### it is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 1493 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no . [ … ] of [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing council regulation no 1576 / 892 , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions shall apply . however , the commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation . 2 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### it is also important to provide consumers with information on alcoholic beverages . specific community rules already exist on the labelling of wine . council regulation no 1493 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine provides an exhaustive set of technical standards which fully cover all oenological practices , manufacturing methods and means of presentation and labelling of wines , thus ensuring that all stages in the chain are covered and that consumers are protected and properly informed . in particular , this legislation describes in a precise and exhaustive manner the substances likely to be used in the production process , together with the conditions for their use via a positive list of oenological practices and treatments ; any practice not included in this list is prohibited . therefore , it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list the ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration . as regards beer , liqueur wines , sparkling wines , aromatised wines and similar products obtained from fruits other than grapes , fruit beer and spirits as defined in article 2 of regulation no 110 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2008 on the definition , description , presentation , labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks2 , and alcoholic mixed beverages , and in order to ensure a consistent approach and coherence with the conditions established for wine , the same kind of exemptions should apply . however , the commission will produce a report after five years of the entry into force of this regulation and may propose , if necessary , specific requirements in the context of this regulation . 2 oj l 39 , 13 . 2 . 2008 , p . 16 .


### the indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product . in other cases , the provision of the indication of country of origin or place of provenance is left to the appreciation of food business operators . in all cases , the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for the industry and improve consumers ' understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food . such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator . ### with a view to guaranteeing complete transparency and traceability , the indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of all meat should be mandatory . in all cases , the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which improve consumers’ understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food . such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator .


### to avoid unnecessary burdens on the industry , it is appropriate to exempt certain categories of foods that are unprocessed or for which nutrition information is not a determining factor for consumer choice from the mandatory inclusion of nutrition declaration , unless the obligation to provide such information is provided under other community legislation . ### to avoid unnecessary burdens on food manufacturers and traders , it is appropriate to exempt certain categories of foods that are unprocessed , for which nutrition information is not a determining factor for consumer choice or the outer packaging or label of which is too small to permit the mandatory labelling to be performed from the mandatory inclusion of nutrition declaration , unless the obligation to provide such information is provided under other community legislation .


### to appeal to the average consumer and to serve the informative purpose for which it is introduced , and given the current level of knowledge on the subject of nutrition , the information provided should be simple and easily understood . research has indicated that consumers find the information in the principal field of view or ' front of pack ' is useful when making purchasing decisions . therefore , to ensure that the consumers can readily see the essential nutrition information when purchasing foods such information should be in the principal field of view of the label . ### to appeal to the average consumer and to serve the informative purpose for which it is introduced , and given the current level of knowledge on the subject of nutrition , the information provided should be simple and easily understood . research has indicated that consumers find the information in the principal field of view or ' front of pack ' is useful when making purchasing decisions . therefore , to ensure that the consumers can readily see the essential nutrition information when purchasing foods , ' the energy value ' should be indicated per 100g or 100 ml in the principal field of vision on the front of the pack . however , all nutrition information should be placed together in one place in the principal field of vision on the package .


### member states should retain the right , depending on local practical conditions and circumstances , to lay down rules in respect of the provision of information concerning non - prepacked foods . although in such cases the consumer demand for other information is limited , information on potential allergens is considered very important . evidence suggests that most food allergy incidents can be traced back to non - prepacked food . therefore such information should always be provided to the consumer . ### member states should retain the right , depending on local practical conditions and circumstances , to lay down rules in respect of the provision of information concerning non - prepacked foods and prepacked foods and meals produced and directly supplied by local retail establishments or mass caterers to the final consumer . although in such cases the consumer demand for other information is limited , information on potential allergens is considered very important . evidence suggests that most food allergy incidents can be traced back to non - prepacked food . therefore such information should always be available to the consumer in the place where the food is bought or consumed .


### the provision of food information shall pursue a high level of protection of consumers ' health and interests by providing a basis for final consumers to make informed choices and to make safe use of food , with particular regard to health , economic , environmental , social and ethical considerations . ### the provision of food information shall pursue a high level of protection of consumers ' health and interests by providing a basis for final consumers to make informed choices and to make safe use of food , with particular regard to health , economic , environmental , social and ethical considerations , which is the purpose of this regulation .


### { 0duración , almacenamiento , y uso segurodurability , storage and safe use ; ### durability , storage , conservation requirements once the product is opened , if applicable , and safe use


### in accordance with articles 10 to 34 and subject to the exceptions contained in this chapter , indication of the following particulars shall be mandatory . ### in accordance with articles 10 to 34 and subject to the exceptions contained in this chapter , chapter v and chapter vi , indication of the following particulars shall be mandatory .


### any ingredient listed in annex ii causing allergies or intolerances , and any substance derived therefrom ; ### any ingredient listed in annex ii causing allergies or intolerances , and any substance derived therefrom , with due respect to specific provisions for non - prepacked foods ;


### the date of minimum durability or the ' use by ' date ; ### the date of minimum durability or , in the case of foodstuffs which , from the microbiological point of view , are perishable , the ' use by ' date ;


### the name or business name and address of the manufacturer or packager , or of a seller established within the community ; ### the name or business name and address within the community of the manufacturer or packager , of the seller , of the importer or , where appropriate , of the food business operator under whose name or business name the food is marketed ;


### article 9 shall be without prejudice to more specific community provisions regarding weights and measures . ### article 9 shall be without prejudice to more specific community provisions regarding weights and measures . the provisions of directive 2007 / 45 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 5 september 2007 laying down rules on nominal quantities for prepacked products1 shall be complied with . _________ 1 oj l 247 , 21 . 9 . 2007 , p . 17 .


### paragraph 2 shall not apply in the case of foods specified in article 17 and . ### paragraph 2 shall not apply in the case of foods specified in article 17 and . specific national provisions may be adopted for such packaging or containers in the case of member states which have more than one official language .


### in the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in article 9 , , and shall be mandatory on the package or on the label . the particulars referred to in article 9 shall be provided through other means or shall be available at the request of the consumer . ### without prejudice to the provisions of article 14 , in the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25 cm2 only the particulars listed in article 9 , , , and shall be mandatory on the package or on the label . to deal with any legibility problems , the particulars referred to in article 9 shall also be provided through other means or shall be available at the request of the consumer .


### any ingredient listed in annex ii or any substance originating from an ingredient listed in that annex , subject to the exceptions thereof provided for in that annex , shall be indicated on the label with a precise reference to the name of the ingredient . ### any ingredient listed in annex ii or any substance originating from an ingredient listed in that annex , subject to the exceptions thereto provided for in that annex , shall always be indicated in the list of ingredients in such a way that the potential for allergy or intolerance is immediately clearly recognisable .


### in units of liquid in the case of liquids ; ### in units of liquid in the case of liquids within the meaning of council directive&#160 ; 85 / 339 / eec of 27 june 1985 on containers of liquids for human consumption1 ; __________ 1 oj l 176 , 6 . 7 . 1985 , p . 18 .


### energy value , b ) the amounts of fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### energy value , b ) the amounts of fat , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ba ) the amount of saturates and transfats , sugar , fibre and protein .


