### the general objective of the fund is to foster the competitiveness , efficiency and innovation capacity of the european defence industry , by supporting collaborative actions and cross - border cooperation between legal entities throughout the union , including smes and mid - caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation , research and technological development , at each stage of the industrial life cycle , thus contributing to the union strategic autonomy . the fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the union and its autonomy , in particular in technological and industrial terms . ### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the political priorities under the cfsp / csdp framework , and to foster the integration , interoperability , efficiency and innovation capacity , especially in cyber - defence , of the european defence industry , by supporting collaborative actions and cross - border cooperation between legal entities throughout the union , as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation , research and technological development , at each stage of the industrial life cycle , thus contributing to the union strategic autonomy . the fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the union and its autonomy , in particular in technological and industrial terms .


### proposals shall be systematically screened to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ethics assessment . ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out by the commission with the support of experts on defence ethics . the commission shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures as much as possible . ### proposals shall be systematically screened to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ethics assessment . ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out by the commission with the support of experts on defence ethics . they can be invoked by the european parliament in case its majority suspects an ethical issue with an action . the commission shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures .


### all infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used in actions financed under the fund shall be located on the territory of the union or associated countries . furthermore , when performing an eligible action , beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall cooperate only with legal entities established in the union or in an associated country and not controlled by non - associated third countries or non - associated third country entities . ### all infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used in actions financed under the fund shall be located on the territory of the union or associated countries . furthermore , when performing an eligible action , beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall cooperate with legal entities established in the union or in an associated country and not controlled by non - associated third countries or non - associated third country entities .


### following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union ' s defence industry , a european defence fund should be established . the fund should aim at enhancing the competitiveness , innovation , efficiency and autonomy of the union ' s defence industry thereby contributing to the union ' s strategic autonomy by supporting the cross border cooperation between member states and between enterprises , research centres , national administrations , international organisations and universities , in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies . to achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market , the fund should support the cross - border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises and middle capitalisation companies . ### following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the integration , efficiency gains and innovation capacity of the union ' s defence industry , a european defence fund should be established . the fund should aim at enhancing the competitiveness , innovation , efficiency and autonomy of the union ' s defence industry thereby contributing to the union ' s strategic autonomy in line with the political goals of the common foreign and security policy by supporting the cross border cooperation between member states and between enterprises , research centres , national administrations , international organisations and universities , in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies .


### the commission shall be assisted by a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . the european defence agency shall be invited as an observer to provide its views and expertise . the european external action service shall also be invited to assist . ### the commission shall be assisted by an expert committee selected transparently and with a balanced participation of defence experts from academia , research organisations , eu institutions including the european parliament and think tanks . the european defence agency shall be invited as a participant to provide its views and expertise . the european external action service shall also be invited to participate .


### support collaborative research projects that could significantly boost the performance of future capabilities , aiming at maximising innovation and introducing new defence products and technologies , including disruptive ones ; ### support collaborative research projects that could significantly boost the performance of future capabilities , aiming at maximising innovation and integration , and introducing new defence products and technologies , including disruptive ones ;


### the commission shall regularly monitor the implementation of the fund and annually report on the progress made . to this end , the commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements . ### the commission shall regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of the fund and annually report to the parliament and the council on the progress made . to this end , the commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements .


### the general objective of the fund is to foster the competitiveness , efficiency and innovation capacity of the european defence industry , by supporting collaborative actions and cross - border cooperation between legal entities throughout the union , including smes and mid - caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation , research and technological development , at each stage of the industrial life cycle , thus contributing to the union strategic autonomy . the fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the union and its autonomy , in particular in technological and industrial terms . ### the general objective of the fund is to foster the competitiveness , efficiency and innovation capacity of the european defence industry , by supporting collaborative actions and cross - border cooperation between legal entities throughout the union , including smes and mid - caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation , research and technological development , at each stage of the industrial life cycle , thus contributing to the union strategic autonomy . the fund should also contribute to the union ' s security and defence interests as agreed in the framework of the common foreign and security policy , to the&#160 ; freedom of action of the union , to its strategic , technological and industrial autonomy , as well as to the development and improvement of member states ' defence capabilities .


### unless otherwise provided for in the work programme referred to in article 27 , the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three legal entities which are established in at least three different member states and / or associated countries . at least three of these eligible entities established in at least two member states and / or associated countries shall not , during the whole implementation of the action , be effectively controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity , and shall not control each other . ### the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three legal entities which are established in at least three different member states and / or associated countries . at least three of these eligible entities established in at least two member states and / or associated countries shall not , during the whole implementation of the action , be effectively controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity , and shall not control each other .


### following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union ' s defence industry , a european defence fund should be established . the fund should aim at enhancing the competitiveness , innovation , efficiency and autonomy of the union ' s defence industry thereby contributing to the union ' s strategic autonomy by supporting the cross border cooperation between member states and between enterprises , research centres , national administrations , international organisations and universities , in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies . to achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market , the fund should support the cross - border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises and middle capitalisation companies . ### following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union ' s defence industry , a european defence fund should be established . the fund should aim at enhancing the competitiveness , innovation , efficiency and autonomy of the union ' s defence industry thereby contributing to the union ' s strategic autonomy , the improvement of member states ' defence capabilities and the promotion of the union ' s security and defence interests as agreed in the framework of the common foreign and security policy by supporting the cross border cooperation between member states and between enterprises , research centres , national administrations , international organisations and universities , in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies . to achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market , the fund should support the cross - border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises and middle capitalisation companies and promote their inclusion in cross - border defence supply chains .


### in order to adapt this directive to the technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation . the smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ict and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid . the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced - functionalities . ### in order to adapt this directive to the technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation . the smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ict and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid . while the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced - functionalities , consumers should always be in control of their data .


### ‘ 2 . in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock , with specific milestones for 2030 . ### ‘ 2 . in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and actions to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonised national building stock , in line with the guiding principle of achieving nearly zero energy buildings , with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040 . member states shall specify how their milestones contribute to achieving a binding union ' s energy efficiency target of 40 % by 2030 . in their long term renovation strategy , member states should also establish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand and contribute to alleviation of energy poverty .


### member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings which are already covered by directive 2014 / 94 / eu . ; ### member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings provided that they are already covered by comparable requirements according to directive 2014 / 94 / eu . ;


### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . ### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water , lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to maximise health , indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by member states at national or regional level .


### innovation and new technology also make it possible for buildings to support the overall decarbonisation of the economy . for example , buildings can leverage the development of the infrastructure necessary for the smart charging of electric vehicles also provide a basis for member states , if they choose to , to use car batteries as a source of power . to reflect this aim , the definition of technical building systems should be extended . ### innovation and new technology also make it possible for buildings and the transport sector to support the overall decarbonisation of the economy . for example , buildings can leverage the development and deployment of the infrastructure necessary for the smart charging of electric vehicles also provide a basis for member states , if they choose to , to use car batteries as a source of power . to reflect this aim , the definition of technical building systems should be extended .


### the energy performance of a building shall be expressed by a numeric indicator of primary energy use in kwh / , harmonised for the purpose of both energy performance certification and compliance with minimum energy performance requirements . the energy performance and the methodology applied for its determination shall be transparent and open to innovation . ### the smart readiness indicator should also reflect level of adaptation to expected climate change impacts . the considered adaptation measures could include effective shading , rain and grey water management system , vegetation roof and facades , sufficient air - ventilation and potential of building to limit its impact on urban heat islands .


### ‘ 6 . member states shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation . these savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation . ’ ; ### ‘ 6 . member states shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the reduction in energy needs achieved due to such renovations . the energy savings achieved shall be made visible inter alia by comparing enhanced energy performance before and after renovation , based on actual verifiable energy consumption data . financial measures and policies shall always have in mind the goal of a nearly zero - energy building stock by 2050 . ’


### ‘ 6 . member states shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation . these savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation . ; ### ‘ 6 . member states shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation . these savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation or other transparent , proportionate and equivalent methods .


### member states shall describe their national calculation methodology following the national annex framework of related european standards developed under mandate m / 480 given by the european commission to the european committee for standardisation . ; ### within two years after the approval by formal vote in cen , member states shall implement and apply the epb standards in the national calculation methodology following the national annex framework of related european standards developed under mandate m / 480 given by the european commission to the european committee for standardisation .


### primary energy factors shall discount the share of renewable energy in energy carriers so that calculations equally treat : the energy from renewable source that is generated on - site , and the energy from renewable energy sources supplied through the energy carrier . ’ ; ### the calculation by the member states shall take into account renewable energy both with regard to the energy that is generated and used on - site , and with regard to the energy supplied through the energy carrier . ’


### ‘ 2 . in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock , with specific milestones for 2030 . ### ‘ 2 . in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock also by reducing its energy demand by 80% with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040 . when setting those milestones , member states shall take into account their national contribution to the union 2030 final energy demand to be no more than 169 mtoe and 108 mtoe in the residential and tertiary buildings sectors respectively .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 23 supplementing this directive with a definition of ‘ smartness indicator’ and with the conditions under which the ‘ smartness indicator’ would be provided as additional information to prospective new tenants or buyers . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 23 , supplementing this directive with a ' smartness indicator ' in accordance with the design and methodology set out in annex ia and with the conditions under which the ' smartness indicator ' would be connected to the energy performance certificates referred to in article 11 and would be provided as additional and meaningful information to prospective new tenants or buyers .


### to ensure their best use in building renovation , financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation , which should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after the renovation . ### to ensure their best use in building renovation , financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation and promote holistic building renovations as the best way of ensuring high energy performance and improved indoor comfort . such renovations should be assessed by comparing epcs issued before and after the renovation where proportionate to the volume of the renovation , or by similar adequate and proportionate documentation methods always based on the real energy consumption data ;


### member states shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations , with more than ten parking spaces , include the pre - cabling to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space . ### member states shall ensure that new residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations , insofar as the renovation includes the electric infrastructure or the car park , with more than ten parking spaces inside or physically adjacent to the building , include the appropriate pre - cabling or pre - ducting to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles in line with best available technology for every parking space .


