### ' blim ' means the stock size reference point provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular by ices , below which there may be reduced reproductive capacity ; ### ' blim ' means the stock size reference point provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular by ices , or a similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally , below which there may be reduced reproductive capacity ;


### ' msy btrigger ' means the spawning stock biomass , or in the case of norway lobster – abundance , reference point provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from ices , below which specific and appropriate management action is to be taken to ensure that exploitation rates in combination with natural variations rebuild stocks above levels capable of producing msy in the long term . ### ' msy btrigger ' means the spawning stock biomass , or in the case of norway lobster – abundance , reference point provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from ices , or similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally , below which specific and appropriate management action is to be taken to ensure that exploitation rates in combination with natural variations rebuild stocks above levels capable of producing msy in the long term .


### ' msy btrigger ' means the spawning stock biomass reference point provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from ices , below which specific and appropriate management action is to be taken to ensure that exploitation rates in combination with natural variations rebuild stocks above levels capable of producing msy in the long term ; ### ' msy btrigger ' means the spawning stock biomass reference point provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from ices , or a similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally , below which specific and appropriate management action is to be taken to ensure that exploitation rates in combination with natural variations rebuild stocks above levels capable of producing msy in the long term ;


### measures under the plan shall be taken in accordance with the best available scientific advice . where there is insufficient data , a comparable degree of conservation of the relevant stocks shall be pursued . ### measures under the plan shall be taken in accordance with the best available scientific advice . best available scientific advice shall be peer reviewed by reliable and appropriate scientific bodies such as the international council for the exploration of the sea or the scientific , technical and economic committee for fisheries . it shall be made publicly available at the latest when these measures are proposed by the commission . where there is insufficient data , a comparable degree of conservation of the relevant stocks shall be pursued .


### if , on the basis of scientific advice or evidence , it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in article 3 in the case of mixed fisheries ; ### if , on the basis of scientific advice or evidence , it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in article 3 in the case of mixed fisheries , in particular to limit the induced socio - economic constraints on fisheries ;


### those stocks shall be managed under the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of article 4 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 when no adequate scientific information is available . ### those stocks shall be managed under the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of article 4 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and in accordance with the objectives set in article 3 and article 3 of this regulation when no adequate scientific information is available . fisheries management measures for these stocks shall ensure a degree of conservation at least comparable to exploitation rates consistent with the msy as required by article 9 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### when scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass , and in the case of norway lobster stocks – abundance , of any of the stocks referred to in article 1 is below the blim , further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above the level capable of producing msy . in particular , those remedial measures may include , by way of derogation from article 4 and , suspending the targeted fishery for the stock or functional unit concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities . ### when scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass , and in the case of norway lobster stocks – abundance , of any of the demersal stocks referred to in article 1 is below the blim , further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above the level capable of producing msy . in particular , those remedial measures may include , by way of derogation from article 4 and , suspending the targeted fishery for the stock or functional unit concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities .


### for all stocks of species in the western waters to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 of this regulation and article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 in order to supplement this regulation by specifying details of that obligation as provided for in points to of article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### for all demersal stocks of species in the western waters to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 of this regulation and article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 in order to supplement this regulation by specifying details of that obligation as provided for in points to of article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article , member states having direct management interest in the north western waters and member states having direct management interest in the south western waters may submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with article 14 . they may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them , in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this regulation applies . joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 july of the previous year . ### for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article , member states having direct management interest in the north western waters and member states having direct management interest in the south western waters may submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with article 14 . they may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them , in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this regulation applies . joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 july of the previous year , or as soon as possible when such joint recommendations wish to tackle emergency situations identified by the latest scientific advice .


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 42 and article 43 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 42 , article 43 and article 208 thereof ,


### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries . ### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , &#160 ; reducing&#160 ; development gaps between different areas&#160 ; including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges - such as the increasing concentration of agricultural land and the consequent concentration of direct payments in the hands of a few - and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve the corresponding targets in the wider context of a worldwide level playing field . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . this is only possible if the targets are ambitious and a monitoring system is used that allows comparison between member states to ensure that the cap contributes to society ' s requirements of the environment , biodiversity , animal welfare , fair allocation of resources and social justice at european and global level .


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


### a smarter , modernised and more sustainable cap needs to embrace research and innovation , in order to serve the multi - functionality of union agriculture , forestry and food systems , investing in technological development and digitalisation , as well as improving the access to impartial , sound , relevant and new knowledge . ### a smarter , modernised and more sustainable cap needs to embrace research and innovation , in order to serve the multi - functionality of union agriculture , forestry and food systems , reduce poverty , technological changes , investing in technological development and digitalisation , as well as improving the access to impartial , sound , relevant and new knowledge ; the existing gender gaps , including digital gender gap , a gender - perspective must be incorporated and member states should develop sub - programmes in the strategic plan for supporting women farmers to utilise financial instruments and to upgrade their knowledge and skills .


