### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest . _________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final ### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis and striking a balance between development needs and the eu ' s climate change goals . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23 foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest . _________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final .


### in the case of projects of common interest for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council and other union law , member states shall ensure that joint procedures within the meaning of article 2 of directive 2011 / 92 / eu are provided for . ### in the case of projects of common interest for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council and other union law , member states shall ensure that joint procedures within the meaning of article2 of directive 2011 / 92 / eu are provided for . member states shall also address complexities regarding cross border impacts , impacts on water resources or natura 2000 protected areas .


### the single competent authority shall assess the application and adopt a comprehensive decision within the period of one year from the date of submission of the complete application file in accordance with paragraph 7 . member states may set an earlier time - limit , where appropriate . ### the single competent authority shall assess the application and adopt a comprehensive decision within the period of one year from the date of submission of the complete application file in accordance with paragraph 7 . member states may set an earlier time - limit , where appropriate , as well as apply sanctions in case of missed deadlines .


### on the request of a project promoter or member state , in accordance with the relevant union funding programmes and without prejudice to the multi - annual financial framework , the union shall make available technical assistance for the implementation of this regulation and the facilitation of the implementation of projects of common interest . ### on the request of a project promoter or member state , in accordance with the relevant union funding programmes and without prejudice to the multi - annual financial framework , the union shall make available targeted technical assistance for the implementation of this regulation and the facilitation of the implementation of projects of common interest .


### draft by the court of justice in the light of the constant increase in the number of cases brought before the court of justice , and in accordance with the letter from the president of the court of justice of the european union of 13 july 2018 , it is necessary , at this stage , to prioritise the establishment of the procedure mentioned above whereby the court of justice decides whether an appeal should be allowed to proceed . the component of the request made by the court of justice on 26 march 2018 that relates to the partial transfer to the general court of infringement proceedings should be examined at a later stage , after the report on the functioning of the general court provided for in article 3 of regulation 2015 / 2422 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2015 has been drawn up , in december 2020 . ### in the light of the constant increase in the number of cases brought before the court of justice , and in accordance with the letter from the president of the court of justice of the european union of 13 july 2018 , it is necessary , at this stage , to prioritise the establishment of the procedure mentioned above whereby the court of justice decides whether an appeal should be allowed to proceed . the component of the request made by the court of justice on 26 march 2018 that relates to the partial transfer to the general court of infringement proceedings should be examined at a later stage , after the report on the functioning of the general court , in particular , on the efficiency of the general court , the effectiveness of and need for an increase in the number of judges to 56 , provided for in article 3 of regulation 2015 / 2422 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2015 has been drawn up , in december 2020 , where the achievement of gender balance within the general court should also be assessed . in order to achieve that objective , partial replacements in that court should be organised in such a way that the governments of member states gradually begin to nominate two judges for the same partial replacement with the aim therefore of choosing one woman and one man , provided that the conditions and procedures laid down by the treaties are respected .


### draft by the court of justice council decision 2004 / 752 / ec , euratomof 2 november 2004 establishing the european union civil service tribunal and , in consequence , article 62c of protocol no 3 on the statute of the court of justice of the european union , together with annex i thereto , without prejudice to article 4 ; ### council decision 2004 / 752 / ec , euratom1a ; _______________ 1a council decision 2004 / 752 / ec , euratom of 2 november 2004 establishing the european union civil service tribunal .


### draft by the court of justice 2 . the following article is inserted : ‘ article 62c the provisions relating to the jurisdiction , composition , organisation and procedure of any specialised court established under article 257 tfeu shall be contained in an annex to this statute . ’ ### title iva is deleted .


### draft by the court of justice ### annex i is deleted , without prejudice to article 4 of this regulation .


### the members of the administrative board shall undertake to act independently and objectively in the public interest for that purpose , each member shall make a written declaration of commitments and a written declaration of interests indicating either the absence of any interest which may be considered prejudicial to his independence or any direct or indirect interest which might be considered prejudicial to his independence . those declarations shall be made public annually . ### without prejudice to the role of the members appointed by the commission , the members of the administrative board shall undertake to act independently and objectively in the public interest , without seeking or following any political instructions . for that purpose , each member shall make a written declaration of commitments and a written declaration of interests indicating either the absence of any interest which may be considered prejudicial to his independence or any direct or indirect interest which might be considered prejudicial to his independence . those declarations shall be made public annually .


### fees shall be due to the agency for requesting an exemption decision pursuant to article 11 and for decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the agency pursuant to article 12 of regulation no 347 / 201339 . __________________ 39 oj l 115 , 25 . 4 . 2013 , p . 39 . ### fees shall be due to the agency for each of the following : requesting an exemption decision pursuant to article 11 of this regulation ; requesting decisions on cross - border cost allocation provided by the agency pursuant to article 12 of regulation no 347 / 201339 ; registration of reporting parties in accordance with the third subparagraph of article 11 of commission implementing regulation no 1348 / 201439a ; and monitoring execution of the tasks of the entso for electricity and of the entso for gas pursuant to article 4 of this regulation . __________________ 39 oj l 115 , 25 . 4 . 2013 , p . 39 . 39a commission implementing regulation no 1348 / 2014 of 17 december 2014 on data reporting implementing article 8 and article 8 of regulation no 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council .


### the translation services required for the functioning of the agency shall be provided by the translation centre for the bodies of the european union . ### the translation services required for the functioning of the agency shall be provided by the translation centre for the bodies of the european union or other translation service providers in accordance with the procurement rules and within the limits established by the relevant financial rules .


### no later than five years after the entry into force of the present regulation , and every five years thereafter , the commission , with the assistance of an independent external expert , shall carry out an evaluation to assess the agency ' s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate and tasks . the evaluation shall in particular address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . ### no later than five years after the entry into force of the present regulation , and every five years thereafter , the commission , with the assistance of an independent external expert , shall carry out an evaluation to assess the agency ' s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate and tasks . the evaluation shall in particular address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification , in accordance with the principle of performance - based budgeting .


### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . ### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries , the conservation of marine biological resources and habitats , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans .


### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing . ### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with an ecosystem - based approach to maritime spatial planning , in particular , having in consideration the sensitivity of species and habitats to human activities at sea , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing .


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


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the emff to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the emff , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of at least 25 % of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives over the mff 2021 - 2027 period , and an annual target of 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027 . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute to 35% of the overall financial envelope of the emff to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the emff , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies . ### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of healthy food supplies .


### the success of the cfp is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries , and hence on the availability of data on fisheries . in the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data , it is necessary to support member states ' actions to collect and process data in line with regulation no 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council 9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice . this support should allow synergies with the collection and processing of other types of marine data . _________________ 9 regulation 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 may 2017 on the establishment of a union framework for the collection , management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing council regulation no 199 / 2008 . ### the success of the cfp is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries , and hence on the availability of data on fisheries . in the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data , it is necessary to support member states ' actions to collect and process data in line with regulation no 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council 9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice . this support should allow synergies with the collection and processing of other types of marine data , including data about recreational fisheries . _________________ 9 regulation 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 may 2017 on the establishment of a union framework for the collection , management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing council regulation no 199 / 2008 .


### the emff should support an effective knowledge - based implementation and governance of the cfp under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice , the development and implementation of a union fisheries control system , the functioning of advisory councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations . ### the emff should support an effective knowledge - based implementation and governance of the cfp under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice , the development and implementation of a union fisheries control system , the functioning of advisory councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations , as well as better commitment of ue in international ocean governance .


### under shared management , it should be possible for the emff to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems . for that purpose , support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter . support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that directive and , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec 12 , for the management , restoration and monitoring of natura 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 13 . under direct management , the emff should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the european strategy for plastics in a circular economy developed in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 16 january 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment . _________________ 11 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . 12 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 13 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 14 com 28 ### under shared management , it should be possible for the emff to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems . for that purpose , support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter , in particular plastic , from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception and storage facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected . support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that directive and , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec 12 , for the management , restoration and monitoring of natura 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 13 . under direct management , the emff should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the european strategy for plastics in a circular economy developed in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 16 january 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment . _________________ 11 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . 12 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 13 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 14 com 28


### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices . ### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fishery products produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices .


### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery productsand is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices . ### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified achieve end hunger , achieve food security and improved nutrition as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery productsand is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices .


### 60% of the oceans are beyond the borders of national jurisdiction . this implies a shared international responsibility . most problems facing the oceans are transboundary in nature such as overexploitation , climate change , acidification , pollution and declining biodiversity , and therefore require a shared response . under the united nations convention on the law of the sea , to which the union is a party under council decision 98 / 392 / ec16 , many jurisdictional rights , institutions and specific frameworks have been set up to regulate and manage human activity in the oceans . in recent years , a global consensus has emerged that the marine environment and maritime human activities should be managed more effectively to address the increasing pressures on the oceans . _________________ 16 council decision 98 / 392 / ec of 23 march 1998 concerning the conclusion by the european community of the united nations convention of 10 december 1982 on the law of the sea and the agreement of 28 july 1994 relating to the implementation of part xi thereof . ### 60% of the oceans are beyond the borders of national jurisdiction . this implies a shared international responsibility . most problems facing the oceans are transboundary in nature such as overexploitation , climate change , acidification , pollution and reduction of biodiversity , and therefore require a shared response . under the united nations convention on the law of the sea , to which the union is a party under council decision 98 / 392 / ec16 , many jurisdictional rights , institutions and specific frameworks have been set up to regulate and manage human activity in the oceans . in recent years , a global consensus has emerged that the marine environment and maritime human activities should be managed more effectively to address the increasing pressures on oceans and seas . _________________ 16 council decision 98 / 392 / ec of 23 march 1998 concerning the conclusion by the european community of the united nations convention of 10 december 1982 on the law of the sea and the agreement of 28 july 1994 relating to the implementation of part xi thereof .


### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : and agenda for the future of our oceans ' 17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49 ### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : and agenda for the future of our oceans ' 17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate iuu fishing and minimise the impact on the marine environment , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49


### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation . ### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , particularly as regards small - scale coastal fisheries , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation .


### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation . ### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction and collection of marine litter and climate change fight , mitigation and adaptation .


### ' common information sharing environment’ means an environment of systems developed to support the exchange of information between authorities involved in maritime surveillance , across sectors and borders , in order to improve their awareness of activities at sea ; ### ' common information sharing environment’ means an environment of systems developed to support the exchange of information between authorities involved in maritime surveillance , across sectors and borders , in order to improve their awareness of activities made at sea ;


### ‘ coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions , which encompass maritime safety , maritime security , maritime customs , prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling , connected maritime law enforcement , maritime border control , maritime surveillance , protection of the marine environment , search and rescue , accident and disaster response , fisheries control and other activities related to those functions ; ### ‘ coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions , which encompass maritime safety , maritime security , maritime customs , prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling , connected maritime law enforcement , maritime border control , maritime surveillance , protection of the marine environment , search and rescue , accident and disaster response , fisheries control , inspection and other activities related to those functions ;


### ' sea basin strategy ' means an integrated framework to address common marine and maritime challenges faced by member states , and where appropriate third countries , in a sea basin or in one or more sub - sea basins , and promote cooperation and coordination in order to achieve economic , social and territorial cohesion ; it is developed by the commission in cooperation with the countries concerned , their regions and other stakeholders as appropriate ; ### ' sea basin strategy ' means an integrated framework to address common marine and maritime challenges faced by member states , and where appropriate third countries , in a specific sea basin or in one or more sub - sea basins , and promote cooperation and coordination in order to achieve economic , social and territorial cohesion ; it is developed by the commission in cooperation with the member states and third countries concerned , their regions and other stakeholders as appropriate ;


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


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


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


### the part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in title ii shall be eur 5 311 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex v . ### the part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in title iii shall be eur 6 031 674 028 in constant prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex v .


### the contribution of the programme to the reduction of marine litter , in accordance with directive xx / xx of the european parliament and of the council [ directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment ] 27 ; _________________ 27 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the contribution of the programme to the collection and reduction of marine litter , in accordance with directive xx / xx of the european parliament and of the council [ directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment ] 27 ; _________________ 27 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### the contribution of the programme to climate change mitigation and adaptation . ### the contribution of the programme to climate change fight , mitigation and adaptation .


### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and encourage social dialogue between stakeholders .


### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and will foster social dialogue between the parties .


### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and will foster social dialogue between the parties .


### commission measures in case of a serious threat to marine biological resources , as referred to in article 12 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ; ### commission measures or member state emergency measures referred to in articles 12 and 13 , respectively of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ;


### the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30 % of the annual turnover of the business concerned , calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years . ### the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the annual turnover of the business concerned , calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding calendar year .


### the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the annual turnover of the business concerned , calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years . ### the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 10% of the annual turnover of the business concerned , calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding calendar year .


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


### collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes ### collection , processing and dissemination of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes


### 20collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes ### 20collection and processing of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes


### the emff may support the sustainable development of local economies and communities through the community - led local development set out in article 25 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . ### the emff may support the favourable conditions needed for a sustainable blue economy and for the welfare of local communities through the community - led local development set out in article 25 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] .


### for the purpose of emff support , the community - led local development strategies referred to in article 26 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy , capitalising on and strengthening environmental , cultural , social and human resources . ### for the purpose of emff support , the community - led local development strategies referred to in article 26 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] shall ensure that local communities better exploit the development potential of fishing zones in general and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy , capitalising on and strengthening environmental , cultural , social and human resources .


### for the purpose of emff support , the community - led local development strategies referred to in article 26 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy , capitalising on and strengthening environmental , cultural , social and human resources . ### for the purpose of emff support , the community - led local development strategies referred to in article 26 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy , capitalising on and strengthening environmental , cultural , social and human existing resources .


### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment , with a view to : ### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment , recreational fisheries and recreational fisheries sector with a view to :


### the support for actions referred to in paragraph 1 may also contribute to the development and implementation of a union fisheries control system under the conditions set out in article 19 . ### the support for actions referred to in paragraph 1 may also contribute to the development and implementation of a union fisheries control and inspection system under the conditions set out in article 19 .


### the improvement of maritime skills , ocean literacy and sharing of socio - economic data on the sustainable blue economy ; ### the improvement of maritime skills , ocean literacy and sharing of socio - economic and environmental data on the sustainable blue economy ;


### the implementation of relevant international agreements , measures and tools to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing ; ### the implementation of relevant international agreements , measures and tools to prevent , deter and eliminate iuu fishing and measures and tool to minimise the impact on the marine environment , in particular incidental catches of seabirds , marine mammals and sea turtles ;


### any legal entity created under union law or any international organisation . ### any legal entity created under union law , including professional organisations or any international organisation .


### the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities , to which the eu is a party , guarantees people with disabilities the right of access to information and the right to participate in cultural , economic and social life on an equal basis with others . the uncrpd requires parties to the convention to take all appropriate steps , in accordance with international law , to ensure that laws protecting intellectual property rights do not constitute an unreasonable or discriminatory barrier to access by persons with disabilities to cultural materials . ### the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities , to which the eu is a party as of 21 january 2011 and which is binding for member states of the union , guarantees people with disabilities the right of access to information and to communication and the right to participate in cultural , economic , political , work and social life on an equal basis with others . the uncrpd requires parties to the convention to take all appropriate steps , in accordance with international law , to ensure that laws protecting intellectual property rights do not constitute an unreasonable or discriminatory barrier to access by persons with disabilities to cultural materials .


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


### a person who has a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , and is , as a result , unable to read printed works to substantially the same degree as a person without an impairment or disability ; or ### a person who has a perceptual or reading impairment , including dyslexia , and is , as a result , unable to read printed works to substantially the same degree as a person who is not blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled ; or


### draft legislative resolution ### approves the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission annexed to this resolution ;


### mediterranean swordfishes that have been caught and are below minimum conservation reference size will have to be discarded pursuant to point 17 of iccat recommendation 16 - 05 , unless they fall within the by - catch limits established by member states in their annual fishing plans . for the purpose of the union ' s compliance with its international obligations under the iccat , delegated regulation 2018 / 191 provides for derogations from the landing obligation for mediterranean swordfish in accordance with article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . delegated regulation 2018 / 191 implements certain provisions of iccat recommendation 16 - 05 laying down the obligation to discard swordfish on board vessels that exceed their allocated quota and / or their maximum level of permitted by - catches . the scope of that delegated regulation includes vessels engaged in recreational fishing . ### mediterranean swordfishes that have been caught and are below minimum conservation reference size will have to be discarded pursuant to point 17 of iccat recommendation 16 - 05 , unless they fall within the by - catch limits established by member states in their annual fishing plans . for the purpose of the union ' s compliance with its international obligations under the iccat , delegated regulation 2018 / 191 provides for derogations from the landing obligation for mediterranean swordfish in accordance with article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . delegated regulation 2018 / 191 implements certain provisions of iccat recommendation 16 - 05 laying down the obligation to discard swordfish on board vessels that exceed their allocated quota and / or their maximum level of permitted by - catches . the scope of that delegated regulation includes recreational fishing vessels .


### only union vessels included in the iccat record of vessels according to the procedure laid down in articles 16 and 17 , shall be authorised to target , retain on board , tranship , transport , process or land mediterranean swordfish . ### without prejudice to article 13 , only union vessels included in the iccat record of vessels according to the procedure laid down in articles 16 and 17 , shall be authorised to target , retain on board , tranship , transport , process or land mediterranean swordfish .


### in recreational fisheries , it shall be prohibited to catch , retain on board , tranship or land more than one swordfish per vessel per day . ### in recreational fisheries , it shall be prohibited to catch , retain on board , tranship or land more than one swordfish per vessel per month .


### producer organisations or associations of producer organisations whose member or member of their members consider that they are affected by a prohibited trading practice shall have the right to submit a complaint . ### producer organisations , associations of producer organisations and professional agricultural organisations whose member or member of their members consider that they are affected by a prohibited trading practice shall have the right to submit a complaint .


### the enforcement authority shall ensure , if so requested by the complainant , the confidentiality of the identity of the complainant and any other information , in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests . the complainant shall identify such information in a possible request for confidentiality . ### the enforcement authority shall ensure , if so requested by the complainant , the anonymity or confidentiality of the identity of the complainant and any other information , in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests . the complainant shall identify such information in a possible request for anonymity or confidentiality .


### the enforcement authority shall ensure , if so requested by the complainant , the confidentiality of the identity of the complainant and any other information , in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests . the complainant shall identify such information in a possible request for confidentiality . ### the enforcement authority shall ensure , if so requested by the complainant , the confidentiality of the identity of the complainant and any other information , in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests . the complainant shall identify such information in the request for confidentiality .


### member states shall ensure that enforcement authorities cooperate effectively with each other and provide each other mutual assistance in investigations that have a cross - border dimension . ### member states shall ensure that enforcement authorities cooperate effectively with each other and provide each other mutual assistance in investigations that have a cross - border dimension in order to shorten the investigation time .


### member states may provide for rules designed to combat unfair trading practices going beyond those set out in articles 3 , 5 , 6 and 7 , provided that such national rules are compatible with the rules on the functioning of the internal market . ### member states may provide for rules designed to combat unfair trading practices going beyond those set out in articles 1 , 3 , 5 , 6 and 7 , provided that such national rules are compatible with the rules on the functioning of the internal market .


### no sooner than three years after the date of application of this directive , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this directive and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . ### no sooner than two years after the date of application of this directive , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this directive and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions .


### a number of amendments are to be made to regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council24 . in the interests of clarity , that regulation should be recast . _________________ 24 regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations . ### a number of amendments are to be made to regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council24 in order to provide improved protection for passengers and encourage increased rail travel , with due regard to articles 11 , 12 and 14 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union in particular . in view of these amendments and in the interests of clarity , regulation 1371 / 2007 should therefore be recast . _________________ 24 regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations .


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


### in the context of the sale of tickets for the transport of passengers , member states should take all necessary measures to prohibit discrimination on the basis of nationality or residence , regardless whether the passenger concerned is present , permanently or on a temporary basis , in another member state . those measures should cover all covert forms of discrimination which , by the application of other criteria , such as residence , physical or digital location , may have the same effect . in light of the development of online platforms selling passenger transport tickets , member states should pay special attention to ensuring that no discrimination occurs during the process of accessing online interfaces or purchasing tickets . however , transport schemes involving social tariffs should not be automatically precluded , provided that they are proportionate and independent of the nationality of the persons concerned . ### in the context of the sale of tickets for the transport of passengers , member states should take all necessary measures to prohibit discrimination on the basis of nationality or residence , regardless whether the passenger concerned is present , permanently or on a temporary basis , in another member state . those measures should cover all covert forms of discrimination which , by the application of other criteria , such as residence , physical or digital location , may have the same effect . in light of the development of online platforms selling passenger transport tickets , member states should pay special attention to ensuring that no discrimination occurs during the process of accessing online interfaces or purchasing tickets . however , transport schemes involving social tariffs should not be precluded , provided that they are independent of the nationality of the persons concerned .


### in the light of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens , rules for non - discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , whether caused by disability , age or any other factor , have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non - discrimination . inter alia , special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services , access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board . in order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays , visual and audible systems should be used , as appropriate . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buy tickets on board a train without extra charges . staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , notably when providing assistance . to ensure equal travel conditions , such persons should be provided with assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day . ### in the light of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens , rules for non - discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , whether caused by disability , age or any other factor , have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non - discrimination . inter alia , special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services , access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board . in order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays , visual and audible systems should be used , as appropriate . staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , notably when providing assistance . to ensure equal travel conditions , such persons should be provided , free of charge , with assistance to board and disembark .


### in the light of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens , rules for non - discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , whether caused by disability , age or any other factor , have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non - discrimination . inter alia , special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services , access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board . in order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays , visual and audible systems should be used , as appropriate . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buy tickets on board a train without extra charges . staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , notably when providing assistance . to ensure equal travel conditions , such persons should be provided with assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day . ### in the light of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens , rules for non - discrimination and assistance before and during their journey should be established . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , whether caused by disability , age or any other factor , have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non - discrimination . inter alia , special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services , access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board . in order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays , visual and audible systems should be used , as appropriate . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buy tickets on board a train without extra charges when there is no other way to purchase tickets in advance . staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , notably when providing assistance . to ensure equal travel conditions , such persons should be provided with free assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day .


### railway undertakings and station managers should take into account the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , through compliance with the tsi for persons with reduced mobility . in addition , in accordance with union public procurement rules , in particular directive 2014 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council26 , all buildings and rolling stock should be made accessible through the progressive elimination of physical obstacles and functional hindrances when acquiring new material or carrying out construction or major renovation work . __________________ 26 directive 2014 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on public procurement and repealing directive 2004 / 18 / ec . ### railway undertakings and station managers should take into account the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , through compliance with commission regulation 1300 / 201425a . in particular , all buildings and rolling stock should be made accessible , in accordance with the national implementation plans set up according to article 8 of that regulation , through the progressive elimination of physical obstacles and functional hindrances when acquiring new material or carrying out construction or major renovation work . __________________ 25a commission regulation no 1300 / 2014 of 18 november 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating to accessibility of the union ' s rail system for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility text with eea relevance


### it is desirable that this regulation create a system of compensation for passengers in the case of delay which is linked to the liability of the railway undertaking , on the same basis as the international system provided by the cotif and in particular civ uniform rules thereto relating to passengers ' rights . in the event of a delay of a passenger service , railway undertakings should provide passengers with compensation based on a percentage of the ticket price . ### it is desirable that this regulation create a system of compensation for passengers in the case of delay which is linked to the liability of the railway undertaking , on the same basis as the international system provided by the cotif and in particular civ uniform rules thereto relating to passengers ' rights . purchased tickets should be fully refundable . in the event of a delay of a passenger service , railway undertakings should provide passengers with compensation based on a percentage up to 100% of the ticket price .


### it is desirable that this regulation create a system of compensation for passengers in the case of delay which is linked to the liability of the railway undertaking , on the same basis as the international system provided by the cotif and in particular civ uniform rules thereto relating to passengers ' rights . in the event of a delay of a passenger service , railway undertakings should provide passengers with compensation based on a percentage of the ticket price . ### it is desirable that this regulation create a system of compensation for passengers in the case of delay which is linked to the liability of the railway undertaking , on the same basis as the international system provided by the cotif and in particular civ uniform rules thereto relating to passengers ' rights . in the event of a delay of a passenger service , railway undertakings should provide passengers with compensation based on a percentage of the ticket price . compensation rates should reflect the need to mitigate delays and to reduce passengers’ dissatisfaction . passengers should be able to use a union standardised complaint form for submitting a complaint in their own union languages if they prefer , and it should be equally valid to a complaint format provided by the railway undertakings , ticket vendors , railway station or infrastructure manager involved in the complaint process . railway undertakings , ticket vendors should be encouraged to develop an automatic compensation system , like a passenger account or a smartcard , to claim compensation for delay or cancellation , both to avoid a complex and cumbersome process for the passenger and to speed up the payment of the compensation .


### this regulation establishes rules applicable to rail transport as regards the following : ### this regulation establishes rules applicable to rail transport to provide for effective protection of passengers and encourage rail travel as regards the following :


### non - discrimination between passengers with regard to transport conditions ; ### non - discrimination between passengers with regard to transport and ticketing conditions ;


### non - discrimination against , and mandatory assistance for , persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility ; ### non - discrimination against , immediate , spontaneous and mandatory assistance by trained staff for , persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility ;


### ‘ tour operator’ means an organiser or retailer , other than a railway undertaking , within the meaning of article 3 points and of directive 2015 / 2302 of the european parliament and of the council30 ; __________________ 30 directive 2015 / 2302 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 november 2015 on package travel and linked travel arrangements , amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2011 / 83 / eu of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council directive 90 / 314 / eec . ### ‘ tour operator’ means an organiser , other than a railway undertaking , within the meaning of point of article 3 of directive 2015 / 2302 of the european parliament and of the council30 ; __________________ 30 directive 2015 / 2302 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 november 2015 on package travel and linked travel arrangements , amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2011 / 83 / eu of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council directive 90 / 314 / eec .


### ‘ transport contract’ means a contract of carriage for reward or free of charge between a railway undertaking or a ticket vendor and the passenger for the provision of one or more transport services ; ### ‘ transport contract’ means a contract of carriage for reward or free of charge between a railway undertaking and the passenger for the provision of one or more transport services ;


### ‘ missed connection’ means a situation where a passenger misses one or more services in the course of a journey as a result of the delay or cancellation of one or more previous services ; ### ‘ missed connection’ means a situation where , under a single transport contract , a passenger misses one or more services in the course of a journey as a result of the delay or cancellation of one or more previous services ;


### ‘ missed connection’ means a situation where a passenger misses one or more services in the course of a journey as a result of the delay or cancellation of one or more previous services ; ### ‘ missed connection’ means a situation where a passenger misses one or more services in the course of a journey or combined journey as a result of the delay or cancellation of one or more previous services ;


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


### obligations towards passengers pursuant to this regulation may not be limited or waived , notably by a derogation or restrictive clause in the transport contract . ### obligations towards passengers pursuant to this regulation may not be limited or waived , notably by a derogation or restrictive clause in the transport contract . any contractual conditions which purport directly or indirectly to waive , derogate from or restrict the rights resulting from this regulation shall not be binding on the passenger .


### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 , and before their implementation , decisions to discontinue services either permanently or temporarily . __________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services . ### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 and in commission regulation 1300 / 2014 , and before their implementation , decisions to discontinue services . __________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services .


### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 , and before their implementation , decisions to discontinue services either permanently or temporarily . _________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services . ### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , and without delay including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 , and in good time before implementation , proposals to discontinue or substantially reduce services either permanently or temporarily , and shall ensure that those proposals are subject to meaningful and proper consultation before any implementation takes place . _________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services .


### the compensation of the ticket price shall not be reduced by financial transaction costs such as fees , telephone costs or stamps . railway undertakings may introduce a minimum threshold under which payments for compensation will not be paid . this threshold shall not exceed eur 4 per ticket . ### the compensation of the ticket price shall not be reduced by financial transaction costs such as fees , telephone costs or stamps . railway undertakings may introduce a minimum threshold under which payments for compensation will not be paid . this threshold shall not exceed eur 5 .


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


### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . ### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . the booking of assistance shall always be free of charge , irrespective of the communication channel being used .


### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . ### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . any booking of assistance shall always be free of charge , irrespective of the method of communication used .


### in the absence of staff at a station , railway undertakings and station managers shall make all reasonable efforts to enable disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility to have access to travel by rail . ### in the absence of accompanying staff on board a train or staff at a station , railway undertakings and station managers shall make all reasonable efforts to enable persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility to have access to travel by rail .


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


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


### railway undertakings and station managers shall inform passengers in an appropriate manner , including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements in directive xxx , at the station and on the train , of their rights and obligations under this regulation , and of the contact details of the body or bodies designated by member states pursuant to article 31 . ### railway undertakings and station managers shall inform passengers in an appropriate manner , including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements in directive xxx , at the station , on the train and on their website , of their rights and obligations under this regulation , and of the contact details of the body or bodies designated by member states pursuant to article 31 .


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


### without prejudice to the rights of consumers to seek alternative redress pursuant to directive 2013 / 11 / eu of the european parliament and of the council32 , after having complained unsuccessfully to the railway undertaking , ticket vendor , station or infrastructure manager pursuant to article 28 , the passenger may complain to an enforcement body . enforcement bodies shall inform complainants about their right to complain to alternative dispute resolution bodies to seek individual redress . _________________ 32 directive 2013 / 11 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2013 on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec . ### without prejudice to the rights of consumers to seek alternative redress pursuant to directive 2013 / 11 / eu of the european parliament and of the council32 , after having complained unsuccessfully to the railway undertaking , ticket vendor , station or infrastructure manager pursuant to article 28 , the passenger may complain to an enforcement body . enforcement bodies shall inform complainants about their right to complain to alternative dispute resolution bodies to seek individual redress . member states shall ensure that enforcement or complaint - handling bodies are recognised for the purposes of alternative redress schemes pursuant to directive 2013 / 11 / eu , and that where passengers seek alternative redress , the railway undertaking , ticket vendor , station or infrastructure manager concerned is required to participate and the outcome shall be binding on and effectively enforceable against them . _________________ 32 directive 2013 / 11 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2013 on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec .


### any passenger may complain to the national enforcement body , or any other body designated by a member state for that purpose , about an alleged infringement of this regulation . ### any passenger may complain to the national enforcement body , or any other body designated by a member state for that purpose , about an alleged infringement of this regulation . complaints may also be made by organisations representing groups of passengers .


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states shall notify the commission of those rules and measures and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them . ### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive , and shall include , but not be limited to , a minimum fine or a percentage of the relevant undertaking or organisation ' s annual turnover , whichever is the higher . member states shall notify the commission of those rules and measures and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them .


### –time schedules and conditions for the lowest fares ### –time schedules and conditions for the lowest and all available fares


### - availability of on - board services ### - availability of on - board services , including wifi and toilets


### –availability of on - board services ### –availability of on - board services , including wifi and toilets


### - on - board services ### - on - board services , including wifi


### –on - board services ### –on - board services , including wifi


### provision of useful information throughout the journey ; ### provision of useful information throughout the journey , including in relation to wifi and other on - board services ;


### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council amending directive 2006 / 22 / ec as regards enforcement requirements and laying down specific rules with respect to directive 96 / 71 / ec and directive 2014 / 67 / eu for posting drivers in the road transport sector ### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council amending directive 2006 / 22 / ec as regards enforcement requirements and laying down specific rules with respect to directive 96 / 71 / ec and directive 2014 / 67 / eu for posting drivers in the road transport sector and amending regulation no 1024 / 2012 on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system


### in order to create a safe , efficient and socially responsible road transport sector it is necessary to ensure adequate working conditions and social protection for drivers , on the one hand , and suitable business and fair competition conditions for operators , on the other . ### the free movement of workers , freedom of establishment , and freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market in the union ; they are enshrined in the treaty on the functioning of the european union and are essential to a properly functioning internal market . the implementation and enforcement of those principles is further developed by the union , aimed at guaranteeing a level playing field for businesses , combating the circumvention of rules , respecting workers ' rights , improving working conditions , and enhancing social cohesion among member states . in order to create a safe , efficient and socially responsible road transport sector , it is therefore necessary to ensure equal pay for equal work at the same place , decent working conditions and social protection for drivers , on the one hand , and suitable business and fair competition conditions for operators , on the other .


### in order to create a safe , efficient and socially responsible road transport sector it is necessary to ensure adequate working conditions and social protection for drivers , on the one hand , and suitable business and fair competition conditions for operators , on the other . ### in order to create a safe , efficient , socially responsible and non - discriminatory road transport sector it is necessary to ensure high - quality working conditions and adequate social protection for drivers , on the one hand , and suitable , regulated business and fair competition conditions for operators , on the other .


### the balance between enhancing social and working conditions for drivers and facilitating the exercise of the freedom to provide road transport services based on fair competition between national and foreign operators is crucial for the smooth functioning of the internal market . ### the balance between enhancing social and working conditions for drivers and facilitating the exercise of the freedom to provide road transport services based on fair , proportionate , non - discriminatory competition between national and foreign operators is crucial for the smooth functioning of the internal market . any piece of national legislation or policy for implementation at national level in the transport sector must therefore be conducive to the development and strengthening of the single european transport area and in no way contribute to the fragmentation of the internal market .


### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the current union social legislation in road transport , certain loopholes in the existing provisions and deficiencies in their enforcement were identified . furthermore a number of discrepancies exist between member states in interpretation , application and implementation of the rules . this creates legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators , which is detrimental to the working , social and competition conditions in the sector . ### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the current union social legislation in road transport , certain loopholes in the existing provisions and deficiencies in their enforcement were identified . furthermore a number of discrepancies exist between member states in interpretation , application and implementation of the rules . this creates legal uncertainty and unequal , at times discriminatory , treatment of drivers and operators , which is detrimental to the working , social and competition conditions in the sector .


### article 5 concerted checks member states shall , at least six times per year , undertake concerted roadside checks on drivers and vehicles falling within the scope of regulations no 3820 / 85 and no 3821 / 85 . such checks shall be undertaken at the same time by the enforcement authorities of two or more member states , each operating in its own territory . ### ' article 5 is replaced by the following : article 5 concerted checks member states shall , at least six times per year , undertake concerted roadside checks on drivers and vehicles falling within the scope of regulations no 561 / 2006 or no 165 / 2014 . such checks shall be undertaken at the same time by the enforcement authorities of two or more member states , each operating in its own territory . '


### member state shall submit the information requested by other member states pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article within 25 working days from the receipt of the request in cases requiring in - depth examination or involving checks at premises of the undertakings concerned . a shorter time limit may be mutually agreed between the member states . in urgent cases or cases requiring simple consultation of registers , such as of a risk rating system , the requested information shall be submitted within three working days . ### member state shall provide the information requested by other member states pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article within 5 working days from the receipt of the request in cases requiring in - depth examination or involving checks at premises of the undertakings concerned . a shorter time limit may be mutually agreed between the member states . in urgent cases or cases requiring simple consultation of registers , such as of a risk rating system , the requested information shall be submitted within three working days .


### where the requested member state considers that the request is insufficiently reasoned , it shall inform the requesting member state accordingly within 10 working days . the requesting member state shall further substantiate the request . where this is not possible , the request may be rejected by the member state . ### where the requested member state considers that the request is insufficient , it shall inform the requesting member state accordingly within 5 working days . the requesting member state shall further substantiate the request and the member states concerned shall discuss with each other with a view to finding a solution for any difficulty raised . where this is not possible , the request may be rejected by the requested member state . in such a case , the requesting member state may refer the complaint to the commission , who may take necessary measures as appropriate .


### in order to facilitate targeted roadside checks , the data contained in the national risk rating system shall be accessible at the time of control to all the competent control authorities of the member state concerned . ; ### in order to facilitate targeted roadside checks , the data contained in the national risk rating system shall be accessible at the time of control to all competent control authorities of the member states ;


### in order to facilitate targeted roadside checks , the data contained in the national risk rating system shall be accessible at the time of control to all the competent control authorities of the member state concerned . ### in order to facilitate targeted roadside checks , the data contained in the national risk rating system and the national registers of transport undertakings and activities shall be accessible at the time of control to all the competent control authorities of the member state concerned , through the electronic application common to all the eu member states , through which they will have direct real - time access to the erru .


### article 5 ### article 5 is replaced by the following : ‘ member states shall , at least six times per year , undertake concerted roadside checks and checks in undertakings on drivers and vehicles falling within the scope of regulations nos 561 / 2006 and 165 / 2014 . such checks shall be undertaken at the same time by the enforcement authorities of two or more member states , each operating in its own territory . the results of these concerted checks , both in undertakings and at the roadside , shall be made public . ’


### member states may only impose the following administrative requirements and control measures : ### by way of derogation from article 9 and of directive 2014 / 67 / eu , member states may only impose the following administrative requirements and control measures :


### reinforcing the link between research and innovation and other policies , including sustainable development goals ; ### reinforcing the link between research and innovation and other policies and global challenges , including sustainable development goals ;


### in the implementation of horizon europe , particular attention will be paid to ensuring a balanced and broad approach to research and innovation , which is not only limited to the development of new products processes and services on the basis of scientific and technological knowledge and breakthroughs , but also incorporates the use of existing technologies in novel applications and continuous improvement and non - technological and social innovation . a systemic , cross - disciplinary , cross - sectoral and cross - policy approach to research innovation will ensure that challenges can be tackled while also giving rise to new competitive businesses and industries , fostering competition , stimulating private investments and preserving the level playing field in the internal market . ### in the implementation of horizon europe , particular attention will be paid to ensuring a balanced and broad approach to research and innovation , which is not only limited to the development of new products processes and services on the basis of scientific and technological knowledge and breakthroughs , but also incorporates the use of existing technologies in novel applications and continuous improvement and non - technological and social innovation . a systemic , cross - disciplinary , cross - sectoral and cross - policy approach to research innovation will ensure that challenges can be tackled while also giving rise to new competitive businesses and industries , fostering competition , stimulating private investments and preserving the level playing field in the internal market . in line with union commitments to the reduction and eradication of poverty , particular attention will be paid to innovation for the benefit of international development and humanitarian assistance .