### primary energy factors shall discount the share of renewable energy in energy carriers so that calculations equally treat : the energy from renewable source that is generated on - site , and the energy from renewable energy sources supplied through the energy carrier . ’ ; ### primary energy factors or weighting factors shall be defined by member states . they shall equally take into account the share of renewable energy both with regard to the energy that is generated and used on - site , and with regard to the energy supplied through the energy carrier . ’ ;


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime . ' ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings whose effective rated output is higher than 20 kw , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime’ ;


### in article 19 , ‘ 2017’ is replaced by ‘ 2028’ ; ### in article 19 , ‘ 2017’ is replaced by ‘ 2024’ ;


### ‘ 6a . when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated . ### ‘ 6a . when member states put in place a database or use an existing database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of public buildings with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated .


### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in indoor and outdoor lighting , elevators and escalators , building automation and control , solar shading , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ;


### innovation and new technology also make it possible for buildings to support the overall decarbonisation of the economy . for example , buildings can leverage the development of the infrastructure necessary for the smart charging of electric vehicles also provide a basis for member states , if they choose to , to use car batteries as a source of power . to reflect this aim , the definition of technical building systems should be extended . ### innovation and new technology also make it possible for buildings to support the overall decarbonisation of the economy . for example , buildings can leverage the development of the infrastructure necessary for the smart charging of electric vehicles and also provide a basis for member states , if they choose to , to use car batteries as a source of power . in view of the energy efficiency target , water may also be a source of energy in buildings . heat recovery units may , for example , make it possible to produce heat from waste water . to reflect this aim of overall decarbonisation , the definition of technical building systems should be extended .


### to ensure their best use in building renovation , financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation , which should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after the renovation . ### to ensure their best use in building renovation , financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation and promote holistic building renovations as the best way of ensuring high energy performance and securing indoor health and comfort . such renovation should be assessed by comparing epcs issued before and after the renovation where proportionate to the extent of the renovation , or by similar adequate and proportionate documentation methods . financial mechanisms and incentives should have a central position in the national long - term renovation strategies and be actively promoted by member states . member states should ensure that a certain percentage of funding is allocated in this area to tackle energy poverty through energy efficiency refurbishments in low - income households .


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime . ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning and ventilation systems for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output for air - conditioning and ventilation of over 12kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning and ventilation efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning or ventilation system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime . ;


### ‘ 1 . member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime . ’ ; ### ‘ 1 . member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output for space heating purposes of over 70 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the heat generator efficiency and the heat generator sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the heat generator sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime . ’ ;


### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , solar shading , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ;


### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . ### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for technical building systems shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states .


### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . ### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed at both full and part load conditions . the results of this assessment shall be fully documented and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 .


### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in internal and external lighting , mechanical elevators and escalators , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation and storage , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ;


### notably for large installations , building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections . the installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost - effective alternative to inspections in large non - residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years . the current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted . for small scale installations , the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role . in addition , existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements . ### building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems holds great potential to provide cost - effective and significant energy savings for both consumers and businesses . in particular for large installations , building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be effective and , because they support informed actions taken on energy savings , can replace inspections in large non - residential and , increasingly frequently , also in multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years . the current possibility of opting for alternative measures is therefore deleted . however it should be possible to exempt technical systems explicitly covered by an energy service company programme from the inspection requirement . to avoid double inspections , installations that are operated by a utility or network operator and that are subject to inspections at the system level should be exempt from this requirement . for small - scale installations , the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role . in addition , existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements .


### as an alternative to paragraph 1 member states may set requirements to ensure that residential buildings with centralised technical building systems of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw ### as an alternative to paragraph 1 member states may set requirements to ensure that residential buildings with centralised technical building systems of a cumulated effective rated output of over 12 kw are equipped :


### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . ### member states shall set incentives to ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is improved , assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 or in a similar certified database .


### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . ### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water , lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to maximise health , indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by member states at national or regional level .


### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , indoor air quality , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , vertical mobility such as lifts or elevators , energy storage systems or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ;


### ‘ 2 . in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock , with specific milestones for 2030 . ### ‘ 2 . in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and actions to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonised national building stock , in line with the guiding principle of achieving nearly zero energy buildings , with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040 . member states shall specify how their milestones contribute to achieving a binding union ' s energy efficiency target of 40 % by 2030 . in their long term renovation strategy , member states should also establish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand and contribute to alleviation of energy poverty .


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime . ' ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems with an effective rated output of over 12 kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime .


### member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings which are already covered by directive 2014 / 94 / eu . ; ### member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings provided that they are already covered by comparable requirements pursuant to directive 2014 / 94 / eu .


### ‘ 2 . as an alternative to paragraph 1 member states may set requirements to ensure that non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 mwh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems . these systems shall be capable of : ### ‘ 2 . member states shall require that large non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 mwh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by january 2023 . these systems shall be capable of :


### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . ### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the energy efficiency of the altered parts of the system are assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . where changes to a technical building system affect the energy performance of a building or building unit , energy performance certificates have to be updated by the owner or landlord of the building . energy performance certificates have to be updated at the latest before the building or building unit is to be sold or rented out . the installer of the technical building system has to ensure that changes to the energy performance certificate are entered into the national database for energy performance certificates . this provision applies regardless of the size of a building .


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of the heat generator for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a heat generator of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the heat generator efficiency and the heat generator sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building , of the effectiveness of individually controlling the room temperature in each room and of hydronic balancing of the heating system . the assessment of the heat generator sizing and the hydronic balancing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime ;


### in order to adapt this directive to the technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation . the smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ict and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid . the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced - functionalities . ### in order to adapt this directive to the technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation . the smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ict and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid . while the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced - functionalities , consumers should always be in control of their data .


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime . ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems of an effective rated output over 12kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime . the results and recommendations of these inspections should be taken along in building renovation passports and a follow up on the effective implementation of the recommendations needs to be organized ;


### to ensure their best use in building renovation , financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation , which should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after the renovation . ### to ensure their best use in building renovation , financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation and promote holistic building renovations as the best way of ensuring high energy performance and improved indoor comfort . such renovations should be assessed by comparing epcs issued before and after the renovation where proportionate to the volume of the renovation , or by similar adequate and proportionate documentation methods always based on the real energy consumption data ;


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime . ' ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings whose effective rated output is higher than 20 kw , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime’ ;


### primary energy factors shall discount the share of renewable energy in energy carriers so that calculations equally treat : the energy from renewable source that is generated on - site , and the energy from renewable energy sources supplied through the energy carrier . ’ ; ### primary energy factors or weighting factors shall be defined by member states . they shall equally take into account the share of renewable energy both with regard to the energy that is generated and used on - site , and with regard to the energy supplied through the energy carrier . ’ ;


### ‘ 1 . member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime . ’ ; ### ‘ 1 . member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 20 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the heat generator efficiency and the heat generator sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the heat generator sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime . ’ ;


### as an alternative to paragraph 1 member states may set requirements to ensure that residential buildings with centralised technical building systems of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw ### member states shall set requirements to ensure that residential buildings with centralised technical building systems of a cumulated effective rated output of over 12 kw are equipped :


### primary energy factors shall discount the share of renewable energy in energy carriers so that calculations equally treat : the energy from renewable source that is generated on - site , and the energy from renewable energy sources supplied through the energy carrier . ’ ; ### the calculation by the member states shall take into account renewable energy both with regard to the energy that is generated and used on - site , and with regard to the energy supplied through the energy carrier . ’


### the union is committed to a sustainable , competitive , secure and decarbonised energy system . the energy union and the energy and climate policy framework for 2030 establish ambitious union commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further , to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed and to make energy savings of at least 27 % , reviewing this level having in mind an union level of 30 %10 , and to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability . __________________ euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 . ### the union is committed to a sustainable , competitive , secure and decarbonised energy system . the energy union and the energy and climate policy framework for 2030 establish ambitious union commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further , to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed and to make energy savings of at least 27 % , reviewing this level having in mind a union level of 30 %10 or higher , and to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability . __________________ euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 .


### in article 7 , the fifth subparagraph is deleted ; ### article 7 , the fifth paragraph is replaced by the following : ' member states shall encourage , in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation , the consideration and taking into account of alternative , high - efficiency systems , in so far as this is technically , functionally and economically feasible . '


### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in internal and external lighting , mechanical elevators and escalators , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation and storage , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ;


### ‘ 6a . when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated . ### ‘ 6a . member states shall put in place an independently managed database for registering epcs which is without additional costs to the citizen and is maintained by building professionals such as certifiers or installers , to allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall also contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings owned , managed or occupied by public authorities , as well as those frequently visited by the public and shall be regularly updated .


### ‘ 6a . when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated . ### ‘ 6a . when member states put in place a database or use an existing database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of public buildings with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated .


### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . ### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . in particular , the temperature of the building shall not reach the dew point temperature on any time surface .


### ‘ 6a . when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated . ### ‘ 6a . member states shall put in place a database for registering epcs and for uploading real energy consumption data of public , commercial and large residential buildings which shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the commission shall provide guidance in creating this database which will enhance energy performance comparisons and benchmarking across the member states , energy suppliers , dsos and other involved parties shall provide the necessary data free of charge while respecting the rules on data protection and the database shall be updated annually .


### notably for large installations , building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections . the installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost - effective alternative to inspections in large non - residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years . the current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted . for small scale installations , the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role . in addition , existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements . ### building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems holds great potential to provide cost - effective and significant energy savings for both consumers and businesses . in particular for large installations , building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be effective and , because they support informed actions taken on energy savings , can replace inspections in large non - residential and , increasingly frequently , also in multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years . the current possibility of opting for alternative measures is therefore deleted . however it should be possible to exempt technical systems explicitly covered by an energy service company programme from the inspection requirement . to avoid double inspections , installations that are operated by a utility or network operator and that are subject to inspections at the system level should be exempt from this requirement . for small - scale installations , the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role . in addition , existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements .


### member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings which are already covered by directive 2014 / 94 / eu . ; ### member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings provided that they are already covered by comparable requirements pursuant to directive 2014 / 94 / eu .


### to strengthen the cross - border dimension and circulation of european cultural and creative operators and works ; ### to strengthen the cross - border dimension and circulation of european cultural and creative operators and works through coordination with the erasmus + programme ;


### the programme should take into account the dual nature of the cultural and creative sectors , recognising , on the one hand , the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and , on the other , the economic value of those sectors , including their broader contribution to growth and competitiveness , creativity and innovation . this requires strong european cultural and creative sectors , in particular a vibrant european audiovisual industry , taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences and its economic importance , including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism . however , competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e . g . changes in media production , consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content . therefore , there is a need to step - up the support to the european industry . ### the programme should take into account the dual nature of the cultural and creative sectors , recognising , on the one hand , the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and , on the other , the economic value of those sectors , including their broader contribution to growth and competitiveness , creativity , innovation and social inclusion . this requires strong european cultural and creative sectors , both in the for - profit and not - for - profit domains . this also requires a vibrant european audiovisual industry , taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences of all ages and its economic importance , including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism . however , competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e . g . changes in media production , consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content . therefore , there is a need to step - up the support to the european industry , while providing equal support to the rest of the cultural and creative sectors .


### to strengthen european identity and values through cultural awareness , arts education and culture - based creativity in education ; ### to strengthen the sense of community and democratic values through cultural awareness , artistic expression , visibility and recognition of creators , critical thinking , arts education and culture - based creativity in formal , non - formal and informal lifelong education ;


### to promote cross cutting activities covering several sectors aiming at adjusting to the structural changes faced by the media sector , including enhancing a free , diverse , and pluralistic media environment , quality journalism and media literacy ; ### to promote cross cutting activities covering several sectors aiming at adjusting to the structural changes faced by the media sector , including enhancing a free , diverse , and pluralistic media environment , professional ethics in journalism , critical thinking and media literacy ;


### to strengthen the cross - border dimension and circulation of european cultural and creative operators and works ; ### to strengthen the cross - border dimension , circulation and visibility of european cultural and creative operators and works ;


### promoting policy cooperation and innovative actions supporting all strands of the programme , including the promotion of a diverse and pluralistic media environment , media literacy and social inclusion . ### promoting policy cooperation and innovative actions , including new business and management models , supporting all strands of the programme , including the promotion of a diverse and pluralistic media environment , media literacy and social inclusion and resilience .


### to enhance the capacity of european cultural and creative sectors to prosper and to generate jobs and growth ; ### to enhance the capacity of european cultural and creative sectors to create artistic works , to foster social inclusion , to facilitate the acquisition of key competences which all individuals need for their personal fulfilment and development , foster active citizenship , as well as for the sectors to prosper and to generate sustainable jobs and growth ;


### addressing the structural changes faced by the media sector by promoting and monitoring a diverse and pluralistic media environment ; ### addressing the structural changes faced by the media sector by promoting a free , pluralistic and diverse media environment and supporting independent monitoring with a view to assessing risks to media pluralism and freedom ;


### support to architecture and cultural heritage sectors : targeted actions for the mobility of operators , capacity - building , audience development and internationalization of the cultural heritage and architecture sectors , promotion of baukultur , support to the safeguarding , conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and its values through awareness - raising , networking and peer - to - peer learning activities ; ### support to the cultural heritage sector including architecture : targeted actions for establishing standards as open , accessible and permanent hubs for their communities , providing research , regenerating life spaces , supporting the mobility of operators , capacity - building and entrepreneurship , supporting sharing of the professional knowledge for artisans and craftsmen and the development of common high quality standards for the sector , audience engagement and internationalization of the cultural heritage support to the safeguarding , conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and its values at european and international level through awareness - raising , networking , peer - to - peer learning activities and mentoring ;


### to contribute to the union ' s global strategy for international relations through cultural diplomacy . ### to contribute to the union ' s global strategy for international relations through cultural diplomacy , including the outermost regions as key players .


### culture , cultural heritage and cultural diversity are of great value to european society from a cultural , environmental , social and economic point of view and should be promoted and supported . the rome declaration of 25 march 2017 as well as the european council in december 2017 stated that education and culture are key to building inclusive and cohesive societies for all , and to sustaining european competitiveness . ### culture , arts , cultural heritage , cultural diversity and the cultural ecosystem as a whole are of great value to european society from a cultural , educational , environmental , social and economic point of view and should be promoted and supported . the rome declaration of 25 march 2017 as well as the european council in december 2017 stated that education and culture are key to building inclusive and cohesive societies for all , and to sustaining european competitiveness .


### one of the greatest challenges of the cultural and creative sectors is their access to finance allowing their activities to grow maintain or increase their competitiveness or internationalise their activities . the policy objectives of this programme should also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window of the invest eu fund . ### access to finance remains an essential issue for the cultural and creative sector . to support this highly innovation sector , the dedicated guarantee facility for creative industries set up by the regulation no 1295 / 2013 , will be continued under investeu as it is has showed to successfully strengthen the financial capacity and competitiveness of cultural and creative sectors companies .


### the programme should take into account the dual nature of the cultural and creative sectors , recognising , on the one hand , the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and , on the other , the economic value of those sectors , including their broader contribution to growth and competitiveness , creativity and innovation . this requires strong european cultural and creative sectors , in particular a vibrant european audiovisual industry , taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences and its economic importance , including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism . however , competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e . g . changes in media production , consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content . therefore , there is a need to step - up the support to the european industry . ### the programme should take into account the dual nature of the cultural and creative sectors , recognising , on the one hand , the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and , on the other , the economic value of those sectors , including their broader contribution to growth and competitiveness , creativity and innovation and knowledge generation . this requires strong european cultural and creative sectors , both in the for - profit and not - for - profit domains , in particular a vibrant european audiovisual industry , taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences and its economic importance , including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism and local , urban and territorial development . however , competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e . g . changes in media production , consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content . therefore , there is a need to step - up the support to the european industry .


### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values or artistic and other individual or collective creative expressions . the activities may include the development , the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or other creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education or management . they will have a potential to generate innovation and jobs in particular from intellectual property . the sectors include architecture , archives , libraries and museums , artistic crafts , audiovisual , tangible and intangible cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , literature , performing arts , books and publishing , radio , and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values or artistic and other individual or collective creative expressions and practices , whether those activities are market or non - market oriented . the activities may include the research and development , the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of practices , goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or other creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education or management . they are expected to have a potential to generate innovation and jobs in particular from intellectual property . the sectors include architecture , archives , libraries and museums , artistic crafts , audiovisual , tangible and intangible cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , literature , performing arts , books and publishing , radio , and visual arts ;


### training and mentoring activities to enhance the capacity of audiovisual operators to adapt to new market developments and digital technologies ; ### training and mentoring activities to enhance the capacity of audiovisual operators , including artisans and craftspeople , to adapt to new market developments and digital technologies ;


### since its creation , the european film academy has developed a unique expertise and is in a unique position to create a pan - european community of film creators and professionals , promoting and disseminating european films beyond their national borders and developing truly european audiences . therefore , it should be eligible for direct union support . ### since its creation , the european film academy has developed a special expertise and is in a unique position to create a pan - european community of film creators and professionals , promoting and disseminating european films beyond their national borders and developing truly european audiences . therefore , it should be eligible for direct union support on the basis of specific missions and objectives to be defined by the commission and assessed regularly .


### encourage new forms of creation at the cross roads between different cultural and creative sectors , for instance through the use of innovative technologies ; ### encourage new forms of creation at the cross roads between different cultural and creative sectors , for instance through the use of innovative technologies , by providing , in particular , for new copyright management models ;


### mobility of artists and cultural and creative operators ; ### mobility of artists and cultural and creative operators aiming at supporting operators in their cross - border activity ;


### the commission , in cooperation with the member states , shall ensure the overall consistency and complementarity of the programme with the relevant policies and programmes , in particular those relating to gender balance , education , youth and solidarity , employment and social inclusion , research and innovation , industry and enterprise , agriculture and rural development , environment and climate action , cohesion , regional and urban policy , state aid and international cooperation and development . ### the commission , in cooperation with the member states , shall ensure the overall consistency and complementarity of the programme with the relevant policies and programmes , in particular those relating to gender balance , education , notably digital education and media - literacy , youth and solidarity , employment and social inclusion , especially for marginalised groups and minorities , research and innovation , industry and enterprise , agriculture and rural development , environment and climate action , cohesion , regional and urban policy , state aid and international cooperation and development .


### one of the greatest challenges of the cultural and creative sectors is their access to finance allowing their activities to grow maintain or increase their competitiveness or internationalise their activities . the policy objectives of this programme should also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window of the invest eu fund . ### the cultural and creative sectors are the most resilient and growing sectors of the european economy , which generate economic and cultural value from intellectual property and individual creativity . however , the intangible nature of their assets limits their access to private financing . one of the greatest challenges for the sectors is to increase their access to finance , which is essential to grow , maintain or scale - up their competitiveness at the international level . the policy objectives of this programme should also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window of the invest eu fund in line with the practices developed in the framework of the cultural and creative sectors guarantee facility set up by regulation no 1295 / 2013 .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be eur 1 850 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be eur 2 806 000 000 in constant prices .


### the promotion of european cultural diversity depends on the existence of flourishing and resilient cultural and creative sectors , able to create , produce and distribute their works to a large and diverse european audience . this thereby enlarges their business potential and contributes to sustainable growth and jobs creation . in addition , promotion of creativity contributes to boosting competitiveness and sparkling innovation in the industrial value chains . in spite of recent progress , the european cultural and creative market continues to be fragmented along national and linguistic lines , which do not allow the cultural and creative sectors to fully benefit from the european single market and the digital single market in particular . ### the promotion of european cultural diversity and common roots is based on the freedom of artistic expression , the capability and competences of artists and cultural operators , the existence of flourishing and resilient cultural and creative sectors , able to create , produce and distribute their works to a large and diverse european audience . this thereby enlarges their business potential and contributes to sustainable growth and jobs creation . in addition , promotion of creativity contributes to boosting competitiveness and sparkling innovation in the industrial value chains . in spite of recent progress , the european cultural and creative market continues to be fragmented along national and linguistic lines , which do not allow the cultural and creative sectors to fully benefit from the european single market and the digital single market in particular .


### –up to eur 160 000 000 for the activities referred to in article 3 . ### –up to 9 % for the activities referred to in article 3 with at least eur 42 million being allocated to creative europe desks .


### to promote european audiovisual works and support audience development across europe and beyond . ### to promote european audiovisual works and support audience engagement for proactive and legal use of and sharing user - generated content of audiovisual works across europe and beyond .


### artistic freedom is at the core of vibrant cultural and creative industries , including the news media sector . the programme should promote cross - overs and collaboration between the audiovisual sector and the publishing sector to promote a pluralistic media environment . ### artistic freedom , freedom of expression and pluralism are a prerequisite for vibrant cultural and creative sectors , including the news media sector . the programme should promote cross - overs and collaboration between all creative sectors and promote a free and pluralistic media environment .


### –up to eur 609 000 000 for the objective referred to in article 3 ; ### –not less than 33 % for the objective referred to in article 3 with at least 70 % for cooperation projects ;


### addressing the structural changes faced by the media sector by promoting and monitoring a diverse and pluralistic media environment ; ### addressing the structural changes faced by the media sector by promoting and supporting an independent monitoring for assessing risks to media pluralism and freedom ;


### by way of derogation from article [ 130 ] of the financial regulation , and in duly justified cases , costs incurred by the beneficiary before the submission of the grant application , may be considered eligible , provided that they are directly linked to the implementation of the supported actions and activities . ### by way of derogation from article [ 130 ] of the financial regulation , and in duly justified cases , costs incurred by the beneficiary before the submission of the grant application , shall be considered eligible , provided that they are directly linked to the implementation of the supported actions and activities .


### –up to eur 1 081 000 000 for the objective referred to in article 3 ; ### –not less than 58 % for the objective referred to in article 3 ;


### support to architecture and cultural heritage sectors : targeted actions for the mobility of operators , capacity - building , audience development and internationalization of the cultural heritage and architecture sectors , promotion of baukultur , support to the safeguarding , conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and its values through awareness - raising , networking and peer - to - peer learning activities ; ### support to the cultural heritage sector including architecture : targeted actions for establishing standards as open , accessible and permanent hubs for their communities , providing research , regenerating life spaces , supporting the mobility of operators , capacity - building and entrepreneurship , supporting sharing of the professional knowledge for artisans and craftsmen and the development of common high quality standards for the sector , audience engagement and internationalization of the cultural heritage support to the safeguarding , conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and its values at european and international level through awareness - raising , networking , peer - to - peer learning activities and mentoring ;


### policy development , transnational exchange of experiences and know - how , peer learning activities and networking among cultural and creative organisations and policy makers , of a cross - sectoral nature ; ### policy development , transnational exchange of experiences and know - how , peer learning activities , awareness raising and networking among cultural and creative organisations and policy makers of a cross - sectoral nature also through a permanent structural dialogue with stakeholders , and with an annual forum of culture and creative sectors for strengthening dialogue and orientation of sectors ' policies , taking stock of the results and the governance of the european year of cultural heritage ;


### the programme should take into account the dual nature of the cultural and creative sectors , recognising , on the one hand , the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and , on the other , the economic value of those sectors , including their broader contribution to growth and competitiveness , creativity and innovation . this requires strong european cultural and creative sectors , in particular a vibrant european audiovisual industry , taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences and its economic importance , including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism . however , competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e . g . changes in media production , consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content . therefore , there is a need to step - up the support to the european industry . ### the programme should take into account the multiple nature of the cultural and creative sectors , recognising , on the one hand , the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and , on the other , the social and economic value of those sectors , including their broader contribution to intercultural dialogue , social cohesion , growth and competitiveness , creativity and innovation . this requires strong european cultural and creative sectors , in particular a vibrant european audiovisual industry , taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences and its economic importance , including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism . however , competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e . g . changes in media production , consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content . therefore , there is a need to step - up the support to the european industry


### in line with the commission communication ' towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for europe ' of 22 july 201419 , relevant policies and instruments should draw out the long term and sustainability value of europe ' s cultural heritage and develop a more integrated approach to its preservation and valorisation and support . __________________ 19 com / 2014 / 0477 final ### in line with the commission communication ' towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for europe ' of 22 july 201419 , relevant policies and instruments should draw out the long term and sustainability value of europe ' s cultural heritage and develop a more integrated approach to its preservation and valorisation and support also by supporting a high quality and coordinated sharing of professional knowledge and the development of common high quality standards for the sector . __________________ 19 com / 2014 / 0477 final


### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article 110 of the financial regulation . work programmes shall set out , where applicable , the overall amount reserved for blending operations . ### the programme shall be implemented by annual work programmes referred to in article 110 of the financial regulation . work programmes shall set out , where applicable , the overall amount reserved for blending operations . the general and specific objectives and corresponding policy priorities and actions of the programme , as well as the allocated budget per action , shall be specified in detail in the annual work programme . the annual work programme shall also contain an indicative implementation timetable .


### blending operations under this programme shall be implemented in accordance with the [ investeu regulation ] and title x of the financial regulation . ### blending operations under this programme shall be implemented in accordance with the title x of the financial regulation and the [ investeu regulation ] . the dedicated guarantee facility created in creative europe will be continued under the [ investeu regulation ] .


### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values or artistic and other individual or collective creative expressions . the activities may include the development , the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or other creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education or management . they will have a potential to generate innovation and jobs in particular from intellectual property . the sectors include architecture , archives , libraries and museums , artistic crafts , audiovisual , tangible and intangible cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , literature , performing arts , books and publishing , radio , and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values or artistic and other individual or collective creative expressions and practices , whether those activities are market or non - market oriented . the activities may include the research and the development , the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of practices , goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or other creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education or management . they could have a potential to generate innovation and jobs in particular from intellectual property . the sectors include architecture , archives , libraries and museums , artistic crafts , audiovisual , tangible and intangible cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , literature , performing arts , books and publishing , radio , and visual arts ;


### support to international sales and circulation of non - national european works on all platforms , including through coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries ; ### support to international sales and circulation of non - national european works with measures tailored both for small and large - sized productions on all platforms , including through coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries and subtitling , dubbing and audiodescription ;


### one of the greatest challenges of the cultural and creative sectors is their access to finance allowing their activities to grow maintain or increase their competitiveness or internationalise their activities . the policy objectives of this programme should also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window of the invest eu fund . ### the cultural and creative sectors are the most resilient and growing sectors of the european economy , which generate economic and cultural value from intellectual property and individual creativity . however , the intangible nature of their assets limits their access to private financing . one of the greatest challenges for the sectors is to increase their access to finance , which is essential to grow , maintain or scale - up their competitiveness at the international level . the policy objectives of this programme should also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window of the invest eu fund in line with the practices developed in the framework of the cultural and creative sectors guarantee facility set up by regulation no 1295 / 2013 .


### culture is key to strengthen inclusive and cohesive communities . in the context of migration pressure , culture has an important role in the integration of migrants to help them feel part of host societies and develop good relations between migrants and new communities . ### culture is key to strengthen inclusive and cohesive communities . in the context of migration issues , culture plays an important role in the integration of migrants and refugees , helping them to feel part of host societies , along with the development of good relations between migrants and new communities as expressed in ' the role of intercultural dialogue , cultural diversity and edition in promoting eu fundamental values ) ) report .


### support to the music sector : promoting diversity , creativity and innovation in the field of music , in particular the distribution of musical repertoire in europe and beyond , training actions and audience development for european repertoire , as well as support for data gathering and analysis ; ### support to the music sector : promoting diversity , creativity and innovation in the field of music , in particular the distribution of musical repertoire in europe and beyond , training , mobility and networking actions and audience development for european repertoire , measures aiming to increase the visibility and recognition of creators and artists , as well as support for data gathering and analysis ;


### the programme should include a realistic and manageable system of performance indicators to accompany its actions and monitor its performance on a continuous basis . this monitoring as well as information and communication actions relating to the programme and its actions should build on the three strands of the programme . ### the programme should include a realistic and manageable system of quantitative and qualitative performance indicators to accompany its actions and monitor its performance on a continuous basis . this monitoring as well as information and communication actions relating to the programme and its actions should build on the three strands of the programme . the strands should have a common set of qualitative indicators and dedicated sets of quantitative indicators . all such sets should be assessed in accordance with this regulation . the european observatory for culture and creative sectors and the european audiovisual observatory should be consulted as regards the implementation of the qualitative and quantitative indicators .


### support to the music sector : promoting diversity , creativity and innovation in the field of music , in particular the distribution of musical repertoire in europe and beyond , training actions and audience development for european repertoire , as well as support for data gathering and analysis ; ### support to the music sector : promoting diversity , creativity and innovation in the field of music , in particular the distribution of musical repertoire in europe and beyond , training actions and audience development for european repertoire , as well as support for data gathering and analysis in the framework of the european observatory for culture and creative sectors , valorisation of professionals operating in the live music sector , including promoters , investment on transnational actions of young artists and support to the organization of performances of emerging artists


### since its creation , the european film academy has developed a unique expertise and is in a unique position to create a pan - european community of film creators and professionals , promoting and disseminating european films beyond their national borders and developing truly european audiences . therefore , it should be eligible for direct union support . ### since its creation , the european film academy has contributed to the development of a pan - european community of film creators and professionals , helped to make european films better known beyond their national borders and fostered the emergence of an international audience . therefore , it should be eligible for direct union support in the context of cooperation with the european parliament in organising the lux film prize . however , the direct support must be linked to the negotiation of a cooperation agreement between the two parties and may be paid out only once that agreement has been concluded .


### taking into account the technical expertise required to assess proposals under specific actions of the programme it should be provided that , where relevant , evaluation committees may be composed of external experts . ### high cultural quality , impact , and quality and efficiency in implementation should be the key evaluation criteria of the selection system . taking into account the technical expertise required to assess proposals under specific actions of the programme it should be provided that , where relevant , evaluation committees may be composed of external experts with relevant management and artistic backgrounds . where relevant , the need to ensure the overall coherence of the portfolio of projects should be taken into account .


### one of the greatest challenges of the cultural and creative sectors is their access to finance allowing their activities to grow maintain or increase their competitiveness or internationalise their activities . the policy objectives of this programme should also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window of the invest eu fund . ### access to finance remains an essential issue for the cultural and creative sector . to support this highly innovation sector , the dedicated guarantee facility for creative industries set up by the regulation no 1295 / 2013 , will be continued under investeu as it is has showed to successfully strengthen the financial capacity and competitiveness of cultural and creative sectors companies .


### one of the greatest challenges of the cultural and creative sectors is their access to finance allowing their activities to grow maintain or increase their competitiveness or internationalise their activities . the policy objectives of this programme should also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window of the invest eu fund . ### one of the greatest challenges of the cultural and creative sectors is their access to finance allowing their activities to grow maintain or increase their competitiveness or internationalise their activities . the policy objectives of this programme should also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee , especially for smes , under the policy window of the invest eu fund .


### to enhance the capacity of european cultural and creative sectors to prosper and to generate jobs and growth ; ### to enhance the capacity of european cultural and creative operators to prosper and to generate skills , jobs and growth ;


### cooperation projects ; ### transnational cooperation projects with a distinction between micro , small and large scale projects with special support to micro and small - sized cultural organisations to undertake sectoral and cross - sectoral activities ;


### to promote innovative approaches to content creation , access , distribution and promotion across cultural and creative sectors ; ### to promote innovative approaches to content creation and artistic research , access , distribution and promotion across cultural and creative sectors ;