### a smarter , modernised and more sustainable cap needs to embrace research and innovation , in order to serve the multi - functionality of union agriculture , forestry and food systems , investing in technological development and digitalisation , as well as improving the access to impartial , sound , relevant and new knowledge . ### a more resilient and sustainable cap needs to embrace research and innovation , in order to serve the multi - functionality of union agriculture , forestry and food systems , investing in technological development , digitalisation and agro - ecological practices , as well as improving the access to impartial , sound , relevant and new knowledge and to opportunities for farmers to exchange information for the benefit of rural communities and the agricultural sector worldwide .


### in order to foster a smart and resilient agricultural sector , direct payments keep on constituting an essential part to guarantee a fair income support to farmers . likewise , investments into farm restructuring , modernisation , innovation , diversification and uptake of new technologies are necessary to improve farmers’ market reward . ### in order to foster a smart and resilient agricultural sector , direct payments keep on constituting an essential part to guarantee a fair income support to farmers . likewise , investments into farm restructuring , modernisation , innovation – including in food industries in third countries , particularly in africa , which have previously been underdeveloped in particular with regard to processing and added value – , diversification and uptake of new technologies are necessary to improve farmers’ market reward .


### in the context of greater market - orientation of the cap , as outlined by the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises , may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice . ### in the context of greater orientation of the cap to the european market , as outlined by the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises , may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework for market regulation and to ensure adequate risk management of health and climate risks should be established , while avoiding the pitfalls and problems that arise with other models all over the world . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice .


### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . ### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition and must be speeded up to meet with respect these objectives and by making farming a strong pylon in the battle against climate change . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result .


### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation , including in third countries for the growing population there , and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies .


### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . ### the cap should keep ensuring food security for europe , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times and increasing vegetable protein production in europe . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , reduction of food waste and improved animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . member states should ensure that financial support is given to farmers in order to acquire new skills they need to adapt their production to meet changing consumer requirements and protect livelihoods in rural communities around the world .


### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . ### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands also thought access to land at reasonable prices , encourage young farmers to setup in business and by promoting short supply chains and local purchasing .


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


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


### member states should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social , economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the union ' s deficit in this regard . ### member states should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social , economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties and where other tools are not sufficient enough or don´t exist , member states should be free to identify the sectors that should benefit from this . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the union ' s deficit in this regard .


### for the purpose of ensuring adequate financing for certain priorities , rules on minimum financial allocations for these priorities should be set for the support under eafrd . for the sake of ensuring a level playing field between farmers , a maximum allocation should also be set for the coupled support under direct payments . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for improving the competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality of the protein crop production . ### for the purpose of ensuring adequate financing for certain priorities , rules on minimum financial allocations for these priorities should be set for the support under eafrd . for the sake of ensuring a level playing field between farmers , a maximum allocation should also be set for the coupled support under direct payments . furthermore , member states should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for improving the competitiveness , sustainability , and / or quality of the protein crop production , in order to reduce imports from third countries .


### in order to ensure a clear strategic nature of these cap strategic plans , and to facilitate the links with other union policies , and notably with established long - term national targets deriving from union legislation or international agreements such as those related to climate change , forests , biodiversity , and water , it is appropriate that there should be one single cap strategic plan per member state . ### in order to ensure a clear strategic nature of these cap strategic plans , and to facilitate the links with other union policies , and notably with established long - term national targets deriving from union legislation or international agreements such as those related to climate change , forests , biodiversity , water and policy coherence for development , it is appropriate that there should be one single cap strategic plan per member state .


### in order to ensure that the setting of targets by member states and that the design of interventions is appropriate and maximises the contribution to the objectives of the cap , it is necessary to base the strategy of the cap strategic plans on a prior analysis of the local contexts and an assessment of needs in relation to the objectives of the cap . ### in order to ensure that the setting of targets by member states and that the design of interventions is appropriate and maximises the contribution to the objectives of the cap , it is necessary to base the strategy of the cap strategic plans on a prior analysis of the local contexts and an assessment of needs in relation to the objectives of the cap . in that connection , member states should also set out details of how they address problems such as the flight from the land , land ownership concentration , desertification , water quality or biodiversity loss , which also have a global impact .


### to foster a smart , resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring food security ; ### to foster a long - lasting , smart , resilient , &#160 ; sustainable and diversified agricultural sector ensuring food security ;


### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance food security ; ### support viable farm incomes and resilience across the union , to improve food security in the long term and at the same time limit overproduction .


