### the union civil protection mechanism governed by decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and the council12strengthens cooperation between the union and the member states and facilitates coordination in the field of civil protection in order to improve the union ' s response to natural and man - made disasters . _________________ 12 decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 on a union civil protection mechanism . ### the union civil protection mechanism governed by decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and the council12 strengthens cooperation between the union , the member states and their regions and facilitates coordination in the field of civil protection in order to improve the union ' s response to natural and man - made disasters . _________________ 12 decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 on a union civil protection mechanism .


### natural and man - made disasters can strike anywhere across the globe , often without warning . whether of natural or man - made origin , they are becoming increasingly frequent , extreme and complex , exacerbated by the impacts of climate change , and irrespective of national borders . the human , environmental , and economic consequences stemming from disasters can be enormous . ### natural and man - made disasters can strike anywhere across the globe . whether of natural origin and exacerbated by climate change , or man - made , including new types of threats , such as those related to internal security , they are becoming increasingly frequent , extreme and complex , surpassing national borders . the human , environmental , and economic consequences stemming from disasters are often enormous in the medium and long term .


### recent experience has shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient . ### recent experiences have shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a timely and satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states and their regions , as well as those member states and regions in the near neighbourhood are affected by recurrent and simultaneous disasters and the collective capacity is insufficient . the system should be improved and member states should take adequate preventive action to preserve and strengthen national capacities to a level that is sufficient to properly respond to disasters .


### it is important to ensure that member states take all the necessary actions in order to effectively prevent natural and man - made disasters and mitigate their effects . provisions should reinforce links between prevention , preparedness and response actions under the union mechanism . coherence should also be ensured with other relevant union legislation on prevention and disaster risk management , including for cross - border prevention action and response to threats such as serious cross - border health threats15 . likewise , coherence should be ensured with international commitments such as the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 – 2030 , the paris agreement and agenda 2030 for sustainable development . _________________ 15 decision no 1082 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on serious cross border threats to health and repealing decision no 2119 / 98 / ec . ### it is important to ensure that member states take all the necessary actions in order to effectively prevent natural and man - made disasters and mitigate their effects . provisions should reinforce links between prevention , preparedness and response actions under the union mechanism taking into account the special characteristics and needs of remote regions including islands . coherence should also be ensured with other relevant union legislation on prevention and disaster risk management , including for cross - border prevention action and response to threats such as serious cross - border health threats15 . likewise , coherence should be ensured with international commitments such as the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 – 2030 , the paris agreement and agenda 2030 for sustainable development . _________________ 15 decision no 1082 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on serious cross border threats to health and repealing decision no 2119 / 98 / ec .


### take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate the sharing of knowledge , the results of scientific research , best practices and information , including among member states that share common risks . ### take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and to better facilitate and promote the sharing of knowledge , the results of scientific research , best practices and information , including among member states that share common risks .


### compile and disseminate the information made available by member states ; organise an exchange of experiences about the assessment of risk management capability ; develop , together with the member states and by 22 december 2014 , guidelines on the content , methodology and structure of those assessments ; and facilitate the sharing of good practices in prevention and preparedness planning , including through voluntary peer reviews ; ### article 5 , point is amended as follows : ' compile and disseminate the information made available by member states ; organise an exchange of experiences about the assessment of risk management capability ; develop , together with the member states and by 22 december 2019 , new guidelines on the content , methodology and structure of those assessments ; and facilitate the sharing of good practices in prevention and preparedness planning , including through voluntary peer reviews ; '


### the commission and the member states shall work together to improve the planning of disaster response operations under the union mechanism , including through scenario - building for disaster response based on the risk assessments referred to in point of article 6 and the overview of risks referred to in point of article 5 , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities . ### the commission and the member states shall work together to improve the planning of disaster response operations , both for natural or man - made disasters , under the union mechanism , including through scenario - building for disaster response based on the risk assessments referred to in point of article 6 and the overview of risks referred to in point of article 5 , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities .


### union civil protection knowledge network ### union civil protection knowledge network and network of volunteers


### the establishment , management and maintaining of resceu , as provided for in article 12 , including criteria for deployment decisions and operating procedures ; ### the establishment , management and maintaining of resceu , as provided for in article 12 , including criteria for deployment decisions , operating procedures and the conditions for deployment of resceu capacities at national level by a member state and financial and other arrangements related thereto ;


### the endorsement of europe 2020 by the european council of june 2010 has shaped to a large extent the strategic agenda for the union and national policies in the years ahead . that agenda establishes a number of headline targets and flagship initiatives for which statistical indicators have to be delivered by the ess in a number of areas . ” ### in point 1 . 1 , the first paragraph is replaced by the following : endorsement of the europe 2020 strategy for ‘ smart , sustainable and inclusive’ growth by the june 2010 european council has shaped to a large extent the strategic agenda for the european union and national policies in the years ahead . that agenda establishes a number of headline targets and flagship initiatives for which statistical indicators have to be delivered by the ess in a number of areas ( i . e . improving the conditions for innovation , research and development , promoting decent jobs , promoting equality of treatment between women and men meeting eu climate change and energy objectives , resource efficiency , improving education levels , reducing early school leaving , increasing lifelong vocational training and learning mobility , active and healthy ageing , promoting social inclusion , and reducing poverty , with a focus on vulnerable groups . where appropriate , gender - disaggregated statistics are needed in order to understand what gender - based discrimination involves , with a focus on violence against women . ”


### provide high - quality statistical information , which should be available in a timely manner for the european semester , to monitor the implementation of europe 2020 . new indicators shall , to the extent possible , be based on available statistical data . ### provide high - quality reliable statistical information , which must be available in a timely manner for the european semester , with a view to monitor the implementation of the europe 2020 strategy . new indicators shall , to the extent possible , be based on available statistical data .