### the declared values shall , according to the individual case , be average values based on : the manufacturer ' s analysis of the food ; or a calculation from the known or actual average values of the ingredients used ; or a calculation from generally established and accepted data . the rules for implementing the declaration of energy and nutrients with regard to the precision of the declared values such as the differences between the declared values and those established in the course of official checks may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 49 . ### the declared values shall be average values at the end of the minimum durability period and shall , as appropriate , be based on : the manufacturer ' s analysis of the food ; or a calculation from the known or actual average values of the ingredients used ; or a calculation from generally established and accepted data . the rules for implementing the declaration of energy and nutrients with regard to the precision of the declared values such as the differences between the declared values and those established in the course of official checks shall be adopted , after the european food safety authority has given its opinion , in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 49 .


### the amount of energy and nutrients referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or , subject to article 32 and , per portion . ### the amount of energy and nutrients or their components referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml . if the food is prepacked as an individual portion , the energy and nutrition values referred to in paragraph 1 must also be indicated per portion . if information is provided per portion , the number of portions which the package contains shall be indicated . portions shall be indicated using the word ' portion ' .


### the nutrition declaration in relation to the nutrients referred to in article 29 shall appear together in one place and , as appropriate , in the order of presentation provided in part c of annex xiii . ### the nutrition declaration in relation to the nutrients referred to in article 29 and shall appear together in one place and , as appropriate , in the order of presentation provided in part c of annex xiii .


### where the country of origin or the place of provenance of the food is not the same as the one of its primary ingredient , the country of origin or place of provenance of those ingredient shall also be given . ### where the country of origin or the place of provenance of the food is not the same as the one of its primary ingredient , the country of origin or place of provenance of those ingredient shall also be given , except for products the ingredients of which do not need to be listed , in accordance with article 20 of this regulation .


### text proposed by the council where foods are offered for sale to the final consumer or to mass caterers without prepackaging , or where foods are packed on the sales premises at the consumer ' s request or prepacked for direct sale , the member states may adopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the particulars specified in articles 9 and 10 are to be shown . ### where foods are offered for sale to the final consumer or to mass caterers without pre - packaging , or where foods are produced by and packed on the sales premises at the consumer ' s request or pre - packed for direct sale , the provision of the particulars specified in article 9 is mandatory ; b ) the provision of other particulars referred to in articles 9 and 10 is not mandatory unless member states adopt rules requiring the provision of some or all of those particulars . rules adopted by member states shall ensure that the particulars to be provided by food business operators for non - prepacked food provide for sufficient information to the consumer or mass caterers .


### text proposed by the council 2 . member states may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1 , other than those referred to in article 9 , provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information . ### member states may adopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the particulars specified in paragraph 1 are to be made available .


### text proposed by the council national measures for non - prepacked food where foods are offered for sale to the final consumer or to mass caterers without prepackaging , or where foods are packed on the sales premises at the consumer ' s request or prepacked for direct sale , the member states may adopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the particulars specified in articles 9 and 10 are to be shown . 2 . member states may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1 , other than those referred to in article 9 , provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information . ### non - prepacked food with regard to the foods mentioned in article 13 , the particulars in article 9 shall be provided . 2 . the provision of other particulars referred to in articles 9 and 10 is not obligatory unless member states adopt rules requiring the provision of some or all of those particulars , or elements of those particulars . 2a . member states may adopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 is to be made available .


### ‘ contains a source of phenylalanine’ ### ‘ contains aspartame’


### mixtures of spices or herbs , where none significantly predominates in proportion by weight ### mixtures or preparations of spices or herbs , where none significantly predominates in proportion by weight


### starches , and starches modified by physical means or by enzymes ### starches , starches modified by physical means or by enzymes , roasted or dextrinated starches , starches modified by acid or alcali treatment and bleached starches


### border control at internal borders may only be reintroduced in accordance with the procedures foreseen in articles 24 , 25 and 26 of this regulation . the criteria listed in article 23a must be taken into account in each case where a decision on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders is contemplated . ### border control at internal borders may only be reintroduced in accordance with the procedures foreseen in articles 24 , 25 and 26 of this regulation . the criteria listed in article 23a must be applied in each case where a decision on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders is contemplated .


### if the serious threat to public policy or internal security at the union or national level persists beyond the period provided for in paragraph 1 , border control at internal borders may , taking account of the criteria listed in article 23a , be prolonged on the same grounds as those referred to in paragraph 1 and , taking into account any new elements , for renewable periods of up to 30 days . ### if the serious threat to public policy or internal security at the union or national level persists beyond the period provided for in paragraph 1 , border control at internal borders may , taking account of the criteria listed in article 23a , be prolonged on the same grounds as those referred to in paragraph 1 and , taking into account any new relevant elements , for renewable periods of up to 30 days .


### where a member state considers that border control at internal borders should be reintroduced under article 23 , it shall submit a request to the commission at the latest six weeks before the planned reintroduction , or within a shorter period where the circumstances giving rise to the need to reintroduce border control at internal borders do not become known until less than six weeks before the planned reintroduction , and shall supply the following information : ### where a member state considers that border control at internal borders should be reintroduced under article 23 , it shall submit a request and notify the member states and the commission accordingly at the latest six weeks before the planned reintroduction , or within a shorter period where the circumstances giving rise to the need to reintroduce border control at internal borders do not become known until less than six weeks before the planned reintroduction , and shall supply the following information :


### in view of the detrimental effects on competition , negotiated procedures without a call for competition should only be used in very exceptional circumstances . this exception should be limited to cases where publication is either not possible , for reasons of force majeure in line with the standing case - law of the court of justice of the european union , or where it is clear from the outset that publication would not trigger more competition , not least because there is objectively only one economic operator that can perform the contract . only situations of objective exclusivity can justify the use of the negotiated procedure without a call for competition , where the situation of exclusivity has not been created by the contracting entity itself with a view to the future procurement procedure , and where there are no adequate substitutes , the availability of which should be assessed thoroughly . ### in view of the detrimental effects on competition , negotiated procedures without a call for competition should only be used in very exceptional circumstances . this exception should be limited to cases where publication is either not possible , for reasons of force majeure in line with the standing case - law of the court of justice of the european union , or where it is clear from the outset that publication would not trigger more competition , not least because there is objectively only one economic operator that can perform the contract . only situations of objective exclusivity can justify the use of the negotiated procedure without a call for competition , where the situation of exclusivity has not been created by the contracting entity itself with a view to the future procurement procedure , and where there are no adequate substitutes , the availability of which should be assessed thoroughly . it is appropriate for contracting authorities that resort to a negotiated procedure without prior publication , in the cases defined in this directive , to send the supervisory body a report justifying the reason for this decision . the supervisory body’s tasks should include that of analysing and evaluating such reports .


### tenders that appear abnormally low in relation to the works , supplies or services might be based on technically , economically or legally unsound assumptions or practices . in order to prevent possible disadvantages during contract performance , contracting entities should be obliged to ask for an explanation of the price charged where a tender significantly undercuts the prices demanded by other tenderers . where the tenderer cannot provide a sufficient explanation , the contracting entity should be entitled to reject the tender . rejection should be mandatory in cases where the contracting entity has established that the abnormally low price results from non - compliance with mandatory union legislation in the fields of social , labour or environmental law or international labour law provisions . ### tenders that appear abnormally low in relation to the works , supplies or services might be based on technically , economically or legally unsound assumptions or practices or illegal practices and a failure to uphold work requirements or measures for environmental protection . in order to prevent possible disadvantages during contract performance , contracting entities should be obliged to ask for an explanation of the price charged where a tender significantly undercuts the prices demanded by other tenderers or in cases in which , for other reasons , a tender appears abnormally low . where the tenderer cannot provide a sufficient explanation , the contracting entity should be entitled to reject the tender . rejection should be also mandatory in cases where the contracting entity has established that the abnormally low price results from non - compliance with requirements set out in international law , in union or national legislation and / or in collective agreements that apply where the work , service or provision is undertaken , in the fields of social security , labour conditions or environmental protection .


### where no tenders or no suitable tenders or no requests to participate have been submitted in response to a procedure with a prior call for competition , provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered ; ### where no tenders or no suitable tenders or no requests to participate have been submitted in response to a procedure with a prior call for competition , provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not altered ;


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 98 to amend the list in annex xiv , where necessary due to the conclusion of new international agreements or modification of existing international agreements . ### the commission shall be empowered to complement delegated acts in accordance with article 98 to amend the list in annex xiv , where necessary due to the conclusion of new international agreements or modification of existing international agreements .


### the objective rules and criteria for the exclusion and selection of economic operators requesting qualification in a qualification system and the objective rules and criteria for the exclusion and selection of candidates and tenderers in open , restricted or negotiated procedures or in innovation partnerships may include the exclusion grounds listed in article 55 of directive 2004 / 18 on the terms and conditions set out therein . ### the objective rules and criteria for the exclusion and selection of economic operators requesting qualification in a qualification system and the objective rules and criteria for the exclusion and selection of candidates and tenderers in open , restricted or negotiated procedures or in innovation partnerships shall include the exclusion grounds listed in article 55 of directive [ . . . / . . . / eu ] [ on public procurement ] on the terms and conditions set out therein .


### without prejudice to national laws , regulations or administrative provisions on the remuneration of certain services , the criteria on which contracting entities shall base the award of contracts shall be one of the following : ### without prejudice to national laws , regulations or administrative provisions on the remuneration of certain services , the criterion on which contracting entities shall base the award of contracts shall be the most economically advantageous tender .


### those criteria shall include in addition to the price or costs referred to in point of paragraph 1 , other criteria linked to the subject - matter of the contract in question , such as : ### the contracting entity shall identify the most economically advantageous tender in accordance with paragraph 1 , based on criteria linked to the subject - matter of the contract in question . in addition to price and costs , evaluated with a cost - effectiveness approach only , including the determination of life cycle costs according to the conditions set out in article 77 , such criteria shall include :


### for service contracts and contracts involving the design of works , the organisation , qualification and experience of the staff assigned to performing the contract in question may be taken into consideration , with the consequence that , following the award of the contract , such staff may only be replaced with the consent of the contracting entity which must verify that replacements ensure equivalent organisation and quality ; ### for service contracts and contracts involving the design of works , the organisation , qualification and experience of the staff assigned to performing the contract in question are taken into consideration , with the consequence that , following the award of the contract , such staff may only be replaced with the consent of the contracting entity which must verify that replacements ensure equivalent organisation and quality ;


### award criteria shall not confer an unrestricted freedom of choice on the contracting entity . they shall ensure the possibility of effective competition and shall be accompanied by requirements which allow the information provided by the tenderers to be effectively verified . contracting entities shall verify effectively , on the basis of the information and proof provided by the tenderers , whether the tenders meet the award criteria . ### award criteria shall ensure effective competition and shall be accompanied by requirements which allow the information provided by the tenderers to be effectively verified . contracting entities shall verify , on the basis of the information and proof provided by the tenderers , whether the tenders meet the award criteria .


### in the case referred to in point of paragraph 1 , the contracting entity shall specify the relative weighting which it gives to each of the criteria chosen to determine the most economically advantageous tender . ### the contracting entity shall specify the relative weighting which it gives to each of the criteria chosen to determine the most economically advantageous tender .


### the relative weighting or order of importance shall be specified , as appropriate , in the notice used as a means of calling for competition , in the invitation to confirm interest , in the invitation to tender or to negotiate , or in the specifications . ### the relative weighting or order of importance shall be specified , appropriately , in the notice used as a means of calling for competition , in the invitation to confirm interest , in the invitation to tender or to negotiate , or in the specifications .


### whenever a common methodology for the calculation of life - cycle costs is adopted as part of a legislative act of the union , including by delegated acts pursuant to sector specific legislation , it shall be applied where life - cycle costing is included in the award criteria referred to in article 76 . ### whenever a common methodology for the calculation of life - cycle costs is adopted as part of a legislative act of the union , including by delegated acts pursuant to sector specific legislation , it shall be applied in accordance with the award criteria referred to in article 76 .


### member states shall ensure that contracting entities may take into account the need to ensure quality , continuity , accessibility , availability and comprehensiveness of the services , the specific needs of different categories of users , the involvement and empowerment of users and innovation . member states may also provide that the choice of the service provider shall not be made solely on the basis of the price for the provision of the service . ### member states shall ensure that contracting entities may take into account the need to ensure quality , continuity , accessibility , availability and comprehensiveness of the services , the specific needs of different categories of users , the involvement and empowerment of users and innovation , as well as consumer protection and social inclusion .


### member states shall empower the oversight body to seize the jurisdiction competent according to national law for the review of contracting entities ' decisions where it has detected a violation in the course of its monitoring and legal advising activity . ### member states shall empower the oversight body to seize the jurisdiction competent according to national law for the review of contracting entities ' decisions where it detected a violation in the course of its monitoring and legal advising activity or during examination of the reports provided by the contracting entities , in accordance with article 44 .


### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , establishing deep and sustainable democracy , promoting good governance and developing a thriving civil society including social partners ; ### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , establishing deep and sustainable democracy strengthened at regional and local level , promoting good governance , fighting against corruption , contributing to institution and capacity building with a special focus on regional and local authorities that shall be empowered for the delivery of basic services , supporting democratic decentralization and developing a thriving accountability - enhancing civil society including social partners ;


### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections ; ### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments in line with sustainable industry policy , notably in interconnections ;


### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts ; ### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts ; facilitating legal migration and establishing a framework for support to asylum seekers and reintegration of refugees ;


### union support under this regulation shall in principle be co - financed by the partner countries through public funds , contributions from the beneficiaries or other sources . the same principle shall be applicable to the cooperation with the russian federation , particularly with regard to programmes referred to in article 6 . co - financing requirements may be waived in duly justified cases and when this is necessary to support the development of civil society and non - state actors , without prejudice to compliance with the other conditions set out in the financial regulation . ### union support under this regulation shall in principle be co - financed by the partner countries through public funds , contributions from the beneficiaries or other sources . the same principle shall be applicable to the cooperation with the russian federation , particularly with regard to programmes referred to in article 6 . co - financing requirements may be waived in duly justified cases and when this is necessary to support the development of civil society , local and regional authorities and non - state actors , without prejudice to compliance with the other conditions set out in the financial regulation . moreover , full financing shall be enabled when the union has an interest in being the sole donor of action , enabling the engagement of local and regional actors .


### the union shall , in liaison with the member states , take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities , including european financial institutions , international financial institutions , united nations agencies , funds and programmes , private and political foundations and non - european union donors . ### the union shall , in liaison with the member states , take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities , including european financial institutions , international financial institutions , united nations agencies , funds and programmes , private and political foundations and non - european union donors . a comprehensive framework for improved interaction between eni and other instruments shall be established .


### the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth is defining the union ' s growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart , sustainable and inclusive growth setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020 , particularly in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% and to enable at least 40% of 30 - 34 years old to have completed higher education . this also includes its flagships initiatives , in particular ' youth on the move ' and the agenda for new skills and jobs . ### the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth is defining the union ' s growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart , sustainable and inclusive growth setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020 three of them will be directly or indirectly supported by the programme established by means of this regulation . the relevant action will be taken first and foremost in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% and to enable at least 40% of 30 - 34 years old to have completed higher education , but it will also contribute to the achievement of the objectives of job creation and poverty reduction . this also includes its flagships initiatives , in particular ' youth on the move ' , the agenda for new skills and jobs and the innovation union .


### the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth is defining the union ' s growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart , sustainable and inclusive growth setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020 , particularly in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% and to enable at least 40% of 30 - 34 years old to have completed higher education . this also includes its flagships initiatives , in particular ‘ youth on the move’ and the agenda for new skills and jobs . ### the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth is defining the union ' s growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart , sustainable and inclusive growth setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020 , particularly in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% , to enable at least 40% of 30 - 34 years old to have completed higher education and to have 75% of 20 - 64 year olds in employment . this also includes its flagships initiatives , in particular ‘ youth on the move’ and the agenda for new skills and jobs .


### the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth is defining the union ' s growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart , sustainable and inclusive growth setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020 , particularly in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% and to enable at least 40% of 30 - 34 years old to have completed higher education . this also includes its flagships initiatives , in particular ‘ youth on the move’ and the agenda for new skills and jobs . ### the european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth is defining the union ' s growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart , sustainable and inclusive growth by setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020 , three of which will be directly or indirectly supported by the programme established by this regulation . the relevant action will be taken first and foremost in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% and to enable at least 40% of 30 - 34 years old to have completed higher education , but also it will contribute to the objectives of employment and poverty reduction . this also includes its flagships initiatives , in particular youth on the move , the agenda for new skills and jobs and the innovation union .


### the renewed copenhagen process defined an ambitious and global vision for vocational education and training policy in europe , and requested support from union educational programmes to the agreed priorities , including international mobility and reforms implemented by the member states . ### the crucial role which vocational education and training plays in helping to achieve a series of objectives laid down as part of the eu 2020 strategy is widely recognised and defined in the renewed copenhagen process . in that connection , particular importance is attached to the role it may be able to play in the fight against the high level of unemployment in europe , and in particular youth unemployment , by fostering a culture of lifelong learning , combating social exclusion and promoting active citizenship . it is necessary to address the urgent need to strengthen the transnational mobility of vet learners , including apprentices , teachers and trainers , and to promote cooperation through partnerships at all levels between stakeholders concerned and to assist the member states in modernising their vet systems .


### the renewed copenhagen process defined an ambitious and global vision for vocational education and training policy in europe , and requested support from union educational programmes to the agreed priorities , including international mobility and reforms implemented by the member states . ### the crucial role played by vocational education and training in reaching a number of targets set out in the europe 2020 strategy is widely acknowledged and defined in the renewed copenhagen process , particularly taking into account its potential in addressing europe ' s high level of unemployment , especially youth unemployment and long - term unemployment , promoting a culture of lifelong learning , countering social exclusion and promoting active citizenship . it is necessary to address the urgent need to strengthen the transnational mobility of vet learners , including apprentices , teachers and trainers , and to promote cooperation through partnerships at all levels between stakeholders concerned and to assist the member states in modernising their vet systems .


### the renewed copenhagen process defined an ambitious and global vision for vocational education and training policy in europe , and requested support from union educational programmes to the agreed priorities , including international mobility and reforms implemented by the member states . ### the crucial role played by vocational education and training in reaching a number of targets set out in the europe 2020 strategy is widely aknowledged and defined in the renewed copenhagen process , particularly taking into account its potential in addressing europe’s high level of unemployment , especially youth unemployment , promoting a culture of lifelong learning , countering social exclusion and promoting active citizenship . it is necessary to address the urgent need to strengthen the transnational mobility of vet learners , including apprentices , teachers and trainers , and to promote cooperation through partnerships at all levels between stakeholders concerned and to assist the member states in modernising their vet systems .


### the renewed european agenda for adult learning included in the council resolution of [ … . ] aims at enabling all adults to develop and enhance their skills and competences throughout their lives , giving particular attention to improving provision for the high number of low - skilled europeans targeted in europe 2020 . ### the renewed european agenda for adult learning included in the council resolution of 28 november 2011 stresses the need to increase participation in adult learning , taking into account the demographic ageing of europe which makes it an inevitable necessity for adults to regularly update their personal and professional skills and competences after they have left initial education and training , by also acknowledging the role played by adult learning in the promotion of active citizenship . the european agenda for adult learning , taking into account the employment and poverty reduction targets outlined in europe 2020 , pays particular attention to the need to increase the participation of low - skilled and low - qualified europeans in adult learning .


### the renewed european agenda for adult learning included in council resolution of [ … . ] aims at enabling all adults to develop and enhance their skills and competences throughout their lives , giving particular attention to improving provision for the high number of low - skilled europeans targeted in europe 2020 . ### the renewed european agenda for adult learning included in the council resolution of 28 november 20111 stresses the need to increase participation in adult learning , taking into account the demographic ageing of europe which makes it an inevitable necessity for adults to regularly update their personal and professional skills and competences after they have left initial education and training , by also acknowledging the role played by adult learning in the promotion of active citizenship . the european agenda for adult learning , taking into account the employment and poverty reduction targets outlined in europe 2020 , pays particular attention to the need to increase the participation of low - skilled and low - qualified europeans in adult learning . ______________ 1 oj c 372 , 20 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### the programme should contribute to develop excellence in european integration studies world - wide ; it should in particular support institutions that have a european governance structure , cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the union , are non profit organisations and provide recognised academic degrees . ### the programme should contribute to developing excellence in european integration studies world - wide ; it should in particular support institutions which cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the union and provide recognised academic degrees .


### the programme should contribute to develop excellence in european integration studies world - wide , it should in particular support institutions that have a european governance structure , cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the union , are non profit organisations and provide recognised academic degrees . ### the programme should contribute to developing excellence in european integration studies world - wide ; it should support institutions which cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the union , are non profit organisations and provide recognised academic degrees .


### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers ; ### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges volunteering , non - formal and informal learning and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers and guidance practitioners ;


### ' cooperation for innovation and good practices ' means transnational cooperation projects involving organisations active in the fields of education , training and / or youth and may include other organisations . ### ' cooperation for innovation and good practices ' means transnational cooperation projects involving institutions , the social partners , organisations and enterprises active in the fields of education and training and / or youth .


### ‘ cooperation for innovation and good practices’ means transnational cooperation projects involving organisations active in the fields of education , training and / or youth and may include other organisations . ### ' cooperation for innovation and good practices ' means transnational cooperation projects involving institutions , social partners , organisations and enterprises active in the fields of education and training and / or youth .


### ‘ academic institution’ means any educational institution dedicated to education and research ; ### ‘ academic institution’ means any educational institution dedicated to education and / or research ;


### ‘ youth activity’ means an out - of - school activity carried out by a young person , either individually or in group , characterized by a non - formal learning approach ; ### ‘ youth activity’ means an out - of - school activity carried out by a young person , on a voluntary basis either individually or in group , characterized by a non - formal learning approach ;


### ' eu transparency tools ' means instruments that help stakeholders to understand , appreciate and as appropriate recognise learning outcomes and qualifications throughout the union ; ### ' union transparency and recognition tools ' means instruments that help stakeholders to understand , appreciate and - as appropriate - recognise learning outcomes and qualifications throughout the union ;


### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in europe , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ; ### to improve the level of key competences , skills and knowledge regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in europe , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ;


### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in europe , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ; – related indicators : – % of participants who have increased their key competences and / or their skills relevant for their employability ; – % of young participants declaring being better prepared to participate in social and political life ### . to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as to promote social inclusion ;


### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal learning , and support european cooperation in the youth field , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national , regional and local level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal and informal learning , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ;


### this action will also support the transnational mobility of students , young people and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education including mobility organized on the basis of joint , double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls , as well as non - formal learning . ### this action will also support the transnational mobility of trainees , students , adult learners and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , including mobility organized on the basis of joint , double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls , as well as non - formal learning .


### the activities related to the implementation of the union policy agenda on education , training and youth , as well as the bologna and copenhagen processes and the structured dialogue with young people ; ### the activities related to the implementation of the union policy agenda on education , training and youth , as well as promotion of the structured dialogue and the bologna and copenhagen processes ;


### the activities related to the implementation of the union policy agenda on education , training and youth , as well as the bologna and copenhagen processes and the structured dialogue with young people ; ### the implementation of the union policy agenda on education and , training , as well as the promotion of the structured dialogue and the bologna and copenhagen processes ;


### the implementation in participating countries of union transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training and the support to eu - wide networks ; ### the implementation in participating countries of union recognition and transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training and the support to eu - wide networks ; of the european quality assurance reference framework for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance register and the european association for assurance in higher education and the support to eu - wide networks ;


### the implementation in participating countries of union transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training and the support to eu - wide networks ; ### the implementation in participating countries of union recognition and transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance reference framework for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance register , the european association for assurance in higher education , youthpass and support to eu - wide networks ;


### the implementation in participating countries of union transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training and the support to eu - wide networks ; ### the implementation in participating countries of union recognition and transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance reference framework for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance register , the european association for assurance in higher education and support to eu - wide networks ;


### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 00029 from the different external instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds . ### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of education and training , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds .


### the distribution of funds associated with the main educational sectors , aiming to ensure , by the end of the programme , an allocation of funding which guarantees significant systemic impact . ### the distribution of funds associated with the main educational sectors , aiming to ensure , by the end of the programme , an allocation of funding which guarantees significant institutional and systemic impact .


### – ' erasmus higher education ' , associated with all types of higher education , in europe and internationally ### ' higher education ' , associated with all types of higher education , in europe and internationally ;


### within three months of the entry into force of this regulation , the national authority shall designate a single coordinating body called hereafter ‘ national agency’ . the national authority shall provide the commission with an appropriate ex ante compliance assessment that the national agency complies with the provisions of article 55 and article 57 , and of the regulation no xx / 2012 , , and article x of its delegated regulation noxx / 2012 , as well as with the union requirements for internal control standards for national agencies and rules for their management of programme funds for grant support . ### within three months of the entry into force of this regulation , the national authority shall designate a single coordinating body or bodies called hereafter ' national agency ' . the national authority shall provide the commission with an appropriate ex ante compliance assessment that the national agency complies with the provisions of article 55 and article 57 , and of the regulation no xx / 2012 , and article x of its delegated regulation noxx / 2012 , as well as with the union requirements for internal control standards for national agencies and rules for their management of programme funds for grant support .


### a number of municipalities and other public bodies in the member states have already put into place integrated approaches to energy saving and energy supply , for example via sustainable energy action plans , such as those developed under the covenant of mayors initiative , and integrated urban approaches which go beyond individual interventions in buildings or transport modes . member states should encourage municipalities and other public bodies to adopt integrated and sustainable energy efficiency plans with clear objectives , to involve citizens in their development and implementation and to adequately inform them about their content and progress in achieving objectives . such plans can yield considerable energy savings , especially if they are implemented by energy management systems that allow the concerned public bodies to better manage their energy consumption . exchange of experience between cities , towns and other public bodies should be encouraged with respect to the more innovative experiences . ### a number of municipalities and other public bodies in the member states have already put into place integrated approaches to energy saving and energy supply , for example via sustainable energy action plans , such as those developed under the covenant of mayors initiative , and integrated urban approaches which go beyond individual interventions in buildings or transport modes . member states should encourage municipalities and other public bodies to adopt integrated and sustainable energy efficiency plans with clear objectives , which also include specific measures to address energy poverty and to promote energy efficiency for vulnerable socials groups , including from a gender perspective , to involve citizens in their development and implementation and to adequately inform them about their content and progress in achieving objectives . such plans can yield considerable energy savings , especially if they are implemented by energy management systems that allow the concerned public bodies to better manage their energy consumption . exchange of experience between cities , towns and other public bodies should be encouraged with respect to the more innovative experiences .


### an assessment of the possibility of establishing a ' white certificate ' scheme at union level has shown that , in the current situation , such a system would create excessive administrative costs and that there is a risk that energy savings would be concentrated in a number of member states and not introduced across the union . the latter objective can better be achieved , at least at this stage , by means of national energy efficiency obligation schemes or other alternative measures that achieve the same amount of energy savings . the commission should however define , by a delegated act , the conditions under which a member state could in future recognise the energy savings achieved in another member state . it is appropriate for the level of ambition of such schemes to be established in a common framework at union level while providing significant flexibility to member states to take full account of the national organisation of market actors , the specific context of the energy sector and final customers ' habits . the common framework should give energy utilities the option of offering energy services to all final customers , not only to those to whom they sell energy . this increases competition in the energy market because energy utilities can differentiate their product by providing complementary energy services . the common framework should allow member states to include requirements in their national scheme that pursue a social aim , notably in order to ensure that vulnerable customers have access to the benefits of higher energy efficiency . it should also allow member states to exempt small companies from the energy efficiency obligation . the commission communication “small business act” sets out principles that should be taken into account by member states that decide to abstain from applying this possibility . ### an assessment of the possibility of establishing a ' white certificate ' scheme at union level has shown that , in the current situation , such a system would create excessive administrative costs and that there is a risk that energy savings would be concentrated in a number of member states and not introduced across the union . the latter objective can better be achieved , at least at this stage , by means of national energy efficiency obligation schemes or other alternative measures that achieve the same amount of energy savings . the commission should however define , by a delegated act , the conditions under which a member state could in future recognise the energy savings achieved in another member state . it is appropriate for the level of ambition of such schemes to be established in a common framework at union level while providing significant flexibility to member states to take full account of the national organisation of market actors , the specific context of the energy sector and final customers ' habits . the common framework should give energy utilities the option of offering energy services to all final customers , not only to those to whom they sell energy . this increases competition in the energy market because energy utilities can differentiate their product by providing complementary energy services . the common framework should allow member states to include requirements in their national scheme that pursue a social aim , notably by providing specific measures and incentives in order to ensure that vulnerable social groups , such as elderly or disabled women and men , single parents and low income households , have access to the benefits of higher energy efficiency and that the impact of the costs of energy efficiency measures on end consumers ' energy bills is mitigated . it should also allow member states to exempt small companies from the energy efficiency obligation . the commission communication “small business act” sets out principles that should be taken into account by member states that decide to abstain from applying this possibility .


### a sufficient number of reliable professionals competent in the field of energy efficiency should be available to ensure the effective and timely implementation of this directive , for instance as regards compliance with the requirements on energy audits and implementation of energy efficiency obligation schemes . member states should therefore put in place certification schemes for the providers of energy services , energy audits and other energy efficiency improvement measures . ### a sufficient number of reliable professionals competent in the field of energy efficiency should be available to ensure the effective and timely implementation of this directive , while ensuring equal participation of both women and men professionals , for instance as regards compliance with the requirements on energy audits and implementation of energy efficiency obligation schemes . member states should therefore put in place certification schemes for the providers of energy services , energy audits and other energy efficiency improvement measures .


### without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu , member states shall ensure that as from 1 january 2014 , 3% of the total floor area owned by their public bodies is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements set by the member state concerned in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . the 3% rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 250 m2 owned by the public bodies of the member state concerned , that , on 1 january of each year , does not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . ### without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu , member states shall ensure that as from 1 january 2014 , 3% of the total floor area owned by their public bodies is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements set by the member state concerned in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . the 3% rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings owned by the public bodies of the member state concerned , including social housing , that , on 1 january of each year , does not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu .


### adopt an energy efficiency plan , freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan , containing specific energy saving objectives , with a view to continuously improving the body ' s energy efficiency ; ### adopt an integrated and sustainable energy efficiency plan , freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan , containing specific energy saving objectives and also specific measures to address energy poverty with a view to continuously improving the body ' s energy savings and efficiency ;


### these measures to remove barriers may include providing incentives , repealing or amending legal or regulatory provisions , or adopting guidelines and interpretative communications . these measures may be combined with the provision of education , training and specific information and technical assistance on energy efficiency . ### these measures to remove barriers may include providing incentives , repealing or amending legal or regulatory provisions , or adopting guidelines and interpretative communications . these measures may be combined with the provision of education , training and specific information and technical assistance on energy efficiency that take into account also the gender perspective .


### arbitration and conciliation services ; ### arbitration , conciliation , legal and notarial services ;


### at least 90 % of the activities of that legal person are carried out for the controlling contracting authority or for other legal persons controlled by that contracting authority ; ### at least 80 % of the activities of that legal person which are subject to the contract are carried out for the controlling contracting authority or for other legal persons controlled by that contracting authority ;


### paragraph 1 also applies where a controlled entity which is a contracting authority awards a contract to its controlling entity , or to another legal person controlled by the same contracting authority , provided that there is no private participation in the legal person being awarded the public contract . ### paragraph 1 also applies where a controlled entity which is a contracting authority awards a contract to its controlling entity or entities , or to another legal person controlled by the same contracting authority , provided that there is no private participation in the legal person being awarded the public contract .


### the technical solutions chosen or any exceptionally favourable conditions available to the tenderer for the supply of the goods or services or for the execution of the work ; ### the technical solutions chosen and / or any exceptionally favourable conditions available to the tenderer for the supply of the goods or services or for the execution of the work ;


### in order to promote the treaty objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion , the ' investment for growth and jobs ' goal should support all regions . to provide balanced and gradual support and reflect the level of economic and social development , resources under that goal should be allocated from the erdf and the esf among the less developed regions , the transition regions and the more developed regions according to their gross domestic product per capita in relation to the eu average . in order to ensure the long - term sustainability of investment from the structural funds , regions whose gdp per capita for the 2007 - 2013 period was less than 75% of the average of the eu - 25 for the reference period but whose gdp per capita has grown to more than 75% of the eu - 27 average should receive at least two thirds of their 2007 - 2013 allocation . member states whose per capita gross national income is less than 90 % of that of the union average should benefit under the ' investment for growth and jobs ' goal from the cf . ### in order to promote the treaty objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion , the ' investment for growth and jobs ' goal should support all regions . to provide balanced and gradual support and reflect the level of economic and social development , resources under that goal should be allocated from the erdf and the esf among the less developed regions , the transition regions and the more developed regions according to their gross domestic product per capita in relation to the eu average . in order to ensure the long - term sustainability of investment from the structural funds and to drive economic growth and social cohesion in eu regions , regions whose gdp per capita for the 2007 - 2013 period was less than 75% of the average of the eu - 25 for the reference period but whose gdp per capita has grown to more than 75% of the eu - 27 average should receive at least two thirds of their 2007 - 2013 allocation , with a view to consolidating the development achieved . member states whose per capita gross national income is less than 90 % of that of the union average should benefit under the ' investment for growth and jobs ' goal from the cf .


### where an urban or territorial development strategy requires an integrated approach because it involves investments under more than one priority axis of one or several operational programmes , action supported by the funds should be carried out as an integrated territorial investment within an operational programme . ### where an urban or territorial development strategy – which includes maritime and spatial planning aspects – requires an integrated approach because it involves investments under more than one priority axis of one or several operational programmes , action supported by the funds should be carried out as an integrated territorial investment within an operational programme .


### it is important to bring the achievements of the union ' s funds to the attention of the general public . citizens have the right to know how the union ' s financial resources are invested . the responsibility to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to the public should lie with both the managing authorities and the beneficiaries . to ensure more efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the commission , the resources allocated to communication actions under this regulation shall also contribute to cover the corporate communication of the political priorities of the european union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this regulation . ### it is important to bring the achievements of the union ' s funds to the attention of the general public . citizens have the right to know not only what eu financial resources are being invested but also what procedures must be followed in order to make use of those resources . the responsibility to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to the public should lie with both the managing authorities and the beneficiaries . to ensure more efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the commission , the resources allocated to communication actions under this regulation shall also contribute to cover the corporate communication of the political priorities of the european union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this regulation .


### enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium - sized enterprises and the agricultural sector and fisheries and aquaculture sector ; ### enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium - sized enterprises and the agricultural sector and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sector ;


### all regions whose gdp per capita for the 2007 - 2013 period was less than 75% of the average of the eu - 25 for the reference period but whose gdp per capita is above 75% of the gdp average of the eu - 27 shall receive an allocation under the structural funds equal to at least two thirds of their 2007 - 2013 allocation . ### all regions whose gdp per capita for the 2007 - 2013 period was less than 75% of the average of the eu - 25 for the reference period but whose gdp per capita is above 75% of the gdp average of the eu - 27 shall receive an allocation under each of the structural funds equal to at least two thirds of their 2007 - 2013 allocation , with a view to consolidating the development achieved .


### the scope of the common fisheries policy extends to conservation , management and exploitation of marine biological resources . in addition , the common fisheries policy ' s scope extends in relation to market measures and financial measures in support of its objectives , to fresh water biological resources and aquaculture , as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , where such activities take place on the territory of member states , or in union waters , including by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries , or by union fishing vessels , or by nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , bearing in mind the provisions of article 117 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea . ### the scope of the common fisheries policy extends to the conservation of marine biological resources and the management of fisheries targeting such resources . in addition , the scope of the common fisheries policy extends , in relation to market measures and financial measures in support of its objectives , to aquaculture activities , as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , where such activities take place on the territory of member states , or in union waters , including by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries , or by union fishing vessels , or by nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , bearing in mind the provisions of article 117 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea .


### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental , economic , and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . ### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term environmental , economic , and social sustainability . it should lay down rules regarding the traceability , security and quality of eu imported products , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , food security , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices .


### at the world summit on sustainable development at johannesburg in 2002 , the union and its member states committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks . therefore , the union should improve its common fisheries policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks by 2015 . where less scientific information is available , this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield . ### at the world summit on sustainable development at johannesburg in 2002 , the union and its member states committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks . therefore , the union should improve its common fisheries policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks that , by 2015 , fishing mortality rates are set at levels that should allow fish stocks to recover , by 2020 at the latest , above levels that are capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield and all recovered stocks to be maintained at these levels . where less scientific information is available , this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield .


### implementation of the common fisheries policy should take into account interactions with other maritime affairs as addressed by the integrated maritime policy , recognizing that all matters related to europe ' s oceans and seas are interlinked , including maritime spatial planning . coherence and integration should be ensured in the management of different sectoral policies within the baltic sea , north sea , celtic seas , bay of biscay and the iberian coast , mediterranean and black sea basins . ### implementation of the common fisheries policy should take into account interactions with other maritime affairs as addressed by the integrated maritime policy , recognizing that all matters related to europe’s oceans and seas are interlinked , including maritime spatial planning . coherence and integration should be ensured in the management of different sectoral policies within the baltic sea , atlantic ocean , north sea , celtic seas , bay of biscay and the iberian coast , mediterranean , black sea and outermost - region sea basins .


### implementation of the common fisheries policy should take into account interactions with other maritime affairs as addressed by the integrated maritime policy , recognizing that all matters related to europe ' s oceans and seas are interlinked , including maritime spatial planning . coherence and integration should be ensured in the management of different sectoral policies within the baltic sea , north sea , celtic seas , bay of biscay and the iberian coast , mediterranean and black sea basins . ### the common fisheries policy should take into account the integrated maritime policy via an ecosystemic and integrated approach to management of the marine environment that covers all sectors and marks the launch of a process encouraging the sustainable exploitation of oceans and seas while also promoting the development of maritime sectors and coastal areas and acting as a perfect lynchpin for all the interconnected activities relating to the sea and for a rational spatial use of the sea . coherence and integration should be ensured in the management of different sectoral policies within the baltic sea , north sea , celtic seas , bay of biscay and the iberian coast , mediterranean and black sea basins .


### the objective of sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources is more effectively achieved through a multi - annual approach to fisheries management , establishing as a priority multi - annual plans reflecting the specificities of different fisheries . ### the objective of sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources is more effectively achieved through a multi - annual approach to fisheries management , establishing as a priority multi - annual plans reflecting the specificities of the various sea basins and of different fisheries .


### the objective of sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources is more effectively achieved through a multi - annual approach to fisheries management , establishing as a priority multi - annual plans reflecting the specificities of different fisheries . ### the objective of sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources is more effectively achieved through a multi - annual approach to fisheries management . to that end , the member states should work in close cooperation with the public authorities and regional advisory councils to create the conditions for sustainability , including at a local level , via participatory action at regional level that is more cohesive as regards the decision - making procedures that lead into the drawing - up of multi - annual plans , establishing as a priority multi - annual plans reflecting the specificities of different fisheries .


### for stocks for which no multi - annual plan has been established , exploitation rates delivering maximum sustainable yield should be ensured by setting catch and / or fishing effort limits . ### for stocks subject to a tac and quota or effort regime for which no multi - annual plan has been established , exploitation rates delivering maximum sustainable yield should be ensured by setting catch and / or fishing effort limits , putting forward for each fishery progressive scenarios based on clear , shared scientific data .


### for stocks for which no multi - annual plan has been established , exploitation rates delivering maximum sustainable yield should be ensured by setting catch and / or fishing effort limits . ### for stocks for which no multi - annual plan has been established , exploitation rates delivering maximum sustainable yield should be ensured by setting catch and / or fishing effort limits . if there is insufficient data available , fisheries should be managed by using proxy standards .


### in view of the precarious economic state of the fishing industry and the dependence of certain coastal communities on fishing activities , it is necessary to ensure the relative stability of fishing activities by allocating fishing opportunities among member states , based on a predictable share of stocks for each member state . ### in view of the precarious economic state of the fishing industry and the dependence of certain coastal communities on fishing activities , it is necessary to ensure the relative stability of fishing activities by allocating fishing opportunities among member states , based on a predictable share of stocks for each member state . this also means that any reduction in fishing opportunities should be made gradually so that it can be absorbed and compensated for over time .


### the commission should be able to adopt temporary measures in the event of a serious threat , requiring immediate action , to the conservation of marine biological resources or to the marine ecosystem resulting from fishing activities . ### the commission , after consulting the advisory councils concerned and the member states concerned , should be able to adopt temporary measures in the event of a serious threat , requiring immediate action , to the conservation of marine biological resources or to the marine ecosystem resulting from fishing activities .


### aquaculture should contribute to the preservation of the food production potential on a sustainable basis throughout the union so as to guarantee long - term food security for european citizens and to contribute to the growing world aquatic food demand . ### aquaculture should contribute to the preservation of the food production potential on a sustainable basis throughout the union so as to guarantee long - term food security and supplies , growth and employment for european citizens and to contribute to the growing world aquatic food demand .


### there is a need to strengthen the competitiveness of the union fishery and aquaculture sector , and a call for simplification in support of better management of production and marketing activities of the sector ; the common market organisation for fishery and aquaculture products should ensure a level - playing field for all fishing and aquaculture products marketed in the union , should enable consumers to make better informed choices and support responsible consumption , and should improve the economic knowledge and understanding of the union markets along the supply chain . ### there is a need to strengthen the competitiveness of the union fishery and aquaculture sector , and a call for simplification in support of better management of production and marketing activities of the sector ; the common market organisation for fishery and aquaculture products should ensure a level - playing field for all fishing and aquaculture products marketed in the union , whether originating in the union or in third countries , and should enable consumers to make better informed choices and support consumption .