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### improve the economic viability of farms on the european market , short supply chains and added value products such as those derived from organic farming ;


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


### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall provide support for schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials . ### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , forage legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , potatoes , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , chicory , fruit and vegetables and short rotation coppice .


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


### relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### bodies representing the non - economic interests of civil society , particularly of environmental ngos , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination inside and outside the eu .


### the commission shall assess the proposed cap strategic plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans , the consistency and coherence with the general principles of union law , with this regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the horizontal regulation , their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in article 6 , the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition , the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration . the assessment shall address , in particular , the adequacy of the strategy of the cap strategic plan , the corresponding specific objectives , targets , interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific cap strategic plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the swot analysis and the ex - ante evaluation . ### the commission shall assess the proposed cap strategic plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans , the consistency and coherence with the general principles of union law , with this regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the horizontal regulation , their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in article 6 , the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition , the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration and how the contributions of the competent authorities and other stakeholders are taken into account in accordance with article 94 . the assessment shall address , in particular , the adequacy of the strategy of the cap strategic plan , the corresponding specific objectives , targets , interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific cap strategic plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the swot analysis and the ex - ante evaluation .


### administrative capacity building for public authorities and beneficiaries , where relevant . ### administrative capacity building for authorities and beneficiaries , civil society and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , as referred to in article 94 , where relevant .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals as a frontrunner , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the swift achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### addressing root causes of migration should be added as a new objective of the mandate . ### addressing root causes of migration should be added as a new objective of the mandate and every project financed under this new objective should be in compliance with article 21 of the treaty on european union .


### the eib should develop and implement a set of indicators in its results measurement framework for projects in the public sector and in the private sector directed to refugees and host communities . therefore , an assessment of the contribution of eib financing operations addressing root causes of migration should be included in the commission ' s annual reporting to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing operations . ### the eib should develop and implement a set of indicators in its results measurement framework for projects in the public sector and in the private sector directed to refugees and host communities ; including indicators allowing to measure the project ' s contribution to the achievement of the sdgs , combatting the root causes of migration , and the involvement of civil societies of host communities . an assessment of the contribution of eib financing operations addressing the mentioned factors should be included in the commission ' s annual reporting to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing operations .


### only where it concerns the need to address urgencies and crisis situations that could arise within the mandate period and which are recognised as union external policy priorities , the ceiling for reallocation between the regions by the eib in the course of the mandate should be increased from 10 % to 20 % . the private sector mandate of eur 2 300 000 000 and the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 dedicated to public sector projects cannot be reallocated because its purpose is to address root causes of migration . ### only where it concerns the need to address urgencies and crisis situations that could arise within the mandate period and which are recognised as union external policy priorities , the ceiling for reallocation between the regions by the eib in the course of the mandate should be increased from 10 % to 20 % . the eib should notify the european parliament for any reallocation decision by providing a justification report and an impact assessment . the private sector mandate of eur 2 300 000 000 and the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 dedicated to public sector projects cannot be reallocated because its purpose is to address root causes of migration .


### a maximum amount of eur 30 000 000 000 under a general mandate , of which an amount of up to eur 1 400 000 000 is earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities ; ### a maximum amount of eur&#160 ; 36&#160 ; 200&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 under a general mandate , of which an amount of up to eur&#160 ; 1&#160 ; 400&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 is earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities as well as to addressing the root causes of migration ;


### eib financing operations supporting the general objectives set out in point of paragraph 1 shall back investment projects that address root causes of the migration and contribute to long - term economic resilience and safeguard sustainable development in beneficiary countries . eib financing operations shall , in particular , address increased needs for infrastructure and related services to cater for the migrants influx , and boost employment opportunities for host and refugee communities to foster economic integration and enable refugees to become self - reliant . ### eib financing operations supporting the general objectives set out in point of paragraph 1 shall back investment projects that address root causes of the migration and contribute to long - term economic resilience and safeguard sustainable development in beneficiary countries while ensuring compliance with the sdgs . eib financing operations shall , in particular , strengthen humanitarian action , support the creation of decent jobs and education , while ensuring the full respect of human rights , in particular labour and social rights and the rule of law .


### by 31 december 2021 , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a final evaluation report on the application of this decision . ### in order to strengthen the parliamentary control , the governance structure of the eib shall be reorganised in accordance with the strengthened governance scheme of the european fund for strategic investments . the commission shall provide information on implementation of that reorganisation until 31 december 2017 . furthermore , the eib shall inform the parliament of its investment decisions , present impact assessments that show the compliance of planned projects with the sdgs and the paris agreement as well as publish reports on any project financed . by 31 december 2021 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and to the council a final evaluation report on the application of this decision . this report shall include a performance review of projects funded during the two years , preceding the launching of the final report .


### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further by 2030 . effective measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector . ### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further by 2030 . effective measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector . member states and the eu should promote investment in improving the efficiency of transport sector intermodality , this being an essential tool in lowering greenhouse gas emissions .


### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further by 2030 . effective measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector . ### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further by 2030 . effective measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced , both before the type - approval stage and after placement on the market , in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector .


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


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


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


### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor and report data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the powertrains as well as the relevant bodywork . ### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2emissions , it is appropriate to monitor , report and make publicly available or accessible when needed to third parties data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the efficiency of power trains and engine as well as the most relevant bodywork and components .


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


### it is important to ensure that the data monitored and reported is robust and reliable . the commission should therefore have the means to verify and , where necessary , correct the final data . parameters allowing the data to be adequately traced and verified should therefore also be provided for in the monitoring requirements . ### it is important to ensure that the data monitored and reported is robust and reliable . the commission should therefore have the means to verify and , where necessary , correct the final data . several technologies are already robust enough to check compliance , especially pems testing and remote sensing , both at individual vehicle and global fleet levels . parameters allowing the data to be adequately traced and verified should therefore also be provided for in the monitoring requirements .


### it is important to ensure that the data monitored and reported is robust and reliable . the commission should therefore have the means to verify and , where necessary , correct the final data . parameters allowing the data to be adequately traced and verified should therefore also be provided for in the monitoring requirements . ### it is important to ensure that the data monitored and reported is robust and reliable . the commission should therefore have the means to verify and , where necessary , correct the final data . parameters allowing the data to be adequately traced and verified should therefore also be provided for in the monitoring requirements while always taking due account of privacy legislation .


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


### where the commission is informed of errors in the data or finds , pursuant to its own verification , discrepancies in the dataset , it shall , where appropriate , take the necessary measures to correct the data published in the central register referred to in article 6 . ### where the commission is informed of errors in the data or finds , pursuant to its own verification , discrepancies in the dataset , it shall , where appropriate , take the necessary measures to correct the data published in the central register referred to in article 6 , without prejudice to other actions regarding breaches to union law .


### the analysis shall indicate , as a minimum , the performance of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet of the union as well as that of each manufacturer in terms of the average fuel consumption and co2 emissions . it shall also , where available , take into account data on the uptake of new and advanced co2 reducing technologies . ### the analysis shall indicate , as a minimum , the performance of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet of the union as well as that of each manufacturer in terms of fuel consumption and co2 emissions for the various engine application cycles , based on the vecto classification system . it shall also , where available , take into account data on the uptake of new and advanced co2 reducing technologies .


### the analysis shall indicate , as a minimum , the performance of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet of the union as well as that of each manufacturer in terms of the average fuel consumption and co2 emissions . it shall also , where available , take into account data on the uptake of new and advanced co2 reducing technologies . ### the analysis shall indicate , as a minimum , the performance of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet of the union as well as that of each manufacturer in terms of the average fuel consumption and co2 emissions . it shall also , where available , take into account data on the uptake of new and advanced co2 reducing technologies , including alternative engines and / or alternative fuels .


### article 9 conferral of implementing powers the commission may , by means of implementing acts , determine the verification and correction measures referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of article 7 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 11 . ### delete


### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21027 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . __________________ 7 com 652 final . 8 insert reference . ### to ensure the market stability reserve has a quick and significant impact on the european emissions trading system , a market stability reserve should be established as of 1 july 2016 . without early introduction , projections show that the amount of surplus allowances would not fall below the current levels until 2025 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning as of 1 july 2016 , allowances corresponding to 20% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 300 million .


### furthermore , in addition to the establishment of the market stability reserve , a few consequential amendments should be made to directive 2003 / 87 / ec to ensure consistency and smooth operation of the ets . in particular , the operation of directive 2003 / 87 / ec may lead to large volumes of allowances to be auctioned at the end of each trading period which can undermine market stability . accordingly , in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances at the end of one trading period and the beginning of the next with possibly disruptive effects for the market , provision should be made for the auctioning of part of any large increase of supply at the end of one trading period in the first two years of the next period . ### furthermore , in addition to the establishment of the market stability reserve , a few consequential amendments should be made to directive 2003 / 87 / ec to ensure consistency and smooth operation of the ets . in particular , the operation of directive 2003 / 87 / ec may lead to large volumes of allowances to be auctioned at the end of each trading period which can undermine market stability . accordingly , in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances with possibly disruptive effects for the market , provision should be made for cancelling of part of any large increase in supply at the end of one trading period .


