### productive aquaculture investments under this article may only be supported through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### productive aquaculture investments under this article may be supported through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation .


### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . __________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should be maintained at the same levels as for the period 2014 - 2020 . it should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 400 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . 90 % of the total emff budget should be allocated to support under shared management and 10 % to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and temporary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . __________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea ; ### investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea , as well as unwanted catches as provided for in article 15 of regulation 1380 / 2013 ;


### market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices ; by extension , storage operations in a logistics chain that would produce the same effects either intentionally or unintentionally ; ### market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices ;


### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . __________________ 10 com 623 . ### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy , the emff should also be able to take into account the specific constraints recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should also be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate and emff financing rate than the one that currently applies to outermost regions should be applied . __________________ 10 com 623 .


### the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days ; ### the commercial and fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 30 consecutive days ;


### support under this article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### support under this article shall be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation .


### support under this article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### the emff may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products that : contribute to saving energy or reducing the impact on the environment , including waste treatment ; improve safety , hygiene , health and working conditions ; support the processing of catches of commercial fish that cannot be used for human consumption ; relate to the processing of by - products resulting from the main processing activities ; relate to the processing of organic aquaculture products pursuant to articles 6 and 7 of regulation no 834 / 2007 ; improve the production , processes , organisation and management systems .


### support under this article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### support under this article may be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation .


### the commission shall develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses of the sea basin with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , as referred to in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . where applicable , this analysis shall take into account the existing sea basin and macro - regional strategies . ### the commission , after obtaining the opinions of the relevant advisory councils , shall develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses of the sea basin with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , as referred to in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and the achievement of good environmental status , as referred to in directive 2008 / 56 / ec . where applicable , this analysis shall take into account the existing sea basin and macro - regional strategies .


### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or ### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least an average of 90 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or


### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets


### the processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products . it should be possible for the emff to support targeted investments in that industry , provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cmo . such support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu and not through grants . ### the processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products . it should be possible for the emff to support targeted investments in that industry , provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cmo . such support may be provided through grants , through financial instruments and through investeu .


### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or ### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or


### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; ### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets ;


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the emff to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the emff , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the emff to climate objectives , but without prejudice to the funding of the eu’s fishing policy , for which funding must be reassessed positively . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the emff , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation . ### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the temporary cessation .


### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation . ### fishers who have worked at sea for an average of at least 90 days during the last one calendar year preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation .


### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; ### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days in each of the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ;


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material , including by substantially increasing sustainable production and by fostering the acceptance of aquaculture by society . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to develop , to expand and to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . in the case of productive investments it should be possible for support to be be provided through grants , through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector .


### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 . ### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 140 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices . at least 25% of that amount shall be allocated to priority 1 as established in article 4 of this regulation .


### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management . ### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses , in the bio - economy and in biotechnology , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development , as well as development of new biology - based marine products . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management .


### the emff may support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by : ### the emff may support a compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by :


### natural disasters or environmental incidents , as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant member state . ### natural disasters , environmental incidents or accidents at sea occurring during fishing activities , as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant member state .


### support under the emff shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv . ### support under the emff shall also contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv .


### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary . ### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall comply with the admissibility conditions laid down for that purpose in paragraph 4 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final approval of that beneficiary .


### under direct and indirect management , the emff should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy , the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research , innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy , the improvement of maritime skills , ocean literacy and sharing of socio - economic data on the sustainable blue economy , the promotion of a low - carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments . due consideration to the outermost regions ' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields . ### under direct and indirect management , the emff should focus on creating conditions for a sustainable blue economy that fosters a healthy marine environment through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy , the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research , innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy , the improvement of maritime skills , ocean literacy and sharing of environmental and socio - economic data on the sustainable blue economy , the promotion of a low - carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments . due consideration to the outermost regions ' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields .


### under direct and indirect management , the emff should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy , the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research , innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy , the improvement of maritime skills , ocean literacy and sharing of socio - economic data on the sustainable blue economy , the promotion of a low - carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments . due consideration to the outermost regions ' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields . ### under direct and indirect management , the emff should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy , the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research , innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy , the improvement of maritime skills , ocean literacy and sharing of socio - economic data on the sustainable blue economy , the promotion of a low - carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments . due consideration to the specific situation of the outermost regions and islands falling under article 174 tfeu should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields .


### direct restocking , except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking ; ### direct restocking , except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking or restocking associated with processes to improve the environmental and production conditions of the natural environment ;


### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; ### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities and fisheries area ;


### promotion of skills , knowledge , innovation and capacity building ; ### promotion of skills , knowledge , innovation and capacity building for fishermen ;


### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , as provided for in article 25 and and article 27 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 2017 / 1004 , on the basis of the national work plans referred to in article 6 of regulation no 2017 / 1004 . ### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes , including data on recreational fisheries , as provided for in article 25 and and article 27 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 2017 / 1004 , on the basis of the national work plans referred to in article 6 of regulation no 2017 / 1004 .


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries , at economic , social and environmental level , and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management .


### the purchase and installation on vessels of devices for compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power . ### the purchase and installation on vessels of devices for continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power .


### the construction of new ports , new landing sites or new auction halls ; ### aside from ors , the construction of new ports , new landing sites , excluding new auction halls ;


### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation . ### fishers who have worked at sea for an average of at least 90 days during the last one calendar year preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation .


### ‘ sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross - sectoral economic activities throughout the single market related to oceans , seas , coasts and inland waters , covering the union ' s outermost regions and landlocked countries , including emerging sectors and non - market goods and services and being consistent with union environmental legislation . ### ‘ sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross - sectoral economic activities throughout the single market related to oceans , seas , coasts and inland waters , covering the union ' s insular and outermost regions and landlocked countries , including emerging sectors and non - market goods and services and being consistent with union environmental legislation .


### ‘ sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross - sectoral economic activities throughout the single market related to oceans , seas , coasts and inland waters , covering the union ' s outermost regions and landlocked countries , including emerging sectors and non - market goods and services and being consistent with union environmental legislation . ### ‘ sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross - sectoral economic activities throughout the single market related to oceans , seas , coasts and inland waters , covering the union ' s outermost regions and landlocked countries , including emerging sectors and non - market goods and services , aimed at ensuring environmental , social and economic well - being for present and future generations while maintaining and restoring healthy marine ecosystems and protecting vulnerable natural resources , consistent with union environmental legislation .


### the vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 and 30 years old . ### the vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be under 30 years old .


### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory remote electronic monitoring systems used for controlling the implementation of the landing obligation referred to in article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ; ### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for remote electronic monitoring systems used for controlling the implementation of the landing obligation referred to in article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ;


### given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities , exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers . in order to mitigate those consequences , it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , due to reasons of force majeure , of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant , i . e . if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support . ### it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . biological recovery periods , multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , of the application or by the non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support .


### much has been achieved over the last few years by the cfp in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower . ### much has been achieved over the last few years by the cfp in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower , particularly in the most isolated ones like outermost regions .


### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management . ### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses , in the bio - economy and in biotechnology , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development , as well as development of new biology - based marine products . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management .


### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; ### enabling favourable conditions for a sustainable blue economy that fosters a healthy marine environment and prosperous coastal communities ;


### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation . ### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the temporary cessation .


### the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research , innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy , including the european marine observation and data network ; ### the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research , innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy , including the european marine observation and data network , to ensure that the technology and efficiency gains are not outweighed by growth , that the focus is on sustainable economic activities that meet the needs of current and future generations , and that the necessary tools and capacities for the transition towards a circular economy are developed in line with the european strategy for plastics in a circular economy ;


### in accordance with article 16 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , each member state shall prepare a single programme to implement the priorities referred to in article 4 . ### in accordance with article 16 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , each member state shall prepare a single national programme or regional operational programmes to implement the priorities referred to in article 4 .


### extraordinary cessation of fishing activities ### temporary cessation of fishing activities


### the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days ; and ### the fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 30 consecutive days .


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the priorities set for the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] . ### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the priorities set for the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] .


### fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; ### fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , taking socio - economic factors into account ;


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries , for achieving economic , social and environmental benefits ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management .


### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge . ### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role such as outermost regions . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge .


### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of small - scale coastal fishing vessels ; ### the purchase , installation and management on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of fishing vessels with an overall length of less than 12 metres ;


### blending operations under the emff shall be implemented in accordance with regulation no [ regulation on investeu ] and title x of regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] . ### blending operations under the emff shall be implemented in accordance with regulation no [ regulation on investeu ] and title x of regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] . in the four months following publication of this regulation in the official journal , the commission shall present a set of detailed guidelines to member states for implementing blending operations in national operational programmes in accordance with the emff while giving particular attention to blending operations carried out by local actors in local development .


### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of small - scale coastal fishing vessels ; ### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of small - scale coastal fishing vessels ;


### the emff may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . it may also support actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products . ### the emff may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 .


### the emff may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . it may also support actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products . ### the emff may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . it may also support tangible investments and actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products .


### ‘ small - scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in article 2 of council regulation no 1967 / 200626 ; _________________ 26 council regulation no 1967 / 2006 of 21 december 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the mediterranean sea , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 and repealing regulation no 1626 / 94 . ### ‘ small - scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of a length of less than 12 metres , characterised by short fishing trips , selective exploitation of resources , fresh produce , micro - enterprises and family businesses , and a sustainable and enriching contribution to the economic and social fabric and to the cultural identity of localities dependent on fishing . this sector includes shellfish or bivalve mollusc catching activities and trap fishing ;


### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary . ### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation .


### natural disasters or environmental incidents , as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant member state . ### natural disasters , environmental incidents or cessation of fishing activities for public health purposes as a result of contamination of molluscs owing to the proliferation of toxin - producing plankton or the presence of plankton containing biotoxins or owing to microbiological pollution , as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant member state .


### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . __________________ 10 com 623 . ### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy , the emff should also be able to take into account the specific constraints recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should also be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate and emff financing rate than the one that currently applies to outermost regions should be applied . __________________ 10 com 623 .


### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , as provided for in article 25 and and article 27 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 2017 / 1004 , on the basis of the national work plans referred to in article 6 of regulation no 2017 / 1004 . ### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes , as provided for in article 25 and and article 27 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 2017 / 1004 , on the basis of the national work plans referred to in article 6 of regulation no 2017 / 1004 .


### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary . ### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall comply with the admissibility conditions laid down for that purpose in paragraph 4 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final approval of that beneficiary .


### the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days ; and ### the fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 30 consecutive days ; and


### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . __________________ 10 com 623 ### the outermost regions face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their remoteness and insularity . the lessons drawn from the 2014 - 2020 programming period call for a simplified implementation of the compensation of the additional costs scheme in the interest of beneficiaries , in line with the commission’s goal of simplification . member states should have more flexibility to modify their allocation during the budgetary period . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions .


### priority 3 : enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ### priority 3 : enabling the appropriate conditions for a sustainable blue economy and fostering a healthy marine environment for prosperous coastal communities


### the vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 and 30 years old . ### the vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 and 30 years old , when duly justified may apply to newer vessels .


### no sooner than [ five years after the date of application ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation . ### by [ five years after the date of application ] , the commission &#8211 ; taking into account also technological developments in the context of accessibility &#8211 ; shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation . the commission ' s report shall take into account the viewpoints of relevant civil society actors , non - governmental organisations and social partners , including organisations of and by persons with disabilities and those representing older persons .


### it publishes and updates , on its website if appropriate , information on the manner in which it complies with the obligations laid down in points to . ### it publishes and updates , on its website if appropriate , or through other online or offline channels , information on the manner in which it complies with the obligations laid down in points to .


### ' work or other subject - matter ' means a work in the form of a book , journal , newspaper , magazine or other writing , including sheet music , and related illustrations , in any media , including in audio form such as audiobooks , which is protected by copyright or related rights and which is published or otherwise lawfully made publicly available ; ### ' work and other subject - matter ' means a literary , academic or artistic work in the form of text , notation and / or related illustrations , including sheet music , which is protected by copyright or related rights and which is published or otherwise lawfully made publicly available in books , e - books , journals , newspapers , magazines or other writings , and in any media form , including in audio form , such as audiobooks and radio broadcasts ;


### each member state concerned shall ensure that national scientific observers are deployed on at least 20% of pelagic longline vessels targeting mediterranean swordfish . the percentage coverage will be measured in fishing days , number of sets or trips . ### each member state concerned shall ensure that national scientific observers are deployed on at least 5% of pelagic longline vessels targeting mediterranean swordfish . the percentage coverage will be measured in fishing days , number of sets or trips .


### masters of union fishing vessels under 12 metres length overall included in the list of vessels referred to in article 16 shall , at least four hours before the estimated time of arrival at the port , notify the competent authority of the member state or the cpc whose ports or landing facility they wish to use , the following information : ### masters of union fishing vessels under 12 metres length overall included in the list of vessels referred to in article 16 shall , before their arrival at the port , notify the competent authority of the member state or the cpc whose ports or landing facility they wish to use , the following information :


### union fishing vessels included in the iccat record of vessels and authorised to fish mediterranean swordfish , and third country vessels authorised to fish mediterranean swordfish in union waters which are greater than 12 metres length overall , shall have installed on board a fully functioning device which allows the vessel to be automatically located and identified through the vessel monitoring system , by transmitting position data at regular intervals , in accordance with article 9 of regulation no 1224 / 2009 . ### union fishing vessels included in the iccat record of vessels and authorised to fish mediterranean swordfish , and third country vessels authorised to fish mediterranean swordfish in union waters which are greater than 15 metres length overall , shall have installed on board a fully functioning device which allows the vessel to be automatically located and identified through the vessel monitoring system , by transmitting position data at regular intervals , in accordance with article 9 of regulation no 1224 / 2009 .


### incidental by - catches of swordfish below the minimum conservation reference size ### incidental catches of swordfish below the minimum conservation reference size


### in order to swiftly implement into union law future amendments to the iccat recommendations , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending the annexes to this regulation as well as provisions listed in article 34 of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law making23 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law making . ### in order to swiftly implement into union law future iccat recommendations amending the recovery plan set out in iccat recommendation 16 - 05 , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending the annexes and the relevant articles of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law making23 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law making .


### in order to swiftly implement into union law future amendments to the iccat recommendations , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending the annexes to this regulation as well as provisions listed in article 34 of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law making23 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law making . ### in order to swiftly implement into union law future iccat recommendations regarding the current recovery plan for mediterranean swordfish , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending the annexes to this regulation as well as provisions listed in article 34 of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law making23 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law making .


### in accordance with article 17 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , when allocating the fishing opportunities available to them , member states shall use transparent and objective criteria , including those of an environmental , social and economic nature , and shall also endeavour to distribute national quotas fairly among the various fleet segments giving consideration to traditional and artisanal fishing , and to provide incentives to union fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear or using fishing techniques with reduced environmental impact . ### in accordance with article 17 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , when allocating the fishing opportunities available to them , member states shall use transparent and objective criteria , including those of an environmental , social and economic nature , shall distribute national quotas fairly among the various fleet segments giving consideration to traditional and artisanal fishing , and shall provide incentives to union fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear or using fishing techniques with reduced environmental impact .


### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium - sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium - sized enterprise . ### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products , or to services related to those products , by a supplier to a buyer that is not a small and medium - sized enterprise .


### producer organisations or associations of producer organisations whose member or member of their members consider that they are affected by a prohibited trading practice shall have the right to submit a complaint . ### producer organisations or associations of producer organisations whose member or member of their members consider that they are affected by a prohibited trading practice shall have the right to submit a complaint in the name of the members of the organization or association .


### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium - sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium - sized enterprise . ### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of agricultural and food products by a supplier to a buyer , including transactions between producer organisations or cooperatives and their members .


### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium - sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium - sized enterprise . ### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur to all types of operator along the food supply chain , in any of the following circumstances : one of the operators is an sme and the other is not ; b ) one of the operators has primary agricultural , livestock , fishery or forestry producer status , or is a group having such status , and the other does not ; c ) one of the operators is economically dependent on the other operator , meaning that the total sum for which the supplier invoiced the buyer accounts for at least 30% of the supplier turnover during the previous year .


### the increasing popularity of cycling across the union has implications for overall mobility and tourism . an increase in the use of both railways and cycling in the modal split reduces the environmental impact of transport . therefore , railway undertakings should facilitate the combination of cycling and train journeys as much as possible , in particular by allowing the carriage of bicycles on board trains . ### the increasing popularity of cycling across the union has implications for overall mobility and tourism . an increase in the use of both railways and cycling in the modal split reduces the environmental impact of transport . therefore , railway undertakings should facilitate the combination of cycling and train journeys . in particular by providing bicycle stands for the carriage of assembled bicycles on board all kinds of trains , including high - speed , long - distance and cross - border trains .


### the passenger shall not have any right to compensation if he is informed of a delay before he buys a ticket , or if a delay due to continuation on a different service or re - routing remains below 60 minutes . ### passengers shall not have any right to compensation if they are informed of a delay before buying a ticket – unless the actual delay is more than 45 minutes longer than the delay announced , or if a delay due to continuation on a different service or re - routing remains below 45 minutes .


### –access conditions for bicycles ### –access arrangements for bicycles


### passengers shall be entitled to take bicycles on board the train , where appropriate for a reasonable fee . they shall keep their bicycles under supervision during the journey and ensure that no inconvenience or damage is caused to other passengers , mobility equipment , luggage or rail operations . the carriage of bicycles may be refused or restricted for safety or operational reasons , provided that railway undertakings , ticket vendors , tour operators and , where appropriate , station managers inform passengers of the conditions for such a refusal or restriction in accordance with regulation no 454 / 2011 . ### passengers shall be entitled to take assembled bicycles on board the train , where appropriate for a reasonable fee . all new or refurbished passenger rolling stock shall include a designated space for the carriage of assembled bicycles . the number of bicycle places should equate to at least 1 . 5% of total passenger capacity with a minimum of 4 spaces . railway undertakings , ticket vendors , tour operators and , where appropriate , station managers should inform passengers of the conditions for bicycle carriage on all services in accordance with regulation no 454 / 2011 .


### railway undertakings and ticket vendors offering transport contracts on behalf of one or more railway undertakings shall provide the passenger , upon request , with at least the information set out in annex ii , part i in relation to the journeys for which a transport contract is offered by the railway undertaking concerned . ticket vendors offering transport contracts on their own account , and tour operators , shall provide this information where available . ### railway undertakings , tour operators and ticket vendors offering transport contracts on their own behalf or on behalf of one or more railway undertakings shall provide the passenger with at least the information set out in annex ii , part i in relation to the journeys for which a transport contract is offered by the railway undertaking concerned .


### urban , suburban and regional rail passenger services as referred to in directive&#160 ; 2012 / 34 / eu , except cross - border services within the union ; ### urban and suburban rail passenger services as referred to in directive&#160 ; 2012 / 34 / eu , except cross - border services within the union ;


### international rail passenger services of which a significant part , including at least one scheduled station stop , is operated outside the union , provided that passengers’ rights are adequately ensured under relevant national law on the territory of the member state granting the exemption . ### international rail passenger services of which a significant part , including at least one scheduled station stop , is operated outside the union . the relevant member states shall make all reasonable efforts to encourage non - union carriers to apply union passengers’ rights standards .


### railway undertakings and ticket vendors shall offer tickets and , where available , through - tickets and reservations . they shall make all possible efforts to offer through - tickets , including for journeys across borders and with more than one railway undertaking . ### railway undertakings , tour operators and ticket vendors shall offer tickets , through - tickets , reservations and combinations of tickets that provide the most optimal and cost - effective journey or combined journey , including cross - border , in an impartial and non - discriminatory manner . they shall make all possible efforts to offer through - tickets , including for journeys across borders or involving night trains and journeys with more than one railway undertaking .


### the national enforcement bodies shall closely monitor compliance with this regulation and take the measures necessary to ensure that the rights of passengers are upheld . for this purpose , railway undertakings , station managers and infrastructure managers shall provide the bodies with relevant documents and information at their request . in carrying out their functions , the bodies shall take account of the information submitted to them by the body designated under article 33 to handle complaints , if this is a different body . they may also decide on enforcement actions based on individual complaints transmitted by such a body . ### the national enforcement bodies shall closely monitor compliance with this regulation and take the measures necessary to ensure that the rights of passengers are upheld . for this purpose , railway undertakings , station managers and infrastructure managers shall provide the bodies with relevant documents and information at their request without delay and in any event within one month . in carrying out their functions , the bodies shall take account of the information submitted to them by the body designated under article 33 to handle complaints , if this is a different body . member states shall ensure that national enforcement and complaint handling bodies shall be given sufficient powers and resources for the adequate and effective enforcement of individual complaints from passengers under this regulation .


### when a railway undertaking , ticket vendor or tour operator exercises the derogation provided for in article 20 , it shall upon request inform in writing the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility concerned of its reasons for doing so within five working days of the refusal to make the reservation or to issue the ticket or the imposition of the condition of being accompanied . the railway undertaking , ticket vendor or tour operator shall make reasonable efforts to propose an alternative transport option to the person in question taking into account his or her accessibility needs . ### when a railway undertaking , ticket vendor or tour operator exercises the derogation provided for in article 20 , it shall upon request inform in writing the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility concerned of its reasons for doing so within five working days of the refusal to make the reservation or to issue the ticket or the imposition of the condition of being accompanied . the railway undertaking , ticket vendor or tour operator shall propose an alternative transport option to the person in question taking into account his or her accessibility needs


### this regulation should not restrict the rights of railway undertakings to seek compensation from any person , including third parties , in accordance with applicable national law . ### this regulation should not restrict the rights of railway undertakings , ticket vendors , railway stations and infrastructure managers to seek compensation where applicable from any person , including third parties , for meeting their obligations to passengers under this regulation .


### where it is reasonably to be expected , either at departure or in the event of a missed connection in the course of a journey with a through - ticket , that arrival at the final destination under the transport contract will be subject to a delay of more than 60 minutes , the passenger shall immediately have the choice between one of the following : ### where it is reasonably to be expected , either at departure or in the event of a missed connection in the course of a journey , that arrival at the final destination will be subject to a delay of more than 45 minutes , the passenger shall immediately have the choice between one of the following :


### the compensation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equal to the cost of replacement or repair of the equipment or devices lost or damaged . ### the compensation for loss or damage referred to in paragraph 1 shall be timely executed and equal to the full cost of replacement based on the actual value , or on the full costs of repair , of the wheelchair , equipment , devices lost or damaged , or the loss or injury of the certified assistance dog . the compensation shall also include the cost of temporary replacement in case of repair , when those costs are borne by the passenger .


### ensure that all personnel , including those employed by any other performing party , providing direct assistance to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , know how to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and of persons with reduced mobility , including those with mental and intellectual impairments ; ### ensure that all staff , including those employed by any other performing party , receive disability - related training in order to know how to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and of persons with reduced mobility , including those with mental and intellectual impairments ;


### users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding the service both before and during the journey . whenever possible , railway undertakings and ticket vendors should provide this information in advance and as soon as possible . that information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility . ### users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding those services and related matters both before and during the journey . that information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility .


### paragraph 1 also applies to passengers who hold a travel pass or season ticket . if they encounter recurrent delays or cancellations during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , they may request adequate compensation in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . these arrangements shall state the criteria for determining delay and for the calculation of the compensation . where delays of less than 60 minutes occur repeatedly during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , the delays shall be counted cumulatively and passengers shall be compensated in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . ### paragraph 1 also applies to passengers who hold a travel pass or season ticket . if they encounter recurrent delays or cancellations during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , they shall be entitled to adequate compensation in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . these arrangements shall state the criteria for determining delay and for the calculation of the pro rata compensation in accordance with the assessment basis referred to in paragraph 1 . where delays of less than 45 minutes occur repeatedly during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , the delays shall be counted cumulatively and passengers shall be compensated in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements .


### the national enforcement bodies shall publish statistics on their activity , including on sanctions applied , every year , at the latest at the end of april of the following calendar year . ### the national enforcement bodies shall each year publish reports with statistics on their websites detailing the number and type of complaints that they have received , detailing the outcome of their enforcement actions , including the sanctions that they have applied . this shall be done for each year by no later than the first day of april of the succeeding year . in addition , these reports shall be made available on the website of the european union agency for railways .


### urban , suburban and regional rail passenger services as referred to in directive 2012 / 34 / eu , except cross - border services within the union ; ### urban , suburban and regional rail passenger services as referred to in directive 2012 / 34 / eu ;


### urban , suburban and regional rail passenger services are different in character from long - distance services . member states should therefore be allowed to exempt urban , suburban and regional rail passenger services which are not cross - border services within the union from certain provisions on passengers ' rights . ### urban and suburban rail passenger services are different in character from regional or long - distance services . member states should therefore be allowed to exempt urban and suburban rail passenger services which are not cross - border services within the union from certain provisions on passengers ' rights .


### the body shall acknowledge receipt of the complaint within two weeks of receiving it . the complaint - handling procedure shall take a maximum of three months . for complex cases , the body may , at its discretion , extend this period to six months . in such a case , it shall inform the passenger of the reasons for the extension and of the expected time needed to conclude the procedure . only cases that involve legal proceedings may take longer than six months . where the body is also an alternative dispute resolution body within the meaning of directive 2013 / 11 / eu , the time limits laid down in that directive shall prevail . ### the body shall acknowledge receipt of the complaint within two weeks of receiving it . the complaint - handling procedure shall take a maximum of three months . for complex cases , the body may , at its discretion , extend this period to six months . in such a case , it shall inform the passenger or organisation representing passengers of the reasons for the extension and of the expected time needed to conclude the procedure . only cases that involve legal proceedings may take longer than six months . where the body is also an alternative dispute resolution body within the meaning of directive 2013 / 11 / eu , the time limits laid down in that directive shall prevail and the use of online dispute resolution in accordance with regulation 524 / 2013 / eu may be made available with the agreement of all parties involved .


### railway undertakings shall , at the request of the passenger , certify on the ticket or by any other means that the rail service has suffered a delay , led to a missed connection or that it has been cancelled , as the case might be . ### railway undertakings shall certify on the ticket or by any other means that the rail service has suffered a delay , led to a missed connection or that it has been cancelled , as the case might be .


### articles 5 , 10 , 11 and 25 and chapter v shall apply to all rail passenger services referred to in paragraph 1 , including services exempted in accordance with points and of paragraph 2 . ### articles 5 , 10 , 11 , 12 and 25 and chapter v shall apply to all rail passenger services referred to in paragraph 1 , including services exempted in accordance with point of paragraph 2 .


### assistance shall be provided on condition that the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility presents him or herself at the designated point at a time stipulated by the railway undertaking or station manager providing such assistance . any time stipulated shall not be more than 60 minutes before the published departure time or the time at which all passengers are asked to check in . if no time is stipulated by which the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility is required to present him or herself , the person shall present him or herself at the designated point at least 30 minutes before the published departure time or the time at which all passengers are asked to check in . ### assistance shall be provided on condition that the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility presents him or herself at the designated point at the time at which all passengers are asked to check in .


### passengers may submit a complaint to any railway undertaking , ticket vendor , railway station or infrastructure manager involved . complaints shall be submitted within six months of the incident that is the subject of the complaint . within one month of receiving the complaint , the addressee shall either give a reasoned reply or , in justified cases , inform the passenger by what date within a period of less than three months from the date of receipt of the complaint a reply can be expected . railway undertakings , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers shall keep the incident data necessary to assess the complaint for two years and make them available to national enforcement bodies upon request . ### passengers may submit a complaint to any railway undertaking , ticket vendor , station manager or infrastructure manager involved . passengers shall have the right to submit complaints in the same manner in which they received their ticket . complaints shall be submitted within six months of the incident that is the subject of the complaint . within one month of submitting the complaint , the addressee shall either give a reasoned reply or , in justified cases , inform the passenger by what date within a period of less than three months from the date of receipt of the complaint a reply can be expected . railway undertakings , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers shall keep the incident data necessary to assess the complaint for two years and make them available to national enforcement bodies upon request .


### 50 % of the ticket price for a delay of 120 minutes or more . ### 100% of the ticket price for a delay of 90 minutes or more .


### railway undertakings and station managers shall , with the active involvement of representative organisations of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , establish , or shall have in place , non - discriminatory access rules for the transport of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility including their personal assistants . the rules shall allow the passenger to be accompanied by an assistance dog in accordance with any relevant national rules . ### railway undertakings and station managers shall , with the active involvement of representative organisations of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , establish , or shall have in place , non - discriminatory access rules for the transport of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility including their personal assistants . the rules shall allow the passenger to be accompanied by a service animal in accordance with any relevant national rules , and shall ensure that rail transport for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility is immediate and spontaneous wherever possible .


### the national enforcement bodies shall closely monitor compliance with this regulation and take the measures necessary to ensure that the rights of passengers are upheld . for this purpose , railway undertakings , station managers and infrastructure managers shall provide the bodies with relevant documents and information at their request . in carrying out their functions , the bodies shall take account of the information submitted to them by the body designated under article 33 to handle complaints , if this is a different body . they may also decide on enforcement actions based on individual complaints transmitted by such a body . ### the national enforcement bodies shall closely monitor compliance with this regulation and take the measures necessary to ensure that the rights of passengers are upheld . for this purpose , railway undertakings , station managers and infrastructure managers shall provide the bodies with relevant documents and information at their request . in carrying out their functions , the bodies shall take account of the information submitted to them by the body designated under article 33 to handle complaints , if this is a different body . the national enforcement body shall be granted the powers and shall have the capacity to enforce individual complaints from passengers under this regulation .


### 25 % of the ticket price for a delay of 60 to 119 minutes , ### 50% of the ticket price for a delay of 45 to 89 minutes ;


### passengers shall be entitled to take bicycles on board the train , where appropriate for a reasonable fee . they shall keep their bicycles under supervision during the journey and ensure that no inconvenience or damage is caused to other passengers , mobility equipment , luggage or rail operations . the carriage of bicycles may be refused or restricted for safety or operational reasons , provided that railway undertakings , ticket vendors , tour operators and , where appropriate , station managers inform passengers of the conditions for such a refusal or restriction in accordance with regulation no 454 / 2011 . ### passengers shall be entitled to take bicycles , whether assembled or not , free of charge on board the train , all new or refurbished rolling stock shall include an appropriate designated space for the carriage of assembled bicycles .


### paragraph 1 also applies to passengers who hold a travel pass or season ticket . if they encounter recurrent delays or cancellations during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , they may request adequate compensation in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . these arrangements shall state the criteria for determining delay and for the calculation of the compensation . where delays of less than 60 minutes occur repeatedly during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , the delays shall be counted cumulatively and passengers shall be compensated in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . ### paragraph 1 also applies to passengers who hold a travel pass or season ticket . if they encounter recurrent delays or cancellations during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , they may request adequate compensation in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . these arrangements shall state the criteria for determining delay and for the calculation of the compensation .


### ‘ journey’ means the carriage of a passenger between a station of departure and a station of arrival under a single transport contract ; ### ‘ journey’ means the carriage of a passenger between a station of departure and a station of arrival ;


### compensation for delay shall be calculated in relation to the full price which the passenger actually paid for the delayed service . where the transport contract is for a return journey , compensation for delay on either the outward or the return leg shall be calculated in relation to half of the price paid for the ticket . in the same way the price for a delayed service under any other form of transport contract allowing travelling several subsequent legs shall be calculated in proportion to the full price . ### compensation for delay shall be calculated in relation to the full price which the passenger actually paid for the delayed service , ticket or combined journey . where the transport contract is for a return journey , compensation for delay on either the outward or the return leg shall be calculated in relation to half of the price paid for the ticket or combined journey . in the same way the price for a delayed service under any other form of transport contract allowing travelling several subsequent legs shall be calculated in proportion to the full price .


### where it is reasonably to be expected , either at departure or in the event of a missed connection in the course of a journey with a through - ticket , that arrival at the final destination under the transport contract will be subject to a delay of more than 60 minutes , the passenger shall immediately have the choice between one of the following : ### where it is reasonably to be expected , either at departure or in the event of a missed connection in the course of a journey , that arrival at the final destination will be subject to a delay of more than 45 minutes , the passenger shall immediately have the choice between one of the following :


### railway undertakings and ticket vendors shall offer tickets and , where available , through - tickets and reservations . they shall make all possible efforts to offer through - tickets , including for journeys across borders and with more than one railway undertaking . ### railway undertakings , ticket vendors and tour operators shall offer tickets , through - tickets and reservations , including for journeys across borders or involving night trains and journeys with more than one railway undertaking . booking of those tickets shall be accessible and non - discriminatory , including for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility . railway undertakings , ticket vendors and tour operators shall develop suitable application programming interfaces and data formats to allow the exchange of information across network , regional and national boundaries and the booking of tickets via the internet .


### users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding the service both before and during the journey . whenever possible , railway undertakings and ticket vendors should provide this information in advance and as soon as possible . that information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility . ### consumers’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding all available rail options and the service before , during and after the journey . railway undertakings , ticket vendors and tour operators should provide that information in advance and in real - time . that information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility and should be available publicly .


### all railway undertakings , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers of stations handling more than 10 000 passengers per day on average over a year shall each set up a complaint - handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this regulation in their respective field of responsibility . they shall make their contact details and working language widely known to passengers . ### all railway undertakings , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers of stations handling more than 500 passengers per day on average over a year shall each set up a complaint - handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this regulation in their respective field of responsibility . they shall make their contact details and working language widely known to passengers .


### continuation or re - routing , under comparable transport conditions , to the final destination at a later date at the passenger’s convenience . ### continuation or re - routing , under comparable transport conditions , to the final destination at a later date at the passenger’s convenience but no later than 72 hours after the reestablishment of service .


### ‘ through - ticket’ means a ticket or tickets representing a single transport contract for successive railway services operated by one or more railway undertakings ; ### ‘ through - ticket’ means a ticket or tickets , representing one or more transport contracts issued through a single transaction , for a single journey comprising successive railway services operated by one or more railway undertakings ;


### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings or ticket vendors shall offer contract conditions and tariffs to the general public without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final customer’s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking or ticket vendor within the union . ### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings , tour operators or ticket vendors shall offer contract conditions and tariffs to the general public without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final customer’s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking , tour operators or ticket vendor within the union .


### ‘ through - ticket’ means a ticket or tickets representing a single transport contract for successive railway services operated by one or more railway undertakings ; ### ‘ through - ticket’ means a ticket or separate tickets representing successive railway services operated by one or more railway undertakings , purchased from the same ticket vendor , tour operator or railway undertaking for an end - to - end journey ;


### despite considerable progress made in protecting consumers in the union , further improvements in protecting the rights of rail passengers are still to be made . ### despite considerable progress made in protecting consumers in the union , further improvements are still to be made in protecting the rights of rail passengers and ensuring they are compensated for delays , cancellations and any material damage .


### without losing the right of transport , a passenger may request compensation for delays from the railway undertaking if he or she is facing a delay between the places of departure and destination stated in the transport contract for which the cost of the ticket has not been reimbursed in accordance with article 16 . the minimum compensations for delays shall be as follows : ### without losing the right of transport for the journey or combined journey a passenger shall be entitled to compensation for delays from the railway undertaking , tour operator or ticket vendor if he or she is facing a delay between the places of departure and destination for which the cost of the ticket has not been reimbursed in accordance with article 16 . the minimum compensations for delays shall be as follows :


### railway undertakings and ticket vendors offering transport contracts on behalf of one or more railway undertakings shall provide the passenger , upon request , with at least the information set out in annex ii , part i in relation to the journeys for which a transport contract is offered by the railway undertaking concerned . ticket vendors offering transport contracts on their own account , and tour operators , shall provide this information where available . ### railway undertakings , tour operators and ticket vendors offering transport contracts on their own behalf or on behalf of one or more railway undertakings shall provide the passenger with at least the information set out in annex ii , part i in relation to the journeys for which a transport contract is offered by the railway undertaking concerned .