### the objective will be implemented by the making available of : – updated headline target indicators for europe 2020 on the commission website ; – statistics to support the monitoring of the implementation of europe 2020 flagship initiatives ; – additional indicators as an input for the ex - ante and ex - post evaluations of the economic , social and environmental policies of the union ; and – employment indicators distinguishing between part - time and full - time employment , as well as indicators on unemployment that take into account people in activation policies such as training . ### in objective 1 . 1 . 1 , the second paragraph is replaced by the following : ‘ the objective will be implemented by : – the making available of updated headline target indicators for the europe 2020 strategy on the eurostat website , and also equality of treatment between women and men – the making available of statistics to support the monitoring of the implementation of europe 2020 flagship initiatives ; – the inclusion , in connection with new statistical products , under the united nations’ sustainable development goals strategy ; – the making available of additional indicators as an input for the ex - ante and ex - post evaluations of the economic , social , territorial and environmental policies of the union as part of the europe 2020 strategy regarding targets related to growth , employment , poverty reduction and social exclusion ; – the making available of employment indicators distinguishing between part - time and full - time employment or other working time arrangements , as well as indicators on unemployment that take into account people in activation policies such as training . ’


### “enhance the indicators and statistical information available on economic globalisation and global value chains for union decision - makers and the public at large . ” ### in objective 1 . 3 . 1 , the second paragraph is replaced by the following : “enhance the indicators and statistical information available on economic globalisation and global value chains for eu decision - makers and the public at large . that information should make for a better understanding of the economic , social and environmental impact of globalisation . ”


### the availability and extension of harmonised housing price statistics for all member states . ### — the availability and extension of harmonised housing price statistics for all member states taking into account housing difficulties and housing deprivation .


### “increase the efficiency and effectiveness of statistical production processes . considering the fact that the lisbon treaty has called for better regulation , a streamlining of the legislation related to the pillar of business statistics is needed . in so doing , due consideration should be given to the limitations of the resources available to producers and the overall burden on respondents in line with the commission regulatory fitness and performance programme . provide high - quality statistics on key areas where enterprises are the centre of interest , such as business statistics , short - term indicators , their investment in human capital and skills , international transactions , globalisation , internal market monitoring , r&d and innovation , and tourism . special attention should be paid to the availability of data in high value - added industrial or services sectors , in particular in the green , digital or social economy . “ ### “increase the efficiency and effectiveness of statistical production processes . provide high - quality statistics on key areas where enterprises are the centre of interest , such as business statistics , short - term indicators , their investment in human capital , in - service training and skills , international transactions , globalisation , internal market monitoring , r&d and innovation , and tourism . special attention should be paid to the availability of data in high value - added industrial or services sectors , in particular in the green , digital , collaborative or social economy . “


### provide statistics on key areas of social policy where the citizen is the centre of interest , such as well - being , sustainability , social cohesion , poverty , inequalities , demographic challenges , the labour market , education and training , including childhood education , adult learning , vocational training and learning mobility of young people , culture , physical activity , quality of life , safety , health , disability , consumption , free movement and the internal market , mobility of young people , technological innovation and new lifestyle choices . those statistics shall be disaggregated by gender where appropriate , for groups that are of special interest to social policy makers . priorities shall be set in accordance with article 6 . ### in objective 3 . 2 . 1 , the first paragraph is amended as follows : “provide statistics on the main areas of social policy where the citizen is the centre of interest , such as well - being , sustainability , social cohesion , poverty , inequalities , demographic challenges , the labour market , education and training , including childhood education , adult learning , vocational training and learning mobility of young people , culture , physical activity , quality of life , safety , health , disability , consumption , free movement and the internal market , mobility of young people , technological innovation and new lifestyle choices . those statistics shall be disaggregated by gender , where appropriate , for groups that are of special interest to social policy makers . priorities shall be set in accordance with article 6 . ”


### in line with the ' european energy union ' priority of the commission particular focus will be given to statistics related to energy consumption , energy efficiency , renewable energies , energy dependence and security of supply . furthermore , energy statistics will need to support the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy that aims to make the union ' s economy and energy system more competitive , secure and sustainable . ### in line with the ' european energy union ' priority of the commission particular focus will be given to statistics related to energy consumption , energy efficiency , renewable energies , energy dependence and security of supply , the circular economy and the bioeconomy . furthermore , energy statistics will need to support the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy that aims to make the union ' s economy and energy system more competitive , secure and sustainable .


### waste management in the union should be improved , with a view to protecting , preserving and improving the quality of the environment , protecting human health , ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy . ### waste management in the union should be improved , with a view to protecting , preserving and improving the quality of the environment , protecting human health , ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources , promoting a more circular economy , increasing energy efficiency and reducing the eu ' s level of dependence .


### the exception or limitation should cover digital uses of works and other subject - matter such as the use of parts or extracts of works to support , enrich or complement the teaching , including the related learning activities . the use of the works or other subject - matter under the exception or limitation should be only in the context of teaching and learning activities carried out under the responsibility of educational establishments , including during examinations , and be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of such activities . the exception or limitation should cover both uses through digital means in the classroom and online uses through the educational establishment ' s secure electronic network , the access to which should be protected , notably by authentication procedures . the exception or limitation should be understood as covering the specific accessibility needs of persons with a disability in the context of illustration for teaching . ### the exception or limitation should cover all uses of works and other subject - matter such as the use of parts or extracts of works to support , enrich or complement the teaching , including the related learning activities . the use of the works or other subject - matter under the exception or limitation should be only in the context of teaching and learning activities carried out under the responsibility of educational establishments , in both formal and non - formal educational settings , especially libraries and other cultural heritage institutions , including during examinations , and be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of such activities . the exception or limitation should cover both uses through digital means in the classroom and online uses through the educational establishment ' s secure electronic network , the access to which should be protected , notably by authentication procedures . the exception or limitation should be understood as covering the specific accessibility needs of persons with a disability in the context of illustration for teaching . compensation mechanisms should be only used in cases where there is unreasonable prejudice to the rightholders .


### an act of preservation may require a reproduction of a work or other subject - matter in the collection of a cultural heritage institution and consequently the authorisation of the relevant rightholders . cultural heritage institutions are engaged in the preservation of their collections for future generations . digital technologies offer new ways to preserve the heritage contained in those collections but they also create new challenges . in view of these new challenges , it is necessary to adapt the current legal framework by providing a mandatory exception to the right of reproduction in order to allow those acts of preservation . ### an act of preservation may require a reproduction of a work or other subject - matter in the collection of a cultural heritage institution and consequently the authorisation of the relevant rightholders . cultural heritage institutions , research organisations and educational establishments , both formal and non - formal , are engaged in the preservation of their collections for future generations . digital technologies offer new ways to preserve the heritage contained in those collections but they also create new challenges . in view of these new challenges , it is necessary to adapt the current legal framework by providing a mandatory exception to the right of reproduction in order to allow those acts of preservation .


### different approaches in the member states for acts of preservation by cultural heritage institutions hamper cross - border cooperation and the sharing of means of preservation by cultural heritage institutions in the internal market , leading to an inefficient use of resources . ### different approaches in the member states for acts of preservation by cultural heritage institutions hamper cross - border cooperation and the sharing of means of preservation by cultural heritage institutions in the internal market , leading to an inefficient use of resources . member states should facilitate the cross - border sharing of best - practice , new technologies and preservation techniques .


### for the purposes of this directive , works and other subject - matter should be considered to be permanently in the collection of a cultural heritage institution when copies are owned or permanently held by the cultural heritage institution , for example as a result of a transfer of ownership or licence agreements . ### for the purposes of this directive , works and other subject - matter should be considered to be permanently in the collection of a cultural heritage institution when copies are owned , held on long - term loan or permanently held by the cultural heritage institution , research organisations and educational establishments , both formal and non - formal , including transfer of ownership or licence agreements .


### member states should , within the framework provided for in this directive , have flexibility in choosing the specific type of mechanism allowing for licences for out - of - commerce works to extend to the rights of rightholders that are not represented by the collective management organisation , in accordance to their legal traditions , practices or circumstances . such mechanisms can include extended collective licensing and presumptions of representation . ### member states should , within the framework provided for in this directive , have flexibility in choosing the specific type of mechanism allowing for licences for out - of - commerce works to extend to the rights of rightholders that are either not represented or not adequately represented by the collective management organisation , in accordance to their legal traditions , practices or circumstances . such mechanisms can include extended collective licensing and presumptions of representation .


### certain rightholders such as authors and performers need information to assess the economic value of their rights which are harmonised under union law . this is especially the case where such rightholders grant a licence or a transfer of rights in return for remuneration . as authors and performers tend to be in a weaker contractual position when they grant licences or transfer their rights , they need information to assess the continued economic value of their rights , compared to the remuneration received for their licence or transfer , but they often face a lack of transparency . therefore , the sharing of adequate information by their contractual counterparts or their successors in title is important for the transparency and balance in the system that governs the remuneration of authors and performers . ### certain rightholders such as authors and performers need information to assess the economic value of their rights which are harmonised under union law . this is especially the case where such rightholders grant a licence or a transfer of rights in return for remuneration . as authors and performers are in a weaker contractual position when they grant licences or transfer their rights , they need information to assess the continued economic value of their rights , compared to the remuneration received for their licence or transfer , but they often face a lack of transparency . therefore , the sharing of adequate information by their contractual counterparts and subsequent transferees or licenses , as well as their successors in title is important for the transparency and balance in the system that governs the remuneration of authors and performers . the reporting and transparency obligation should follow the work across all forms of exploitation and across borders .


### when implementing transparency obligations , the specificities of different content sectors and of the rights of the authors and performers in each sector should be considered . member states should consult all relevant stakeholders as that should help determine sector - specific requirements . collective bargaining should be considered as an option to reach an agreement between the relevant stakeholders regarding transparency . to enable the adaptation of current reporting practices to the transparency obligations , a transitional period should be provided for . the transparency obligations do not need to apply to agreements concluded with collective management organisations as those are already subject to transparency obligations under directive 2014 / 26 / eu . ### when implementing transparency obligations , the specificities of different content sectors and of the rights of the authors and performers in each sector should be considered . member states should consult all relevant stakeholders as that should help determine sector - specific requirements , standard reporting statements and procedures . collective bargaining should be considered as an option to reach an agreement between the relevant stakeholders regarding transparency . to enable the adaptation of current reporting practices to the transparency obligations , a transitional period should be provided for . the transparency obligations do not need to apply to agreements concluded with collective management organisations as those are already subject to transparency obligations under directive 2014 / 26 / eu . directive 2014 / 26 / eu , on the condition that member states have transposed directive 2014 / 26 / eu and taken all necessary measures to ensure that the management of all collective management organisations is carried out in an effective and equitable manner . member states should also ensure that collective management organisations act in the best interest of the rightsholders , ensuring the accurate and regular distribution of payment and production of an annual public transparency report , in compliance with directive 2014 / 26 / eu .


### any processing of personal data under this directive should respect fundamental rights , including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data under articles 7 and 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and must be in compliance with directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council35 and directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council36 . _________________ 35 directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data . this directive is repealed with effect from 25 may 2018 and shall be replaced by regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 36 directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 july 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector , called , as amended by directives 2006 / 24 / ec and 2009 / 136 / ec , the “e - privacy directive” . ### any processing of personal data under this directive should respect fundamental rights , including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data under articles 7 and 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and must be in compliance with directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council35 and directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council36 . in the future , the provisions of the general data protection regulation , including the ' right to be forgotten ' should be respected . _________________ 35 directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data . this directive is repealed with effect from 25 may 2018 and shall be replaced by regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 36 directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 july 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector , called , as amended by directives 2006 / 24 / ec and 2009 / 136 / ec , the “e - privacy directive” .


### member states shall provide for an exception to the rights provided for in article 2 of directive 2001 / 29 / ec , articles 5 and 7 of directive 96 / 9 / ec , article 4 of directive 2009 / 24 / ec and article 11 of this directive , permitting cultural heritage institutions , to make copies of any works or other subject - matter that are permanently in their collections , in any format or medium , for the sole purpose of the preservation of such works or other subject - matter and to the extent necessary for such preservation . ### member states shall provide for an exception to the rights provided for in article 2 of directive 2001 / 29 / ec , articles 5 and 7 of directive 96 / 9 / ec , article 4 of directive 2009 / 24 / ec and article 11 of this directive , permitting cultural heritage institutions , research organisations and educational establishments , both formal and non - formal , to make copies of any works or other subject - matter that are permanently in their collections , in any format or medium , for the purposes of preservation , research and education .


### member states shall , in consultation with rightholders , collective management organisations and cultural heritage institutions , ensure that the requirements used to determine whether works and other subject - matter can be licensed in accordance with paragraph 1 do not extend beyond what is necessary and reasonable and do not preclude the possibility to determine the out - of - commerce status of a collection as a whole , when it is reasonable to presume that all works or other subject - matter in the collection are out of commerce . ### member states shall , in consultation with rightholders , collective management organisations and cultural heritage institutions , ensure that the requirements used to determine whether works and other subject - matter can be licensed in accordance with paragraph 1 do not extend beyond what is necessary and reasonable and do not preclude the possibility to determine the out - of - commerce status of a collection as a whole , when it is reasonable to presume that all works or other subject - matter in the collection are out of commerce . in the event that a collective management organisation does not exist or adequately represent the rights of rightsholders , member states should provide exceptions for cultural heritage institutions , research organisations and educational establishments , both formal and non - formal , to distribute , communicate to the public or make available out - of - commerce - works for non - commercial purposes . member states should ensure appropriate remuneration for any unreasonable prejudice to the legitimate interests of the rightsholders and ensure that all rightsholders may at any time object to the use of their works .


### member states shall ensure a regular dialogue between representative users ' and rightholders ' organisations , and any other relevant stakeholder organisations , to , on a sector - specific basis , foster the relevance and usability of the licensing mechanisms referred to in article 7 , ensure the effectiveness of the safeguards for rightholders referred to in this chapter , notably as regards publicity measures , and , where applicable , assist in the establishment of the requirements referred to in the second subparagraph of article 7 . ### member states shall ensure a regular dialogue between representative users ' and rightholders ' organisations , and any other relevant stakeholder organisations , to , on a sector - specific basis , foster the relevance and usability of the licensing mechanisms referred to in article 7 , including resolving issues where cultural heritage institutions activities in line with article 7 and article 8 are not being reasonably enabled , and ensure the effectiveness of the safeguards for rightholders referred to in this chapter , notably as regards publicity measures , and , where applicable , assist in the establishment of the requirements referred to in the second subparagraph of article 7 .


### protection of press publications concerning digital uses ### protection of press publications


### member states shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basis and taking into account the specificities of each sector , timely , adequate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights , notably as regards modes of exploitation , revenues generated and remuneration due . ### member states shall ensure that authors and performers receive at least once a year and taking into account the specificities of each sector , accurate , timely , adequate and sufficient information on the exploitation and promotion of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights , including subsequent transferees or licensees , notably as regards modes of promotion , exploitation , revenues generated and remuneration due .


### the obligation in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and effective and shall ensure an appropriate level of transparency in every sector . however , in those cases where the administrative burden resulting from the obligation would be disproportionate in view of the revenues generated by the exploitation of the work or performance , member states may adjust the obligation in paragraph 1 , provided that the obligation remains effective and ensures an appropriate level of transparency . ### the obligation in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and effective and shall ensure a high level of transparency in every sector .


### member states shall ensure that authors and performers are entitled to request additional , appropriate remuneration from the party with whom they entered into a contract for the exploitation of the rights when the remuneration originally agreed is disproportionately low compared to the subsequent relevant revenues and benefits derived from the exploitation of the works or performances . ### member states shall ensure that authors and performers , or representatives they appoint , are entitled to request additional , fair remuneration from the party with whom they entered into a contract for the exploitation of the rights when the remuneration originally agreed is disproportionately low compared to the subsequent relevant revenues and benefits derived from the exploitation of the works or performances .


### the union ' s most recent environmental implementation review package21indicates that significant progress is required to accelerate implementation of the union environment acquis and enhance the integration of environmental and climate objectives into other policies . the programme should therefore act as a catalyst to achieve the required progress through developing , testing and replicating new approaches ; supporting policy development , monitoring and review ; enhancing stakeholder involvement ; mobilising investments across union investment programmes or other financial sources and supporting actions to overcome the various obstacles to the effective implementation of key plans required by environment legislation . _________________ 21 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions - the eu environmental implementation review : common challenges and how to combine efforts to deliver better results . ### the union ' s most recent environmental implementation review package21 indicates that significant progress is required to accelerate implementation of the union environment acquis and enhance the integration of environmental and climate objectives into other policies . the programme should therefore act as a catalyst to achieve the required progress through developing , testing and replicating new approaches ; supporting policy development , monitoring and review ; promoting greater awareness and communication ; developing good governance ; enhancing stakeholder involvement ; mobilising investments across union investment programmes or other financial sources and supporting actions to overcome the various obstacles to the effective implementation of key plans required by environment legislation . _________________ 21 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions - the eu environmental implementation review : common challenges and how to combine efforts to deliver better results .


### the improvement of governance on environmental , climate change and related clean energy transition matters requires involvement of civil society by raising public awareness , consumer engagement , and broadening of stakeholder involvement , including non - governmental organisations , in consultation on and implementation of related policies . ### the improvement of governance on environmental , climate change and related clean energy transition matters requires involvement of civil society by raising public awareness , including through a communication strategy that takes into account the new media and social networks and increases consumer engagement and stakeholder involvement , including non - governmental organisations , in consultation on and implementation of related policies .


### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted . ### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , in particular the development of innovative renewable energy technologies , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted .


### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final ### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate , circular economy and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final


### ' strategic nature projects ' means projects that support the achievement of union nature and biodiversity objectives by implementing coherent programmes of action in the member states to mainstream these objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments , including through coordinated implementation of the priority action frameworks established pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec ; ### ' strategic nature projects ' means projects that support the achievement of union nature and biodiversity objectives , laid down in particular in directive 2009 / 147 / ec and council directive 92 / 43 / eec , by implementing coherent programmes of action in the member states to mainstream these objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments , including through coordinated implementation of the priority action frameworks established pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec ;


### ' standard action projects ' means projects , other than strategic integrated projects , strategic nature projects or technical assistance projects , that pursue the specific objectives of the programme set out in article 3 ; ### ' standard action projects ' means projects , other than strategic integrated projects , strategic nature projects or technical assistance projects , such as bottom - up projects , that pursue the specific objectives of the programme set out in article 3 ;


### the general objective of the programme is to contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , including through the transition to clean energy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , thereby contributing to sustainable development . ### the general objective of the programme is to contribute to the shift towards a sustainable , circular , resource - and energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , including through the transition to a highly energy - efficient and renewables - based energy system , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , thereby contributing to a high level of environmental protection and ambitious climate action . the programme shall also support better environmental and climate governance at all levels , including better involvement of civil society ngos and local actors .


### to develop , demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the union legislation and policy on environment and climate action , including the transition to clean energy , and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity ; ### to develop , demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the union legislation and policy on environment and climate action , including the transition to clean energy , and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity and sustainable farming and food systems ;


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . ### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . that interim evaluation shall , where necessary , be accompanied by a proposal for an amendment of this regulation .


### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations , to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . ### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations , to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . the commission shall make the results of the evaluations publicly available .


### electronic tolling and co - operative its applications use similar technologies and neighbouring frequency bands for short range vehicle - to - vehicle and vehicle - to - infrastructure communication . in the future , the potential for merging electronic tolling with c - its in the 5 . 9 ghz band , currently used by c - its , should be explored , after a thorough assessment of the costs , benefits , technical barriers and possible solutions thereto . ### electronic tolling and co - operative its applications use similar technologies and neighbouring frequency bands for short range vehicle - to - vehicle and vehicle - to - infrastructure communication . in the future , the potential for merging electronic tolling with c - its in the 5 . 9 ghz band , currently used by c - its , should be explored , after a thorough assessment of the costs , benefits , technical barriers and possible solutions thereto , so that this does not constitute a barrier , especially for smes .


### problems with identifying non - resident offenders to electronic tolling systems hamper further deployment of such systems and the wider application of the ' user pays ' and ' polluter pays ' principles on union roads . ### problems with identifying non - resident offenders to electronic tolling systems hamper further deployment of such systems and the wider application of the ' user pays ' and ' polluter pays ' principles on union roads , and there is therefore a need to find a way to identify such persons .


### this directive shall apply without prejudice to the decisions taken by member states to levy fees on particular types of vehicles , to determine the level of those fees and the purpose for which such fees are levied . ### this directive shall apply without prejudice to the decisions taken by member states to levy fees on particular types of vehicles , and to determine the level of those fees and the purpose for which such fees are levied , hence respecting subsidiarity .


### for the investigation of the failure to pay road fees , the member state shall grant other member states ' national contact points access to the following national vehicle registration data , with the power to conduct automated searches thereon : ### for the sole purpose of the investigation of the failure to pay road fees , the member state shall grant other member states ' national contact points access to the following national vehicle registration data , with the power to conduct automated searches thereon :


### when sending the information letter to the owner , the holder of the vehicle or to the otherwise identified person suspected of failing to pay the road fee , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee shall , in accordance with its law , include any relevant information , notably the nature of the failure to pay the road fee , the place , date and time of the failure to pay the road fee , the title of the texts of the national law infringed and the sanction and , where appropriate , data concerning the device used for detecting the offence . for that purpose , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee may use the template set out in annex iii . ### when sending the information letter to the owner , the holder of the vehicle or to the otherwise identified person suspected of failing to pay the road fee , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee shall , in accordance with its law , include any relevant information , notably the nature of the failure to pay the road fee , the place , date and time of the failure to pay the road fee , the title of the texts of the national law infringed and the sanction and data concerning the device used for detecting the offence . for that purpose , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee may use the template set out in annex iii .


### where the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee decides to initiate follow - up proceedings in relation to the failure to pay a road fee , it shall , for the purpose of ensuring the respect of fundamental rights , send the information letter in the language of the registration document of the vehicle , if available , or in one of the official languages of the member state of registration . ### where the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee decides to initiate follow - up proceedings in relation to the failure to pay a road fee , it shall , for the purpose of ensuring the respect of fundamental rights , send the information letter in the language of the registration document of the vehicle , if available , or in one of the official languages of the member state of registration . in that letter the member state shall inform the recipient about the mechanisms available to the owner of the vehicle in order to challenge the alleged offence and in particular the right of appeal and legal redress as well as the authority before which such rights may be exercised .


### member states shall ensure that all personal data processed under this directive are only used for the purpose of facilitating the cross - border exchange of information on failures to pay road fees , and that the data subjects have the same rights to information , access , rectification , erasure and blocking , compensation and judicial redress as provided for in regulation 2016 / 679 and the national laws , regulations or administrative provisions transposing directive 2016 / 680 . ### member states shall ensure that all personal data processed under this directive are only used for the purpose of facilitating the cross - border exchange of information on failures to pay road fees , and that the data subjects have the same rights of information , access , rectification , erasure and restriction of processing , to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority , compensation and an effective judicial remedy as provided for in regulation 2016 / 679 and , where applicable , the national laws transposing directive 2016 / 680 . member states shall ensure that access to personal data is only granted to the designated competent authorities for the exchange of vehicle registration data under this directive .


### the commission shall , by [ 5 years after the entry into force of this directive ] , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the application of articles 6 and 7 of this directive by the member states . in its report , the commission shall focus in particular on , and shall , as appropriate , make proposals to cover , the following aspects : ### the commission shall , by [ 4 years after the entry into force of this directive ] , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the application of articles 6 and 7 of this directive by the member states . in its report , the commission shall focus in particular on , and shall , as appropriate , make proposals to cover , the following aspects :


### the union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely . it is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous , reliable and cost - effective access to space , especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology , public security and the security of the union and its member states . the commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at european level , both for its own needs and , at their request , for those of other entities , including member states , in conformity with the provisions of article 189 of the treaty . it is also crucial that the union continues to have modern , efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities . in addition to measures taken by member states and the european space agency , the commission should consider ways to support such facilities . in particular , where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the programme is to be maintained or upgraded , it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the programme , in line with the financial regulation and where a clear eu value added can be established , with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the programme . ### the union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely . it is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous , reliable and cost - effective access to space , especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology , public security and the security of the union and its member states . the commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at european level , both for its own needs and , at their request , for those of other entities , including member states , in conformity with the provisions of article 189 of the treaty . it is also crucial that the union continues to have modern , efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities . in addition to measures taken by member states and the european space agency , the commission should consider ways to support such facilities . in particular , where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the programme is to be maintained or upgraded , it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the programme , in line with the financial regulation and where a clear eu value added can be established , with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the programme , relying on a flexible multiannual financial framework capable of reacting to changing circumstances .


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


### as the programme is , in principle , financed by the union , procurement contracts concluded under this programme should comply with union rules . in that context , the union should also be responsible for defining the objectives to be pursued as regards public procurement . ### as the programme is , in principle , financed by the union , procurement contracts concluded under this programme should comply with union rules and take due account of environmental , social and corporate governance criteria . in that context , the union should also be responsible for defining the objectives to be pursued as regards public procurement . the overall implementation of the programme , including its procurement procedures , should comply with the principles of transparency , of non - discrimination and of equal treatment , in particular as regards gender equality .


### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the programme and for fostering an innovative space sector . ### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring autonomous access to space for combating it threats , for fostering an innovative and competitive space sector and for supporting space diplomacy .


### enhance the security of the union and its member states , its freedom of action and its strategic autonomy , in particular in terms of technologies and evidence - based decision - making ; ### enhance the security of the union and its member states , its freedom of action and its strategic autonomy , in particular in terms of technologies and effective , evidence - based and cost - saving decision - making ;


### for galileo and egnos : eur [ 9 , 7 ] billion ; ### for galileo and egnos : eur 8 606 245 580 in 2018 prices


### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 5 ] billion . ### for ssa / govsatcom : eur 443 620 906 in 2018 prices


### the revenue generated by the components of the programme shall be paid into the union budget and used to finance the component which generated the revenue . ### the revenue generated by the components of the programme shall be paid into the union budget and used to finance any component of the programme .


### the administrative board shall be composed of one representative from each member state , and four representatives of the commission , all with voting rights . the administrative board shall also include one member designated by the european parliament , with no voting rights . ### the administrative board shall be composed of one representative from each member state , and four representatives of the commission , and one representative designated by the european parliament , all with voting rights .


### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union’s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 “addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development” , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 . ### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social , cultural , educational and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union’s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 “addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development” , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 .


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union’s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . _________________ 59 “shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy” , june 2016 . ### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union’s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving lasting peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , addressing root causes of population displacements and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting fair and sustainable trade policy , entrepreneurship , economic and cultural diplomacy and cooperation , promoting innovation , digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . _________________ 59 “shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy” , june 2016 .


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union’s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . _________________ 59 “shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy” , june 2016 . ### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union’s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy , economic cooperation , youth engagement , the role of culture in international relations and people - to - people contacts , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . _________________ 59 “shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy” , june 2016 .


### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union’s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , “review of the european neighbourhood policy” , 18 november 2015 . ### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union’s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society and promoting people - to - people contacts ; sustainable economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of population displacements and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , “review of the european neighbourhood policy” , 18 november 2015 .


### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union’s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , “review of the european neighbourhood policy” , 18 november 2015 . ### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union’s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society , promoting education and training ; economic and social development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , including through education and cultural cooperation . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , “review of the european neighbourhood policy” , 18 november 2015 .


### this regulation should support the implementation of a modernised association agreement with countries of the africa , caribbean and pacific group of states and allow the eu and its acp partners to develop further strong alliances on key global challenges . in particular , this regulation should support the continuation of the established cooperation between the union and the african union in line with the joint africa - eu strategy and build on the future eu - acp agreement after 2020 , including through a continental approach towards africa . ### this regulation should support the implementation of a modernised association agreement with countries of the africa , caribbean and pacific group of states and allow the eu and its acp partners to develop further strong alliances on key global challenges . in particular , this regulation should support the continuation of the established cooperation between the union and the african union in line with the joint africa - eu strategy , including the engagement from africa and the eu to promote children’s rights as well as the empowerment of europe’s and africa’s youth , and build on the future eu - acp agreement after 2020 , including through a continental approach towards africa .


### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries . ### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic , cultural and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , transferable skills and entrepreneurship , including social entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises especially in the environment sector and circular economy , as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of population displacement , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries .


### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries . ### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , including educational poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , wide access to culture and education and high - quality training , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , and micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries .


### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries . ### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , promotion of inclusive and equitable quality education , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries .


### contribute to strengthening resilience of states , societies , communities and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action ; ### contribute to strengthening resilience of states , societies , communities , civil society and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action ;


### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . this regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment . ### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . in particular , the union shall support education as a tool to foster development , contribute to the eradication of poverty , as well as to promote peace - building , social inclusion and active citizenship , and ensure access to culture . this regulation shall promote gender equality and empowerment of women and children .


### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . this regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment . ### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer , most vulnerable and marginalised groups , including minorities , indigenous people , women and youth , and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . this regulation shall promote gender equality and empowerment of women , youth and children .


### the union shall support , as appropriate , the implementation of bilateral , regional and multilateral cooperation and dialogue , partnership agreements and triangular cooperation . ### the union shall support , as appropriate , the implementation of bilateral , regional and multilateral cooperation and dialogue , partnership agreements and triangular cooperation , including through a structured dialogue between institutions and civil society , and peer learning exercises between civil society from different countries and regions .


### cooperation between the union and the member states , on the one hand , and partner countries , on the other hand , shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles , where applicable , namely : ownership of development priorities by partner countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships , transparency and mutual accountability . the union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use . ### cooperation between the union and the member states , on the one hand , and partner countries , on the other hand , shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles , where applicable , namely : ownership of development priorities by partner countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships , transparency and mutual accountability and respect . the union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use .


### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream climate change , environmental protection and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . these programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities , integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive . they shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind . ### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream climate change , environmental protection and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . these programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities , including the understanding of different forms of discrimination , multiple discrimination , and their impacts on specific groups including women and youth , integrate a resilient preventive approach and be conflict sensitive . they shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind .


### a more coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration shall be pursued with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed . ### a more coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration shall be pursued , without prejudices to the other objectives of the eu external action , with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed .


### in order to contribute to sustainable development , which requires the achievement of stable , peaceful and inclusive societies , union assistance under this regulation may be used in the context of a wider security sector reform or to build the capacity of military actors in partner countries , under the exceptional circumstances set out in paragraph 4 , to deliver development activities and security for development activities . ### in order to contribute to sustainable development , which requires the achievement of stable , culturally aware , peaceful and inclusive societies , union assistance under this regulation may be used in the context of a wider security sector reform or to build the capacity of military actors in partner countries , under the exceptional circumstances set out in paragraph 4 , to deliver development activities and security for development activities .


### needs , using indicators such as population and level of development ; ### needs , established on the basis of specific criteria and in - depth analysis , taking into account the population , poverty , inequality , human development , economic and environmental vulnerability , human rights , democracy and civic space , gender equality and state and societal resilience ;


### progress with respect to expected results should be monitored on the basis of clear , transparent and , where appropriate , measurable indicators . indicators shall be kept at a limited number to facilitate timely reporting . ### progress with respect to expected results should be monitored on the basis of clear , transparent and , where appropriate , measurable indicators . in line with the sustainable development goals , indicators shall be disaggregated by gender and age as a minimum . indicators shall be kept at a limited number to facilitate timely reporting .


### eradicating poverty in all its dimensions , tackling discrimination and inequalities and leaving no - one behind ; ### eradicating poverty in all its dimensions , including educational poverty , tackling discrimination and inequalities and leaving no one behind ;


### enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote women and young people’s rights , to facilitate their engagement in social , civic and economic life , and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development ; ### enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote children , women and young people’s rights , including their right to access to culture and education , to facilitate their engagement in social , civic and economic life , and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development ;


### promoting inclusive and equitable quality formal , informal and non - formal education for all , at all levels and including technical and vocational training , including in emergency and crisis situations , and including through the use of digital technologies to improve education teaching and learning ; ### promoting inclusive and equitable quality formal , informal and non - formal education for all , for all ages , and at all levels and including technical and vocational training , including in emergency and crisis situations . making use of digital technologies and other means to improve education teaching and learning , including massive open online courses and blended forms ;


### supporting actions of capacity building , learning mobility to , from or between partner countries , as well as of cooperation and policy dialogue with institutions , organisations , local implementing bodies and authorities , from those countries ; ### supporting actions of learning mobility , capacity building and cultural cooperation to , from or between the union and third countries , as well as of cooperation and policy dialogue with institutions , organisations , local implementing bodies and authorities , from those countries ;


### promoting intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity in all its forms , and preserve and promote cultural heritage , and unlocking the potential of creative industries for sustainable , social and economic development ; ### promoting intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity in all its forms , and preserve and promote cultural heritage , and unlocking the potential of cultural and creative sectors for sustainable , social and economic development ;


### promoting internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , forging stronger links between urban and rural areas and facilitating the development of the tourism sector as a leverage for sustainable development ; ### promoting internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , forging stronger links between urban and rural areas and facilitating the development of both creative industries and the cultural tourism sector as a leverage for sustainable development ;


### promoting cooperation in the areas of science , technology and research , and open data and innovation ; ### promoting cooperation in the areas of science , technology and research , and open data and innovation , including the development of science diplomacy .


### engaging more effectively with citizens in third countries , including by making full use of economic , cultural and public diplomacy ; ### engaging more effectively with citizens in third countries , including by making full use of economic and public diplomacy and cultural relations ;


### promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels , including in emergency and crisis situations ; ### promoting joint global efforts to combat educational poverty and foster inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels and for all ages , especially for girls and boys , including in emergency and crisis situations , scaling up as provided for in the programme for access to education and education services ;


### strengthening knowledge , skills and values through partnerships and alliances , for active citizenship and productive , inclusive and resilient societies ; ### strengthening knowledge , research and innovation , skills and values through partnerships and alliances , for active citizenship and educated , democratic , inclusive and resilient societies ;


### promoting initiatives for cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue for peaceful inter - community relations ; ### promoting initiatives for cultural diversity , intercultural and interreligious dialogue for peaceful inter - community relations ;


### supporting culture as an engine for sustainable social and economic development and reinforcing cooperation on cultural heritage . ### supporting culture and creative and artistic expression for their intrinsic value and as an engine for sustainable social , personal and economic development , and reinforcing cooperation on cultural heritage ;


### promotion of widespread understanding and visibility of the union and of its role on the world scene , by means of strategic communication , public diplomacy , people - to - people contacts , cultural diplomacy , cooperation in educational and academic matters , and outreach activities to promote the union’s values and interests . ### promotion of widespread understanding and visibility of the union and of its role on the world scene , by means of strategic communication , public diplomacy , people - to - people contacts , culture in international relations , cooperation in educational and academic matters , promotion of the european cultural heritage and outreach activities to promote the union’s values and interests .


### it is important to ensure that older and disabled people are not placed at risk of poverty and can enjoy a decent standard of living . appropriate cover for biometrical risks in occupational pension arrangements is an important aspect of the fight against poverty and insecurity among elderly people . when setting up a pension scheme , employers and employees , or their respective representatives , should consider the possibility of the pension scheme including provisions for the coverage of the longevity risk and occupational disability risks as well as provision for surviving dependants . ### it is important to ensure that older and disabled people are not placed at risk of poverty and can enjoy a decent standard of living , paying attention to the particularly precarious situation of elderly women . appropriate cover for biometrical risks in occupational pension arrangements is an important aspect of the fight against poverty and insecurity among elderly people . when setting up a pension scheme , employers and employees , or their respective representatives , should consider the possibility of the pension scheme including provisions for the coverage of the longevity risk and occupational disability risks as well as provision for surviving dependants , so as to allow elderly people to move to retirement homes if they can no longer live by themselves .


### in order to protect members and beneficiaries , institutions for occupational retirement provision should limit their activities to the activities , and those arising therefrom , referred to in this directive . ### in order to protect members and beneficiaries , institutions for occupational retirement provision should limit their activities to the activities , and those arising therefrom , referred to in this directive and provide clear and relevant information to members and beneficiaries for the purpose of ensuring good governance and risk management .


### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 and council directive 91 / 676 / eec 30a . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . 30a directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 to amend annexes i to iv for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for ce marked fertilising products ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 and taking into account the results of the report mentioned in paragraph 1a to amend annexes i to iv for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for ce marked fertilising products


### of solely biological origin , excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations . ### of solely biological origin , including peat , leonardite and lignite , but excluding other materials which are fossilized or embedded in geological formations .


### - as of [ publications office , please insert the date of application of this regulation ] : 60 mg / kg phosphorus pentoxide , ### - as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring five years after the date of application of this regulation ] : 60 mg / kg phosphorus pentoxide ,