### market stability reserve ### market stability reserve and innovation fund


### “1 . from 2021 onwards , member states shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with article 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by decision [ opeu please insert number of this decision when known ] of the european parliament and of the council . ” ### “1 . from 1 july 2016 onwards , member states shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with article 10a and 10c , are not placed in the market stability reserve established by decision [ opeu please insert number of this decision when known ] of the european parliament and of the council”


### it is necessary to provide eurojust with an administrative and management structure that allows it to perform its tasks more effectively and respects the principles applicable to union agencies whilst maintaining eurojust’s special characteristics and safeguarding its independence in the exercise of its operational functions . to this end , the functions of the national members , the college and the administrative director should be clarified and an executive board established . ### it is necessary to provide eurojust with an administrative and management structure that allows it to perform its tasks more effectively and respects the principles applicable to union agencies whilst maintaining eurojust’s special characteristics and safeguarding its independence in the exercise of its operational functions . to this end , the functions of the national members , the college and the administrative director should be clarified and an executive board established . the operational tasks of eurojust should fully reflect the new concept of article 85 tfeu by regulating in detail the procedure for opening prosecutions by eurojust and settling conflicts of exercise of jurisdiction .


### for the purposes of stimulating and strengthening coordination and cooperation between national investigating and prosecuting authorities it is crucial that eurojust receives relevant information from national authorities necessary for the performance of its tasks . to this end , national competent authorities should inform their national members of the setting up and results of joint investigation teams , of cases under the competence of eurojust directly involving at least three member states and for which requests or decisions on judicial cooperation have been transmitted to at least two member states , as well as , under certain circumstances , information on conflicts of jurisdiction , controlled deliveries and repeated difficulties in judicial cooperation . ### for the purposes of stimulating and strengthening coordination and cooperation between national investigating and prosecuting authorities it is crucial that eurojust receives relevant information from national authorities necessary for the performance of its tasks . to this end , national competent authorities should be obliged , within a clear deadline , to inform their national members of the setting up and results of joint investigation teams , of cases under the competence of eurojust directly involving at least three member states and for which requests or decisions on judicial cooperation have been transmitted to at least two member states , as well as , under certain circumstances , information on conflicts of jurisdiction , controlled deliveries and repeated difficulties in judicial cooperation .


### eurojust ' s competence shall cover the forms of crime listed in annex 1 . however , its competence shall not include the crimes for which the european public prosecutor ' s office is competent . ### until the date when the european public prosecutor ' s office has assumed its investigative and prosecutorial tasks conferred on it in accordance with article [ 75 ] of regulation [ implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor ' s office ] , eurojust ' s competence shall cover the forms of crime listed in annex 1 . from the date when the european public prosecutor ' s office assumes its tasks and with regard to the forms of crime for which the latter exercises its competence , eurojust shall only exercise its competences within its respective mandate avoiding any overlap with action taken by the european public prosecutor ' s office . however , eurojust shall exercise its competences in cases involving member states which do not participate in enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office at the request of those member states or at the request of the european public prosecutor’s office . the practical details on the exercise of competence in accordance with this paragraph shall be regulated by a working arrangement referred to in article 38 . the reference to ‘ crime against financial interests of the union’ in annex 1 to this regulation shall be interpreted in accordance with this paragraph .


### eurojust ' s competence shall cover the forms of crime listed in annex 1 . however , its competence shall not include the crimes for which the european public prosecutor ' s office is competent . ### until the date when the european public prosecutor ' s office has assumed its investigative and prosecutorial tasks conferred on it in accordance with article 75 of regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor ' s office , eurojust ' s competence shall cover the criminal offences listed in annex 1 . however , from the date the eppo assumes its tasks , eurojust shall only be competent in cases where the eppo is competent but does not exercise its competence ; where member states which are not participating the eppo seek support from eurojust , and where the eppo itself seeks the support of eurojust .


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


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


### ‘ the definitions laid down in article 1 of directive 2001 / 83 / ec shall apply for the purposes of this regulation . ’ ### ‘ the definitions laid down in article 1 of directive 2001 / 83 / ec and , as appropriate , in article 4 of regulation 2015 / xxx of the european parliament and of the council1a + shall apply for the purposes of this regulation . ’ ___________________________ 1a regulation 2015 / xxx of the european parliament and of the council of . . . on veterinary medicinal products . + oj : please insert the number and in the footnote , the number , date and oj reference of regulation in document cod 2014 / 0257 .


### in paragraph 2 , point is replaced by the following : ‘ the applicant shows that the medicinal product constitutes a significant therapeutic , scientific or technical innovation or that the granting of authorisation in accordance with this regulation is in the interests of patients health at union level . ’ , ### paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : ‘ 2 . any medicinal product not appearing in the annex may be granted a marketing authorisation by the union in accordance with the provisions of this regulation , if : the medicinal product contains a new active substance which , on the date of entry into force of this regulation , was not authorised in the union ; or the applicant shows that the medicinal product constitutes a significant therapeutic , scientific or technical innovation or that the granting of authorisation in accordance with this regulation is in the interests of patients health at union level . ’ ,


### the agency shall be responsible for coordinating the existing scientific resources put at its disposal by member states for the evaluation , supervision and pharmacovigilance of medicinal products . ### the second paragraph of article 55 is amended as follows : the agency shall be responsible for coordinating the scientific resources put at its disposal by member states for the evaluation , supervision and pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human use , as provided for in this regulation , and for veterinary use , as provided for in regulation 2015 / xxx + . ’ ______________ + oj : please , insert the number of regulation in document cod 2014 / 0257 .


