities provided by article 17 of the treaty on european union , by article 317 of the treaty on functioning of the european union and relevant financial regulations ;


### to ensure accountability to european citizens , the eib should regularly report to the european parliament and the council on the progress and impact of the efsi . ### to ensure accountability to european citizens , the eib , the chairperson of the steering group and the managing director of the investment committee should regularly report to the european parliament and the council on the progress and impact of the efsi .


### from 1 january 2013 , 15 % of allowances shall be auctioned . this percentage may be increased as part of the general review of this directive . ### in article 3d , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : ' 2 . from 1 january 2021 , 100 % of allowances shall be auctioned . '


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the relevant icao standards or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , and on other relevant international developments . ### the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council annually from 2018 on the relevant icao standards or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , and on other relevant international developments .


### allowed access to the vessel and farm personnel and to the gear , cages and equipment ### allowed access to the vessel , farm and trap personnel and to the gear , cages and equipment


### the flag member state shall withdraw the fishing authorisation for bluefin tuna and shall require the vessel to proceed immediately to a port designated by it when the individual quota is deemed to be exhausted . ### the flag member state shall withdraw the fishing authorisation for bluefin tuna and may require the vessel to proceed immediately to a port designated by it when the individual quota is deemed to be exhausted .


### by 15 february each year , each member state shall send to the commission electronically a list of its traps authorised , by issue of a special fishing authorisation to fish for bluefin tuna in the eastern atlantic and mediterranean . the list shall include the name of the traps and the register number and shall be set up in accordance with the format set in the guidelines by iccat for submitting data and information required . ### by 15 february each year , each member state shall send to the commission electronically a list of its traps authorised , by issue of a fishing authorisation to fish for bluefin tuna in the eastern atlantic and mediterranean . the list shall include the name of the traps and the register number and shall be set up in accordance with the format set in the guidelines by iccat for submitting data and information required .


### pursuant to and within the limits of article 36 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and pending a greater degree of harmonisation , member states retain the right to carry out controls on transfers of certain dual - use items within the union in order to safeguard public policy or public security . for reasons of proportionality , controls on the transfer of dual - use items within the union should be revised in order to minimise the burden for companies and authorities . moreover , the list of items subject to intra - union transfer controls in section b of annex iv should be periodically reviewed in light of technological and commercial developments and as regards the assessment of the sensitivity of transfers . ### pursuant to and within the limits of article 36 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and pending a greater degree of harmonisation , member states retain the right to carry out controls on transfers of certain dual - use items within the union in order to safeguard public policy or public security . for reasons of proportionality , controls on the transfer of dual - use items within the union should be revised in order to minimise the burden for companies , especially smes , and authorities . moreover , the list of items subject to intra - union transfer controls in section b of annex iv should be periodically reviewed in light of technological and commercial developments and as regards the assessment of the sensitivity of transfers .


### authorisations for the export of non - listed items shall be granted for specific items and end - users . the authorisations shall be granted by the competent authority of the member state where the exporter is resident or established or , in case when the exporter is a person resident or established outside the union , by the competent authority of the member state where the items are located . the authorisations shall be valid throughout the union . the authorisations shall be valid for one year , and may be renewed by the competent authority . ### authorisations for the export of non - listed items shall be granted for specific items and end - users . the authorisations shall be granted by the competent authority of the member state where the exporter is resident or established or , in case when the exporter is a person resident or established outside the union , by the competent authority of the member state where the items are located . the authorisations shall be valid throughout the union . the authorisations shall be valid for two years , and may be renewed by the competent authority .


### the commission and the council shall , where appropriate , make available guidance and / or recommendations for best practices for the subjects referred to in this regulation to ensure the efficiency of the union export control regime and the consistency of its implementation . the competent authorities of the member states shall also , where appropriate , provide complementary guidance for exporters , brokers and transit operators resident or established in that member state . ### the commission and the council shall , where appropriate , &#160 ; make available guidance and / or recommendations for best practices for the subjects referred to in this regulation to ensure the efficiency of the union export control regime and the consistency of its implementation&#160 ; . the competent authorities of the member states shall also , where appropriate , provide complementary guidance for exporters , especially smes , brokers and transit operators resident or established in that member state .


### the commission and the council shall make available guidance and / or recommendations to ensure common risk assessments by the competent authorities of the member states for the implementation of those criteria . ### the commission and the council shall , in cooperation with the eeas , make available guidance and / or recommendations to ensure common risk assessments by the competent authorities of the member states for the implementation of those criteria by . . . [ the entry into force of this regulation ] .


### the list of dual - use items set out in section b of annex i may be amended if this is necessary due to risks that the export of such items may pose as regards the commission of serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law or the essential security interests of the union and its member states . ### the list of dual - use items set out in section b of annex i may be amended if this is necessary due to risks that the export of such items may facilitate violations of human rights such as the right to privacy , freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and be used for the commission of serious violations of human rights law or international humanitarian law , or can pose a threat to international security or the essential security interests of the union and its member states , as previously assessed and reported by the commission and the eeas .


### individual export authorisations and global export authorisations shall be valid for one year , and may be renewed by the competent authority . global export authorisations for large projects shall be valid for a duration to be determined by the competent authority . ### individual export authorisations and global export authorisations shall be valid for two years , and may be renewed by the competent authority . global export authorisations for large projects shall be valid for a duration to be determined by the competent authority .


### the communication from the commission on ' the future of food and farming ' set out the bolstering of environmental care and climate action and the contributing to the achievement of union environmental and climate objectives as a strategic orientation of the future cap . hence , sharing land parcel identification system and other integrated administration and control system data has become necessary for environmental and climate purposes at national and union level . provision should therefore be made for sharing the data collected through the integrated system , which is relevant for environmental and climate purposes , between member states ' public authorities and with the union institutions and bodies . in order to increase efficiency in using data available to different public authorities for the production of european statistic , it should also be provided that data from the integrated system has to be made available for statistical purposes to bodies which are part of the european statistical system . ### the communication from the commission on ' the future of food and farming ' set out the bolstering of environmental care and climate action and the contributing to the achievement of union environmental and climate objectives , as well as taking account of the cap ' s global dimentsion , as a strategic orientation of the future cap . hence , at national and union level , sharing land parcel identification system and other integrated administration and control system data has become necessary on environmental , climate and pcd grounds , and for achieving the sdgs . provision should therefore be made for sharing the data collected through the integrated system , which is relevant for environmental and climate purposes , between member states ' public authorities and with the union institutions and bodies . in order to increase efficiency in using data available to different public authorities for the production of european statistics , it should also be provided that data from the integrated system has to be made available for statistical purposes to bodies which are part of the european statistical system .


### the communication from the commission on ' the future of food and farming ' set out the bolstering of environmental care and climate action and the contributing to the achievement of union environmental and climate objectives as a strategic orientation of the future cap . hence , sharing land parcel identification system and other integrated administration and control system data has become necessary for environmental and climate purposes at national and union level . provision should therefore be made for sharing the data collected through the integrated system , which is relevant for environmental and climate purposes , between member states ' public authorities and with the union institutions and bodies . in order to increase efficiency in using data available to different public authorities for the production of european statistic , it should also be provided that data from the integrated system has to be made available for statistical purposes to bodies which are part of the european statistical system . ### the communication from the commission on ' the future of food and farming ' set out the bolstering of environmental care and climate action and the contributing to the achievement of union environmental and climate objectives as a strategic orientation of the future cap . the communication also stresses the global dimension of the cap and states the union’s commitment to enhance policy coherence for sustainable development . hence , sharing land parcel identification system and other integrated administration and control system data has become necessary for environmental and climate purposes as well as for the purpose of coherence with other union’s internal and external policies at national and union level . provision should therefore be made for sharing the data collected through the integrated system , which is relevant for these purposes , between member states ' public authorities and with the union institutions and bodies . in order to increase efficiency in using data available to different public authorities for the production of european statistics , it should also be provided that data from the integrated system has to be made available for statistical purposes to bodies which are part of the european statistical system .


### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 concludes that the common agricultural policy should continue to step up its response to future challenges and opportunities , by boosting employment , growth and investment , fighting and adapting to climate change and bringing research and innovation out of the laboratories and onto fields and markets . the cap should furthermore address citizens ' concerns regarding sustainable agriculture production . ### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 concludes that the common agricultural policy should continue to step up its response to future challenges and opportunities , by boosting employment , growth and investment , fighting and adapting to climate change and bringing research and innovation out of the laboratories and onto fields and markets . the cap should furthermore address citizens ' concerns regarding sustainable agriculture production and its impact on third countries , in particular developing countries .


### having regard to the international structure of agricultural trade and in the interest of the proper functioning of the internal market , it is necessary to organise cooperation among the member states . it is also necessary to set up a centralised documentation system at union level concerning undertakings established in third countries and which receive or make payments . ### having regard to the international structure of agricultural trade , in the interest of the proper functioning of the internal market , and in view of pcd as set forth in union law , it is necessary to organise cooperation among the member states , but also with third countries . it is also necessary to set up a centralised documentation system at union level concerning undertakings established in third countries and which receive or make payments .


### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in this context , harmful content and hate speech stored on video - sharing platforms have increasingly given rise to concern . it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred , to set out proportionate rules on those matters . ### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in this context , illegal , harmful , racist and xenophobic content and hate speech stored on video - sharing platforms have increasingly given rise to concern . it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred , to set out proportionate rules on those matters . these rules should fully respect the freedom of expression , and could also create an eu common base for tackling ' harmful content ' and ' incitement to violence and hatred ' .


### member states shall ensure by appropriate means that audiovisual media services provided by media service providers under their jurisdiction do not contain any incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . ; ### member states shall ensure by appropriate means that audiovisual media services provided by media service providers under their jurisdiction do not contain any incitement to violence or hatred directed a person or a group of persons defined by reference to race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age , gender , gender expression , gender identity , sexual orientation , residence status or health ;


### protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , race , colour , religion , descent or national or ethnic origin . ### protect all citizens from content and audiovisual commercial communication violating human dignity and containing incitement to violence or hatred based on sex , nationality , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ;


### it is appropriate to involve the video - sharing platform providers as much as possible when implementing the appropriate measures to be taken pursuant to this directive . co - regulation should therefore be encouraged . with a view to ensuring a clear and consistent approach in this regard across the union , member states should not be entitled to require video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred than the ones provided for in this directive . however , it should remain possible for member states to take such stricter measures where that content is illegal , provided that they comply with articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , and to take measures with respect to content on websites containing or disseminating child pornography , as required by and allowed under article 25 of directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and the council35 . it should also remain possible for video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures on a voluntary basis . _________________ 35 directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography , and replacing council framework decision 2004 / 68 / jha . ### it is appropriate to involve relevant stakeholders including civil society organisations and the video - sharing platform providers as much as possible when implementing the appropriate measures to be taken pursuant to this directive . co - regulation should therefore be encouraged . with a view to ensuring a clear and consistent approach in this regard across the union , member states should not be entitled to require video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred than the ones provided for in this directive . however , it should remain possible for member states to take such stricter measures where that content is illegal , provided that they comply with articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , and to take measures with respect to content on websites containing or disseminating child pornography , as required by and allowed under article 25 of directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and the council35 . it should also remain possible for video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures on a voluntary basis . _________________ 35 directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography , and replacing council framework decision 2004 / 68 / jha .


### establishing and operating age verification systems for users of video - sharing platforms with respect to content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors ; ### establishing and operating age verification systems for users of video - sharing platforms with respect to content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors ;


### an important share of the content stored on video - sharing platforms is not under the editorial responsibility of the video - sharing platform provider . however , those providers typically determine the organisation of the content , namely programmes or user - generated videos , including by automatic means or algorithms . therefore , those providers should be required to take appropriate measures to protect minors from content that may impair their physical , mental or moral development and protect all citizens from incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , race , colour , religion , descent or national or ethnic origin . ### an important share of the content hosted on video - sharing platforms is not under the editorial responsibility of the video - sharing platform provider . however , those providers typically determine the organisation of the content , namely programmes or user - generated videos , including by automatic means or algorithms . therefore , those providers should be required to take appropriate measures to protect minors from content that may impair their physical or mental development and protect all users from incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age , gender , gender expression , gender identity , sexual orientation , residence status or health . these grounds are intended to further specify the characteristics of ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' but should not alone be considered as a basis for restricting the making available of audio - visual content .


### establishing and operating mechanisms for users of video - sharing platforms to report or flag to the video - sharing platform provider concerned the content referred to in paragraph 1 stored on its platform ; ### establishing and operating user - friendly mechanisms for users of video - sharing platforms to report or flag to the video - sharing platform provider concerned the content referred to in paragraph 1 stored on its platform ;


### regulatory authorities of the member states can achieve the requisite degree of structural independence only if established as separate legal entities . member states should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government , public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring the impartiality of their decisions . this requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors , such as audiovisual and telecom . national regulatory authorities should be in possession of the enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks , in terms of staffing , expertise and financial means . the activities of national regulatory authorities established under this directive should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection , the internal market and the promotion of fair competition . ### regulatory authorities of the member states should achieve the requisite degree of independence by being established as separate legal entities . member states should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government , public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring the impartiality of their decisions . this requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors , such as audiovisual and telecom . national regulatory authorities should be in possession of full enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks , in terms of staffing , expertise and financial means . the activities of national regulatory authorities established under this directive should be transparent and should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection and non - discrimination , the internal market and the promotion of fair competition .


### providing for parental control systems with respect to content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors ; ### providing for parental control systems with respect to content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors ;


### in order to empower viewers , including parents and minors , in making informed decisions about the content to be watched , it is necessary that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information about content that may impair minors ' physical , mental or moral development . this could be done , for instance , through a system of content descriptors indicating the nature of the content . content descriptors could be delivered through written , graphical or acoustic means . ### in order to empower viewers , in particular parents and minors , in making informed decisions about the content to be watched , it is necessary that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information about content that may impair minors ' physical or mental development . this could be done , for instance , through a system of content descriptors indicating the nature of the content . content descriptors could be delivered through written , graphical or acoustic means .


### defining and applying in the terms and conditions of the video - sharing platform providers the concepts of incitement to violence or hatred as referred to in point of paragraph 1 and of content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors , in accordance with articles 6 and 12 respectively ; ### specifying the characteristics of and applying in the terms and conditions of the video - sharing platform providers the concepts of incitement to violence or hatred as referred to in point of paragraph 1 and of content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors , in accordance with articles 6 and 12 respectively ;


### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child . ### when taking the necessary measures to protect minors from illegal , harmful , racist and xenophobic content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the rights of the child .


### protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , race , colour , religion , descent or national or ethnic origin . ### protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred directed against a person or a group of persons defined by race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age , gender , gender expression , gender identity , sexual orientation , residence status or health .


### member states shall ensure that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information to viewers about content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors . for this purpose , member states may use a system of descriptors indicating the nature of the content of an audiovisual media service . ### member states shall ensure that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information to viewers about content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors . for this purpose , member states may use a system of descriptors indicating the nature of the content of an audiovisual media service .


### protect minors from content which may impair their physical , mental or moral development ; ### protect minors from content which may impair their physical or mental development ;


### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that programmes provided by audiovisual media service providers under their jurisdiction , which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors are only made available in such a way as to ensure that minors will not normally hear or see them . such measures may include selecting the time of the broadcast , age verification tools or other technical measures . they shall be proportionate to the potential harm of the programme . ### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that programmes provided by audiovisual media service providers under their jurisdiction , which may impair the physical or mental development of minors are only made available in such a way as to ensure that minors will not normally hear or see them . such measures may include selecting the time of the broadcast , age verification tools or other technical measures . they shall be proportionate to the potential harm of the programme .


### the return of third - country nationals who do not fulfil or no longer fulfil the conditions for entry , stay or residence in the member states , in full respect of fundamental rights and in particular the principle of non - refoulement , and in accordance with directive 2008 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , is an essential part of the comprehensive efforts to tackle irregular migration and increase the rate of return of irregular migrants . ### the return of third - country nationals who do not fulfil or no longer fulfil the conditions for entry , stay or residence in the member states , in full respect of fundamental rights and the principle of non - refoulement , codified by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the 1951 geneva convention , and in accordance with directive 2008 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , is an essential part of the comprehensive efforts to tackle irregular migration and manage migration in close cooperation with third countries of origin or transit .


### data processed in sis or transferred through the exchange of supplementary information may provide to the enforcing member state information that is useful for the rapid identification and re - documentation of illegally staying third - country nationals , in view of their return to a third country . in individual cases , it should be possible to share such data and information with a third country for this purpose . sharing of any personal data should be subject to clear conditions , should be carried out in accordance with the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 and be conducted with the agreement of the member state that issued the alert . ### data processed in sis or transferred through the exchange of supplementary information may provide to the enforcing member state information that is useful for the rapid identification and re - documentation of illegally staying third - country nationals , in view of their return to a third country . in individual cases , it should be possible to share such data and information with a third country for this purpose . however , this should only occur after a final decision on return has been taken . sharing of any personal data should be subject to clear conditions , should be carried out in accordance with the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 and be conducted with the agreement of the member state that issued the alert .


### the efti platforms used for processing regulatory information shall provide functionalities that ensure that : ### the efti platforms shall be governed by the general principles of technological neutrality as well as interoperability . the efti platforms used for processing regulatory information shall provide functionalities that ensure that :


### lays down the conditions under which member states ' competent authorities are required to accept regulatory information when made available electronically by economic operators concerned ; ### lays down the conditions under which member states ' competent authorities are required to accept regulatory information when provided electronically by economic operators concerned ;