### a commission report on the application , effects and adequacy of regulation no 842 / 2006 concluded that the current containment measures , if fully applied , have the potential to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases . those measures should , therefore , be maintained and clarified on the basis of the experience gained in implementing them . certain measures should also be extended to other appliances in which substantial quantities of fluorinated greenhouse gases are used , such as refrigerated trucks and trailers . the obligation to establish and maintain records of equipment that contains such gases should also cover electrical switchgear . ### a commission report on the application , effects and adequacy of regulation no 842 / 2006 concluded that the current provisions of the regulation , if fully applied , combined with directive 2006 / 40 / ec relating to emissions from air - conditioning systems in motor vehicles , have the potential to stabilise eu - 27 emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases at their current levels by 2050 . those measures should , therefore , be maintained and clarified on the basis of the experience gained in implementing them . however , new , cost - effective measures should be taken in order to secure an 80 - 95 % reduction in emissions by 2050 . as regards containment and recovery , one measure proposed with a view to further reducing greenhouse gas emissions was the extension of the scope of the regulation to cover the refrigeration systems of road vehicles , such as trucks and trailers .


### the commission’s report also concluded that more can be done to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the union , in particular by avoiding the use of those gases where there are safe and energy efficient alternative technologies with no impact or a lower impact on the climate . a decrease of up to two thirds of the 2010 emissions by 2030 is cost - effective because proved and tested alternatives are available in many sectors . ### the commission’s report also concluded that more can be done to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the union , in particular by avoiding the use of those gases where there are safe and energy efficient alternative technologies with no impact or a lower impact on the climate . given that proved and tested alternatives are available in many sectors , a decrease of up to two thirds of the 2010 emissions can be achieved readily and at reasonable cost by 2030 .


### the commission ' s report also concluded that more can be done to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the union , in particular by avoiding the use of those gases where there are safe and energy efficient alternative technologies with no impact or a lower impact on the climate . a decrease of up to two thirds of the 2010 emissions by 2030 is cost - effective because proved and tested alternatives are available in many sectors . ### the commission ' s report also concluded that more can be done to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases in the union , in particular by avoiding the use of those gases where there are safe and energy efficient alternative technologies with no impact or a lower impact on the climate . given that proved and tested alternatives are available in many sectors , a decrease of up to two thirds of the 2010 emissions can be achieved readily and at reasonable cost by 2030 .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 20 amending the list set out in annex iii to include other products and equipment that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 150 or more , or that rely on them to work , if it has been established that alternatives to the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases or to the use of specific types of fluorinated greenhouse gases are available , and their use would result in lower overall greenhouse gas emissions and to exclude , where appropriate for a specified period of time , certain categories of products or equipment for which alternative substances which fall below the specified global warming potential limit are not available for technical , economic or safety reasons . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 20 amending the list set out in annex iii to include other products and equipment that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases , or that rely on them to work , if it has been established that alternatives to the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases or to the use of specific types of fluorinated greenhouse gases are available , and their use would result in lower overall greenhouse gas emissions and to exclude , where appropriate for a specified period of time , certain categories of products or equipment for which alternative substances which fall below the specified global warming potential limit are not available for technical , economic or safety reasons .


### in the electronic registry shall be registered on request ### the following shall be registered in the electronic registry :


### ‘ operator’ means the natural or legal person possessing the equipment and systems covered by this regulation and exercising actual power over the technical functioning of them ; ### ‘ operator’ means the natural or legal person exercising actual power over the technical functioning of the equipment and systems covered by this regulation ;


### a commission report on the application , effects and adequacy of regulation no 842 / 2006 concluded that the current containment measures , if fully applied , have the potential to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases . those measures should , therefore , be maintained and clarified on the basis of the experience gained in implementing them . certain measures should also be extended to other appliances in which substantial quantities of fluorinated greenhouse gases are used , such as refrigerated trucks and trailers . the obligation to establish and maintain records of equipment that contains such gases should also cover electrical switchgear . ### a commission report on the application , effects and adequacy of regulation no 842 / 2006 concluded that the current provisions of the regulation , if fully applied , combined with directive 2006 / 40 / ec relating to emissions from air - conditioning systems in motor vehicles 1 , have the potential to stabilise eu - 27 emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases at their current levels by 2050 . those measures should , therefore , be maintained and clarified on the basis of the experience gained in implementing them . however , new , cost - effective measures should be taken in order to secure an 80 - 95 % reduction in emissions by 2050 . as regards containment and recovery , one measure proposed with a view to further reducing greenhouse gas emissions was the extension of the scope of the regulation to cover the refrigeration systems of road vehicles , such as trucks and trailers . _______________ 1oj l 161 , 14 . 6 . 2006 , p . 12


### the commission should continuously monitor the effects of reducing the placing on the market of hydrofluorocarbons , including the effect of reduction on the supply for appliances where the use of hydrofluorocarbons would result in lower life - cycle emissions than if an alternative technology was used . the monitoring should also ensure the early detection of health or safety concerns , due to negative impacts on the availability of medicinal products . a comprehensive review should be carried out before 2030 in time to adapt the provisions of this regulation in the light of its implementation and of new developments and to adopt , if appropriate , further reduction measures . ### the commission should continuously monitor the effects of reducing the placing on the market of hydrofluorocarbons , including the effect of reduction on the supply for appliances where the use of hydrofluorocarbons would result in lower life - cycle emissions than if an alternative technology was used . the monitoring should also ensure the early detection of health or safety concerns , due to negative impacts on the availability of medicinal products . a comprehensive review should be carried out after the first five years of implementation in time to adapt the provisions of this regulation in the light of its implementation and of new developments and to adopt , if appropriate , further reduction measures . thereafter , reviews will be carried out every five years .


### amending the maximum quantities set out in annex v in the light of developments of the market in hydrofluorocarbons and related emissions ; and ### reducing the maximum quantities set out in annex v in the light of developments of the market in hydrofluorocarbons and related emissions ; and


### stationary air - conditioning equipment ; ### stationary and mobile air - conditioning equipment ;


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 13 , 14 , 17 , 18 and 19 and shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ dd / mm / yyyy ] [ insert date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 13 , 14 , 17 , 18 and 19 and shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . 1 . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . _______________________ 1 please insert the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### given that there are suitable alternatives , the current ban on using sulphur hexafluoride in magnesium die - casting and the recycling of magnesium die - casting alloys should be extended to facilities that use less than 850 kg per year . similarly , with an appropriate transitional period , the use of refrigerants with very high global warming potential to service or maintain refrigeration equipment with a large size equivalent of 5 tonnes of co2 or more should be banned . ### given that there are suitable alternatives , the current ban on using sulphur hexafluoride in magnesium die - casting and the recycling of magnesium die - casting alloys should be extended to facilities that use less than 850 kg per year . similarly , with an appropriate transitional period , the use of refrigerants with global warming potential of more than 2500 to service or maintain refrigeration equipment designed for an operating temperature of - 50°c or above and with a large size equivalent of 50 tonnes of co2 or more should be banned . the ban shall not apply until 1 january 2030 to recovered , reclaimed or recycled fluorinated greenhouse gases with a gwp of 2500 or more used for the maintenance or servicing of existing refrigeration equipment provided they have been recovered from such equipment .


### this paragraph shall apply to operators of electrical switchgear that contains sf6 and of the equipment referred to in article 3 . ### this paragraph shall apply to operators of electrical switchgear that contains sf6 and of the equipment referred to in article 3 and .


### the total production of each substance in the union , identifying the main categories of application in which the substance is used ; ### the total quantity of each substance it has produced in the union , identifying the main categories of application in which the substance is used ;


### no later than 31 december 2024 , it shall publish a comprehensive report on the effects of this regulation , including a forecast of the continued demand for hydrofluorocarbons after 2030 . ### no later than 31 december 2022 , it shall publish a comprehensive report on the effects of this regulation , including a forecast of the continued demand for hydrofluorocarbons in 2024 , 2027 , 2030 and after 2030 .


### the commission may determine the format of the records referred to in paragraph 1 and specify how they should be established and maintained in an implementing act . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 21 . ### the commission shall determine the format of the records referred to in paragraph 1 and specify how they should be established and maintained in an implementing act . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 21 .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 13 , 14 , 17 , 18 and 19 and shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ dd / mm / yyyy ] [ insert date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 13 , 14 , 17 , 18 and 19 and shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from [ dd / mm / yyyy ] [ insert date of entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall draw up a report concerning the delegation of powers no later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of powers shall be tacitly extended for further five - year periods , unless the european parliament or the council objects to such an extension no later than three months before the end of each period .


### ' fluorinated greenhouse gases ' means the hydrofluorocarbons , perfluorocarbons , sulphur hexafluoride and other greenhouse gases that contain fluorine , as listed in annex i , whether alone or in a mixture ; ### ' fluorinated greenhouse gases ' means the hydrofluorocarbons , perfluorocarbons , sulphur hexafluoride and other greenhouse gases that contain fluorine , as listed in annexes i and ii , whether alone or in a mixture , but shall only refer to those fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i unless otherwise indicated ;


### refrigerated trucks and refrigerated trailers . ### refrigeration equipment on refrigerated trains , trucks , vans , trailers and containers .


### member states shall notify the commission of their training and certification programmes by 1 january 2015 . they shall recognise certificates issued in another member state . they shall not restrict the freedom to provide services or the freedom of establishment because a certificate was issued in another member state . ### member states shall notify the commission of their training and certification programmes by 1 january 2018 . they shall recognise certificates issued in another member state . they shall not restrict the freedom to provide services or the freedom of establishment because a certificate was issued in another member state .


### no later than 31 december 2024 , it shall publish a comprehensive report on the effects of this regulation , including a forecast of the continued demand for hydrofluorocarbons after 2030 . ### no later than 31 december 2022 , it shall publish a comprehensive report on the effects of this regulation , including :


### the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases , or of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases , with a global warming potential of 2500 or more , to service or maintain refrigeration equipment with a charge size equivalent to 5 tonnes of co2 or more , shall be prohibited from 1 january 2020 . ### the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases , or of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases , with a global warming potential of 2500 or more , to service or maintain refrigeration equipment designed for an operating temperature of - 50°c or above and with a charge size equivalent to 50 tonnes of co2 or more , shall be prohibited from 1 january 2020 . until 1 january 2030 this provision shall not apply to recovered or reclaimed fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 2500 or more used for the maintenance or servicing of existing refrigeration equipment , provided they have been recovered from such equipment . such recovered or reclaimed gases should be properly labelled in accordance with article 10 . until 1 january 2030 this provision shall not apply to recycled fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global potential of 2500 or more used for the maintenance and servicing of existing refrigeration equipment provided they have been recovered from such equipment . such recycled gases may only be used by the undertaking which carries out their recovery as part of maintenance and servicing or the undertaking for which the recovery was carried out as part of maintenance and servicing .


### this regulation sets out a system of sanctions for enhancing the enforcement of the preventive and corrective parts of the stability and growth pact in the euro area . ### this regulation sets out a system of incentives and sanctions for enhancing the enforcement of the preventive and corrective parts of the stability and growth pact in the euro area .


### prudent fiscal policy - making should effectively achieve and maintain the medium - term budgetary objective . adherence to the medium - term objective for budgetary positions should allow member states to have a safety margin with respect to the 3% of gdp reference value for the government deficit , to ensure rapid progress towards sustainability , and at the same time to have room for budgetary manoeuvre , in particular taking into account the needs for public investment . ### sustainable fiscal policy - making should effectively achieve and maintain the medium - term budgetary objective . adherence to the medium - term objective for budgetary positions should allow member states to deal with normal cyclical fluctuations while keeping the government deficit below the 3% gdp reference value and ensure rapid progress towards fiscal sustainability . taking this into account , the medium - term budgetary objective should allow room for budgetary manoeuvre , in particular for public investment conducive to the achievement of the union ' s growth and jobs objectives .


### if the council decides in accordance with article 126 of the treaty that the member state has not taken effective action in response to a council recommendation within the period laid down , the council , acting on a proposal from the commission , shall decide that the member state shall pay a fine . the decision shall be deemed adopted by the council unless it decides by qualified majority to reject the proposal within ten days of the commission adopting it . the council may amend the proposal in accordance with article 293 of the treaty . ### if the council decides in accordance with article 126 of the treaty that the member state has nor taken effective action in response to a council recommendation and has neither given explanation for deviating from the recommendations , the council , acting on a proposal from the commission and after consulting the european parliament , may decide that the member state shall pay a non - interest bearing deposit . in respect of article 153 of the treaty , no sanction will be enforced if it is related to a recommendation concerning the issue of pay and / or collective bargaining in the public sector . the decision shall be adopted by the council by qualified majority . the council may amend the proposal in accordance with article 293 of the treaty .


### additional sanctions are necessary to make the enforcement of budgetary surveillance more effective in the euro area . those sanctions should enhance the credibility of the fiscal surveillance framework of the union . ### incentives and additional sanctions are necessary to make the enforcement of budgetary surveillance more effective in the euro area . those sanctions should enhance the credibility of the fiscal surveillance framework of the union and the incentives should reinforce compliance .


### in the preventive part of the stability and growth pact , the incentive for prudent fiscal policy - making should consist of an obligation to lodge an interest - bearing deposit temporarily imposed on a member state whose currency is the euro that is making insufficient progress with budgetary consolidation . this should be the case when , following an initial warning from the commission , a member state persists in conduct which , while not amounting to a violation of the ban on excessive deficits , is imprudent and potentially detrimental to the smooth functioning of economic and monetary union , and the council therefore issues a recommendation in accordance with article 121 of the treaty . ### in the preventive part of the stability and growth pact , the incentive for sustainable fiscal policy - making should consist of an obligation to temporarily lodge an interest - bearing deposit on a member state whose currency is the euro that is making insufficient progress with budgetary consolidation . this should be the case when , following an initial warning from the commission , a member state persists in conduct which , while not amounting to a violation of the ban on excessive deficits , is unsustainable and potentially detrimental to the smooth functioning of economic and monetary union , and the council therefore issues a recommendation in accordance with article 121 of the treaty .


### if the council decides in accordance with article 126 of the treaty that the member state has not taken effective action in response to a council recommendation within the period laid down , the council , acting on a proposal from the commission , shall decide that the member state shall pay a fine . the decision shall be deemed adopted by the council unless it decides by qualified majority to reject the proposal within ten days of the commission adopting it . the council may amend the proposal in accordance with article 293 of the treaty . ### if the council decides in accordance with article 126 of the treaty that the member state has not taken effective action in response to a council recommendation within the period laid down , the council , acting on a proposal from the commission , shall decide that the member state shall pay a fine . in respect of article 153 of the treaty , no fine will be levied if the fine is related to a recommendation concerning the issue of pay and / or collective bargaining in the public sector . the decision shall be adopted by the council by deciding by qualified majority . the council may amend the proposal in accordance with article 293 of the treaty .


### if the council decides in accordance with article 126 of the treaty that the member state has not taken effective action in response to a council recommendation within the period laid down , the council , acting on a proposal from the commission , shall decide that the member state shall pay a fine . the decision shall be deemed adopted by the council unless it decides by qualified majority to reject the proposal within ten days of the commission adopting it . the council may amend the proposal in accordance with article 293 of the treaty . ### if the council decides in accordance with article 126 of the treaty that the member state has not taken effective action in response to a council recommendation within the period laid down , the council , acting on a proposal from the commission , shall decide that the member state shall pay a fine . in respect of member states who have been admitted to erm ii this sanction shall not apply . in respect of article 153 of the treaty , no fine will be levied if the fine is related to a recommendation concerning the issue of pay and / or collective bargaining in the public sector . the decision shall be adopted by the council by a qualified majority . the council may amend the proposal in accordance with article 293 of the treaty .


### if the council decides in accordance with article 126 of the treaty that an excessive deficit exists in a member state , the lodging of a non - interest - bearing deposit shall be imposed by the council , acting on a proposal from the commission . the decision shall be deemed adopted by the council unless it decides by qualified majority to reject the proposal within ten days of the commission adopting it . the council may amend the proposal in accordance with article 293 of the treaty . ### if the council decides in accordance with article 126 of the treaty that an excessive deficit exists in a member state , the lodging of a non - interest - bearing deposit shall be imposed by the council , acting on a proposal from the commission . the council may amend the proposal in accordance with article 293 of the treaty .


### enhancing access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ; ### enhancing access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and ensuring that education and training systems match labour market needs and developments , by boosting entrepreneurship education and measures to ease the transition between education , vocational training and access to employment , paying particular attention to training for young people , the long - term unemployed and older workers , so that they can both enjoy active ageing and stay in their jobs ;


### for transition regions , member states shall concentrate 70 % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to four of the investment priorities set out in article 3 . ### for transition regions , member states shall concentrate 60 % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to six of the investment priorities set out in article 3 .


### active inclusion ; ### active social and employment inclusion of the most disadvantaged groups ;


### this investment priority is only applicable throughout the territory of the member states which have at least one nuts level 2 region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support . ### this investment priority is only applicable throughout the territory of the member states which have at least one nuts level 2 region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] , in member states eligible for cohesion fund support , or in member states which have high levels of unemployment , with the aim of establishing actions that will contribute to job creation by enhancing institutional capacity and ensuring efficient public administration and public services .


### modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions , including actions to enhance transnational labour mobility ; ### modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions , including actions to enhance workers’ transnational labour mobility , through the cross - border integration of labour markets , recognition of skills and professional qualifications and strengthening of eures network activities ;


### for more developed regions , member states shall concentrate 80&#160 ; % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to four of the investment priorities set out in article 3 . ### for more developed regions , member states shall concentrate 70 % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to six of the investment priorities set out in article 3 .


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the unemployed , in particular the long - term unemployed , young people , women , older workers , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies .


### self - employment , entrepreneurship and business creation ; ### self - employment , entrepreneurship , and business creation and development , especially small and medium - sized businesses ;


### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners in actions supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners . ### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the programmes supported by the esf , in accordance with article 5 of article 5 of regulation eu no [ … ] , managing authorities of an operational programme shall ensure that esf resources are allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners .


### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and non - governmental organisations . it is therefore necessary that member states encourage the participation of social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of the esf . ### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio - economic actors , in particular the local and regional authorities , the social partners and non - governmental organisations . it is therefore necessary that member states encourage the participation of both the local and regional authorities and the social partners and non - governmental organisations in the drafting and implementation of the esf .


### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited . ### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union in the areas of employment , education , social inclusion and the fight against poverty , and action to enhance institutional capacity , which requires adequate funding that is sufficient to achieve these objectives . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited . nevertheless , the thematic concentration should be flexible enough to allow esf interventions to be adapted to the needs and specific characteristics of each member state and each region .


### equality between men and women and reconciliation between work and private life ; ### effective equality between men and women and reconciliation between work and personal and family life ;


### member states may select themes for transnational co - operation from a list proposed by the commission and endorsed by the esf committee . ### member states may select themes for cross - border , transnational and interregional co - operation from a list proposed by the commission and endorsed by the esf committee .


### pursuant to article 32 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , the esf may support actions and policies falling within its scope through financial instruments , such as risk - sharing schemes , equity and debt , guarantee funds , holding funds , and loan funds . ### pursuant to article 32 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , the esf may support actions and policies falling within its scope through financial instruments , such as risk - sharing schemes , equity and debt , guarantee funds , holding funds , loan funds and microcredit .


### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and personal life for men and women . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the genuine and lasting participation and progress of women in the labour market , especially following periods of maternity and caring for dependents , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market and gender wage differentiation , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and ensuring reconciliation of work and personal and family life for men and women , with a special focus on the needs of people caring for dependents and on creating childcare centres at the workplace .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage adequate participation of non - governmental organisations in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the programmes supported by the esf , and their access to these in accordance with article 5 of regulation eu no [ … ] , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme shall ensure that esf resources are allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations .


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion , irrespective of their age . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies .


### member states shall identify themes for social innovation , corresponding to their specific needs in their operational programmes . ### member states shall identify in their operational programmes , in cooperation with their local and regional authority partners and with the participation of all the stakeholders , themes for social innovation corresponding to their specific needs and specific regional needs .


### member states may select themes for transnational co - operation from a list proposed by the commission and endorsed by the esf committee . ### member states may select themes for transnational co - operation from a list set out in annex ii to this regulation , without this excluding any other themes that may be considered worthwhile .


### for less developed regions , member states shall concentrate 60 % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to four of the investment priorities set out in article 3 . ### for less developed regions , member states shall concentrate 50 % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to six of the investment priorities set out in article 3 .


### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes . ### the active involvement of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies shall be used and supported to increase the influence of regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the preparation and implementation of programmes .


### these data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in article 44 and and article 101 of regulation no [ … ] . all data are to be broken down by gender . ### these data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in article 44 and and article 101 of regulation no [ … ] . all data are to be broken down by sex in order to show the impact of the interventions on men and women .


### the esf shall promote high levels of employment and job quality , support the geographical and occupational mobility of workers , facilitate their adaptation to change , encourage a high level of education and training , promote gender equality , equal opportunities and non - discrimination , enhance social inclusion and combat poverty , thereby contributing to the priorities of the european union as regards strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the esf shall promote high levels of employment and the creation of more jobs , improve job quality in all its aspects , support the geographical and occupational mobility of workers , facilitate their adaptation to technological changes and labour market developments , encourage a high level of education and training , guarantee gender equality , equal opportunities and non - discrimination , enhance social inclusion and combat poverty , thereby contributing to the priorities of the european union as regards strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion . as the guiding principle underlying all its actions , the esf shall aim to reduce social inequalities and disparities with regard to employment at national , regional and local level .


### the commission shall publish a list of national standardisation bodies and any updates to that list in the official journal of the european union . ### the commission shall publish a list of national standardisation organisations and any updates to that list on its website and in the official journal of the european union .


### when a member state considers that a harmonised standard does not entirely satisfy the requirements which it aims to cover and which are set out in the relevant union legislation , it shall inform the commission thereof . ### when either a member state or the european parliament considers that a harmonised standard does not entirely satisfy the requirements which it aims to cover and which are set out in the relevant union legislation , it shall inform the commission thereof with a detailed explanation and evidence to sustain its claim . the commission shall without delay convene the european standardisation system strategy forum referred to in article 6 .


### sme , consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders are appropriately represented in european standardisation work , as referred to in article 5 . ### european standardisation organisations enable the appropriate participation of smes , consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders in european standardisation work , as referred to in article 5 .


### european standards are of vital interest for the competitiveness of smes which , however , are in general under - represented in standardisation activities , in particular at european level . thus , this regulation should ensure an appropriate representation of sme in the european standardisation process by an entity with appropriate qualifications . ### european standards are of vital interest for the competitiveness of smes which , however , are under - represented in a number of areas in standardisation activities , in particular at european level . thus the regulation should ensure an appropriate representation of sme in the european standardisation process . granting smes effective membership of the european standardisation organisations , including voting rights is expected to have a positive impact on the involvement and participation of smes in standardisation .


### the commission shall inform the relevant european standardisation body , within three months following the receipt of the acceptance referred to in paragraph 2 , about the award of a grant for drafting a european standard or european standardisation deliverable . ### the commission shall inform the relevant european standardisation organisation , within one month following the receipt of the acceptance referred to in paragraph 2 , about the award of a grant for drafting a european standard or european standardisation deliverable .


### european standards should continue to be adopted by the european standardisation bodies , namely european committee for standardisation , the european committee for electrotechnical standardisation and the european telecommunications standards institute . ### the european standardisation system should continue to be organised under the principles of transparency , openness , impartiality , consensus , maintenance , availability , quality , stability , effectiveness , independence of specific interests , market relevance , coherence and , where applicable , decision - making based on national representation . european standards should continue to be adopted by the european standardisation organisations , namely the european committee for standardisation , the european committee for electrotechnical standardisation and the european telecommunications standards institute .


### european standards play a very important role within the internal market , mainly through the presumption of conformity of products to be made available on the market with the essential requirements of those products laid down in union harmonisation legislation . ### european standards play a very important role within the internal market , for instance through the presumption of conformity of products to be made available on the market with the essential requirements of those products laid down in union harmonisation legislation .


### european standardisation bodies shall ensure an appropriate representation of small and medium - sized enterprises , consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders , in particular through the organisations referred to in annex iii , at the policy development level and at least at the following stages of the development of european standards or european standardisation deliverables : ### national and european standardisation organisations shall promote and facilitate the effective participation in their standardisation activities of all relevant stakeholders , including public authorities , small and medium - sized enterprises , consumers , including people with disabilities , workers , environmentalists and other societal stakeholders . european standardisation organisations shall , in particular , promote and facilitate the effective participation of the organisations referred to in annex iii , at the policy development level and at least at the following stages of the development of european standards or european standardisation deliverables :


### standards can have a broad impact on society , in particular on the safety and well - being of citizens , the efficiency of networks , the environment , accessibility and other public policy fields . therefore , it is necessary to ensure that the role and the input of societal stakeholders in the elaboration of standards is strengthened , through the support of organisations representing the interests of consumers , the environment and societal stakeholders . ### standards can have a broad impact on society , in particular on the safety and well - being of citizens , the efficiency of networks , the environment , accessibility and other public policy fields . therefore , it is necessary to ensure that the role and the input of all relevant stakeholders representing the public and societal interest in the elaboration of standards is strengthened , through the support of organisations representing consumers , environmentalists , and workers .


### a european organisation representing sme in european standardisation activities which : ### a european horizontal organisation representing crafts and sme in european standardisation activities which :


### some standards in the field of information and communication technologies are not developed according to the criteria set out in annex 3 of the agreement on technical barriers to trade . therefore , this regulation should lay down a procedure for the selection of the standards in the field of information and communication technologies that could be used in public procurement , involving a broad consultation of a large spectrum of stakeholders , including the european standardisation bodies , enterprises and public authorities . this regulation should also lay down requirements , in the form of a list of attributes , for such standards and their associated standardisation processes . these attributes should ensure that public policy objectives and societal needs are respected , and should be founded on the criteria developed within the world trade organisation for international standardisation organisations . ### some technical specifications in the field of information and communication technologies are not developed according to the criteria set out in annex 3 of the agreement on technical barriers to trade . therefore , this regulation should lay down a procedure for the selection of technical specifications in the field of information and communication technologies that could be used in public procurement , involving a broad consultation of a large spectrum of stakeholders , including the european standardisation bodies , enterprises and public authorities . this regulation should also lay down requirements , in the form of a list of attributes , for such technical specifications and their associated development processes . these attributes should ensure that public policy objectives and societal needs are respected , and should be founded on the criteria developed within the world trade organisation for international standardisation organisations .


### the drawing up of information to explain , interpret and simplify european standards or european standardisation deliverables , including the drawing up of user guides , best practice information and awareness - building actions ; ### the drawing up of accessible information to explain , interpret and simplify european standards or european standardisation deliverables , including the drawing up of user guides , best practice information and awareness - building actions . such information and material shall be available for persons with disabilities ;


### the characteristics required of a product including levels of quality , performance , interoperability , safety or dimensions , including the requirements applicable to the product as regards the name under which the product is sold , terminology , symbols , testing and test methods , packaging , marking or labelling and conformity assessment procedures ; ### the characteristics required of a product including levels of quality , performance , interoperability , environmental protection , health , safety or dimensions , including the requirements applicable to the product as regards the name under which the product is sold , terminology , symbols , testing and test methods , packaging , marking or labelling and conformity assessment procedures ;


### recognition of technical specifications in the field of ict ### recognition and use of technical specifications in the field of ict


### each european and national standardisation body shall promptly reply to , and take due account of , any comments received from any other european and national standardisation body and the commission with respect to any such draft . ### each european and national standardisation body shall reply within one month to , and take due account of , any comments received from any other european and national standardisation body and the commission with respect to any such draft .


### a european organisation representing sme in european standardisation activities which : ### a european horizontal organisation representing crafts and smes in european standardisation activities which :


### within the union , national standards are adopted by national standardisation bodies which could lead to conflicting standards and technical impediments in the internal market . therefore , it is necessary for the internal market and for the effectiveness of standardisation within the union to confirm the existing regular exchange of information between the national standardisation bodies , the european standardisation bodies and the commission , about current and future standardisation work . this exchange of information should be aligned with annex 3 to agreement on technical barriers to trade approved by council decision no 80 / 271 / eec of 10 december 1979 concerning the conclusion of the multilateral agreements resulting from the 1973 to 1979 trade negotiations . ### within the union , national standards are adopted by national standardisation bodies which could lead to conflicting standards and technical impediments in the internal market . therefore , it is necessary for the internal market and for the effectiveness of standardisation within the union to confirm the existing regular exchange of information between the national standardisation bodies , the european standardisation bodies and the commission , about current and future standardisation work , including the provisions concerning the standstill arrangements applicable to the national standardisation organisations within the framework of the european standardisation organisations . this exchange of information should be aligned with annex 3 to agreement on technical barriers to trade approved by council decision no 80 / 271 / eec of 10 december 1979 concerning the conclusion of the multilateral agreements resulting from the 1973 to 1979 trade negotiations .


### public authorities should make best use of the full range of relevant standards when procuring hardware , software and information technology services , for example by selecting standards which can be implemented by all interested suppliers , allowing for more competition and reduced risk of lock - in . directive 2004 / 17 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and directive 2004 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts , public supply contracts and public service contracts specify that technical specifications in public procurement should be formulated by reference to national standards transposing european standards , european technical approvals , common technical specifications , international standards , other technical reference systems established by the european standardisation bodies or - when these do not exist - to national standards , national technical approvals or national technical specifications relating to the design , calculation and execution of the works and use of the products , or equivalent . standards in the field of information and communication technologies , however , are often developed by other standard developing organisations and do not fall in any of the categories of standards and approvals laid down in directives 2004 / 17 / ec and 2004 / 18 / ec . therefore , it is necessary to provide for the possibility that technical specifications for public procurement could refer to standards in the field of information and communication technologies , in order to respond to the fast evolution in the field of information and communication technologies , facilitate the provision of cross - border services , encourage competition and promote interoperability and innovation . ### public authorities should make best use of the full range of relevant technical specifications when procuring hardware , software and information technology services , for example by selecting technical specifications which can be implemented by all interested suppliers , allowing for more competition and reduced risk of lock - in . directive 2004 / 17 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and directive 2004 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts , public supply contracts and public service contracts specify that technical specifications in public procurement should be formulated by reference to national standards transposing european standards , european technical approvals , common technical specifications , international standards , other technical reference systems established by the european standardisation organisations or - when these do not exist - to national standards , national technical approvals or national technical specifications relating to the design , calculation and execution of the works and use of the products , or equivalent . technical specifications in the field of information and communication technologies , however , are often developed by other standard developing organisations and do not fall in any of the categories of standards and approvals laid down in directives 2004 / 17 / ec and 2004 / 18 / ec . therefore , it is necessary to provide for the possibility that technical specifications for public procurement could refer to technical specifications in the field of information and communication technologies , in order to respond to the fast evolution in the field of information and communication technologies , facilitate the provision of cross - border services , encourage competition and promote interoperability and innovation .


### european standardisation bodies shall ensure an appropriate representation , at technical level , of undertakings , research centres and universities and other legal entities , in standardisation activities concerning an emerging area with significant policy or technical innovation implications , if the legal entities concerned participated in a project that is related to that area and that is funded by the union under a multiannual framework programme for activities in the area of research and technological development . ### european standardisation bodies shall encourage and facilitate an appropriate representation and participation , at technical level , of undertakings , research centres and universities , market surveillance authorities in the member states and other legal entities , in standardisation activities concerning an emerging area with significant policy or technical innovation implications , if the legal entities concerned participated in a project that is related to that area and that is funded by the union under a multiannual framework programme for activities in the area of research and technological development .


### has as its statutory objectives and activities to represent social interests in the standardisation process at european level ; ### has as its statutory objectives and activities to represent workers ' interests in the standardisation process at european level ;


### standards can contribute to helping european policy address the major societal challenges such as climate change , sustainable resource use , ageing , and innovation in general . by driving the development of european or international standards for goods and technologies in these expanding markets , europe could create a competitive advantage for its companies and facilitate trade . ### though standards primarily are market driven tools used on a voluntary basis by stakeholders , they can contribute significantly to helping european policy address the major societal challenges such as climate change , sustainable resource use , ageing , disability , consumer protection , workers ' safety and conditions , social inclusion and innovation in general . by driving the development of european or international standards for goods and technologies in these expanding markets , europe could create a competitive advantage for its companies and facilitate trade .


### european standards are of vital interest for the competitiveness of smes which , however , are in general under - represented in standardisation activities , in particular at european level . thus , this regulation should ensure an appropriate representation of sme in the european standardisation process by an entity with appropriate qualifications . ### european standards are of vital interest for the competitiveness of smes which , however , are under - represented in a number of areas in standardisation activities , in particular at european level . thus the regulation should ensure an appropriate representation of sme in the european standardisation process . granting smes effective membership of the european standardisation organisations , including voting rights is expected to have a positive impact on the involvement and participation of smes in standardisation .


### the selected standards in the field of information and communication technologies could contribute to the implementation of decision no 922 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 september 2009 on interoperability solutions for european public administrations which establishes , for the period 2010 - 2015 , a programme on interoperability solutions for european public administrations and institutions and bodies of the union , providing common and shared solutions facilitating interoperability . ### the selected technical specifications in the field of information and communication technologies could contribute to the implementation of decision no 922 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 september 2009 on interoperability solutions for european public administrations which establishes , for the period 2010 - 2015 , a programme on interoperability solutions for european public administrations and institutions and bodies of the union , providing common and shared solutions facilitating interoperability .


### the drawing up of information to explain , interpret and simplify european standards or european standardisation deliverables , including the drawing up of user guides , best practice information and awareness - building actions ; ### the drawing up of information to explain , interpret and simplify european standards or european standardisation deliverables , including the drawing up of user guides , summaries of standards , best practice information , awareness - building actions and training modules ;


### the publication of draft standards in such a way that parties established in other member states have the opportunity to submit comments ; ### ensure access to the publication of draft national standards in such a way that all relevant parties , in particular those established in other member states , have the opportunity to submit comments ;


### european standardisation bodies shall ensure an appropriate representation of small and medium - sized enterprises , consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders , in particular through the organisations referred to in annex iii , at the policy development level and at least at the following stages of the development of european standards or european standardisation deliverables : ### national and european standardisation organisations shall promote and facilitate the effective participation in their standardisation activities of all relevant stakeholders , including public authorities , small and medium - sized enterprises , consumers , including people with disabilities , workers , environmentalists and other societal stakeholders . european standardisation organisations shall , in particular , promote and facilitate the effective participation of the organisations referred to in annex iii , at the policy development level and at least at the following stages of the development of european standards or european standardisation deliverables :


### the european standardisation bodies shall send an annual report on the implementation of this regulation to the commission . it shall contain detailed information on the following : ### the european standardisation bodies shall send a short and concise annual report on the implementation of this regulation to the commission . it shall contain information on the following :


### sme , consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders are appropriately represented in european standardisation work , as referred to in article 5 . ### sme , consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders are appropriately represented in european standardisation work , as referred to in article 5 provided that relevant experts from those stakeholders are available and willing to participate .


### standards in the field of ict ### technical specifications in the field of ict


### when a member state considers that a harmonised standard does not entirely satisfy the requirements which it aims to cover and which are set out in the relevant union legislation , it shall inform the commission thereof . ### when a member state or the european parliament considers that a harmonised standard does not entirely satisfy the requirements which it aims to cover and which are set out in the relevant union legislation , it shall inform the commission thereof .


### standards are important tools for undertakings and especially small and medium - sized enterprises which , however , are not adequately involved in the standardisation system so that the risk exists that standards do not take into account the needs and concerns of sme . consequently , it is essential to improve their representation and participation in the standardisation process , particularly in the technical committees . ### standards are important tools for undertakings and especially small and medium - sized enterprises which , however , are sometimes under - represented and not adequately involved in the standardisation system so that the risk exists that standards do not take into account the appropriate needs and concerns of sme nor their potential for contributing innovative technologies . standardisation rules should encourage smes to actively contribute their innovative technology solutions to innovative standardisation efforts . consequently , it is essential to improve their representation and participation in the standardisation process in all stages of the process , particularly in the technical committees .


### standards are important tools for undertakings and especially small and medium - sized enterprises which , however , are not adequately involved in the standardisation system so that the risk exists that standards do not take into account the needs and concerns of sme . consequently , it is essential to improve their representation and participation in the standardisation process , particularly in the technical committees . ### standards are important tools for the competitiveness of undertakings and especially small and medium - sized enterprises which , however , are under - represented and not adequately involved in the standardisation system so that the risk exists that standards do not take into account the needs and concerns of smes . it is therefore necessary to improve the participation of smes at national level where they can be more effective due to lower costs and lack of linguistic barriers , in accordance with the principle of national delegation . consequently , it is essential that this regulation improves their representation and participation in the national technical committees and ensures their effective access to standards .


### either on proposal from a public authority referred to in directive 2004 / 18 / ec or on its own initiative the commission may decide to recognise technical specifications which are not national , european or international standards and meet the requirements set out in annex ii , as ict standards . ### either on proposal from a public authority referred to in directive 2004 / 18 / ec or on its own initiative the commission , after consulting the european multi - stakeholder platform on ict standardisation , may decide to recognise technical specifications in the field of ict which are not national , european or international standards and meet the requirements set out in annex ii for the purpose of awarding public contracts or implementing union policies .


### standards can have a broad impact on society , in particular on the safety and well - being of citizens , the efficiency of networks , the environment , accessibility and other public policy fields . therefore , it is necessary to ensure that the role and the input of societal stakeholders in the elaboration of standards is strengthened , through the support of organisations representing the interests of consumers , the environment and societal stakeholders . ### standards can have a broad impact on society , in particular on the safety and well - being of citizens , the efficiency of networks , the environment , workers ' safety and conditions , accessibility and other public policy fields . therefore , it is necessary to ensure that the role and the input of all relevant stakeholders representing the public and societal interest in the elaboration of standards is strengthened , through the support of organisations representing the interests of consumers , workers , the environment and societal stakeholders .


### standards should as far as possible take into account environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of products and services . important and publicly available tools for evaluating such impacts throughout the life cycle have been developed by the commission ' s joint research centre . ### standards should take into account environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of products and services . important and publicly available tools for evaluating such impacts throughout the life cycle have been developed by the commission ' s joint research centre .


### the performance of preliminary or ancillary work in connection with european standardisation , including studies , cooperation activities , seminars , evaluations , comparative analyses , research work , laboratory work , inter - laboratory tests , conformity evaluation work and measures to ensure that the periods for the development and the revision of european standards or european standardisation deliverables are shortened ; ### the performance of preliminary or ancillary work in connection with european standardisation , including studies , cooperation activities , seminars , evaluations , comparative analyses , research work , laboratory work , inter - laboratory tests , conformity evaluation work and measures to ensure that the periods for the development and the revision of european standards or european standardisation deliverables are shortened without causing detriment to the principles of openness , quality , transparency and consensus among all interested parties ;


### the commission may request one or several european standardisation bodies to draft a european standard or european standardisation deliverable within a set deadline . they shall be market - driven , take into account the public interest and based on consensus . ### the commission may request one or several european standardisation organisations to draft a european standard or european standardisation deliverable within a reasonable deadline . they shall be market - driven , take into account the public interest and based on consensus . to that end , the request by the commission shall be issued after consultation with the european standardisation organisations and relevant stakeholders .


### european standardisation also helps to boost the competitiveness of enterprises by facilitating in particular the free movement of goods and services , network interoperability , means of communication , technological development and innovation . standards produce significant positive economic effects , for example by promoting economic interpenetration on the internal market and encouraging the development of new and improved products or markets and improved supply conditions . standards thus normally increase competition and lower output and sales costs , benefiting economies as a whole . standards may maintain and enhance quality , provide information and ensure interoperability and compatibility , thereby increasing value for consumers . ### european standardisation also helps to boost the competitiveness of enterprises by facilitating in particular the free movement of goods and services , network interoperability , means of communication , technological development and innovation . standards produce significant positive economic effects , for example by promoting economic interpenetration on the internal market and encouraging the development of new and improved products or markets and improved supply conditions . standards thus normally increase competition and lower output and sales costs , benefiting economies as a whole and consumers in particular . standards may maintain and enhance quality , provide information and ensure interoperability and compatibility , thereby increasing safety and value for consumers .


### european standardisation bodies shall ensure an appropriate representation of small and medium - sized enterprises , consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders , in particular through the organisations referred to in annex iii , at the policy development level and at least at the following stages of the development of european standards or european standardisation deliverables : ### european standardisation organisations shall encourage and facilitate an appropriate representation and participation of all relevant stakeholders , including market surveillance authorities , small and medium - sized enterprises , workers and consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders in their standardisation activities . they shall , in particular , do it through the organisations referred to in annex iii , at the policy development level and at least at the following stages of the development of european standards or european standardisation deliverables :


### the translation , where required , of european standards or european standardisation deliverables used in support of union policies and legislation into the official union languages other than the working languages of the european standardisation bodies or , in duly justified cases into languages other than the official union languages , ### the translation of european standards or european standardisation deliverables used in support of union policies and legislation into the official union languages other than the working languages of the european standardisation bodies or , in duly justified cases into languages other than the official union languages ,


### adapt the criteria for recognising standards in the field of ict set out in annex ii to technical developments ; ### adapt the criteria for recognising technical specifications in the field of ict set out in annex ii to technical developments ;


### standards can have a broad impact on society , in particular on the safety and well - being of citizens , the efficiency of networks , the environment , accessibility and other public policy fields . therefore , it is necessary to ensure that the role and the input of societal stakeholders in the elaboration of standards is strengthened , through the support of organisations representing the interests of consumers , the environment and societal stakeholders . ### standards can have a broad impact on society , in particular on the safety and well - being of citizens , the efficiency of networks , the environment , accessibility and other public policy fields . therefore , it is necessary to ensure that the role and the input of stakeholders representing public and societal interests is strengthened in the elaboration of standards , through the support of organisations representing consumers , including people with disabilities , the environment , workers and other societal stakeholders .


### the technical specifications were developed on the basis of open decision - making accessible to all interested operators in the market or markets affected by the standard . ### the technical specifications were developed on the basis of open decision - making accessible to all interested parties in the market or markets affected by such specification .


### the commission shall inform the relevant european standardisation body , within three months following the receipt of the acceptance referred to in paragraph 2 , about the award of a grant for drafting a european standard or european standardisation deliverable . ### the commission shall inform the relevant european standardisation organisation , within two months following the receipt of the acceptance referred to in paragraph 2 , about the award of a grant for drafting a european standard or european standardisation deliverable .


### the commission shall adopt an annual european standardisation work programme which shall indicate the european standards and european standardisation deliverables that it intends to request from the european standardisation bodies in accordance with article 7 . ### the commission shall adopt , after consultation with the european standardisation organisations and relevant stakeholders , for instance those referred to in annex iii and national standardisation organisations , an annual european standardisation work programme , and shall inform them of its publication . the work programme shall indicate the european standards and european standardisation deliverables that it intends to request from the european standardisation bodies in accordance with article 7 .


### the commission shall be assisted by a committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . ### the commission shall be assisted by a committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . the committee shall meet at least two times per year with the european and national standardisation organisations .


### european standardisation bodies shall ensure an appropriate representation of small and medium - sized enterprises , consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders , in particular through the organisations referred to in annex iii , at the policy development level and at least at the following stages of the development of european standards or european standardisation deliverables : ### national and european standardisation organisations shall promote and facilitate the effective participation in their standardisation activities of all relevant stakeholders , including public authorities , small and medium - sized enterprises , consumers , including people with disabilities , workers , environmentalists and other societal stakeholders . european standardisation organisations shall , in particular , promote and facilitate the effective participation of the organisations referred to in annex iii , at the policy development level and at least at the following stages of the development of european standards or european standardisation deliverables :


### the publication of draft standards in such a way that parties established in other member states have the opportunity to submit comments ; ### ensure access to the publication of draft national standards in such a way that all relevant parties , in particular those established in other member states , have the opportunity to submit comments ;


### ict standards referred to in article 9 shall constitute common technical specifications referred to in directives 2004 / 17 / ce and 2004 / 18 / ce , and regulation no 2342 / 2002 . ### ict technical specifications referred to in article 9 shall constitute common technical specifications referred to in directives 2004 / 17 / ec and 2004 / 18 / ec , and regulation no 2342 / 2002 .


### draft legislative resolution ### any union policy and legislative initiative should be in compliance with the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities concluded by the european union on 23 december 2010 , and especially articles 3 , 4 and 9 .


### a european organisation representing social interests in european standardisation activities which : ### a european organisation representing , in european standardisation activities , workers ' interests in relation to health and safety in the workplace which :


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


### the commission shall provide the funding for guarantees for loans to students resident in a participating country as defined in article 18 undertaking a full masters degree in another participating country , to be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it on the basis of fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument as well as the respective obligations of the parties . the financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments in the financial regulation and in the delegated act replacing the implementing rules . in accordance with article 18 of the regulation no 1605 / 2002 , revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees should be assigned to the financial instrument . this financial instrument , including market needs and take - up , will be subject to the monitoring and evaluation as referred to in article 15 . ### the commission shall provide the funding for guarantees for loans to students resident in a participating country as defined in article 18 undertaking a full masters degree in another participating country , to be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it on the basis of fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument as well as the respective obligations of the parties . the financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments in the financial regulation and in the delegated act replacing the implementing rules . in accordance with article 18 of the regulation no 1605 / 2002 , revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees should be assigned to the financial instrument . this financial instrument , including market needs and take - up , the risk of over - indebtedness , the economic and social effects of the scheme on the beneficiaries , and a breakdown of beneficiaries by socio - professional category and field of study , will be subject to the monitoring and evaluation as referred to in article 15 .


### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernisation of education and training systems , as well as support for the development of european youth policy , through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open method of coordination including the structured dialogue with young people ;


### the commission shall provide the funding for guarantees for loans to students resident in a participating country as defined in article 18 undertaking a full masters degree in another participating country , to be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it on the basis of fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument as well as the respective obligations of the parties . the financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments in the financial regulation and in the delegated act replacing the implementing rules . in accordance with article 18 of the regulation no 1605 / 2002 , revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees should be assigned to the financial instrument . this financial instrument , including market needs and take - up , will be subject to the monitoring and evaluation as referred to in article 15 . ### the commission shall provide the funding for guarantees for loans to students resident in a participating country as defined in article 18 undertaking a full masters degree in another participating country , to be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it on the basis of fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument as well as the respective obligations of the parties . the loan shall be granted on the basis of social criteria such as social and financial background of the participant requesting the loan and the living costs in the member state of destination . the loan shall be combinable with national systems . the amount of the monthly redemption should be a fixed percentage - share of the future income . the financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments in the financial regulation and in the delegated act replacing the implementing rules . in accordance with article 18 of the regulation no 1605 / 2002 , revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees should be assigned to the financial instrument . this financial instrument , including market needs and take - up , will be subject to the monitoring and evaluation as referred to in article 15 .


### it support platforms , including e - twinning , covering educational sectors and youth allowing peer learning , virtual mobility and exchanges of best practices and opening access for participants from neighbourhood countries . ### it support platforms , including in particular etwinning , covering all educational sectors and allowing peer learning , virtual mobility and exchanges of best practices and opening access for participants from neighbourhood countries .


### the funding will be made available through 2 multi annual allocations only covering the first 4 years and the remaining 3 years respectively . this funding will be reflected in the multiannual indicative programming of these instruments , in line with the identified needs and priorities of the countries concerned . the allocations can be revised in case of major unforeseen circumstances or important political changes in line with the eu external priorities . cooperation with non participating countries may be based , where relevant , on additional appropriations from partner countries to be made available in accordance with procedures to be agreed with these countries . ### the funding will be made available through 2 multiannual allocations only covering the first 4 years and the remaining 3 years respectively . to ensure the continuity of actions and the smooth running of the programme , the annual allocations will be roughly similar . this funding will be reflected in the multiannual indicative programming of these instruments , in line with the identified needs and priorities of the countries concerned . the allocations can be revised in case of major unforeseen circumstances or important political changes in line with the eu external priorities . cooperation with non - participating countries may be based , where relevant , on additional appropriations from partner countries to be made available in accordance with procedures to be agreed with these countries .


### to foster quality improvements , innovation excellence and internationalisation at the level of educational institutions , as well as in youth work , notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education and training providers / youth organisations and other stakeholders ; ### to foster quality improvements , innovation excellence , social inclusiveness , access and internationalisation at the level of educational institutions , as well as in youth work , notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education and training providers / youth organisations and other stakeholders ;


### eur 238 827 000 for actions relating to sport , as referred to in chapter iii . ### [ 1 , 4% , but at least a minimum of eur 238 827 000 ] for the sport activities referred to in article 12 .


### eur 16 741 738 000 for actions in the field of education , training and youth , as referred to under article 6 ; ### [ 88 , 5% ] for actions in the field of education and training , as referred to in article 6 . from this amount , the following minimum allocations shall be earmarked for the main educational sectors :


### the activities related to the implementation of the union policy agenda on education , training and youth , as well as the bologna and copenhagen processes and the structured dialogue with young people ; ### the implementation of the union policy agenda on education and training in the context of the open method of coordination , as well as to the bologna and copenhagen processes , in particular thematic networks of experts and organisations aimed at identifying and disseminating relevant good practice and innovation across all educational sectors ;


### the policy dialogue with relevant european stakeholders in the area of education , training and youth ; ### the policy dialogue and the promotion of a long term structured dialogue with relevant european stakeholders in the area of education and training enabled by a specific and sustainable administrative and financial support to european organizations active in this area ;


### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and of the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks established in those instruments , to renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field , to the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education and to developing the european dimension in sport . ### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of : the promotion of european values in accordance with articles 2 and 9 of the teu ; the development of a european conscience and participation in democratic life in europe ; social commitment and solidarity , including solidarity between generations ; the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets , in particular in the fields of education , employment and poverty reduction ; the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks ; the renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field ; the renewed copenhagen process ; the renewed european agenda for adult learning ; the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education , the development of the european dimension in sport , in line with the union work plan for sport .


### their complementarity and synergy with other national , international and other union programmes and policies , allowing for economies of scale and critical mass ; ### complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national , international and union level ;


### eur 238 827 000 for actions relating to sport , as referred to in chapter iii . ### [ 1 , 4% ] for the sport activities referred to in article 12 .


### texte proposé par la commission 5 . ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### amendement 5 . ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernisation of education and training systems , as well as support for development of a european youth policy through the process of capacity building for stakeholders as well as policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open method of coordination ;


### it includes an international dimension in accordance with article 21 of the treaty of the european union and will also support activities in the field of sport . ### the programme includes an international dimension aimed at supporting the union ' s external action , including its development objectives , through cooperation between the union and third countries .


### support to non - commercial european sport events involving several european countries ; ### support for non - profit european sport events which aim to promote the widest possible access to sport both in a leisure context and otherwise ;


### the european added value of the actions and activities of the programme shall be ensured in particular through : ### the european added value of the actions and activities of the programme shall be ensured in particular through their :


### ‘ non formal setting’ means a learning context that is often planned and organised , but not part of the formal education and training system . ### ' non - formal education ' means an organised process that provides people with the possibility to develop their values , skills and competencies other than the ones developed in the framework of formal education . those skills include a wide range of competences such as interpersonal , team , organisational and conflict management , intercultural awareness , leadership , planning , organisation , coordination and practical problem solving skills , teamwork , self - confidence , discipline and responsibility ;


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to promote social inclusion and facilitate the participation of people with special needs or fewer opportunities .


### in accordance with the expected value added of the three types of actions as referred to in article 6 , and with the principles of critical mass , concentration , efficiency and performance , the amount indicated in article 13 will be indicatively allocated as follows : ### in accordance with the expected european added value of the three types of actions set out in article 6 and article 10b , and with the principles of critical mass , concentration , efficiency and performance , the amounts indicated in points and of article 13 shall be indicatively allocated as follows :


### this action shall also support policy dialogue with third countries and international organizations . ### this action shall also support policy dialogue with third countries and international organisations .


### the commission shall provide the funding for guarantees for loans to students resident in a participating country as defined in article 18 undertaking a full masters degree in another participating country , to be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it on the basis of fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument as well as the respective obligations of the parties . the financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments in the financial regulation and in the delegated act replacing the implementing rules . in accordance with article 18 of the regulation no 1605 / 2002 , revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees should be assigned to the financial instrument . this financial instrument , including market needs and take - up , will be subject to the monitoring and evaluation as referred to in article 15 . ### the commission shall provide the funding for guarantees for loans to students and doctoral students resident in a participating country as defined in article 18 undertaking a full masters degree or a doctorate in another participating country , to be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it on the basis of fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument as well as the respective obligations of the parties . the financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments in the financial regulation and in the delegated act replacing the implementing rules . in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1605 / 2002 , revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees should be assigned to the financial instrument . this financial instrument , including market needs and take - up , will be subject to the monitoring and evaluation as referred to in article 15 of this regulation .


### transnational strategic partnerships between organisations involved in education , training and / or youth activities or other relevant sectors developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting exchanges of experience and know - how ; ### strategic partnerships between organisations involved in education and training or other relevant stakeholders , including social partners , developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting exchanges of experience and know - how ;


### their complementarity and synergy with other national , international and other union programmes and policies , allowing for economies of scale and critical mass ; ### their complementarity and synergy with other regional , national , international and other union programmes and policies ;


### their transnational character , in particular transnational mobility and cooperation aiming at long - term systemic impact ; ### transnational character , particularly with regard to mobility and cooperation aiming at a sustainable systemic impact ;


### ‘ support for policy reform’ means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### ‘ support for policy reform’ means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernisation of education and training systems , as well as support for the development of european youth policy , through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open method of coordination ;


### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within in the framework of the programme , and complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the field of culture , research , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations . ### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within the framework of the programme , and complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the fields of culture and the media , employment , health , research and innovation , enterprise , justice , consumers , development , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations , as well as in accordance with the union ' s macro - regional strategies , such as the european union strategy for the baltic sea region and the european union strategy for the danube region .


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