### the committees referred to in paragraph 1 to may each establish standing and temporary working parties . the committees referred to in paragraph 1 and may establish scientific advisory groups in connection with the evaluation of specific types of medicinal products or treatments , to which the committee concerned may delegate certain tasks associated with drawing up the scientific opinions referred to in articles 5 and 30 . ### the first subparagraph of article 56 is amended as follows : ‘ 2 . the committees referred to in paragraph 1 to may each establish standing and temporary working parties . the committees referred to in paragraph 1 and may establish scientific advisory groups in connection with the evaluation of specific types of medicinal products or treatments , to which the committee concerned may delegate certain tasks associated with drawing up the scientific opinions referred to in article 5 of this regulation and in article 141 of regulation 2015 / xxx + . ’ _______________ + oj : please , insert the number of regulation in document cod 2014 / 0257 .


### the database provided for in paragraph 1 shall include the summaries of product characteristics , the patient or user package leaflet and the information shown on the labelling . the database shall be developed in stages , priority being given to medicinal products authorised under this regulation and those authorised under chapter 4 of title iii of directive 2001 / 83 / ec . the database shall subsequently be extended to include any medicinal product authorised in the union . ### the database provided for in paragraph 1 shall include the summaries of product characteristics , the patient or user package leaflet and the information shown on the labelling . the database shall be developed in stages , priority being given to medicinal products authorised under this regulation and those authorised under chapter 4 of title iii of directive 2001 / 83 / ec . the database shall subsequently be extended to include any medicinal product for human use authorised in the union .


### member states shall transmit to the agency the names of national experts with proven experience in the evaluation of medicinal products for human use who , taking into account article 63 , would be available to serve on working parties or scientific advisory groups of any of the committees referred to in article 56 , together with an indication of their qualifications and specific areas of expertise . the agency shall keep an up - to - date list of accredited experts . the list shall include the experts referred to in the first subparagraph and other experts appointed directly by the agency . the list shall be updated . ### article 62 is amended as follows : ' 2 . member states shall transmit to the agency the names of national experts with proven experience in the evaluation of medicinal products who , taking into account article 63 , would be available to serve on working parties or scientific advisory groups of any of the committees referred to in article 56 , together with an indication of their qualifications and specific areas of expertise . the agency shall keep an up - to - date list of accredited experts . the list shall include the experts referred to in the first subparagraph and any other experts appointed by the agency or the commission . the list shall be updated . '


### the executive director shall be appointed by the management board , on a proposal from the commission , for a period of five years on the basis of a list of candidates proposed by the commission following a call for expressions of interest published in the official journal of the european union and elsewhere . before appointment , the candidate nominated by the management board shall be invited forthwith to make a statement to the european parliament and to answer any questions put by its members . his mandate may be renewed once . the management board may , upon a proposal from the commission , remove the executive director from his post . ### article 64 is amended as follows : ' 1 . the executive director shall be appointed by the management board , on a proposal from the commission , for a period of five years on the basis of a list of candidates proposed by the commission following a call for expressions of interest published in the official journal of the european union and elsewhere . before appointment , the candidate nominated by the management board shall be invited forthwith to make a statement to the european parliament and to answer any questions put by its members . his mandate may be renewed once by the management board , in consultation with the commission . the management board may , upon a proposal from the commission , remove the executive director from his post . '


### adopt an opinion on the rules of procedures of the committee for medicinal products for human use and the committee for medicinal products for veterinary use ; ### article 66 is amended as follows : point is replaced by the following : ‘ adopt an opinion on the rules of procedures of the committee for medicinal products for human use and the committee for medicinal products for veterinary use 2015 / xxx + ) ’ ; point is deleted . _____________ + oj : please , insert the number of regulation in document cod 2014 / 0257 .


### the first subparagraph of article 67 is replaced by the following : ‘ the agency’s revenue shall consist of a contribution from the union , fees paid by undertakings for obtaining and maintaining union marketing authorisations and for other services provided by the agency , or by the coordination group as regards the fulfilment of its tasks in accordance with articles 107c , 107e , 107g , 107k and 107q of directive 2001 / 83 / ec and charges for other services provided by the agency . ’ ### article 67 is replaced by the following : ‘ the agency’s revenue shall consist of : a contribution from the union ; a contribution from any european third country with which the union has concluded agreements ; the fees paid by undertakings for obtaining and maintaining union marketing authorisations for human and veterinary medicinal products and for other services provided by the agency , as provided for in this regulation and in regulation 2015 / xxx + , or by the coordination group as regards the fulfilment of its tasks in accordance with articles 107c , 107e , 107g , 107k and 107q of directive 2001 / 83 / ec ; charges for any other services provided by the agency ; and other sources of income , including any ad - hoc grants within the scope of title vi of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council1a . the european parliament and the council shall re - examine , when necessary , the level of the union contribution , referred to in point of the first subparagraph , on the basis of an evaluation of needs and by taking account of the level of fees . ´ ________________ + oj : please , insert the number of regulation in document cod 2014 / 0257 . 1a regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 .


### on the basis of the estimate , the commission shall enter in the preliminary draft general budget of the european union the estimates it deems necessary for the establishment plan and the amount of the subsidy to be charged to the general budget , which it shall place before the budgetary authority in accordance with article 272 of the treaty . ### article 67 is amended as follows : ' 8 . on the basis of the estimate , the commission shall enter in the preliminary draft general budget of the european union the estimates it deems necessary for the establishment plan concerning the staff financed by the union budget and the amount of the subsidy to be charged to the general budget , which it shall place before the budgetary authority in accordance with article 272 of the treaty . '


### the budgetary authority shall adopt the establishment plan for the agency . ' ### in article 67 , subparagraph 2 is amended as follows : ' the budgetary authority shall adopt the establishment plan for the staff financed by the eu budget for the agency . '


### the executive director shall implement the budget of the agency . 2 . by 1 march at the latest following each financial year , the agency ' s accounting officer shall communicate the provisional accounts to the commission ' s accounting officer together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year . the commission ' s accounting officer shall consolidate the provisional accounts of the institutions and decentralised bodies in accordance with article 128 of the financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the european communities . 3 . by 31 march at the latest following each financial year , the commission ' s accounting officer shall submit the agency ' s provisional accounts to the court of auditors , together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year . the report on the budgetary and financial management for the financial year shall also be forwarded to the european parliament and the council . 4 . on receipt of the court of auditors ' observations on the agency ' s provisional accounts , pursuant to article 129 of the general financial regulation , the executive director shall draw up the agency ' s final accounts under his own responsibility and submit them to the management board for an opinion . 5 . the management board of the agency shall deliver an opinion on the agency ' s final accounts . 6 . the executive director shall , by 1 july at the latest following each financial year , forward the final accounts to the european parliament , the council , the commission and the court of auditors , together with the management board ' s opinion . 7 . the final accounts shall be published . 8 . the agency ' s executive director shall send the court of auditors a reply to its observations by 30 september at the latest . he shall also send this reply to the management board . 9 . the executive director shall submit to the european parliament , at the latter ' s request , any information required for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question , as laid down in article 146 of the general financial regulation . 10 . the european parliament , on a recommendation from the council acting by a qualified majority , shall , before 30 april of year n + 2 , give a discharge to the executive director in respect of the implementation of the budget for year n . 11 . the financial rules applicable to the agency shall be adopted by the management board after the commission has been consulted . they may not depart from commission regulation no 2343 / 2002 of 19 november 2002 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in article 185 of council regulation no 1605 / 2002 on the financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the european communities , unless specifically required for the agency ' s operation and with the commission ' s prior consent . ________________ 21 council regulation no 1605 / 2002 of 25 june 2002 on the financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the european communities . 1 22 oj l 357 , 31 . 12 . 2002 , p . 72 . ### article 68 is replaced by the following : ‘ 1 . the executive director shall implement the budget of the agency . 2 . by 1 march at the latest following each financial year , the agency ' s accounting officer shall communicate the provisional accounts to the commission ' s accounting officer . the commission ' s accounting officer shall consolidate the provisional accounts of the institutions and decentralised bodies in accordance with article 147 of regulation no 966 / 2012 . 3 . by 31 march at the latest following each financial year , the commission ' s accounting officer shall submit the agency ' s provisional accounts to the court of auditors , together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year . the report on the budgetary and financial management for the financial year shall also be forwarded to the european parliament and the council . 4 . on receipt of the court of auditors ' observations on the agency ' s provisional accounts , pursuant to article 148 of the general financial regulation , the accounting officer shall draw up the agency ' s final accounts and the executive director shall submit them to the management board for an opinion . 5 . the management board of the agency shall deliver an opinion on the agency ' s final accounts . 6 . the accounting officer shall , by 1 july of the following financial year , forward the final accounts to the european parliament , the council , the commission and the court of auditors , together with the management board ' s opinion . 7 . the final accounts shall be published . 8 . the agency ' s executive director shall send the court of auditors a reply to its observations by 30 september of the following year at the latest . 9 . the executive director shall submit to the european parliament , at the latter ' s request , any information required for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question , as laid down in article 165 of the general financial regulation . 10 . the european parliament , on a recommendation from the council , shall , before 15 may of year n + 2 , give a discharge to the executive director in respect of the implementation of the budget for year n . 11 . the financial rules applicable to the agency shall be adopted by the management board after the commission has been consulted . they may not depart from commission delegated regulation no 1271 / 20131aunless specifically required for the agency ' s operation and with the commission ' s prior consent . ’ __________________ 1a commission delegated regulation no 1271 / 2013 of 30 september 2013 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in article 208 of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council .


### present text the executive director shall implement the budget of the agency . 2 . by 1 march at the latest following each financial year , the agency ' s accounting officer shall communicate the provisional accounts to the commission ' s accounting officer together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year . the commission ' s accounting officer shall consolidate the provisional accounts of the institutions and decentralised bodies in accordance with article 128 of the financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the european communities . 3 . by 31 march at the latest following each financial year , the commission ' s accounting officer shall submit the agency ' s provisional accounts to the court of auditors , together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year . the report on the budgetary and financial management for the financial year shall also be forwarded to the european parliament and the council . 4 . on receipt of the court of auditors ' observations on the agency ' s provisional accounts , pursuant to article 129 of the general financial regulation , the executive director shall draw up the agency ' s final accounts under his own responsibility and submit them to the management board for an opinion . 5 . the management board of the agency shall deliver an opinion on the agency ' s final accounts . 6 . the executive director shall , by 1 july at the latest following each financial year , forward the final accounts to the european parliament , the council , the commission and the court of auditors , together with the management board ' s opinion . 7 . the final accounts shall be published . 8 . the agency ' s executive director shall send the court of auditors a reply to its observations by 30 september at the latest . he shall also send this reply to the management board . 9 . the executive director shall submit to the european parliament , at the latter ' s request , any information required for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question , as laid down in article 146 of the general financial regulation . 10 . the european parliament , on a recommendation from the council acting by a qualified majority , shall , before 30 april of year n + 2 , give a discharge to the executive director in respect of the implementation of the budget for year n . 11 . the financial rules applicable to the agency shall be adopted by the management board after the commission has been consulted . they may not depart from commission regulation no 2343 / 2002 of 19 november 2002 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in article 185 of council regulation no 1605 / 2002 on the financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the european communities , unless specifically required for the agency ' s operation and with the commission ' s prior consent . ### article 68 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . the executive director shall implement the budget of the agency . 2 . by 1 march of the following financial year , the agency ' s accounting officer shall send the provisional accounts to the commission ' s accounting officer and to the court of auditors 3 . by 31 march of the following financial year , the executive director shall send the report on the budgetary and financial management to the european parliament , the commission , the council and the court of auditors . 4 . by 31 march of the following financial year , the commission ' s accounting officer shall send the agency ' s provisional accounts , consolidated with the commission ' s provisional accounts , to the court of auditors . on receipt of the court of auditors ' observations on the agency ' s provisional accounts pursuant to article 148 of the financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the union , the accounting officer shall draw up the agency ' s final accounts and the executive director shall submit them to the management board for an opinion . 5 . the management board shall deliver an opinion on the agency ' s final accounts . 6 . the accounting officer shall , by 1 july following each financial year , send the final accounts to the european parliament , the council , the accounting officer of the commission and the court of auditors , together with the management board ' s opinion . 7 . the final accounts shall be published in the official journal of the european union by 15 november of the following year . 8 . the executive director shall send the court of auditors a reply to its observations by 30 september . 9 . the executive director shall submit to the european parliament , at the latter ' s request , any information required for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question , in accordance with article 165 of the financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the union . 10 . on a recommendation from the council , the european parliament shall , before 15 may of year n + 2 , give a discharge to the executive director in respect of the implementation of the budget for year n . 11 . the financial rules applicable to the agency shall be adopted by the management board after the commission has been consulted . they shall not depart from commission delegated regulation no 1271 / 2013 unless specifically required for the agency ' s operation and with the commission ' s prior consent . 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### without prejudice to the unique , union nature of the content of the documents referred to in points to of article 9 and in points to of article 34 , this regulation shall not prohibit the use of two or more commercial designs for a given medicinal product for human use covered by a single marketing authorisation . ### article 82 is amended as follows : ‘ 3 . without prejudice to the unique , union nature of the content of the documents referred to in points to of article 9 , this regulation shall not prohibit the use of two or more commercial designs for a given medicinal product for human use covered by a single marketing authorisation . ’


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 3 , 10b , 14 , 16 and 84 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 3 , 10b , 14 , 16 and 84 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .