### in line with the commission ' s commitment to ensure the coherence and simplification of funding programmes , set out in its communication of 19 october 2010 entitled ' the eu budget review23 ' , resources should be shared with other union funding instruments if the envisaged actions under the programme pursue objectives that are common to various funding instruments , excluding however double financing . actions under the programme should ensure coherence in the use of the union ' s resources supporting the customs union and customs authorities . __________________ 23 com 700 final ### in line with the commission ' s commitment to ensure the coherence and simplification of funding programmes , set out in its communication of 19 october 2010 entitled ' the eu budget review23 , resources should be shared with other union funding instruments if the envisaged actions under the programme pursue objectives that are common to various funding instruments , taking into account that the amount allocated to this programme is calculated without taking into account the unforeseen expenses , excluding however double financing . actions under the programme should ensure coherence in the use of the union ' s resources supporting the customs union and customs authorities . __________________ 23 com 700 final


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of 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 the financial regulation . ### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver the best 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 the financial regulation .


### the programme has the general objective to support the customs union and customs authorities to protect the financial and economic interests of the union and its member states , to ensure security and safety within the union and to protect the union from unfair and illegal trade , while facilitating legitimate business activity . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the customs union and the customs authorities of the member states in protecting the financial and economic interests of the union and its member states in order to guarantee their security and safety and to protect the union against unfair and unlawful commercial practices , and at the same time , promote legitimate business activities and a high level of consumer protection .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation , monitoring , control , audit , evaluation and other activities for managing the programme and evaluating the achievement of its objectives . it may moreover cover expenses relating to studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , in so far as they are related to the objectives of the programme , as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the programme . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation , monitoring , control , audit , evaluation and other activities for managing the programme and evaluating the achievement of its objectives . it may moreover cover expenses relating to studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions by the commission addressed to member states and economic operators , in so far as they are related to the objectives of the programme , as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the programme .


### other third countries , in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to any union programme , provided that the agreement : ### other third countries , under the conditions laid down in a specific agreement on the participation of a third country in any union programme , provided that the agreement :


### –lays down the conditions of participation in the programmes , including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes and their administrative costs . these contributions shall constitute assigned revenues in accordance with article [ 21 ] of regulation [ 2018 / xxx ] [ the new financial regulation ] ; ### –establishes the conditions for participation in the programmes , including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes and their administrative costs . these contributions shall constitute assigned revenue in accordance with article 21 of regulation 2018 / 1046 ;


### human competency and capacity building actions ; ### human competency and capacity building actions , including training and exchange of best practices ;


### the external experts shall be selected by the commission based on their skills , experience and knowledge relevant to the specific action , avoiding any potential conflict of interest . ### external experts shall be selected by the commission on the basis of their competence , experience in the field of application of this regulation and their relevant knowledge of the specific action being taken , avoiding any potential conflict of interest . the selection shall strike a balance between business representatives and other civil society experts , as well as take into account the principle of gender equality . the list of external experts shall be regularly updated and made accessible to the public .


### by derogation to article 190 of the financial regulation , the programme may finance up to 100 % of eligible costs of an action . ### by way of derogation from article 190 of the financial regulation , the programme may finance up to 100% of the eligible costs of an action according to the relevance of the action and the estimated impact .


### the regular provision to the commission of information regarding the measures taken to enable their respective authorities or economic operators to make full use of european electronic systems ; ### providing the commission with regular information on the measures taken to enable the authorities or economic operators concerned to make full and effective use of the european electronic systems ;


### the commission shall draw up and keep updated a multi - annual strategic plan for customs listing all tasks relevant for the development and operation of european electronic systems and classifying each system , or part thereof , as : ### the commission shall draw up and update a multi - annual strategic plan for the customs field listing all the tasks relevant for the development and operation of european electronic systems and classifying each system or part of a system as :


### a common component : a component of the european electronic systems developed at union level , which is available for all member states or identified as common by the commission for reasons of efficiency , security and rationalisation ; ### a common component : a component of european electronic systems developed at union level , which is available to all member states or identified by the commission as being common for reasons of efficiency , security of rationalisation and reliability ;


### the programme shall be implemented by multiannual work programmes referred to in article 108 of the financial regulation . ### the programme shall be implemented by annual or multiannual work programmes referred to in article 108 of the financial regulation . the multiannual work programme may cover a period of no longer than 3 years in order to allow for adaptations where necessary .


### the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and results are collected efficiently , effectively , and in a timely manner . to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of union funds . ### the performance reporting system shall ensure that the data for the monitoring of the implementation and the results of the programme are collected in an efficient , effective and timely manner . to this end , proportionate and relevant reporting requirements shall be imposed on the recipients of union funds .


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . ### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be carried out as soon as sufficient information on its implementation is available , but no later than three years after the start of the programme implementation .


### at the end of the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in article 1 , a final evaluation of the programme shall be carried out by the commission . ### at the end of the implementation of the programme , but no later than three years after the end of the period referred to in article 1 , the commission shall carry out a final evaluation of the programme .


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


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall regularly implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results as part of the work programmes as referred to in article 13 . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall implement b information and communication actions on the programme , on the actions financed under the progamme , and on the results achieved by those financed actions . the financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the institutional communication of the union ' s political priorities in so far as they are linked to the objectives set out in article 3 .


### more market integration and the change towards a more volatile electricity production requires increased efforts to coordinate national energy policies with neighbours and to use the opportunities of cross - border electricity trade . ### more market integration and the change towards a more distributed and volatile electricity production requires increased efforts to coordinate national energy policies with neighbours and to use the opportunities of cross - border electricity trade .


### the precondition for effective competition in the internal market in electricity is non - discriminatory and transparent charges for network use including interconnecting lines in the transmission system . the available capacity of those lines should be set at the maximum levels consistent with the safety standards of secure network operation . ### the precondition for effective competition in the internal market in electricity is non - discriminatory , transparent and adequate charges for network use including interconnecting lines in the transmission system . the available capacity of those lines should be set at the maximum levels consistent with the safety standards of secure network operation .


### in view of differences in national energy systems and technical limitations of existing electricity networks , the best approach to achieving progress in market integration will often be at a regional level . regional cooperation of transmission system operators should thus be strengthened . in order to ensure efficient cooperation , a new regulatory framework should foresee stronger regional governance and regulatory oversight , including by strengthening the decision - making power of the agency for cross - border issues . closer cooperation of member states could be needed also in crisis situations , to increase security of supply and limit market distortions . ### in view of differences in national energy systems and technical limitations of existing electricity networks , the best and the most cost - effective approach to achieving progress in market integration will often be at a regional level . regional cooperation of transmission system operators should thus be strengthened . in order to ensure efficient cooperation , a new regulatory framework should foresee stronger regional governance and regulatory oversight , including by strengthening the decision - making power of the agency for cross - border issues . closer cooperation of member states could be needed also in crisis situations , to increase security of supply and limit market distortions .


### in order to raise efficiencies in the electricity distribution networks in the union and ensure close cooperation with transmission system operators and entso for electricity , a european entity of distribution system operators in the union should be established . the tasks of the eu dso entity should be well - defined and its working method should ensure efficiency , transparency and representativeness amongst the union distribution system operators . the eu dso entity should closely cooperate with entso for electricity on the preparation and implementation of the network codes where applicable and should work on providing guidance on the integration inter alia of distributed generation and storage in distribution networks or other areas which relate to the management of distribution networks . ### in order to raise efficiencies in the electricity distribution networks in the union and ensure close cooperation with transmission system operators and entso for electricity , a european entity of distribution system operators in the union should be established . the tasks of the eu dso entity should be well - defined and its working method should ensure independence , neutrality , efficiency , transparency and representativeness amongst the union distribution system operators . the eu dso entity should closely cooperate with entso for electricity on the preparation and implementation of the network codes where applicable and should work on providing guidance on the integration inter alia of distributed generation and storage in distribution networks or other areas which relate to the management of distribution networks .


### setting the basis for an efficient achievement of the objectives of the european energy union and in particular the climate and energy framework for 203030 by enabling market signals to be delivered for increased flexibility , decarbonisation and innovation ; _________________ 30 com / 2014 / 015 final . ### setting the basis for an efficient achievement of the objectives of the european energy union and in particular the climate and energy framework for 203030 by enabling market signals to be delivered for increased efficiency , flexibility , decarbonisation and innovation ; _________________ 30 com / 2014 / 015 final .


### market participation of consumers and small businesses shall be enabled by aggregation of generation from multiple generation facilities or load from multiple demand facilities to provide joint offers on the electricity market and be jointly operated in the electricity system , subject to compliance with eu treaty rules on competition ; ### market participation of consumers and small businesses shall be enabled individually , collectively through participation in a local energy community , and by aggregation of generation from multiple generation facilities or load from multiple demand facilities to provide joint offers on the electricity market and be jointly operated in the electricity system , subject to compliance with eu treaty rules on competition ;


### barriers to cross - border electricity flows and cross - border transactions on electricity markets and related services markets shall be avoided ; ### barriers to cross - border electricity flows and cross - border transactions on electricity markets and related services markets shall be removed ;


### all market participants shall have access to the balancing market , be it individually or through aggregation . balancing market rules and products shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies . ### all market participants shall have full access to the balancing market , be it individually or through aggregation . balancing market rules and products shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies .


### be organised in such a way as to be non - discriminatory ; ### be non - discriminatory ;


### where a member state wishes to implement a capacity mechanism , it shall consult on the proposed mechanism at least with its electrically connected neighbouring member states . ### where a member state wishes to implement a capacity mechanism , it shall consult on the proposed mechanism with all interested parties , including with its electrically connected neighbouring member states .


### capacity mechanisms shall not create unnecessary market distortions and not limit cross - border trade . the amount of capacity committed in the mechanism shall not go beyond what is necessary to address the concern . ### capacity mechanisms shall not create unnecessary market distortions , particularly by discriminating against renewable energy sources , discouraging recourse to flexible consumption and energy efficiency , or raising costs for consumers . they shall not limit cross - border trade . the duration of , and the amount of capacity committed in , the mechanism shall not go beyond what is necessary to address the concern .


### data management , cyber security and data protection ; ### a high level of cyber security and data protection , and impartiality in data management .


### cooperate with entso for electricity on the monitoring of implementation of the network codes and guidelines which are relevant to the operation and planning of distribution grids and the coordinated operation of the transmission and distribution networks and which are adopted pursuant to this regulation ; ### cooperate with entso for electricity to examine problems and formulate recommendations related to the monitoring of implementation of the network codes and guidelines which are relevant to the operation and planning of distribution grids and the coordinated operation of the transmission and distribution networks and which are adopted pursuant to this regulation ;


### the commission may , subject to the empowerments in articles 55 and 57 , adopt delegated acts . such delegated acts can either be adopted as network codes on the basis of text proposals developed by the entso for electricity , or , where so decided in the priority list pursuant to article 55 paragraph 2 , by the eu dso entity and the agency pursuant to the procedure in article 55 or as guidelines pursuant to the procedure in article 57 . ### the commission may , subject to the empowerments in articles 55 and 57 , adopt delegated acts . such delegated acts can either be adopted as network codes on the basis of text proposals developed by the entso for electricity , or , where so decided in the priority list pursuant to article 55 paragraph 2 , by the agency pursuant to the procedure in article 55 or as guidelines pursuant to the procedure in article 57 .


### the entso for electricity , or where so decided in the priority list pursuant to paragraph 2 , the eu dso entity , shall convene a drafting committee to support it in the network code development process . the drafting committee shall consist of representatives of the entso for electricity , the agency , the eu dso entity , where appropriate of nominated electricity market operators and a limited number of the main affected stakeholders . the entso for electricity or where so decided in the priority list pursuant to paragraph 2 the eu dso entity , shall elaborate proposals for network codes in the areas referred to in paragraph 1 upon a request addressed to it by the commission in accordance with paragraph 8 . ### the entso for electricity shall convene a stakeholder committee to support it in the network code development process . the stakeholder committee shall consist of representatives of the entso for electricity , the agency , the eu dso entity , where appropriate of nominated electricity market operators and of other affected stakeholders who are likely to have an interest in the network code , including system users , relevant industry associations , technical bodies and consumer associations . the entso for electricity shall elaborate proposals for network codes in the areas referred to in paragraph 1 upon a request addressed to it by the commission in accordance with paragraph 8 .


### the agency shall revise the network code and ensure that the network code is in line with the relevant framework guideline and contributes to market integration , non - discrimination , effective competition , and the efficient functioning of the market and , submit the revised network code to the commission within six months of the day of the receipt of the proposal . in the proposal submitted to the commission , the agency shall take into account the views provided by all involved parties during the drafting of the proposal led by the entso for electricity or the eu dso entity and shall formally consult the relevant stakeholders on the version to be submitted to the commission . ### the agency shall revise the network code elaborated by the entso for electricity and ensure that the network code is in line with the relevant framework guideline and contributes to market integration , non - discrimination , effective competition , and the efficient functioning of the market and , submit the revised network code to the commission within six months of the day of the receipt of the proposal . in the proposal submitted to the commission , the agency shall take into account the views provided by all involved parties during the drafting of the proposal led by the entso for electricity and shall formally consult the relevant stakeholders on the version to be submitted to the commission .


### to enhance transparency and inform end - investors , access to information on how sustainability risks are integrated by financial market participants in the investment decision making processes and by financial advisors in advisory processes should be regulated by requiring those entities to maintain that information on their websites . ### to enhance transparency and inform end - investors , access to information on how sustainability risks are integrated by financial market participants in the investment decision making processes and by financial advisors in advisory processes should be regulated by requiring those entities to maintain that information on their websites , in newsletters and other means of communication with the public or as content on online automated assistance services .


### facilitate access for individuals and employers to information on their rights and obligations as well as to relevant services ; ### facilitate access for individuals and employers to information on their rights and obligations as well as to relevant services , including maternity , paternity , parental and carers ' leave ;


### carry out analyses and risk assessments on issues of cross - border labour mobility , in accordance with article 11 ; ### initiate analyses and carry out risk assessment by making full use or request research by other relevant eu agencies , particularly eige and eurofound on issues of cross - border labour mobility , in accordance with article 11 ;


### the members of the stakeholder group shall be nominated by their respective organisations and appointed by the management board . the management board shall also appoint alternate members , in accordance with the same conditions as members , who shall automatically replace any members who are absent or indisposed . to the extent possible , an appropriate gender balance shall be respected , as well as adequate representation of smes . ### the members of the stakeholder group shall be nominated by their respective organisations and appointed by the management board . the management board shall also appoint alternate members , in accordance with the same conditions as members , who shall automatically replace any members who are absent or indisposed . an appropriate gender balance shall be ensured , as well as adequate representation of smes .


### regulation no 1215 / 2009 does not provide any possibility to temporarily suspend the grant of exceptional trade measures in case of serious and systematic violations of the fundamental principles of human rights , democracy and the rule of law by its beneficiaries . it is appropriate to introduce such possibility , so as to ensure that swift action can be taken in case serious and systematic violations of the fundamental principles of human rights , democracy and the rule of law would occur in one of the countries and territories participating in or linked to the european union ' s stabilisation and association process . ### regulation no 1215 / 2009 does not provide any possibility to temporarily suspend the grant of exceptional trade measures in case of violations of the fundamental principles of human rights , democracy and the rule of law by its beneficiaries . it is appropriate to introduce such possibility , so as to ensure that swift action can be taken in case violations of the fundamental principles of human rights , democracy and the rule of law would occur in one of the countries and territories participating in or linked to the european union ' s stabilisation and association process . respect for democratic principles , the rule of law , human rights and the protection of minorities are required to achieve progress in the accession process .


### ) regulation no 1215 / 2009 does not provide any possibility to temporarily suspend the grant of exceptional trade measures in case of serious and systematic violations of the fundamental principles of human rights , democracy and the rule of law by its beneficiaries . it is appropriate to introduce such possibility , so as to ensure that swift action can be taken in case serious and systematic violations of the fundamental principles of human rights , democracy and the rule of law would occur in one of the countries and territories participating in or linked to the european union ' s stabilisation and association process . ### regulation no 1215 / 2009 does not provide any possibility to temporarily suspend the grant of exceptional trade measures in case of violations of the fundamental principles of human rights , democracy and the rule of law by its beneficiaries . it is appropriate to introduce such possibility , so as to ensure that swift action can be taken in case violations of the fundamental principles of human rights , democracy and the rule of law would occur in one of the countries and territories participating in or linked to the european union ' s stabilisation and association process .


### in the event of non - compliance by a country or territory with paragraphs 1 or 2 , the commission may , by means of implementing acts , suspend , in whole or in part , the entitlement of the country or territory concerned to benefits under this regulation . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 8 . ### in article 2 , paragraph 3 is amended as follows : 3 . in the event of non - compliance by a country or territory with points or of paragraph 1 , the commission may , by means of implementing acts , suspend , in whole or in part , the entitlement of the country or territory concerned to benefit under this regulation . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 8 .


### where the commission finds that there is sufficient evidence of fraud or failure to provide administrative cooperation as required for the verification of evidence of origin , or that there is a massive increase of exports into the community above the level of normal production and export capacity or a failure of compliance with the provisions of article 2 by countries and territories referred to in article 1 , it may take measures to suspend in whole or in part the arrangements provided for in this regulation for a period of three months , provided that it has first : ### in article 10 , the introductory wording is amended as follows : where the commission finds that there is sufficient evidence of fraud or failure to provide administrative cooperation as required for the verification of evidence of origin , or that there is a massive increase of exports into the community above the level of normal production and export capacity or a failure of compliance with the provisions of points and of article 2 by countries and territories referred to in article 1 , it may take measures to suspend in whole or in part the arrangements provided for in this regulation for a period of three months , provided that it has first :


### support member states in complying with the obligations on the dissemination of and access to information relating to the free movement of workers as laid down in article 6 of directive 2014 / 54 / eu , and to the posting of workers as laid down in article 5 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu ; ### support member states in complying with the obligations on the dissemination of and access to information relating to the free movement of workers as laid down in article 6 of directive 2014 / 54 / eu , and to the posting of workers as laid down in article 5 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu and the relevant provisions of union legal migration instruments ;


### the authority shall manage the eures european coordination office and ensure that it fulfils its responsibilities in accordance with article 8 of regulation 2016 / 589 , except for the technical operation and development of the eures portal and related it services , which shall continue to be managed by the commission . the authority , under the responsibility of the executive director as set out in article 23 , shall ensure that this activity fully complies with requirements of the applicable data protection legislation , including the requirement to appoint a data protection officer , in accordance with article 37 . ### the authority shall manage the eures european coordination office and ensure that it fulfils its responsibilities in accordance with article 8 of regulation 2016 / 589 , except for the technical operation and development of the eures portal and related it services , which shall continue to be managed by the commission . the authority and the commission shall be considered to be joint controllers pursuant to regulation no 45 / 2001 . they shall ensure that this activity fully complies with requirements of the applicable data protection legislation , including the requirement to appoint a data protection officer , in accordance with article 37 .


### when presenting a case for mediation by the authority , member states shall ensure that all personal data related to that case is anonymised and the authority shall not process the personal data of individuals concerned by the case at any point in the course of the mediation procedure . ### when presenting a case for mediation by the authority , member states shall ensure that all personal data related to that case is anonymised in such a manner that the data subject is not or no longer identifiable . the authority shall not process , under any circumstances , the personal data of individuals concerned by the case at any point in the course of the mediation procedure . such data shall be kept for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed .


### implementing measures established by the management board to comply with obligations on data protection imposed by regulation no 45 / 2001 . ### internal rules established by the management board in accordance with regulation no 45 / 2001 .


### in order to facilitate the combating of fraud , corruption and other unlawful activities in accordance with regulation no 883 / 2013 , within six months from the day that the authority becomes operational , it shall accede to the interinstitutional agreement of 25 may 1999 concerning internal investigations by olaf and adopt appropriate provisions applicable to all employees of the authority using the template set out in the annex to that agreement . ### in order to combat fraud , corruption and other unlawful activities , regulation no 883 / 2013 and council regulation 2017 / 1939 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor ' s office shall apply . to that end within six months from the day that the authority becomes operational , it shall accede to the inter - institutional agreement of 25 may 1999 concerning internal investigations by olaf and adopt appropriate provisions applicable to all employees of the authority using the template set out in the annex to that agreement .


### without prejudice to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 , cooperation agreements with third countries and international organisations , contracts , grant agreements and grant decisions of the authority shall contain provisions expressly empowering the european court of auditors and olaf to conduct such audits and investigations , according to their respective competences . ### without prejudice to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 , cooperation agreements with third countries and international organisations , contracts , grant agreements and grant decisions of the authority shall contain provisions expressly empowering the european public prosecutor ' s office , the european court of auditors and olaf to conduct such audits and investigations , according to their respective competences .


### ‘ financial instruments’ means union measures of financial support provided from the budget in order to address one or more specific policy objectives of the union . such instruments may take the form of equity or quasi - equity investments , loans or guarantees , or other risk - sharing instruments , and may , where appropriate , be combined with other forms of financial support or with funds under shared implementation or edf funds ; ### ‘ financial instruments’ means union measures of financial support provided from the budget in order to address one or more specific policy objectives of the union . such instruments may take the form of equity or quasi - equity investments , loans or guarantees , or other risk - sharing instruments and may , where appropriate , be combined with other forms of financial support or edf funds ;


### where financial instruments are implemented under shared implementation with member states , sector specific rules apply , without prejudice to subparagraph 2 of article 208 . ### where financial instruments under esi funds are implemented , sector specific rules apply .


### ' article 32 work programmes the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down work programmes covering the three axes . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 36 . the work programmes shall , where relevant , be for a three - year rolling period and shall contain a description of the actions to be financed , the procedures for selecting actions to be supported by the union , the geographic coverage , the target audience and an indicative implementation time frame . the work programmes shall also include an indication of the amount allocated to each specific objective and shall reflect the re - allocation of funds in accordance with article 33 . the work programmes shall reinforce the coherence of the programme by indicating the links between the three axes . ' ### 4 b . article 32 is amended as follows : ' article 32 work programmes the commission shall adopt delegated acts laying down work programmes covering the three axes . those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with article 34 . the work programmes shall , where relevant , be for a three - year rolling period and shall contain a description of the actions to be financed , the procedures for selecting actions to be supported by the union , the geographic coverage , the target audience and an indicative implementation time frame . the work programmes shall also include an indication of the amount allocated to each specific objective , as well as annual allocations to the three axes of the programme and to their sections , and shall reflect the re - allocation of funds in accordance with article 33 . the work programmes shall reinforce the coherence of the programme by indicating the links between the three axes . 2 . in order to ensure greater transparency and accountability , the competent committee of the european parliament may invite the commission to appear before the committee to discuss a draft work programme referred to in paragraph 1 before the adoption of a delegated act by the commission laying down work programme . '


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### solidarity , among eu citizens and among eu member states , is one of the universal values on which the european union is built . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice .


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### the european union is founded on common values and solidarity , among its citizens and its member states , and between generations . these common values guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges at european and international level , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice .


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . dialogue with local and regional authorities and stakeholders should be encouraged in order to best determine unmet societal needs and ensure a needs - oriented programme .


### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19 and the eu aid volunteers20 . it also complements the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , are also ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ‘ erasmus + ’ : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps . ### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19 and the eu aid volunteers20 . it also complements the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , are also ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes , as volunteering and civil services and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . the european solidarity corps should not substitute national schemes . access for all young people to national solidarity activities should be granted in all member states with adequate legal framework and national resources . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ‘ erasmus + ’ : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps .


### the european solidarity corps opens up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job activities in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative . these opportunities contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps also supports networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes . it will thus also contribute to european cooperation relevant to young people and raising awareness of its positive impact . ### the european solidarity corps opens up new formal and informal learning opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job activities in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative . these opportunities contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps also supports networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes . it will thus also contribute to european cooperation relevant to young people and raising awareness of its positive impact .


### these activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships and jobs , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship – in particular social entrepreneurship – , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity . ### these activities should have a clear european added value and be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships and jobs , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship – in particular social entrepreneurship – , citizenship and democratic participation , intercultural and interreligious dialogue , social inclusion , inclusion of people with disabilities , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , culture and creativity , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , in particular asylum seekers and refugees , territorial cooperation and cohesion , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity .


### particular attention should be given to ensuring the quality of the activities and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - activity support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . security and safety of the volunteers remain of paramount importance and volunteers should not be deployed to operations conducted in the theatre of international and non - international armed conflicts . ### particular attention should be given to ensuring the quality of the activities and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - activity support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . security and safety of the volunteers and their intended beneficiaries , in particular where this concerns persons in vulnerable situations and children , remain of paramount importance and volunteers should not be deployed to operations conducted in the theatre of international and non - international armed conflicts , nor to facilities that contravene international human rights standards ;


### any entity willing to participate in the european solidarity corps should receive a quality label provided that the appropriate conditions are fulfilled . the process that leads to the attribution of a quality label should be carried out on a continuous basis by the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps . the attributed quality label should be reassessed periodically and could be revoked if , in the context of the checks to be performed , the conditions that led to its attribution were found to be no longer fulfilled . ### any entity willing to participate in the european solidarity corps should receive a quality label provided that the appropriate conditions are fulfilled . it shall ensure compliance of the participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps , as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience . separate quality labels should be put in place for volunteering and for traineeships and jobs to ensure the effective and continuous compliance of participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps . the process that leads to the attribution of a quality label should be carried out on a continuous basis by the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps . the attributed quality label should be reassessed regularly and could be revoked if , in the context of the checks to be performed , the conditions that led to its attribution were found to be no longer fulfilled .


### the scaling - up of european solidarity corps projects should be facilitated . specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of european solidarity corps projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the european structural and investment funds and the programmes relating to migration , security , justice and citizenship , health and culture . ### the scaling - up of european solidarity corps projects should be facilitated . at the same time , accurate and continually updated information regarding these opportunities should be provided for potential beneficiaries . specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of european solidarity corps projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the european structural and investment funds and the programmes relating to migration , security , justice and citizenship , health and culture


### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language , pre and post - activity support , feedback and evaluation mechanisms , as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future .


### the european solidarity corps portal should be further developed taking into account the european interoperability framework23 , which gives specific guidance on how to set up interoperable digital public services and is implemented in the member states and other member of the european economic area through national interoperability frameworks . it offers public administrations 47 concrete recommendations on how to improve governance of their interoperability activities , establish cross - organisational relationships , streamline processes supporting end - to - end digital services , and ensure that both existing and new legislation do not compromise interoperability efforts . _________________ 23 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions - european interoperability framework – implementation strategy 134 final ) . ### the european solidarity corps portal should be further developed taking into account the european interoperability framework23 , which gives specific guidance on how to set up interoperable digital public services and is implemented in the member states and other member of the european economic area through national interoperability frameworks . it offers public administrations 47 concrete recommendations on how to improve governance of their interoperability activities , establish cross - organisational relationships , streamline processes supporting end - to - end digital services , and ensure that both existing and new legislation do not compromise interoperability efforts . additionally , the portal should be built according to the standards established by the 2016 eu web accessibility directive . _________________ 23 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions - european interoperability framework – implementation strategy 134 final ) .


### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of disadvantaged young people , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union . ### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , with fewer opportunities as further detailed in the inclusion and diversity strategy developed and applied within the framework of the erasmus + programme in the youth field . special measures , such as appropriate formats of solidarity activities and personalised guidance , should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of young people with fewer opportunities , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action and to the achievement of an overall target of at least 25 % of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives over the mff 2021 - 2027 period , and an annual target of 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027 . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### in line with the commission’s communication on ‘ a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the union’s outermost regions’31 , the programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions . measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions’ participation in all actions . such measures will be monitored regularly and evaluated . _________________ 31 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 on a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu’s outermost regions 623 final ) . ### on the basis of article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in line with the commission’s communication on ‘ a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the union’s outermost regions’31 , the programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions . measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions’ participation in all actions . such measures will be monitored regularly and evaluated . _________________ 31 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 on a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu’s outermost regions 623 final ) .


### in compliance with the financial regulation , the commission should adopt work programmes and inform the european parliament and the council thereof . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure . ### given that the programme is implemented over a seven - year period , it is necessary to provide for adequate flexibility to enable adaptation to changing realities and political priorities for the implementation of solidarity activities under the strands of the programme . as such , the regulation does not define in detail how the actions will be designed , nor does it prejudge political priorities or respective budgetary priorities for the next seven years . instead , the secondary policy choices and priorities , including details of specific actions , to be implemented through the different activities , should be determined through an annual work programme in compliance with the financial regulation . the work programme should also set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by means of a delegated act . to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union35 . in particular , this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non - discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , and to promote the application of articles 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . _________________ 35 eu charter of fundamental rights . ### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union35 . in particular , this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non - discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , socioeconomic background and to promote the application of articles 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . _________________ 35 eu charter of fundamental rights .


### ‘ participating organisation’ means any public or private entity , whether local , regional , national or international , that has been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label ; ### ‘ participating organisation’ means any public or private entity , whether non - profit or profit / making , local , regional , national or international , that has been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , in a host and / or supporting , including sending function , ensuring that this organisation is able to implement the high quality solidarity activities in accordance with the objectives of the european solidarity corps . based on this , participating organisation offers a volunteering , traineeship or job opportunity to a participant or implement and supports their activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ;


### ‘ solidarity project’ means an unpaid in - country solidarity activity for a period of up to 12 months , carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their communities while presenting a clear european added value ; ### ‘ solidarity project’ means an unpaid in - country solidarity activity for a period of up to 12 months , carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their communities while presenting a clear european added value and a transnational dimension ;


### the development and maintenance of a quality label for entities willing to provide solidarity activities for the european solidarity corps ; ### the development and maintenance of the quality labels for entities willing to provide solidarity activities for the european solidarity corps ;


### the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and other relevant online services as well as the necessary it support systems and web - based tools . ### the establishment , maintenance and updating of an accessible european solidarity corps portal and other relevant online services as well as necessary it support systems and web - based tools in line with the accessibility requirements of directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies .


### volunteering may take place in a country other than the country of residence of the participant or in the country of residence of the participant . ### volunteering may take place in a country other than the country of residence of the participant or in the country of residence of the participant . the in - country volunteering may take place only for activities with a clear european added value and with a transnational dimension .


### traineeships and jobs may take place in a country other than the country of residence of the participant or in the country of residence of the participant . ### traineeships and jobs may take place in a country other than the country of residence of the participant or in the country of residence of the participant . the in - country traineeship and jobs may take place only for activities with a clear european added value and with a transnational dimension .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 1 260 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 1 113 000 000 in constant prices .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 1 260 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 1 112 988 000 in 2018 prices [ eur 1 260 000 000 in current prices ] .


### the european solidarity corps shall be open to the participation of public or private entities and international organisations , provided that they have received a european solidarity corps quality label . ### the european solidarity corps shall be open to the participation of public or private entities , whether non - profit or profit - making , and international organisations , including youth organisations , churches , religious and charity associations , communities , ngos or other actors from civil society , provided that they offer activities that correspond to the definition of solidarity activity within this regulation , that they have legal personality according to the legislation of the country where they are registered and that they have received a european solidarity corps quality label . in line with the eu financial regulation , the grants shall not have the purpose or effect of producing a profit .


### an application from an entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps on the basis of the principles of equal treatment ; equal opportunities and non - discrimination ; avoidance of job substitution ; provision of high quality activities with learning dimension focusing on personal , socio - educational and professional development ; adequate training , working and volunteering arrangements ; safe and decent environment and conditions ; and the ‘ no - profit principle’ in compliance with the financial regulation . the above principles ascertain whether its activities meet the requirements of the european solidarity corps . ### an application from an entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps on the basis of the principles of equal treatment ; equal opportunities and non - discrimination ; avoidance of job substitution ; provision of high quality activities with learning dimension focusing on personal , socio - educational and professional development ; adequate training , working and volunteering arrangements ; safe and decent environment and conditions ; and the ‘ no - profit principle’ in compliance with the financial regulation . the above principles ascertain whether its activities meet the requirements of the european solidarity corps . the quality label shall only be attributed to organisations committing to comply with these principles . actual compliance shall be controlled in accordance with articles 22 and 23 of this regulation . any entity which substantially changes its activities shall inform the competent implementing body for reassessment . the process for attributing the quality label for volunteering shall be differentiated from that for jobs and traineeships .


### an application from an entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps on the basis of the principles of equal treatment ; equal opportunities and non - discrimination ; avoidance of job substitution ; provision of high quality activities with learning dimension focusing on personal , socio - educational and professional development ; adequate training , working and volunteering arrangements ; safe and decent environment and conditions ; and the ‘ no - profit principle’ in compliance with the financial regulation . the above principles ascertain whether its activities meet the requirements of the european solidarity corps . ### an application from an entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps on the basis of the principles of equal treatment ; equal opportunities and non - discrimination ; avoidance of job substitution ; provision of high quality activities with learning dimension focusing on personal , socio - educational and professional development ; adequate training , working and volunteering arrangements ; safe and decent environment and conditions including policies and procedures in place to ensure child safeguarding during the placement ; respect of the “do no harm” principle ; and the ‘ no - profit principle’ in compliance with the financial regulation . the above principles ascertain whether its activities meet the requirements of the european solidarity corps .


### any public or private entity established in a participating country as well as international organisations may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in articles 7 , 8 and 11 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to article 9 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants . ### any public or private entity established in a participating country as well as international organisations may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in articles 7 , 8 and 11 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to article 9 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants . as a general rule , the grant request will be submitted to the national agency of the country where the organisation is based . grant requests for activities organised by europe - wide or international organisations ; activities of volunteering teams in priority fields identified at european level ; activities in support of humanitarian aid operations in third countries ; will be submitted to the education , audiovisual and culture executive agency of the european commission .


### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , in particular when promoting the actions and their results , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public . ### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin thereof and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing prompt , coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including , the media and the public .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission , in cooperation with national authorities and national agencies in participating countries and relevant union - level networks , shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , its target public , its duration and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 .


### the national agencies referred to in article 23 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . ### the national agencies referred to in article 23 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to information and the effective outreach , as well as dissemination to all potential beneficiaries and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country .


### audits on the use of the union contribution carried out by persons or entities , including by others than those mandated by the union institutions or bodies , shall form the basis of the overall assurance pursuant to [ article 127 ] of the financial regulation . ### audits on the use of the union contribution carried out by persons or entities , including by others than those mandated by the union institutions or bodies , shall form the basis of the overall assurance pursuant to article [ 127 ] of the financial regulation and shall be carried out in accordance with the same criteria in all member states .


### the actions of the european solidarity corps shall be consistent with and complementary to the relevant policies , instruments and programmes at union level , in particular the erasmus programme , as well as to existing networks at union level relevant to the activities of the european solidarity corps . ### the actions of the european solidarity corps shall be consistent with and complementary to the relevant policies , instruments and programmes at union level , in particular the erasmus programme , european social fund + and rights and values programme , as well as to existing networks at union level relevant to the activities of the european solidarity corps .


### the actions of the european solidarity corps shall also be consistent with and complementary to the relevant policies , programmes and instruments at national level in the participating countries . to this end , the commission , national authorities and national agencies shall exchange information on existing national schemes and priorities related to solidarity and youth , on the one hand , and actions under the european solidarity corps , on the other hand , with a view to build on relevant good practices and achieve efficiency and effectiveness . ### the actions of the european solidarity corps shall also be consistent with and complementary to the relevant policies , programmes and instruments at national level in the participating countries . to this end , the commission , national authorities and national agencies shall exchange information on existing national schemes and priorities related to solidarity and youth , on the one hand , and actions under the european solidarity corps , on the other hand , with a view to build on relevant good practices and achieve efficiency and effectiveness . the european solidarity corps shall not substitute national schemes . access for all young people to national solidarity activities should be granted in all member states with adequate legal framework and national resources .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 19 shall be conferred on the commission for the duration of the programme . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 12 , 18 and 19 shall be conferred on the commission for the duration of the programme ;


### the delegation of power referred to in article 19 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 12 , 18 and 19 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 19 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 12 , 18 and 19 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### the specific programme ' s actions should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value . ### the specific programme ' s actions should be used to address market failures , in particular through r&i addressing neglected societal challenges that suffer from sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value .


### involving citizens and end - users in co - design and co - creation processes ; ### involving effectively citizens , relevant stakeholders and end - users in co - design and co - creation processes , strengthening the multi - actor approach ;


### cluster food and natural resources ' , as described in annex i , pillar ii , section 5 ; ### cluster food , agriculture and natural resources ' , as described in annex i , pillar ii , section 5 ;


### for each mission , a mission board may be established . it shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant end - users ' representatives . the mission board shall advise upon the following : ### for each mission , a mission board is established . &#160 ; it shall be composed of 10 to 20 high level individuals including relevant end - users ' representatives . the mission board shall advise upon the following :


### it will include extensive consultations and exchanges with member states , the european parliament as appropriate , and with various stakeholders about priorities , including missions , under the ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' pillar , and the suitable types of action to use , in particular european partnerships . ### it will include extensive consultations and exchanges with member states , the european parliament , and with various stakeholders about priorities , including missions , under the ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' pillar , and the suitable types of action to use , in particular european partnerships . such consultations should promote exchanges with the private sector in order to better leverage its participation and investments , helping to deliver innovations with exploitation potential .


### there will be appropriate support for mechanisms to communicate the programme to potential applicants . ### there will be appropriate support for mechanisms to communicate the programme to potential applicants and citizens through awareness raising campaigns and other promotion initiatives .


### –the life - cycle of pan european research infrastructures through the design of new research infrastructures ; their preparatory and implementation phase , their early - phase operation in complementarity with other funding sources , as well as the consolidation and optimisation of the research infrastructure ecosystem by monitoring the esfri landmarks and facilitating service agreements , evolutions , mergers or decommissioning of pan - european research infrastructures ; ### –the life - cycle of pan european research infrastructures through the design of new research infrastructures ; their preparatory and implementation phase , their early - phase operation in complementarity with other funding sources , as well as the consolidation , adaptation , maintenance and optimisation of the research infrastructure ecosystem by monitoring the esfri landmarks and facilitating service agreements , evolutions , mergers or decommissioning of pan - european research infrastructures ;


### health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry . however , the eu continues to face novel , newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health , the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems , as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry . major health challenges in the eu include : the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention ; the rise of non - communicable diseases ; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics ; increased environmental pollution ; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life ; the detection , understanding , control , prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social , urban and natural environment ; the increasing costs for european health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care ; and the increasing pressure on the european health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis - a - vis new and emerging global players . ### health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry . however , the eu continues to face novel , newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health , the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems , as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry . major health challenges in the eu include : the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention ; the rise of non - communicable diseases ; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics ; increased environmental pollution ; the increase of diseases caused by unbalanced and unhealthy diet ; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life ; the detection , understanding , control , prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social , urban and natural environment ; the increasing costs for european health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care ; and the increasing pressure on the european health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis - a - vis new and emerging global players .


### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goal in particular : sdg 3 – good health and well - being for people ; sdg13 – climate action . ### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goal in particular : sdg 2 - zero hunger ; sdg 3 – good health and well - being for people ; sdg13 – climate action .


### making any object and device intelligent is one of the megatrends . researchers and innovators developing artificial intelligence and offering applications in robotics and other areas will be key drivers of future economic and productivity growth . many sectors including health , manufacturing , construction , and farming will use and further develop this key enabling technology , in other parts of the framework programme . developments must ensure the safety of ai - based applications , assess the risks and mitigate its potential for malicious use and unintended discrimination such as gender or racial bias . it must also be ensured that ai is developed within a framework which respects the eu ' s values and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### making any object and device intelligent is one of the megatrends . researchers and innovators developing artificial intelligence and offering applications in robotics and other areas will be key drivers of future economic and productivity growth . many sectors including health , manufacturing , construction , fishing and farming will use and further develop this key enabling technology , in other parts of the framework programme . developments must ensure the safety of ai - based applications , assess the risks and mitigate its potential for malicious use and unintended discrimination such as gender or racial bias . it must also be ensured that ai is developed within a framework which respects the eu ' s values and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### human activities are exerting increasing pressure on soils , seas and oceans , water , air , biodiversity and other natural resources . nourishing the planet ' s growing population is directly dependent on the health of natural systems and resources . however , combined with climate change , humanity ' s growing demand for natural resources creates environmental pressures that go far beyond sustainable levels , affecting ecosystems and their capacity to provide services for human well - being . the concepts of the circular economy , the bioeconomy and the blue economy provide an opportunity to balance environmental , social and economic goals and to set human activities on a path to sustainability . ### human activities in agriculture are exerting increasing pressure on soils , seas and oceans , water , air , biodiversity and other natural resources . nourishing the planet ' s continuously growing population is directly dependent on the productivity of farming practices , on food safety and security , as well as on the health of natural systems and resources . however , combined with climate change , humanity ' s growing demand for natural resources creates environmental pressures that go far beyond sustainable levels , affecting ecosystems and their capacity to provide services for human well - being . the concepts of the circular economy , the bioeconomy and the blue economy provide an opportunity to balance environmental , social and economic goals and to set human activities on a path to sustainability .


### meeting the goals of sustainable development , guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food , promoting sustainable practices in agriculture , aquaculture , fisheries and forestry , ensuring access to clean water , soil and air for all , cleaning up the seas and oceans , preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation . but the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood . making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies , new business models , and social and environmental innovation . this creates new opportunities for a sustainable , resilient , innovative and responsible european economy , boosting resource efficiency , productivity and competitiveness , and generating jobs and growth . ### meeting the goals of sustainable development , guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food , promoting sustainable practices in agriculture , aquaculture , fisheries and forestry , combating soil consumption , ensuring access to clean water , soil and air for all , cleaning up the seas and oceans , preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation . but the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood . making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies , new business models , and social and environmental innovation . this creates new opportunities for a sustainable , resilient , innovative and responsible european economy , boosting resource efficiency , productivity and competitiveness , and generating jobs and growth .


### meeting the goals of sustainable development , guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food , promoting sustainable practices in agriculture , aquaculture , fisheries and forestry , ensuring access to clean water , soil and air for all , cleaning up the seas and oceans , preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation . but the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood . making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies , new business models , and social and environmental innovation . this creates new opportunities for a sustainable , resilient , innovative and responsible european economy , boosting resource efficiency , productivity and competitiveness , and generating jobs and growth . ### meeting the goals of sustainable development , guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe , nutritious and healthy food , promoting sustainable practices in agriculture , aquaculture , fisheries and forestry , ensuring access to clean water , soil and air for all , cleaning up the seas and oceans , preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation . but the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood . making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies , new business models , and social and environmental innovation . this creates new opportunities for a sustainable , resilient , innovative and responsible european economy , boosting resource efficiency , productivity and competitiveness , and generating jobs and growth .


### meeting the goals of sustainable development , guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food , promoting sustainable practices in agriculture , aquaculture , fisheries and forestry , ensuring access to clean water , soil and air for all , cleaning up the seas and oceans , preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation . but the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood . making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies , new business models , and social and environmental innovation . this creates new opportunities for a sustainable , resilient , innovative and responsible european economy , boosting resource efficiency , productivity and competitiveness , and generating jobs and growth . ### meeting the goals of sustainable development , guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food , promoting sustainable practices in agriculture , aquaculture , fisheries and forestry , ensuring access to clean water , soil and air for citizens , cleaning up the seas and oceans , preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation . but the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overcome resilient barriers are hardly understood . making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies , new business models , and social and environmental innovation . this creates new opportunities for a sustainable , resilient , innovative and responsible european economy , boosting resource efficiency , productivity and competitiveness , and generating jobs and growth .


### activities will build a knowledge base and deliver solutions to : sustainably manage and use natural resources from land and sea - and enhance the role of terrestrial and aquatic systems as carbon sinks ; ensure food and nutrition security , providing safe , healthy and nutritious diets ; accelerate the transition from a fossil - based linear economy to a resource efficient , resilient , low emission , low - carbon circular economy , and supporting the development of a sustainable bio - based economy and the blue economy ; and develop resilient and vibrant rural , coastal and urban areas . ### activities will build a knowledge base and deliver solutions to : sustainably manage and use natural resources from land and sea - and enhance the role of terrestrial and aquatic systems as carbon sinks ; ensure food and nutrition safety and security , providing safe , healthy and nutritious diets ; accelerate the transition from a fossil - based linear economy to a resource efficient , resilient , low emission , low - carbon circular economy , and supporting the development of a sustainable bio - based economy and the blue economy ; and develop resilient and vibrant rural areas , coastal and urban areas .