### the objectives of the common fisheries policy cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states given the problems encountered in the development of the fishing industry and its management , and the limits on the financial resources of the member states . therefore , multiannual union financial assistance focused on the priorities of the common fisheries policy should be granted to contribute to the achievement of those objectives . ### the objectives of the common fisheries policy cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states given the situation of fish stocks in the eu , the poor profitability of the fishing industry and its management , and the limits on the financial resources of the member states . therefore , multiannual union financial assistance focused on the priorities of the common fisheries policy should be granted to contribute to the achievement of those objectives . the primary purpose of union financial assistance should be to strengthen control and enforcement measures , the collection of data , research and the development of initiatives to help achieve healthy marine ecosystems .


### union financial assistance should be made conditional upon compliance by member states and operators with the common fisheries policy . thus such financial assistance should be interrupted , suspended or corrected in cases of non - compliance with the rules of common fisheries policy by member states and serious infringements of those rules by operators . ### union financial assistance should be made conditional upon compliance by member states and operators , including vessel owners , with the common fisheries policy . thus such financial assistance should be interrupted , suspended or corrected in cases of non - compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy by member states and serious infringements of those rules by operators .


### dialogue with stakeholders has proven essential for the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy . taking into account the diverse conditions throughout union waters and increased regionalisation of the common fisheries policy , advisory councils should enable the common fisheries policy to benefit from the knowledge and experience of all stakeholders . ### dialogue with stakeholders , including social partners , has proven essential for the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy and should be further encouraged at local , national and union levels . taking into account the diverse conditions throughout union waters and increased regionalisation of the common fisheries policy , advisory councils should enable the common fisheries policy to benefit from the knowledge and experience of all stakeholders .


### conservation , management and exploitation of marine biological resources ; and ### conservation , management and exploitation of aquatic biological resources ;


### in union waters , including by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries ; or ### in union waters , including by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries , in accordance with the provisions of international fisheries agreements ; or


### for the purpose of achieving the general objectives set out in article 2 , the common fisheries policy shall in particular : ### for the purpose of achieving the objectives established in the treaties and the general objectives set out in article 2 , the common fisheries policy shall in particular :


### clear definition of responsibilities at the union , national , regional and local levels ; ### clear definition of the responsibilities awarded to the union and those assigned to the member states , in line with the principle of subsidiarity , at national , regional and local levels ; .


### broad involvement of stakeholders at all stages from conception to implementation of the measures ; ### broad and appropriate involvement of stakeholders at the various stages from conception to implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the measures ;


### ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the average equilibrium catch that may be obtained from a given marine stock or biological resource or , in the case of mixed fisheries , from the total for species taken as a whole ;


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken continuously from a stock under average environmental conditions without significantly affecting the reproduction process ;


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum yield that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely without damaging the reproductive capacity of that stock and causing stock collapse and refers to both fmsy and ssbmsy ;


### ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum annual catch that may be taken from a fish stock continuously and indefinitely without risk of stock depletion and so as to ensure the recovery of already depleted stocks ;


### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the highest theoretical equilibrium yield that can be continuously taken from a stock under existing environmental conditions without affecting significantly the reproduction process ;


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock continuously and indefinitely without negatively affecting the reproduction of the stock ;


### – ‘ catch limit’ means a quantitative limit on landings of a fish stock or group of fish stocks over a given period ; ### – ' catch limit ' means a quantitative limit with regard to all fish of a fish stock or group of fish stocks that a fisherman or a group of fishermen is allowed to catch or kill over a given period ;


### – ‘ safeguard’ means a precautionary measure designed to protect or prevent something undesirable occurring ; ### – ' safeguard ' means a precautionary measure designed to protect or prevent the exploitation of marine biological resources from exceeding sustainable levels , including conservation reference points , or from negatively impacting the marine ecosystem ;


### – ‘ fishing opportunity’ means a quantified legal entitlement to fish , expressed in terms of catches and / or fishing effort and conditions functionally linked thereto which are necessary to quantify them at a certain level ; ### – ‘ fishing opportunity’ means a quantified legal entitlement to fish , expressed in terms of maximum catches and / or maximum landed catches and / or maximum fishing effort for a given management area ;


### – ' fishing opportunity ' means a quantified legal entitlement to fish , expressed in terms of catches and / or fishing effort and conditions functionally linked thereto which are necessary to quantify them at a certain level ; ### – ‘ fishing opportunity’ means a quantified legal entitlement to fish a certain fish stock , expressed in terms of maximum catches or maximum fishing effort for a given management area ;


### – ‘ fishing capacity’ means a vessel’s tonnage in gt and its power in kw as defined in articles 4 and 5 of council regulation no 2930 / 8635 ; ### – ‘ fishing capacity’ means a vessel’s tonnage in gt , counting only the areas used for fishing and storage , and its power in kw as defined in articles 4 and 5 of council regulation no 2930 / 8635 ;


### – ' fishing capacity ' means a vessel ' s tonnage in gt and its power in kw as defined in articles 4 and 5 of council regulation no 2930 / 86 ; ### – ' fishing capacity ' means the ability of a vessel to catch fish , measured in terms of vessel characteristics , including a vessel ' s tonnage in gt , its power in kw as defined in articles 4 and 5 of council regulation no 2930 / 86 , as well as the character and size of its fishing gears and any other parameter that affects its ability to catch fish ;


### – ‘ fishing capacity’ means a vessel ' s tonnage in gt and its power in kw as defined in articles 4 and 5 of council regulation no 2930 / 86 ; ### – ' fishing capacity ' means a vessel ' s ability to catch fish , measured by its tonnage in gt and its power in kw as defined in articles 4 and 5 of regulation no 2930 / 86 , and where necessary , by additional features such as gear and operational characteristics , and other equipment ;


### – ‘ operator’ means the natural or legal person who operates or holds any enterprise carrying out any of the activities related to any stage of production , processing , marketing , distribution and retail chains of fisheries and aquaculture products ; ### – ' operator ' means the natural or legal person who operates or holds any enterprise carrying out any of the activities related to any stage of production , processing , marketing , distribution and retail chains of fisheries and aquaculture products , or any other organisation representing fisheries professionals which is legally recognised and is in charge of managing access to fisheries resources as well as professional fisheries activities and aquaculture ;


### – ‘ end - user of scientific data’ means a body with a research or management interest in the scientific analysis of data in the fisheries sector ; ### – ‘ end - user of scientific data’ means a body with a research or management interest in the scientific analysis of data in the fisheries sector which is included on a list of approved bodies ;


### – ' end - user of scientific data ' means a body with a research or management interest in the scientific analysis of data in the fisheries sector ; ### – ‘ end - user of scientific data’ means a research body , or a management body with an interest in the scientific analysis of data in the fisheries sector ;


### – ‘ surplus of allowable catch’ means that part of the allowable catch which a coastal state does not have the capacity to harvest ; ### – ' surplus of allowable catch ' means that part of the allowable catch which a coastal state does not have the capacity to harvest , keeping the overall exploitation rate for individual stocks below levels that are capable of restoring themselves and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield ;