### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with member states and participating third countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps .


### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ; ### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from three to six months , renewable once and for a maximum duration of twelve months within the same participating organisation , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , which includes a learning and training component , is undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to developing competences useful for the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participant , is based on a written agreement concluded at the beginning of the traineeship between the participant and the participating organisation , indicating the educational objectives , the working conditions and duration of the traineeship , the remuneration of the participant and the rights and obligations of the parties under the national law , applicable collective agreements , or both , of the country in which the traineeship takes place , and does not substitute jobs ;


### to ensure that the solidarity activities that are offered to the european solidarity corps participants contribute to addressing concrete , unmet societal needs and strengthening communities , are of high quality and properly validated . ### to ensure that the solidarity activities that are offered to the european solidarity corps participants contribute to addressing concrete , societal challenges and needs and to strengthening communities , are of high quality and properly validated .


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means an unpaid voluntary placement undertaken for a period of up to twelve months , either on a full - time basis or on a flexible basis of at least 10 hours per week , which provides a young person with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of not - for - profit organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for his or her personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving his or her employability ;


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should help respond to unmet societal needs and challenges and contribute to strengthening communities and citizenship and respond to personal and professional development needs of the participants . solidarity activities should be of high quality and effectively accessible to all young people , offering them the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences and to have their efforts recognised , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . particular efforts should be made to ensure the effective inclusiveness and accessibility of the solidarity activities offered , notably in relation to young people with fewer opportunities , in particular young people with disabilities . solidarity activities should never replace corporate social responsibility policies , nor should have a negative impact on existing jobs or traineeships .


### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . the prime reference amount includes redeployments from the erasmus + programme and from the employment and social innovation programme for the financial years 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , and it is complemented by contributions from several union programmes under different headings , such as the european social fund , the union civil protection mechanism , the life programme and the european agricultural fund for rural development . _________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 . ### this regulation lays down a financial envelope of eur 341 , 5 million in current prices for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . the financial envelope should include the amount of eur 197 , 7 million that was originally earmarked to finance the intra - union european voluntary service activities under the erasmus + programme for the financial years 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , given that those activities are to be transferred to the european solidarity corps programme . considering the need to avoid any negative impact on the financing of existing multiannual programmes , the remaining amount for the financing of the european solidarity corps should be drawn exclusively from unallocated margins under the multiannual financial framework ceilings . _________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 .


### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; ### measures aimed at ensuring the high quality of solidarity placements , including a comprehensive training programme , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ;


### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; ### measures aimed at ensuring the quality and accessibility of solidarity placements , including online and offline comprehensive training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , pre and post - placement support as well as the development of an official certificate , building on the experience of the youth pass , that identifies , documents , assesses and certifies the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; where relevant , post - placement support to participants interested in setting - up and piloting associations , cooperatives , social enterprises , youth organisations and community - centres ;


### “participating organisation” means any public or private entity that has been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , which offers a placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps or implements other activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ; ### “participating organisation” means any public or private entity that has already been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , which offers a volunteering , traineeship or job placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps or implements other activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ;


### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### young people aged 15 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least : 16 years of age and not older than 30 for part - time and free time in country volunteer placements , solidarity projects and volunteer teams placements ; 18 years of age and not older than 30 for full - time and cross - border volunteer placements .


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### amendement the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states , regions and cities to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , including schemes operating at regional or local level , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee .


### to ensure that the solidarity activities that are offered to the european solidarity corps participants contribute to addressing concrete , unmet societal needs and strengthening communities , are of high quality and properly validated . ### to ensure that the solidarity activities that are offered to the european solidarity corps participants contribute to overcoming significant societal challenges for the benefit of the community and strengthening communities , are of high quality and properly validated .


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , take account of their skills and be closely linked to the development of society , in the sense that they should respond to key societal challenges , contribute to strengthening local communities and social cohesion , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge , skills and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions .


### when implementing this regulation , the commission and the participating countries shall ensure that particular efforts are made to promote social inclusion , in particular for the participation of disadvantaged young people . ### when implementing this regulation , the commission , member states and participating third countries shall ensure that particular efforts are made to promote social inclusion , in particular for the participation of disadvantaged young people .


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity initiative should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges in solidarity with and to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas in a sustainable way and support young people to experience themselves by being drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities as volunteers in associations , ngos , youth organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors and set up their own associations .


### ' european solidarity corps portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating organisations , including providing information about the european solidarity corps , registering participants , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps . ### “european solidarity corps portal” means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating organisations . complementing the activities of the participating organisations , the portal provides information about the european solidarity corps such as registering participants , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps . the portal shall also provide a mechanism for young people to evaluate their experience after the placement .


### any public or private entity established in a participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in point of article 7 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point of article 7 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants . ### any sending and receiving organisation established in a participating country may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in point of article 7 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point of article 7 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants .


### a participating country may make national funding available to beneficiaries to be managed in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps and , to this end , use the decentralised structures of the european solidarity corps , as long as it ensures the complementary pro rata funding of these structures . ### a participating country , regional or local entity may make additional funding available to beneficiaries to be managed in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps and , to this end , use the decentralised structures of the european solidarity corps , as long as it ensures the complementary pro rata funding of these structures .


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . __________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### consistency and complementarity of the initiative should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity initiative should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity initiative should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . __________________


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering placement” means a unpaid voluntary service , either full - time32 , part - time or during free time , for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of public authorities , not - for - profit organisations , foundations and social enterprises , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteerto gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day .


### the financial envelope of the european solidarity corps under heading 1a of the multiannual financial framework also builds on funds redeployed from the erasmus + programme . these funds should mainly come from appropriations aimed at financing european voluntary service activities that would fall under the scope of the volunteering placements supported under this regulation . in addition , some appropriations of the student loan guarantee facility , which are unlikely to be absorbed under erasmus + , should be redeployed with a view to providing adequate co - financing to the operating costs of national agencies and be brought more in line with the absorption capacity of this action . ### the financial envelope of the european solidarity corps under heading 1a of the multiannual financial framework builds on funds redeployed from the erasmus + programme . these funds should exclusively come from appropriations aimed at financing european voluntary service activities that would fall under the scope of the volunteering placements supported under this regulation .


### in order to implement this regulation , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable . ### in order to implement this regulation , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , including joint actions at cross - border level , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 294 200 00033 in current prices supplemented by contributions from : _________________ 33 this financial envelope constitutes the prime reference amount within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 197 700 000 in current prices , which corresponds to the amount originally earmarked to finance the intra - union european voluntary service activities under the erasmus + programme . the remaining amount of eur 143 800 000 for the financing of the european solidarity corps shall be drawn exclusively from unallocated margins under the multiannual financial framework ceilings .


### ' european solidarity corps portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating organisations , including providing information about the european solidarity corps , registering participants , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps . ### ' european solidarity corps portal ' means a web - based multilingual and interactive tool , accessible to people with disabilities , that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating and intermediary organisations , including providing information about the european solidarity corps , registering participants , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , mechanisms of evaluation of the placement and results of projects as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps .


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity with a european added value and a transnational dimension aimed at tackling significant societal challenges to the benefit of a community and the society as a whole while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal , non - formal and informal education and training , employment , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , intercultural dialogue , social inclusion , inclusion of people with disabilities , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , in particular asylum seekers and refugees , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community and the society as a whole while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities which have european and international added value and a transnational dimension , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal and non - formal education and training , youth work , employment , social inclusion , equality and anti - discrimination , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , civic agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , youth assistance , disabilities , solidarity between generations , reception and integration of third - country nationals , including asylum seekers and refugees , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal and non - formal education and training and informal learning , youth work , employment , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , intercultural dialogue , social inclusion , environment and nature protection , climate action , , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance , social inclusion , welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , particularly asylum seekers and refugees and territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps . ### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and not for profit entities with a social aim actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps .


### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . the prime reference amount includes redeployments from the erasmus + programme and from the employment and social innovation programme for the financial years 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , and it is complemented by contributions from several union programmes under different headings , such as the european social fund , the union civil protection mechanism , the life programme and the european agricultural fund for rural development . _________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 . ### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . with the exception of redeployments , the prime reference amount should be financed through the use of all financial means available under council regulation no 1311 / 201323a . _________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 . 23a council regulation no 1311 / 2013 of 2 december 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 - 2020 .


### where the duration of the exemptions referred to in paragraph 1 exceeds eight consecutive months or where a member state has granted the same exemptions repetitively and their total duration exceeds eight months , the agency shall assess whether the conditions of paragraph 1 have been met and issue , within three months from the date of the reception of the notification referred to in paragraph 1 , a recommendation to the commission as regards the outcome of that assessment . the agency shall include that recommendation in the repository established under article 63 . ### where the duration of the exemptions referred to in paragraph 1 exceeds two consecutive months or where a member state has granted the same exemptions repetitively and their total duration exceeds two months , the agency shall assess whether the conditions of paragraph 1 have been met and issue , within three months from the date of the reception of the notification referred to in paragraph 1 , a recommendation to the commission as regards the outcome of that assessment . the agency shall include that recommendation in the repository established under article 63 .


### when a member state intends to transfer certain responsibilities in accordance with paragraphs 1 or 2 , it shall establish jointly with the agency or with the other member state , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the legal and natural persons concerned by the transfer and , in case of a transfer referred to in paragraph 2 , the agency shall be consulted on that transition plan before it is finalised . ### when a member state intends to transfer certain responsibilities in accordance with paragraphs 1 or 2 , it shall establish jointly with the agency or with the other member state , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the legal and natural persons , including relevant stakeholders , concerned by the transfer and , in case of a transfer referred to in paragraph 2 , the agency shall be consulted on that transition plan before it is finalised . it shall carry out jointly with the agency or with the other member state , as applicable , and in consultation with relevant stakeholders , an impact assessment covering , among others , any social , economic or employment repercussions .


### if necessary to mitigate risks pertaining to safety , privacy , protection of personal data , security or the environment , arising from the operation , the unmanned aircraft must have the corresponding and specific features and functionalities which take into account the principles of privacy and protection of personal data by design and by default . according to the needs those features and functionalities must ensure easy identification of the aircraft and of the nature and purpose of the operation ; and must ensure that applicable limitations , prohibitions or conditions be complied with , notably with respect to the operation in particular geographical zones , beyond certain distances from the operator or at certain altitudes . ### to mitigate risks pertaining to safety , privacy , protection of personal data , security or the environment , arising from the operation , the unmanned aircraft must have the corresponding and specific features and functionalities which take into account the principles of privacy and protection of personal data by design and by default . those features and functionalities must ensure easy identification of the aircraft and of the nature and purpose of the operation ; and must ensure that functional prerequisites required for safe operations , including collision avoidance , as well as applicable limitations , prohibitions or conditions be complied with , notably with respect to the operation in particular geographical zones , beyond certain distances from the operator or at certain altitudes .


### the member states , the commission and the agency shall cooperate on security matters related to civil aviation , including cyber security , with a view to ensuring that interdependencies between civil aviation safety and security are taken into account . ### the agency , in cooperation with member states and the commission , shall tackle security matters related to civil aviation safety , including cyber security , where interdependencies between civil aviation safety and security exist .


### the agency may grant exemptions to any legal or natural person to whom it has issued a certificate in the situations and subject to the conditions set out in article 60 . in such a case , the agency shall immediately notify the commission and the member states , through the repository established under article 63 , of the exemptions granted , the reasons for granting them and , where applicable , the necessary mitigation measures applied . where the duration of an exemption exceeds eight consecutive months or where the agency has granted the same exemption repetitively and their total duration exceeds eight months , the commission shall assess whether those conditions have been met , and where it considers that this is not the case , it shall adopt an implementing decision to that effect , which shall be published in the official journal of the european union and entered into the repository established under article 63 . the agency shall immediately revoke the exemption upon the notification of that implementing decision . ### the agency may grant exemptions to any legal or natural person to whom it has issued a certificate in the situations and subject to the conditions set out in article 60 . when these exemptions go beyond the specific competencies of the agency defined in art . 66 paragraphs 1 and 2 , the agency shall immediately notify the commission and the member states , through the repository established under article 63 , of the exemptions granted , the reasons for granting them and , where applicable , the necessary mitigation measures applied . when these exemptions go beyond the specific competencies of the agency defined in art . 66 paragraphs 1 and 2 and where the duration of an exemption exceeds two consecutive months or where the agency has granted the same exemption repetitively and their total duration exceeds two months , the commission shall assess whether those conditions have been met , and where it considers that this is not the case , it shall adopt an implementing decision to that effect , which shall be published in the official journal of the european union and entered into the repository established under article 63 . the agency shall immediately revoke the exemption upon the notification of that implementing decision .


### the agency shall react without undue delay to an urgent safety problem falling within the scope of this regulation by determining corrective action to be taken by national competent authorities or legal and natural persons subject to the provisions of this regulation and by disseminating related information to those national competent authorities and persons , including directives or recommendations , where this is necessary to safeguard the objectives set out in article 1 . ### the agency shall react without undue delay to an urgent safety problem falling within the scope of this regulation and its area of competence by determining corrective action to be taken by national competent authorities or legal and natural persons subject to the provisions of this regulation to safeguard the objectives set out in article 1 . the agency shall disseminate information on the corrective action to those national competent authorities and to those persons for which it is the competent authority .


### the marking and identification of unmanned aircraft ; ### the mandatory marking , registration and identification of unmanned aircraft ;


### any legal or natural person subject to this regulation may bring to the attention of the agency any alleged differences in the application of the rules between the member states . where such differences seriously hamper the operation of those persons , or otherwise lead to substantial difficulties , the agency and the national competent authorities of the member states concerned shall cooperate to eliminate those differences without undue delay . where those differences cannot be eliminated , the agency shall present the matter to the commission . ### any legal or natural person subject to this regulation may bring to the attention of the agency any alleged differences in the application of the rules between the member states . where such differences seriously hamper the operation of those persons , or otherwise lead to substantial difficulties , the agency and the national competent authorities of the member states concerned shall cooperate to eliminate those differences without undue delay but within a reasonable time frame . where those differences cannot be eliminated , the agency shall present the matter to the commission .


### where the agency considers that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised . ### where the agency considers and demonstrates that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , and demonstrates that it has the necessary resources to do so , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer , including the stakeholders concerned , shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised .


### the agency shall , upon request , provide technical assistance to the commission in the implementation of regulation no 300 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council22 , including in the performance of security inspections and in the preparation of the measures to be adopted under that regulation . __________________ 22 regulation no 300 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing regulation no 2320 / 2002 ### where interdependencies exist between civil aviation safety and security , the agency shall , upon request , provide technical assistance to the commission , where the agency has the relevant expertise in the security field concerned , in the implementation of fields 3 , 10 and 11 and of chapter 4 . 3 of field 4 of annex i to regulation no 300 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council22 . __________________ 22 regulation no 300 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing regulation no 2320 / 2002


### organisations responsible for the provision of ground handling services and apron management services at aerodromes subject to this regulation shall declare their capability and the availability of the means to discharge the responsibilities associated with the services provided in compliance with the essential requirements referred to in article 29 . ### organisations responsible for the provision of ground handling services and apron management services at aerodromes subject to this regulation shall declare their capability and the availability of the means to discharge the be subject to certification and shall be issued with a certificate .


### the commission may , at the request of the agency , impose on an legal or natural person to whom it has issued a certificate , or who has made a declaration to it , in accordance with this regulation , either one or both of the following : ### the commission shall , at the request of the agency , impose on an legal or natural person to whom it has issued a certificate , or who has made a declaration to it , in accordance with this regulation , either one or both of the following :


### aeroplanes having the stall speed or the minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration not exceeding 35 knots calibrated air speed and having no more than two seats , as well as helicopters and powered parachutes having no more than two seats , that have a maximum take - off mass , as recorded by the member states , of no more than : ### aircraft , other than balloons , having the minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration not exceeding 45 knots calibrated air speed and having no more than two seats that have a maximum take - off mass of no more than 600kg , and empty mass , of no more than 405kg .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 2 , article 18 , article 25 , article 28 , article 34 , article 39 , article 44 , article 47 , article 50 , article 51 , article 52 , article 72 and article 115 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 2 , article 18 , article 25 , article 28 , article 34 , article 39 , article 44 , article 47 , article 50 , article 51 , article 52 , article 72 and article 115 shall be conferred on the commission following approval by the agency and experts on the management board to ensure appropriate use of delegated acts . this power shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time .


### a person operating the unmanned aircraft must be aware of the applicable union and national rules relating to the intended operations , in particular with regard to safety , privacy , data protection , liability , insurance , security or environmental protection . the person must be able to ensure the safety of operation and safe separation of the unmanned aircraft from people on the ground and from other airspace users . this includes being familiar with the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer and with all relevant functionalities of the unmanned aircraft and applicable rules of the air and atm / ans procedures . ### a remote pilot must be aware of the applicable union and national rules relating to the intended operations , in particular with regard to safety , privacy , data protection , liability , insurance , security or environmental protection . the remote pilot must be able to ensure the safety of operation and safe separation of the unmanned aircraft from people on the ground and from other airspace users . this includes good knowledge of the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer and with all relevant functionalities of the unmanned aircraft and applicable rules of the air and atm / ans procedures .


### the advisory body referred to in article 85 shall appoint four of its members to participate with observer status in the management board . they shall represent , as broadly as possible , the different views represented in the advisory body . the term of office shall be 24 months and shall be extendable once for a further 24 months . ### the advisory body referred to in article 85 shall appoint four of its members to participate with observer status in the management board . they shall represent , as broadly as possible , the different views represented in the advisory body . the term of office shall be 24 months and shall be extendable .


### an acceptable level of safety and environmental protection and compliance with the applicable essential requirements is ensured , where necessary through the application of mitigation measures ; ### an level of safety and environmental protection and compliance with the applicable essential requirements is ensured , where necessary through the application of mitigation measures ;


### the commission shall only impose fines and periodic penalty payments pursuant to paragraph 1 when other measures provided for in this regulation and in delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof to address such infringements are inadequate or disproportionate . ### the commission shall only impose fines and periodic penalty payments pursuant to paragraph 1 in cases where safety or protection of the environment has been compromised and when other measures provided for in this regulation and in delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof to address such infringements are inadequate insufficient or disproportionate .


### the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , , and . the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 . the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body . ### the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , including trade union and civil society representatives , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields covered by the regulation . the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 . the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body .


### where the agency considers that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised . ### the agency shall determine , in consultation with the member states concerned , whether it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , and if it is best placed to exercise such responsibilities in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof . if the agency determines that it should take on this responsibility it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised .


### any legal or natural person subject to this regulation may bring to the attention of the agency any alleged differences in the application of the rules between the member states . where such differences seriously hamper the operation of those persons , or otherwise lead to substantial difficulties , the agency and the national competent authorities of the member states concerned shall cooperate to eliminate those differences without undue delay . where those differences cannot be eliminated , the agency shall present the matter to the commission . ### any legal or natural person subject to this regulation may bring to the attention of the agency any alleged differences in the application of the rules between the member states . where such differences are not justified on safety grounds and seriously hamper the operation of those persons , or otherwise lead to substantial difficulties , the agency and the national competent authorities of the member states concerned shall cooperate to address , and where necessary eliminate those differences without undue delay . where those differences cannot be eliminated , the agency shall present the matter to the commission .


### if necessary to mitigate risks pertaining to safety , privacy , protection of personal data , security or the environment , arising from the operation , the unmanned aircraft must have the corresponding and specific features and functionalities which take into account the principles of privacy and protection of personal data by design and by default . according to the needs those features and functionalities must ensure easy identification of the aircraft and of the nature and purpose of the operation ; and must ensure that applicable limitations , prohibitions or conditions be complied with , notably with respect to the operation in particular geographical zones , beyond certain distances from the operator or at certain altitudes . ### if necessary to mitigate risks pertaining to safety , privacy , protection of personal data , security or the environment , arising from the operation , the unmanned aircraft must have the corresponding and specific features and functionalities which take into account the principles of privacy and protection of personal data by design and by default . those features and functionalities must ensure easy identification of the aircraft and of the nature and purpose of the operation ; and must ensure that applicable limitations , prohibitions or conditions be complied with , notably with respect to the operation in particular geographical zones , beyond certain distances from the operator or at certain altitudes .


### where a member state considers that the compliance with the applicable essential requirements set out in the annexes can be demonstrated by other means than those laid down in the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of this regulation , and that those means present significant advantages in terms of civil aviation safety or of efficiency for the persons subject to this regulation or for the authorities concerned , it may submit to the commission and the agency , through the repository established under article 63 , a reasoned request for amendment of the delegated or implementing act concerned so as to allow for the use of those other means . ### where a member state considers that the compliance with the applicable essential requirements set out in the annexes can be demonstrated by other means than those laid down in the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of this regulation , and that those means present significant advantages in terms of civil aviation safety , it may submit to the commission and the agency , through the repository established under article 63 , a reasoned request for amendment of the delegated or implementing acts concerned so as to allow for the use of those other means .


### when the agency , pursuant to article 65 and , develops opinions , certification specifications , acceptable means of compliance and guidance material , it shall establish a procedure for the prior consultation of the member states . to that effect , it may create a working group in which each member state is entitled to designate an expert . when consultation relating to military aspects is required , the agency shall also involve the european defence agency . when consultation relating to the possible social impact of those measures of the agency is required , the agency shall involve stakeholders , including the eu social partners . ### when the agency , pursuant to article 65 and , develops opinions , certification specifications , acceptable means of compliance and guidance material , it shall establish a procedure for the prior consultation of the member states . to that effect , it may create a working group in which each member state is entitled to designate an expert . when consultation relating to military aspects is required , the agency shall also involve the european defence agency . when consultation relating to the possible social impact and / or occupational health and safety of those measures of the agency is required , the agency shall involve the eu social partners .


### the measures taken by the agency as regards emissions and noise , for the purpose of the certification of the design of products in accordance with article 11 , shall aim at preventing significant harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by the civil aviation activities concerned . ### the measures taken by the agency as regards to aircraft emissions and aircraft noise , for the purpose of the certification of the design of products in accordance with article 11 and in the framework of icao annex 16 , shall aim at preventing potentially significant harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by the civil aviation activities concerned .


### aeroplanes having the stall speed or the minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration not exceeding 35 knots calibrated air speed and having no more than two seats , as well as helicopters and powered parachutes having no more than two seats , that have a maximum take - off mass , as recorded by the member states , of no more than : ### aircraft having measurable stall speed or the minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration not exceeding 45 knots calibrated air speed and having no more than two seats , as well as helicopters gyroplanes , balloons and powered parachutes having no more than two seats , that have a maximum take - off mass of no more than 600 kg , and an empty mass , excluding fuel , of no more than 350 kg , as recorded by the member states


### whenever necessary , involve experts from relevant interested parties or draw on expertise from the relevant european standardisation bodies or other specialised bodies ; ### involve experts from relevant interested parties or draw on expertise from the relevant european standardisation bodies or other specialised bodies ;


### the executive board shall be composed of the chairperson of the management board , two representatives of the commission and six other members appointed by the management board from among its members with the right to vote . the chairperson of the management board shall also be the chairperson of the executive board . the executive director shall take part in the meetings of the executive board , but shall not have the right to vote . the advisory board may appoint one of its members as observer . ### the executive board shall be composed of the chairperson of the management board , one representative of the commission and five other members appointed by the management board from among its members with the right to vote . the chairperson of the management board shall also be the chairperson of the executive board . the executive director shall take part in the meetings of the executive board , but shall not have the right to vote . the advisory board may appoint one of its members as observer without the right to vote .


### however , this regulation shall not apply to occurrences and other safety - related information involving unmanned aircraft for which a certificate or declaration is not required pursuant to article 46 and of regulation yyyy / n [ ref . to new regulation ] , unless the occurrence or other safety - related information involving such unmanned aircraft resulted in a fatal or serious injury to a person or it involved aircraft other than unmanned aircraft . ### however , this regulation shall not apply to occurrences and other safety - related information involving unmanned aircraft for which a certificate or declaration is not required pursuant to article 46 and of regulation yyyy / n [ ref . to new regulation ] , unless the occurrence or other safety - related information involving such unmanned aircraft resulted or could have resulted in a fatal or serious injury to a person or it involved aircraft other than unmanned aircraft .


### where a member state considers that the compliance with the applicable essential requirements set out in the annexes can be demonstrated by other means than those laid down in the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of this regulation , and that those means present significant advantages in terms of civil aviation safety or of efficiency for the persons subject to this regulation or for the authorities concerned , it may submit to the commission and the agency , through the repository established under article 63 , a reasoned request for amendment of the delegated or implementing act concerned so as to allow for the use of those other means . ### where a member state considers that the compliance with the applicable essential requirements set out in the annexes can be demonstrated by other means than those laid down in the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of this regulation , and that those means present significant advantages in terms of civil aviation safety or of efficiency for the persons subject to this regulation or for the authorities concerned , it may submit to the commission and the agency , through the repository established under article 63 , a reasoned request to grant a derogation from the delegated or implementing act concerned so as to allow for the use of those other means .


### each year , the executive director shall draw up a draft statement of estimates of the agency ' s revenue and expenditure for the following financial year , including a draft establishment plan , and send it to the management board . that draft establishment plan shall , in relation to posts financed from fees and charges , be based on a limited set of indicators approved by the commission to measure the agency ' s workload and efficiency , and shall set out the resources required to meet demands for certification and other activities of the agency in an efficient and timely manner , including those resulting from transfers of responsibility in accordance with articles 53 , 54 and 55 . the management board shall , on the basis of that draft , adopt a provisional draft estimate of revenue and expenditure of the agency for the following financial year . the provisional draft estimate of the agency ' s revenue and expenditure shall be sent to the commission by 31 january each year . ### each year , the executive director shall draw up a draft statement of estimates of the agency ' s revenue and expenditure for the following financial year , including a draft establishment plan , and send it to the management board . that draft establishment plan shall , in relation to posts financed from fees and charges , be based on a limited set of indicators approved by the commission to measure the agency ' s workload and efficiency , and shall set out the resources required to meet demands for certification and other activities of the agency in an efficient and timely manner , including those resulting from transfers of responsibility in accordance with articles 53 , 54 and 55 . ahead of approving the set of indicators to measure the agency ' s workload and efficiency , the commission will seek the opinion of a third party expert and relevant industry stakeholders . the management board shall , on the basis of that draft , adopt a provisional draft estimate of revenue and expenditure of the agency for the following financial year . the provisional draft estimate of the agency ' s revenue and expenditure shall be sent to the commission by 31 january each year .


### the member states , the commission and the agency shall cooperate on security matters related to civil aviation , including cyber security , with a view to ensuring that interdependencies between civil aviation safety and security are taken into account . ### the agency , in cooperation with member states and the commission , shall tackle security matters related to civil aviation safety , including cyber security , where interdependencies between civil aviation safety and security exist .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 2 , article 18 , article 25 , article 28 , article 34 , article 39 , article 44 , article 47 , article 50 , article 51 , article 52 , article 72 and article 115 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to this regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### the amount of the fines shall not exceed 4 % of the annual income or turnover of the legal or natural person concerned . the amount of the periodic penalty shall not exceed 2 . 5 % of the average daily income or turnover of the legal or natural person concerned . ### the amount of the fines shall not exceed 10 % of the annual income or turnover of the legal or natural person concerned . the amount of the periodic penalty shall not exceed 5 % of the average daily income or turnover of the legal or natural person concerned .


### without prejudice to articles 85 and , and 92 , the management board shall take decisions by majority of its members with voting rights . at the request of a member of the management board , the decision referred to in article 85 shall be taken by unanimity . ### without prejudice to articles 85 and , and 92 , the management board shall take decisions by a two - thirds majority of its members with voting rights . at the request of a member of the management board , the decision referred to in article 85 shall be taken by unanimity .


### when scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning biomass of any of the stocks referred to in article 1 is below the msy btrigger , all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock concerned to levels above those capable of producing msy . in particular , by way of derogation from article 4 and fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality that is reduced below the upper range of fmsy , taking into account the decrease in biomass . ### when scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning biomass of any of the pelagic stocks referred to in article 1 is below the msy btrigger , all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock concerned to levels above those capable of producing msy . in particular , by way of derogation from article 4 and fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality that is reduced below the upper range of fmsy , taking into account the decrease in biomass .


### this regulation provides for technical measures , as set out in article 8 , applicable in the western waters in respect of any stock . ### this regulation provides for technical measures for commercial and recreational fisheries , as set out in article 8 , applicable in the western waters in respect of any demersal stock .


### for the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , a number of conservation measures are to be adopted as appropriate in any combination thereof , such as multi - annual plans , technical measures , fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities . ### for the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , a number of conservation measures are to be adopted as appropriate in any combination thereof , such as multi - annual plans , technical measures , fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities , in accordance with the best available scientific advice .


### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . in particular , the plan should contribute to reduce , and preferably eliminate , bycatch of sensitive species such as birds , cetaceans and turtles , as well as the impact on sensitive habitats in particular sea mounts , deep - sea reefs and coral gardens or sponges colonies . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec .


### those ranges of fmsy based on this plan shall be requested from ices . ### those ranges of fmsy based on this plan shall be requested from ices , or similar independent scientific body recognized by the european union or internationally .


### the objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , and in particular , reaching and maintaining msy for the target stocks , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits , promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . it should be coherent with the union’s environmental legislation , in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 and the objectives of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and council directive 92 / 43 / eec . this plan should also specify details for the implementation of the landing obligation in union waters of the western waters for all stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### the objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , and in particular , maintaining populations covered by this regulation above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits , promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . it should be coherent with the union’s environmental legislation , in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 and the objectives of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and council directive 92 / 43 / eec . this plan should also specify details for the implementation of the landing obligation in union waters of the western waters for all stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### applying dynamic references to ranges of fmsy and to conservation reference points guarantees that these parameters , which are essential for setting fishing opportunities , do not become outdated and the council is always able to use the best available scientific advice . moreover , that approach providing dynamic references to the best available scientific advice should be followed for managing stocks in the baltic sea . in this context , ' best available scientific advice ' refers to publicly available scientific advice that is supported by the most up - to - date scientific data and methods and has either been issued or reviewed by an independent scientific body that is recognised at the european union or international level . regulation 2016 / 113927 should therefore be amended . _________________ 27 regulation 2016 / 1139 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 july 2016 establishing a multiannual plan for the stocks of cod , herring and sprat in the baltic sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks , amending council regulation no 2187 / 2005 and repealing council regulation no 1098 / 2007 . ### applying dynamic references to ranges of fmsy and to conservation reference points guarantees that these parameters , which are essential for setting fishing opportunities , do not become outdated and the council is always able to use the best available scientific advice . moreover , that approach providing dynamic references to the best available scientific advice should be followed for managing stocks in the baltic sea . in this context , ' best available scientific advice ' refers to publicly available scientific advice which is peer reviewed by the scientific , technical and economic committee for fisheries or other appropriate scientific bodies such as the international council for the exploration of the sea . it shall be supported by the most up - to - date scientific data and methods available and meet the requirements of article 25 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### for each of the ices zones referred to in article 1 of this regulation , each member state shall issue fishing authorisations in accordance with article 7 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 for vessels flying its flag which engage in fishing activities in that area . in such fishing authorisations , member states may also limit the&#160 ; total capacity expressed in kw of such vessels using a specific gear . ### for the ices zones referred to in article 1 of this regulation , each member state shall issue fishing authorisations in accordance with article 7 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 for vessels flying its flag which engage in fishing activities in that area .


### those ranges of fmsy based on this plan shall be requested from ices . ### those ranges of fmsy based on this plan shall be requested from ices , or a similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally .


### when scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning biomass , and in the case of norway lobster stocks &#8211 ; abundance , of any of the stocks referred to in article 1 is below the msy btrigger , all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above those capable of producing msy . in particular , by way of derogation from article 4 and fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality that is reduced below the upper range of fmsy , taking into account the decrease in biomass . ### when scientific advice indicates that for a given year the spawning biomass , and in the case of norway lobster stocks &#8211 ; abundance , of any of the demersal stocks referred to in article 1 is below the msy btrigger , all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above those capable of producing msy . in particular , by way of derogation from article 4 and fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality that is reduced below the upper range of fmsy , taking into account the decrease in biomass .


### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec .


### the measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 . ### the measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 and are applicable to both commercial and recreational fisheries .


### the following conservation reference points to safeguard the full reproductive capacity of the stocks referred to in article 1 shall be requested from ices based on this plan : ### the following conservation reference points to safeguard the full reproductive capacity of the stocks referred to in article 1 shall be requested from ices , or a similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally , based on this plan :


### 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 .


### 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 . member states should clearly explain in their strategic plan why the granting of coupled aid would add value to efforts to pursue economic , social or environmental objectives and why similar objectives cannot be achieved by rural development measures . 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 , thus reducing imports from third countries , which have harmed society and the environment there , for example due to deforestation , expropriation and land concentration . if protein crops are imported from third countries , they must be certified by the eu as having been produced sustainably .


### 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 .


### 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 , 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 .


### in order to allow the elm to respond to potential upcoming challenges and union priorities , as well as to provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration , the maximum ceiling for the eib financing operations under the eu guarantee should be increased to eur 32 300 000 000 by releasing the optional additional amount of eur 3 000 000 000 . under the general mandate , the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities in crisis affected areas . ### in order to allow the elm to respond to potential upcoming challenges and union priorities , as well as to provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration , the maximum ceiling for the eib financing operations under the eu guarantee should be increased to eur 38 500 000 000 . under the general mandate , the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities in crisis affected areas .


### indicators for projects providing strategic response addressing root causes of migration shall be developed by the eib ; ; ### indicators for projects providing strategic response addressing root causes of migration shall be developed by the eib in consultation and cooperation with stakeholders and civil society ;


### the maximum ceiling of the eib financing operations under eu guarantee throughout the period 2014 - 20 shall not exceed eur 32 300 000 000 . amounts initially earmarked for financing operations but subsequently cancelled shall not count against the ceiling . ### the maximum ceiling of the eib financing operations under eu guarantee throughout the period 2014 - 20 shall not exceed eur 38 500 000 000 . amounts initially earmarked for financing operations but subsequently cancelled shall not count against the ceiling .


### 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 .


### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available with the exception of data entries 1 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 and 40 specified in part b of annex i . ### the commission shall keep a central database for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the database shall be publicly and digitally available with the exception of data entries 1 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 and 40 specified in part b of annex i .


### 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 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 . real driving emissions measurements should complete this knowledge .


### technical data essential for determining the co2 emissions and fuel consumption performance of a vehicle should be publicly available to increase the transparency of the vehicle specifications and the related performance , and to foster competition among manufacturers . only data that are sensitive on the grounds of personal data protection and fair competition should not be published . however , it is clearly in the public interest that technical data essential for determining the performance of vehicles is available . such data should therefore not be exempt from public access . ### technical data essential for determining the co2 emissions and fuel consumption performance of a vehicle should be publicly available to increase the transparency of the vehicle specifications and the related performance , and to foster competition among manufacturers . while personal data and commercially sensitive data need protection , it is clearly in the public interest that technical data essential for determining the performance of vehicles is available and therefore such data should be publicly available .


### 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 co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor , report and make publicly available or accessible to third parties data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the efficiency of powertrains and engine as well as the most relevant bodywork and components .


### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available with the exception of data entries 1 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 and 40 specified in part b of annex i . ### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available , free of charge and in a digitally searchable format . the data entries 1 , 21c , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 , and 40 specified in part b of annex i shall be available upon request to third parties1a , by the commission or the european environmental agency , free of charge , in a digitally searchable format and within a reasonable timeframe no longer than 6 weeks . __________________ 1a including regional and city administrations , ngos and research institutions


### technical data essential for determining the co2 emissions and fuel consumption performance of a vehicle should be publicly available to increase the transparency of the vehicle specifications and the related performance , and to foster competition among manufacturers . only data that are sensitive on the grounds of personal data protection and fair competition should not be published . however , it is clearly in the public interest that technical data essential for determining the performance of vehicles is available . such data should therefore not be exempt from public access . ### technical data essential for determining the co2 emissions and fuel consumption performance of a vehicle should be publicly available to increase the transparency of the vehicle specifications and the related performance , and to foster competition among manufacturers . only data that are sensitive on the grounds of personal data protection should not be published , while commercially important data should only be released on request . it is clearly in the public interest that technical data essential for determining the performance of vehicles is available . all data other than sensitive data and commercially important data should therefore be published .