### the office shall invite to the meetings referred to in point of article 2 representatives from public administrations , bodies and organisations dealing with the protection of intellectual property rights and representatives from the private sector . ### pursuant to article 1 and with the purpose of participating in the office ' s work in carrying out the activities referred to in article 2 , the office shall invite to meetings of the observatory , at least once a year , representatives from public administrations , bodies and organisations in the member states dealing with intellectual property rights and representatives from the&#160 ; private sector .


### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights , in particular representatives of right holders and internet service providers . also , a proper representation of consumers and of small and medium sized enterprises should be ensured . ### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of the economic sectors , including the creative industries , most concerned by or most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights , in particular representatives of authors , right holders and internet service providers . also , a proper representation of consumers and of small and medium sized enterprises should be ensured .


### drawing up reports and publications to raise awareness of the union ' s citizens of the impact of infringements of intellectual property rights , and organising conferences , on - line and off - line campaigns , events and meetings at european and international levels ; ### drawing up reports and publications to raise awareness among the union ' s citizens of the impact of infringements of intellectual property rights , and to this end , organising conferences , events and meetings at european and international levels and supporting national and pan - european actions , including on - line and off - line campaigns ;


### consumer organisations and small and medium sized enterprises shall be properly represented . ### consumer organisations , small and medium sized enterprises , authors and other relevant actors of the creative industries shall be properly represented .


### the office should offer a forum that brings together public authorities and the private sector , ensuring the collection , analysis and dissemination of relevant objective , comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights , the development of best practices and strategies to protect intellectual property rights , and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements . furthermore , the office should fulfil additional tasks , such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights , enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures , increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting , and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations . ### the office should offer a forum that brings together public authorities and the private sector , ensuring the collection , analysis and dissemination of relevant objective , comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights , identifying and promoting best practices and strategies to enforce intellectual property rights , and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements . furthermore , the office should fulfil additional tasks , such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights , exchange of information on new competitive business models expanding the legal offer of cultural and creative content , enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures , increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting , and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations .


### a sound , harmonised and progressive approach to intellectual property rights is fundamental in the endeavour to fulfil the ambitions of the europe 2020 strategy1 . ### a sound , harmonised and progressive approach to intellectual property rights is fundamental in the endeavour to fulfil the ambitions of the europe 2020 strategy and a digital agenda for europe1 . 1com0245 , 26 . 8 . 2010 .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on entrusting the office for harmonisation in the internal market with certain tasks related to the protection of intellectual property rights , including the assembling of public and private sector representatives as a european observatory on counterfeiting and piracy . ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on entrusting the office for harmonisation in the internal market with tasks related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights , including the assembling of public and private sector representatives as a european observatory on infringements of intellectual property rights .


### enhancing the knowledge on technical tools to prevent and combat counterfeiting and piracy , including tracking and tracing systems ; ### enhancing the knowledge on technical tools to prevent and combat the infringement of intellectual property rights , including tracking and tracing systems which help to distinguish genuine from counterfeit products ;


### the communication set out that the observatory should become the central resource for gathering , monitoring and reporting information and data related to all intellectual property rights infringements . it should be used as a platform for cooperation between representatives from national authorities and stakeholders to exchange ideas and expertise on best practices , to develop joint enforcement strategies and to make recommendations to policy - makers . the communication specified that the observatory would be hosted and managed by the services of the commission . ### the communication set out that the observatory should become the central resource for gathering , monitoring and reporting information and data related to all intellectual property rights infringements . it should be used as a platform for cooperation between representatives from national authorities and stakeholders to exchange ideas and expertise on best practices and to make recommendations for joint enforcement strategies to policy - makers . the communication specified that the observatory would be hosted and managed by the services of the commission .


### consumer organisations and small and medium sized enterprises shall be properly represented . ### consumer organisations , small and medium - sized enterprises , authors and other creators shall be properly represented .


### the office shall invite one national representative from each member state , and five representatives each from the european parliament and the commission . ### the office shall invite each member state to send at least one representative from its public administration to meetings of the observatory .


### consumer organisations and small and medium sized enterprises shall be properly represented . ### consumer organisations , small and medium - sized enterprises , internet intermediaries and creators and users of cultural services and platforms , including stakeholders of the non - profit sector , shall be properly represented .


### the meetings referred to in point of article 2 may also be organised in working groups within the observatory . up to two representatives from the european parliament and up to two representatives from the commission shall be invited to the meetings of the working groups as observers . ### the meetings referred to in paragraph 1 shall be complemented by working groups within the observatory made up of representatives from member states and representatives from private sector .


### representatives meeting as the observatory invited from the private sector shall include a broad and representative range of union and national bodies representing the different economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights . ### representatives meeting as the observatory invited from the private sector shall include a broad , representative and balanced range of union and national bodies representing the different economic sectors , including the creative industries , most concerned by or most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights .


### building strategies in cooperation with the central industrial property offices of the member states , including the benelux office for intellectual property , and developing techniques , skills and tools related to the protection of intellectual property rights , including training programmes and awareness campaigns ; ### developing strategies , in cooperation with the central industrial property offices of the member states , including the benelux office for intellectual property , related to the protection of intellectual property rights , including training programmes and awareness campaigns ;


### collecting , analysing and disseminating information regarding best practices between the representatives meeting as the observatory , and developing strategies based on such practices ; ### collecting , analysing and disseminating information regarding best practices between the representatives meeting as the observatory , and making recommendations for strategies based on such practices ;


### making recommendations to the commission on issues falling within the scope of this regulation , including on the basis of a request from the commission ; ### making recommendations to the commission on issues falling within the scope of this regulation on the basis of a request from the commission ;


### representatives meeting as the observatory invited from the private sector shall include a broad and representative range of union and national bodies representing the different economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights . ### representatives meeting as the observatory invited from the private sector shall include a broad and balanced range of union and national bodies representing the different economic sectors , including the creative industries , most concerned by or most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights .


### article 1 subject matter this regulation entrusts the office for harmonization in the internal market with certain tasks related to the protection of intellectual property rights . in carrying out these tasks the office shall regularly invite experts , authorities and stakeholders which will assemble under the name ' european observatory on counterfeiting and piracy ' . ### article 1 subject matter and scope this regulation entrusts the office for harmonization in the internal market with tasks related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights covered by directive 2004 / 48 / ec . in carrying out these tasks the office shall regularly invite experts , authorities and stakeholders which will assemble under the name ' european observatory on infringements of intellectual property rights ' . the office’s tasks and activities under this regulation shall not extend to participation in individual operations or investigations carried out by the competent authorities .


### radio equipment shall be so constructed that its transmitted signals efficiently use the spectrum allocated to terrestrial / space radio communication and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference . only radio equipment that can be operated in at least one member state without infringing applicable requirements on the use of spectrum can comply with this requirement . ### radio equipment shall be so constructed that it efficiently uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial / space radio communication and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference . only radio equipment that can be operated in at least one member state without infringing applicable requirements on the use of spectrum can comply with this requirement .


### in some cases interworking via networks with other radio equipment and connection with interfaces of the appropriate type throughout the union may be necessary . interoperability between radio equipment and accessories such as chargers simplify use of radio equipment and reduce unnecessary waste . ### interworking via networks with other radio equipment and connection with interfaces of the appropriate type throughout the union is necessary in some cases . interoperability between radio equipment and accessories such as chargers simplifies use of radio equipment , reduces unnecessary waste and costs . a renewed effort to develop a common charger would therefore be highly desirable and consequently be beneficial in particular for consumers and other end - users .


### equipment which intentionally transmits radio waves in order to serve its purpose makes systematic use of radio spectrum . in order to ensure an efficient use of spectrum so as to avoid harmful interference , all such equipment should fall within the scope of this directive , whether equipment is capable of communication or not . ### equipment which intentionally transmits radio waves in order to serve its purpose makes systematic use of radio spectrum . despite the fact that some products intentionally use magnetic or electric fields to serve their purpose , there is no communication from the transmitter and consequently such fields do not propagate as radio waves . such equipment has very limited potential for localised interference and should therefore be excluded from the scope of this directive .


### in some cases interworking via networks with other radio equipment and connection with interfaces of the appropriate type throughout the union may be necessary . interoperability between radio equipment and accessories such as chargers may simplify use of radio equipment and reduce unnecessary waste . ### in some cases interworking via networks with other radio equipment and connection with interfaces of the appropriate type throughout the union is necessary in some cases . interoperability between radio equipment and accessories such as chargers simplifies use of radio equipment , reduces unnecessary waste and costs . a renewed effort to develop a common charger is therefore expected , as it would be highly beneficial in particular for consumers and other end - users .


### ' radio equipment ' means a product which intentionally emits radio waves in order to serve its purpose , or a product which must be completed with an accessory , such as antenna , so as to emit radio waves in order to serve its purpose ; ### ' radio equipment ' means a product which intentionally emits or receives radio waves for communication , or a product which must be completed with an accessory , such as antenna , so as to emit or receive radio waves for communication ;


### manufacturers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on radio equipment or , where the size or nature of radio equipment does not allow it , on its packaging , or in a document accompanying radio equipment . the address must indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . ### manufacturers shall indicate on radio equipment their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted or , where that is not possible , on its packaging , or in a document accompanying radio equipment . the address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . the contact details shall be in the language easily understood by end - users and market surveillance authorities .


### protection of self - employed workers and spouses of self - employed workers and , when and insofar as recognised by national law the life partners , of self - employed workers , from discrimination based on sex should be strengthened by the existence of a body or bodies in each member state with competence to analyse the problems involved , to study possible solutions and to provide practical assistance to the victims . the body or bodies may be the same as those with responsibility at national level for the defence of human rights or the safeguarding of individuals’ rights , or the implementation of the principle of equal treatment . ### protection of self - employed workers and spouses of self - employed workers and , when and in so far as recognised by national law the life partners , of self - employed workers , from discrimination based on sex should be strengthened by the existence of a body or bodies in each member state with competence to analyse the problems involved , to study possible solutions and to provide practical assistance to the victims . the body or bodies may be the same as those with responsibility at national level for the implementation of the principle of equal treatment .


### the european parliament has consistently called on the commission to review directive 86 / 613 / eec , in particular so as to boost maternity protection for self - employed women and to improve the situation of spouses of self - employed workers in agriculture . ### the european parliament has consistently called on the commission to review directive 86 / 613 / eec , in particular so as to boost maternity protection for self - employed women and to improve the situation of spouses of self - employed workers .


### the economic and physical vulnerability of pregnant self - employed workers and pregnant spouses and , when and insofar as recognised by national law pregnant life partners , of self - employed workers , makes it necessary for them to be granted the right to maternity benefits . the member states remain competent to organise such benefits , including establishing the level of contributions and all the arrangements concerning benefits and payments , provided the minimum requirements of this directive are complied with . in particular , they may determine in which period before and / or after confinement the right to maternity benefits is granted . furthermore , the economic situation of the person or family in question may be taken into account when establishing contributions and / or benefits . ### the economic and physical vulnerability of pregnant self - employed workers and pregnant spouses and , when and in so far as recognised by national law pregnant life partners , of self - employed workers , makes it necessary for them to be granted the right to maternity benefits . the member states remain competent to organise such benefits , including establishing the level of contributions and all the arrangements concerning benefits and payments , provided the minimum requirements of this directive are complied with . in particular , they may determine in which period before and / or after confinement the right to maternity benefits is granted .


### a member state whose currency is the euro should be subject to enhanced surveillance when it is experiencing - or at risk of experiencing - severe financial disturbance , with a view to ensuring its swift return to a normal situation and to protecting the other euro area member states against possible negative spill over effects . this enhanced surveillance should include a wider access to the information needed for a close monitoring of the economic , fiscal and financial situation and a regular reporting to the economic and financial committee or to any sub - committee the latter may designate for that purpose . the same modalities of surveillance should apply to member states requesting precautionary assistance from the european financial stability facility , the european stability mechanism the international monetary fund or another international financial institution . ### a member state whose currency is the euro should be subject to enhanced surveillance when it is experiencing - or at risk of experiencing - severe financial disturbance , with a view to ensuring its swift return to a normal situation and to protecting the other euro area member states against possible negative spill over effects . this enhanced surveillance should include a wider access to the information needed for a close monitoring of the social , employment , fiscal and financial situation and the establishment of a regular report to the european parliament , the economic and financial committee , the employment committee and the social protection committee or to any sub - committee the said committees may designate for that purpose . the same modalities of surveillance should apply to member states requesting precautionary assistance from the european financial stability facility , the european stability mechanism the international monetary fund or another international financial institution .


### where financial assistance is sought from the efsf or the esm , the commission shall prepare – in liaison with the ecb and wherever possible , the imf - an analysis of the sustainability of the government debt of the member state concerned , including the member state ' s ability to repay the envisaged financial assistance , and forward it to the efc or to any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose . ### where financial assistance is sought from the efsf or the esm , the commission shall prepare – in liaison with the ecb and wherever possible , the imf - an analysis of the sustainability of the government debt of the member state concerned , including the member state ' s ability to repay the envisaged financial assistance while still achieving its targets in regard to growth and poverty levels of the union and employment strategy , and forward it to the efc , the emco and the spc or to any subcommittee the said committees may designate for that purpose .


### a member state whose currency is the euro should be subject to enhanced surveillance when it is experiencing - or at risk of experiencing - severe financial disturbance , with a view to ensuring its swift return to a normal situation and to protecting the other euro area member states against possible negative spill over effects . this enhanced surveillance should include a wider access to the information needed for a close monitoring of the economic , fiscal and financial situation and a regular reporting to the economic and financial committee or to any sub - committee the latter may designate for that purpose . the same modalities of surveillance should apply to member states requesting precautionary assistance from the european financial stability facility , the european stability mechanism the international monetary fund or another international financial institution . ### a member state whose currency is the euro should be subject to enhanced surveillance when it is experiencing - or at risk of experiencing - severe financial disturbance , with a view to ensuring its swift return to a normal situation and to protecting the other euro area member states against possible negative spill over effects . this enhanced surveillance should include a wider access to the information needed for a close monitoring of the economic , social , employment , fiscal and financial situation and the establishment of a regular report to the economic and financial committee , the employment committee and the social protection committee or to any sub - committee the said committees may designate for that purpose . the same modalities of surveillance should apply to member states requesting precautionary assistance from the european financial stability facility , the european stability mechanism the international monetary fund or another international financial institution .


### where financial assistance is sought from the efsf or the esm , the commission shall prepare – in liaison with the ecb and wherever possible , the imf - an analysis of the sustainability of the government debt of the member state concerned , including the member state ' s ability to repay the envisaged financial assistance , and forward it to the efc or to any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose . ### where financial assistance is sought from the efsf or the esm , the commission shall prepare – in liaison with the ecb and wherever possible , the imf - an analysis of the sustainability of the government debt of the member state concerned , including the member state ' s ability to repay the envisaged financial assistance while still achieving its targets in regard to growth of the union and employment strategy , and forward it to the efc , the emco and the spc or to any subcommittee the said committees may designate for that purpose .


### a member state receiving financial assistance from one or several other states , the imf , the efsf or the esm shall prepare in agreement with the commission - acting in liaison with the ecb - a draft adjustment programme aimed at re - establishing a sound and sustainable economic and financial situation and restoring its capacity to finance itself fully on the financial markets . the draft adjustment programme shall take due account of the current recommendations addressed to the member state concerned under articles 121 , 126 and / or 148 of the treaty - and its actions to comply with them - while aiming at broadening , strengthening and deepening the required policy measures . ### a member state receiving financial assistance from one or several other states , the imf , the efsf or the esm shall prepare in agreement with the commission - acting in liaison with the ecb - a draft adjustment programme aimed at re - establishing a sound and sustainable economic , social , financial and employment situation and restoring its capacity to finance itself fully on the financial markets . without prejudice to article 9 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as the europe 2020 growth , employment&#160 ; and social targets , the draft adjustment programme shall take due account of the current recommendations addressed to the member state concerned under articles 121 , 126 and / or 148 of the treaty - and its actions to comply with them - while aiming at broadening , strengthening and deepening the required policy measures . a draft adjustment programme may therefore be coupled to a request from the member state concerned to receive a temporary increase in payments or in payments of the final balance from the structural funds and the cohesion fund .


### the surveillance of the economic and fiscal situation should be strongly reinforced for member states under macro - economic adjustment programme . because of the comprehensive nature of the latter , the other processes of economic and fiscal surveillance should be suspended for the duration of the macro - economic adjustment programme , with a view to avoiding a duplication of reporting obligations . ### the surveillance of the economic , fiscal , employment and social situation should be strongly reinforced for member states under macro - economic adjustment programme . the latter shall contain measures that have the integrated aim to restore financial stability and achieve the objectives of the ' jobs and growth strategy ' . member states shall report progress on both aspects . because of the comprehensive nature of the macro - economic adjustment programme , the other processes of economic and fiscal surveillance should be suspended for the duration of the macro - economic adjustment programme , with a view to avoiding a duplication of reporting obligations .


### the commission shall conduct , in liaison with the ecb , regular review missions in the member state under surveillance to verify the progresses made in the implementation of the measures mentioned in paragraph 1 , 2 and 3 . it shall communicate every quarter its findings to the economic and financial committee - or to any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose - and assess notably whether further measures are needed . these review missions shall replace the onsite monitoring foreseen in article 10a of regulation no 1467 / 97 . ### the commission shall conduct , in liaison with the ecb , regular review missions in the member state under surveillance to verify the progresses made in the implementation of the measures mentioned in paragraph 1 , 2 and 3 . it shall communicate every quarter its findings to the economic and financial committee , the employment committee and the social protection committee - or to any subcommittee the said committees may designate for that purpose - and assess notably whether further measures are needed . these review missions shall replace the onsite monitoring foreseen in article 10a of regulation no 1467 / 97 .


### the unprecedented global crisis that has hit the world over the last three years has seriously damaged economic growth and financial stability and provoked a strong deterioration in the government deficit and debt position of the member states , leading a number of them to seek financial assistance outside the framework of the union . ### the unprecedented global crisis and the downturn in economic activity that have hit the world over the last three years have seriously damaged economic growth and financial stability and provoked a strong deterioration in financial , economic and social conditions and in the government deficit and debt position of the member states , leading a number of them to seek financial assistance outside the framework of the union .


### where it is concluded - on the basis of the assessment foreseen in paragraph 4 - that further measures are needed and the financial situation of the member state concerned has significant adverse effects on the financial stability of the euro area , the council , acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the commission , may recommend to the member state concerned to seek financial assistance and to prepare a macro - economic adjustment programme . the council may decide to make this recommendation public . ### where it is concluded - on the basis of the assessment foreseen in paragraph 4 - that further measures are needed and the financial , economic and social situation of the member state concerned has significant adverse effects on the financial , economic and social stability of the euro area , the council , acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the commission , may recommend to the member state concerned to seek financial assistance and to prepare a macro - economic adjustment programme . the council may decide to make this recommendation public .


### the unprecedented global crisis that has hit the world over the last three years has seriously damaged economic growth and financial stability and provoked a strong deterioration in the government deficit and debt position of the member states , leading a number of them to seek financial assistance outside the framework of the union . ### the unprecedented global crisis and the downturn in economic activity that hit the world over the last three years have seriously damaged economic growth and financial stability and provoked a strong deterioration in financial , economic and social conditions and increased the government deficit and debt position of the member states , leading a number of them to seek financial assistance outside the framework of the union .


### a member state receiving financial assistance from one or several other states , the imf , the efsf or the esm shall prepare in agreement with the commission - acting in liaison with the ecb - a draft adjustment programme aimed at re - establishing a sound and sustainable economic and financial situation and restoring its capacity to finance itself fully on the financial markets . the draft adjustment programme shall take due account of the current recommendations addressed to the member state concerned under articles 121 , 126 and / or 148 of the treaty - and its actions to comply with them - while aiming at broadening , strengthening and deepening the required policy measures . ### a member state receiving financial assistance from one or several other states , the imf , the efsf or the esm shall prepare in agreement with the commission - acting in liaison with the ecb - a draft adjustment programme aimed at re - establishing a sound and sustainable economic , social , financial and employment situation and restoring its capacity to finance itself fully on the financial markets . without prejudice to article 9 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the union ' s growth targets and its employment strategy , the draft adjustment programme shall take due account of the current recommendations addressed to the member state concerned under articles 121 , 126 and / or 148 of the treaty - and its actions to comply with them - while aiming at broadening , strengthening and deepening the required policy measures . a draft adjustment programme may therefore be coupled to a request from the member state concerned to receive a temporary increase in payments or in payments of the final balance from the structural funds and the cohesion fund .


### the kics should broaden their educational activities , by providing professional training courses . ### the kics should broaden their educational activities , by providing professional training courses to post - graduate students .


### venture capital provides finance to undertakings that are generally very small , in the initial stages of their corporate existence and display a strong potential for growth and expansion . in addition , venture capital funds provide these undertakings with valuable expertise and knowledge , business contacts , brand - equity and strategic advice . by providing finance and advice to these undertakings , venture capital funds stimulates economic growth , contribute to the creation of jobs , boost innovative undertakings , increase their investment in research and development and foster entrepreneurship , innovation and competitiveness in the union . ### venture capital provides finance to undertakings that are generally very small , in the initial stages of their corporate existence and display a strong potential for growth and expansion . although venture capital funds often invest in start - up undertakings , there are instances where it is appropriate to make transformative investments in undertakings that have been established for more than five years . in addition , venture capital funds provide these undertakings with valuable expertise and knowledge , business contacts , brand - equity and strategic advice . by providing finance and advice to these undertakings , venture capital funds stimulate economic growth , contribute to the creation of jobs , boost innovative undertakings , increase their investment in research and development and foster entrepreneurship , innovation and competitiveness in the union .


### member states shall ensure that producers provide at least for the financing of the collection , treatment , recovery and environmentally sound disposal of weee from private households deposited at collection facilities set up under article 5 . member states , where appropriate , shall encourage producers to finance all the cost occurring for collection facilities for weee from private households . ### member states shall ensure producers provide at least for the financing of the collection , treatment , recovery and environmentally sound disposal of weee from private households deposited at collection facilities set up under article 5 . in addition , member states , where appropriate , shall ensure that , to improve the collection of weee , sufficient financial resources are raised according to the polluter pays principle at the moment of selling new eee to cover the cost of collection of weee from households , including the cost of running the collection facilities and associated awareness - raising campaigns on the management of weee . these financial resources shall be available only to operators legally obliged to collect weee . where receiving full coverage for their costs , municipalities and private collection points shall hand over all the weee collected to producer responsibility schemes . the financing of the collection of weee from households for removal to collection facilities should not fall under the individual producer responsibility for financing provided for in article 12 . 2 . additional rules on the calculation methods regarding the costs of collection and collection facilities may be laid down by member states .


### member states shall ensure that producers provide at least for the financing of the collection , treatment , recovery and environmentally sound disposal of weee from private households deposited at collection facilities set up under article 5 . member states , where appropriate , shall encourage producers to finance all the cost occurring for collection facilities for weee from private households . ### member states shall ensure that producers provide at least for the financing of the collection , treatment , recovery and environmentally sound disposal of weee from private households deposited at collection facilities set up under article 5 . in addition , where appropriate , member states shall ensure that , to improve the collection of weee , sufficient financial resources are raised according to the polluter pays principle at the moment of selling new eee to cover the cost of collection of weee from households , including the cost of running the collection facilities and associated awareness - raising campaigns on the management of weee . these financial resources shall be available only to operators legally obliged to collect weee . where receiving full coverage for their costs , municipalities and private collection points shall hand over all the weee collected to producer responsibility schemes . the financing of the collection of weee from households for removal to collection facilities should not fall under the individual producer responsibility for financing provided for in article&#160 ; 12 . 2 .


### without prejudice to article 5 , member states shall ensure that producers or third parties acting on their behalf achieve a minimum collection rate of 65% . the collection rate is calculated on the basis of the total weight of weee collected in accordance with articles 5 and 6 in a given year in that member state , expressed as a percentage of the average weight of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the two preceding years in that member state . this collection rate shall be achieved annually and starting in 2016 . ### without prejudice to article 5 , member states shall ensure that a minimum collection rate of 65% is achieved . the collection rate is calculated on the basis of the total weight of weee collected in accordance with articles 5 and 6 in a given year in that member state , expressed as a percentage of the average weight of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the three preceding years in that member state . this collection rate shall be achieved annually and starting in 2016 . from 2013 until the end of 2015 , member states shall ensure that an identically calculated minimum collection rate of 45% is achieved , which is to be fulfilled on a yearly basis .


### member states shall ensure that , for the purpose of calculating these targets , producers or third parties acting on their behalf keep records on the mass of weee , their components , materials or substances when entering and leaving the treatment facility and / or when entering the recovery or recycling facility . ### member states shall ensure that , for the purpose of calculating these targets , producers or third parties acting on their behalf keep records on the mass of weee , their components , materials or substances when entering and leaving the treatment facility and when entering and leaving the recovery or recycling facility .


### without prejudice to article 5 , member states shall ensure that producers or third parties acting on their behalf achieve a minimum collection rate of 65% . the collection rate is calculated on the basis of the total weight of weee collected in accordance with articles 5 and 6 in a given year in that member state , expressed as a percentage of the average weight of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the two preceding years in that member state . this collection rate shall be achieved annually and starting in 2016 . ### without prejudice to article 5 , member states shall ensure that producers or third parties acting on their behalf achieve a minimum collection rate of 40% in 2016 , increasing to 65% in 2020 . the collection rate is calculated on the basis of the total weight of weee collected in accordance with articles 5 and 6 in a given year in that member state , expressed as a percentage of the average weight of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the three preceding years in that member state . this collection rate shall be achieved annually and starting in 2016 .


### a common methodology shall be established for the calculation of the total weight of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the national market . ### by 2014 a common methodology shall be established to determine the volume of weee generated in each member state .


### by 31 december 2012 at the latest the european parliament and the council shall re - examine the collection rate and target date referred to in paragraph 1 also in view of setting a possible separate collection target for cooling and freezing equipment , on the basis of a report of the commission accompanied by a proposal , if appropriate . ### by 31 december 2012 at the latest the european parliament and the council shall re - examine the collection target and target date referred to in paragraph 1 also in view of setting possible separate collection targets in particular for equipment containing ozone depleting substances or global warming substances such as cooling and freezing appliances , as well as for small appliances , and equipment containing mercury such as fluorescent lamps , on the basis of a report of the commission accompanied by a proposal , if appropriate .


### these targets are calculated as weight percentage of separately collected weee that is sent to recovery facilities . ### these targets are calculated as weight percentage of separately collected weee that is sent to recovery facilities . storage , sorting and pre - processing operations shall not be included in the calculation of these targets .


### the marketing authorisation shall lay down deadlines for the fulfilment of the conditions where necessary . ### the marketing authorisation shall lay down deadlines for the fulfilment of the conditions .


### take all appropriate measures to encourage doctors , pharmacists and other health - care professionals to report suspected adverse reactions to the national competent authority or the marketing authorisation holder ; ### take all appropriate measures to encourage patients , doctors , pharmacists and other health - care professionals to report suspected adverse reactions to the national competent authority ; these measures shall include training for health professionals and a public information campaign for patients ; facilitate direct patient reporting through the provision of alternative reporting formats in addition to web - based formats ;


### in the case of a single assessment of periodic safety update reports concerning more than one marketing authorisation in accordance with article 107e which includes at least one marketing authorisation granted in accordance with the procedure of regulation no 726 / 2004 , the committee for medicinal products for human use shall , within 30 days of receipt of the report of the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee , consider the report and adopt an opinion on the maintenance , variation , suspension or revocation of the marketing authorisations concerned . ### in the case of a single assessment of periodic safety update reports concerning more than one marketing authorisation in accordance with article 107e which includes at least one marketing authorisation granted in accordance with the procedure of regulation no 726 / 2004 , the committee for medicinal products for human use shall , within 30 days of receipt of the recommendation of the pharmacovigilance risk assessment committee , adopt an opinion on the maintenance , variation , suspension or revocation of the marketing authorisations concerned . the chmp shall only adopt an opinion which differs from the recommendation of the pharmacovigilance risk assessment committee , if there exist strong scientific and public health grounds for doing so . the chmp shall explain these grounds in a justification which it shall annex to its opinion .


### where a medicinal product is authorized subject to the requirement to conduct a post - authorisation safety study or where there are conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product , the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market . patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products , and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be maintained up to date by the european medicines agency established by regulation no 726 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 laying down community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a european medicines agency12 . ### where a medicinal product is authorized subject to the requirement to conduct a post - authorisation safety study or where there are conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product , the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market . it is essential that a strengthened system of pharmacovigilance does not lead to the premature granting of market authorisations . patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products , and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be maintained up to date by the european medicines agency established by regulation no 726 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 laying down community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a european medicines agency12 .


### a marketing authorisation may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions : ### in addition to the provisions laid down in article 19 , a marketing authorisation may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions :


### the format of electronic reporting of adverse reactions by member states and marketing authorization holders ; ### the format of electronic reporting of adverse reactions by member states and marketing authorization holders , including the presentation of the collected information . the collected information must distinguish adverse reactions due to overdose , misuse , abuse , medication errors , and those occurring in the course of studies with the medicinal product or after occupational exposure ;


### member states should operate a pharmacovigilance system to collect information useful in the surveillance of medicinal products including information on suspected adverse drug reactions , on misuse , abuse and medication errors , and ensure its quality through the follow up of suspected adverse drug reaction cases . ### member states should operate a pharmacovigilance system to collect information useful in the surveillance of medicinal products including information on suspected adverse drug reactions occurring from normal conditions of use , off - label use , misuse , abuse and medication errors , and ensure its quality through the follow up of suspected adverse drug reaction cases .


### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited . ### the esf must contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf must in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support must also be limited .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ … ] to actions and the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of programmes supported by the esf , in particular with impact measures , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations .


### active inclusion ; ### active inclusion through : - integrated active inclusion approaches - in particular , with a view to improving employment opportunities and benefiting people of working age - which support holistic , personalised pathways to inclusion , quality of work and social participation , which include social , community integration and re - integration measures and which ensure access to quality services and inclusive labour markets . - mainstreaming of a life - cycle approach to ensure the provision of integrated support to reduce poverty and social exclusion of children and older people .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage , in accordance with article 5 of regulation no [ . . . ] , adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions and to the preparation , implementation , monitoring and assessment of the programmes supported by the esf , in particular by means of effective measures and notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 and of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that 2 % of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building , in the form of training and networking measures , and to joint measures taken by non - governmental organisations .


### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners in actions supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners . ### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners in actions supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 and of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners .


### the esf shall promote high levels of employment and job quality , support the geographical and occupational mobility of workers , facilitate their adaptation to change , encourage a high level of education and training , promote gender equality , equal opportunities and non - discrimination , enhance social inclusion and combat poverty , thereby contributing to the priorities of the european union as regards strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the esf shall promote high levels of employment and job quality , support the voluntary geographical and occupational mobility of workers , facilitate the anticipation and development of new skills and competencies needed for a transition towards environmentally and socially sustainable development , encourage a high level of education and training , promote gender equality , equal opportunities and non - discrimination , enhance social inclusion and combat poverty , thereby contributing to the priorities of the european union as regards strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 and of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that 2 % of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building , to training and networking measures and to joint measures taken by non - governmental organisations .


### by way of derogation from article 110 of regulation no [ … ] , the maximum co - financing rate for a priority axis shall be increased by ten percentage points , but not exceeding 100% , where the whole of a priority axis is dedicated to social innovation or to transnational cooperation , or a combination of both . ### by way of derogation from article 110 of regulation no [ … ] , the maximum co - financing rate for a priority axis shall be increased by ten percentage points , but not exceeding 100% , where the whole of a priority axis is dedicated to social innovation or to transnational cooperation , or a combination of both , or where sections of a programme are directly managed by the social partners or non - governmental organisations .


### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level . ### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf must aim to promote employment , create and preserve quality jobs and support voluntary labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the voluntary transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level and supplement the financial resources provided in the eures axis of the programme for social change and innovation .


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing or at risk of social exclusion and poverty . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies .


### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited . ### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union and support the member states in implementing the reforms set out in their national reform programmes . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited .


### enhancing access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ; ### enhancing non - discriminatory access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ; this should include consideration of , inter alia : - action to reduce the shortage of skilled workers in the commercial and non - commercial area of the social economy through further training and by attracting young people to enter social economy professions ; - innovative training projects ; - training placement services in all sectors , including the social economy ; - measures to support simplified access to training in the care sector ;


### in accordance with article 10 of the treaty , the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf should contribute to combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the esf should support the fulfilment of the obligation under the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities with regard inter alia to education , work and employment and accessibility . the esf should also promote the transition from institutional to community - based care . ### in accordance with article 10 of the treaty , the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf should contribute to combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation and promoting equal opportunities . the esf should support the fulfilment of the obligation under the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities with regard inter alia to education , work and employment and accessibility . the esf should also promote the transition from institutional to community - based care .


### combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; ### combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation and ensuring equal opportunities ;


### the esf shall promote social innovation within all areas falling under the scope of the esf , as defined in article 3 of this regulation , in particular with the aim of testing and scaling up innovative solutions to address social needs . ### the esf shall promote social innovation within all areas falling under the scope of the esf , as defined in article 3 of this regulation , in particular with the aim of testing , evaluating and then scaling up successful innovative solutions , including bottom - up solutions to address social needs .


### the esf should improve employment opportunities , promote education and life - long learning and develop active inclusion policies in accordance with the tasks entrusted to the esf by article 162 of the treaty , and thereby contribute to economic , social and territorial cohesion in accordance with article 174 of the treaty . in accordance with article 9 of the treaty , the esf should take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment , the guarantee of adequate social protection , the fight against social exclusion , and a high level of education , training and protection of human health . ### the esf should improve employment opportunities , promote education and life - long learning and develop active inclusion policies and policies to combat poverty in accordance with the tasks entrusted to the esf by article 162 of the treaty , and thereby contribute to economic , social and territorial cohesion in accordance with article 174 of the treaty . in accordance with article 9 of the treaty , the esf should take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment , the guarantee of adequate social protection , the fight against social exclusion , and a high level of education , training and protection of human health .


### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners in actions supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners . ### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ … ] , in actions and in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of programmes supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that 2% of esf resources are allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners .


### equality between men and women and reconciliation between work and private life ; ### equality between men and women in terms of access to employment , career progression and pay and reconciliation between work , family and private life


### complementing erdf interventions as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ erdf ] , the esf may support sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental and social challenges affecting urban areas of cities which are listed in the partnership contract . ### complementing erdf interventions as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ erdf ] , the esf may support sustainable urban and rural development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental and social challenges affecting urban areas of cities and rural areas which are listed in the partnership contract . to ensure complementarity with the erdf and facilitate access to structural funds for small ngos , the esf may be used as lead fund for integrated social inclusion projects combining social infrastructures and accompanying services in deprived areas .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ … ] to actions and the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of programmes supported by the esf , in particular with impact measures , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations .


### modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions , including actions to enhance transnational labour mobility ; ### modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions , public and private employment services , including actions to enhance transnational labour mobility ;


### active and healthy ageing ; ### improvements in the quality of employment , working conditions , the working environment and health and safety at work , and support for active and healthy ageing ;


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as young people who have been unemployed for longer than four months , the long - term unemployed , young and low - skilled workers , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to workers , enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education , training and social policies .


### capacity building for stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies and sectoral and territorial pacts to mobilise for reform at national , regional and local level . ### capacity building for stakeholders delivering employment , education , lifelong learning and social policies and sectoral and territorial pacts to mobilise for reform at national , regional and local level .


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people . it shall provide support , in particular , for individuals and groups excluded from the labour market , in a disadvantaged position or at risk of being marginalised in the labour market , such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion the esf shall also provide support to workers , enterprises and entrepreneurs , as well as to systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies and initial and continuing vocational training .


### at the same time , it is crucial to support the development and competitiveness of european small and medium - sized enterprises and to ensure that people can adapt , through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities , to new challenges such as the shift to a knowledge - based economy , the digital agenda , and the transition to a low - carbon and more energy - efficient economy . by pursuing its primary thematic objectives , the esf should contribute to addressing these challenges . in this context , the esf should support the labour force transition towards greener skills and jobs , in particular in the energy efficiency , renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors , taking into account the union ' s intention to increase the proportion of the eu budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20% , with contributions from different policy fields . ### at the same time , it is crucial to support the development and competitiveness of european small and medium - sized enterprises and to ensure that people can adapt , through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities , to changing economic and social conditions as well as to new challenges such as the shift to a knowledge - based economy , the digital agenda , and the transition to a low - carbon and more energy - efficient economy . by pursuing its primary thematic objectives , the esf should contribute to addressing these challenges . in this context , the esf should support the labour force transition towards greener skills and jobs , in particular in the energy efficiency , renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors , taking into account the union ' s intention to increase the proportion of the eu budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20% , with contributions from different policy fields .


### the esf should improve employment opportunities , promote education and life - long learning and develop active inclusion policies in accordance with the tasks entrusted to the esf by article 162 of the treaty , and thereby contribute to economic , social and territorial cohesion in accordance with article 174 of the treaty . in accordance with article 9 of the treaty , the esf should take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment , the guarantee of adequate social protection , the fight against social exclusion , and a high level of education , training and protection of human health . ### the esf must improve employment opportunities , promote education and life - long learning and support active inclusion policies in accordance with the tasks entrusted to the esf by article 162 of the treaty , and thereby contribute to economic , social and territorial cohesion in accordance with article 174 of the treaty . in accordance with article 9 of the treaty , the esf must take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment , the guarantee of adequate social protection , the fight against social exclusion , and a high level of education , training and protection of human health .


### c community - led local development strategies ; ### c community - led local development strategies , as defined in article 28 of the common provisions regulation ;


### equality between men and women and reconciliation between work and private life ; ### equality between men and women and reconciliation between work , family and private life ;


### the european council of 17 june 2010 called for all common policies , including cohesion policy , to support the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ' . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf with the objectives of this strategy , particularly as regards employment , education , and the fight against social exclusion , the esf should support member states in implementing the council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the member states and the union and the council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states adopted in accordance with articles 121 and 148 of the treaty . it should also contribute to the implementation of the flagship initiatives , with special regard to the ' agenda for new skills and jobs ' , ' youth on the move ' , and the ' european platform against poverty and social exclusion ' . it will also support the activities in the ' digital agenda ' and the ' innovation union ' initiatives . ### the european council of 17 june 2010 called for all common policies , including cohesion policy , to support the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ' . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf with the objectives of this strategy , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , the esf must support member states in implementing the council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the member states and the union and the council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states adopted in accordance with articles 121 and 148 of the treaty . it should also contribute to the implementation of the flagship initiatives , with special regard to the ‘ agenda for new skills and jobs’ , ‘ youth on the move’ , and the ‘ european platform against poverty and social exclusion’ . it should also support the activities in the ‘ digital agenda’ and the ‘ innovation union’ initiatives .


### the involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 113 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it . ### the involvement of the social partners , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the programming , implementation and evaluation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ . . . ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 112 of regulation no [ . . . ] or technical assistance as defined in articles 108 and 109 of regulation no [ . . . ] . member states shall make global grants schemes accessible for small ngos in all esf operational programmes . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it . technical assistance resources shall be made available in all esf operational programmes with a particular support for technical assistance services targeted to ngos at eu and regional level .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations .


### sustainable integration of young people not in employment , education or training into the labour market ; ### sustainable integration of young people not in employment , education or training into the labour market or into training ;


### reducing early school - leaving and promoting equal access to good - quality early - childhood , primary and secondary education ; ### reducing early school - leaving and promoting equal access to good - quality early - childhood , primary and secondary education and vocational training ;


### the european council of 17 june 2010 called for all common policies , including cohesion policy , to support the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ' . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf with the objectives of this strategy , particularly as regards employment , education , and the fight against social exclusion , the esf should support member states in implementing the council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the member states and the union and the council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states adopted in accordance with articles 121 and 148 of the treaty . it should also contribute to the implementation of the flagship initiatives , with special regard to the ' agenda for new skills and jobs ' , ' youth on the move ' , and the ' european platform against poverty and social exclusion ' . it will also support the activities in the ' digital agenda ' and the ' innovation union ' initiatives . ### the european council of 17 june 2010 called for all common policies , including cohesion policy , to support the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ' . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf with the objectives of this strategy , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , the esf should support member states in implementing the council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the member states and the union and the council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states adopted in accordance with articles 121 and 148 of the treaty . it should also support the implementation of the flagship initiatives , with special regard to the ' agenda for new skills and jobs ' , ' youth on the move ' , and the ' european platform against poverty and social exclusion ' . it should also contribute to the activities in the ' digital agenda ' and the ' innovation union ' initiatives .


### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level . ### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf must aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level .


### for more developed regions , member states shall concentrate 80&#160 ; % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to four of the investment priorities set out in article 3 . ### for more developed regions , member states shall concentrate 80&#160 ; % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to four of the investment priorities set out in article 3 , with special focus on sub - regional poverty pockets .


### the member states and the commission shall promote equal opportunities for all , including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non - discrimination , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] , and through specific actions within the investment priorities as defined in article 3 , and in particular article 3 . such actions shall target people at risk of discrimination and people with disabilities , with a view to increasing their labour market participation , enhancing their social inclusion , reducing inequalities in terms of educational attainment and health status and facilitating the transition from institutional to community - based care . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equal opportunities for all , including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non - discrimination , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ . . . ] , and through specific actions within all relevant investment priorities as defined in article 3 , paying particular attention to those who face multiple discrimination . such actions shall target people at risk of discrimination and people with disabilities , with a view to increasing their labour market participation , enhancing their social inclusion , reducing inequalities in terms of educational attainment and health status and facilitating the transition from institutional to community - based care .


### access to employment for job - seekers and inactive people , including local employment initiatives and support for labour mobility ; ### access to high quality employment for job - seekers and inactive people with a targeted support for long - term unemployed , including local employment initiatives and support for voluntary labour mobility ;


### the involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 113 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it . ### the involvement of the competent regional , local , urban and other local authorities , , the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ . . . ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 112 of regulation no [ . . . ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it .


### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited . ### the esf must contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf must in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support must also be limited .


### the european council of 17 june 2010 called for all common policies , including cohesion policy , to support the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ' . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf with the objectives of this strategy , particularly as regards employment , education , and the fight against social exclusion , the esf should support member states in implementing the council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the member states and the union and the council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states adopted in accordance with articles 121 and 148 of the treaty . it should also contribute to the implementation of the flagship initiatives , with special regard to the ' agenda for new skills and jobs ' , ' youth on the move ' , and the ' european platform against poverty and social exclusion ' . it will also support the activities in the ' digital agenda ' and the ' innovation union ' initiatives . ### the european council of 17 june 2010 called for all common policies , including cohesion policy , to support the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ' . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf with the objectives of this strategy , particularly as regards employment , education , and the fight against social exclusion , the esf should support member states in implementing the council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the member states and the union and the council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states adopted in accordance with articles 121 and 148 of the treaty . it should also contribute to the implementation of the flagship initiatives , with special regard to the ' agenda for new skills and jobs ' , ' youth on the move ' , and the ' european platform against poverty and social exclusion ' . it should also support the activities in the ‘ digital agenda’ and the ‘ innovation union’ initiatives .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ … ] to actions and the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of programmes supported by the esf , in particular with impact measurements , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 and of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that 2 % of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations .


### common indicators as set out in the annex to this regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with article 24 and 87 of regulation no [ … ] . all indicators shall be expressed in absolute numbers . ### common quantitative and qualitative indicators as set out in the annex to this regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with article 24 and 87 of regulation no [ . . . ] . all indicators shall be expressed in absolute numbers .


### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level . ### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf must aim to promote employment , create and preserve quality jobs and support voluntary labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the voluntary transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level and supplement the financial resources provided in the eures axis of the programme for social change and innovation .


### reducing early school - leaving and promoting equal access to good - quality early - childhood , primary and secondary education ; ### reducing and preventing early school drop - out and promoting equal access to high - quality early - childhood development programs , primary and secondary education as well as informal and non - formal learning opportunities ;


### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes . ### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies should be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes .


### support for social innovation is crucial for making policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative social enterprises . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf . ### support for social innovation is crucial for making policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative social enterprises . social innovation should provide responses to social needs that are unmet or insufficiently met in terms of combating poverty and social exclusion , promoting a high level of quality employment and decent work , guaranteeing adequate and poverty preventing social protection , and improving working conditions , thereby contributing to social progress . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf . further , successful social policy experimentations , financed through the programme for social change and innovation , should be pursued on a wider scale with financial support from the esf .


### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners in actions supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners . ### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ … ] , in actions and in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of programmes supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 and of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that 2 % of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners .


### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners in actions supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners . ### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ … ] , in actions and in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of programmes supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that 2% of esf resources are allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners .