### the year 2013 will be the 20th anniversary of the establishment of union citizenship by the treaty of maastricht , which entered into force on 1st november 1993 . the european year of citizens will be marked by the follow up to the eu citizenship report and of an action plan toward completing the removal of remaining obstacles standing in the way of citizens ' enjoyment of their rights as union citizens . this european year will give visibility to union citizenship and its concrete benefits for individuals , including by demonstrating the tangible impact of union policies in citizens ' lives , in particular in terms of removing obstacles to the enjoyment of their rights . ### the year 2013 will be the 20th anniversary of the establishment of union citizenship by the treaty of maastricht , which entered into force on 1st november 1993 . the european year of citizenship 2013 will be marked by the follow up to the eu citizenship report and of an action plan toward completing the removal of remaining obstacles standing in the way of citizens ' enjoyment of their rights as union citizens . this european year will give visibility to union citizenship and its concrete benefits for individuals , including by demonstrating the tangible impact of union policies in citizens ' lives , in particular in terms of removing obstacles to the enjoyment of their rights , within union territory .


### raising awareness about citizens ' rights , including their electoral rights in their member state of residence , is also important in view of the european parliament elections in 2014 . the impact of such awareness raising actions should be multiplied through close coordination and exploitation of synergies with relevant actions implemented by other union institutions , notably the european parliament , and by member states in the run up to these elections . ### raising awareness about citizens ' rights , including their electoral rights in their member state of residence , is also important in view of the european parliament elections in 2014 . the impact of such awareness raising actions should be multiplied through close coordination and exploitation of synergies with relevant actions implemented by other union institutions , notably the european parliament , and by member states in close cooperation with national parliaments and local stakeholders in the run up to these elections by taking into consideration the need to stimulate the participation of union citizens in the union decision - making process and to tackle the democratic deficit , arising from the low turnout in european elections . it is therefore also important to guarantee simplified procedures to all union citizens for the elections in order to enable them to vote using only their national identification card or passport and not special electoral voting cards .


### – to raise union citizens ' awareness of their right to move and reside freely within the european union and more generally the rights guaranteed to union citizens in cross - border situations , including their right to participate in the democratic life of the union ; ### – to inform union citizens that all rights arising from union citizenship are also guaranteed to them in cross - border situations when they decide to exercise their right to move and reside freely in another member state , including their right to participate in the democratic life of the union , by raising pan - european awareness , on core issues such as freedom , the rule of law , equality , solidarity and respect for human rights ;


### the commission shall also cooperate closely with the european economic and social committee . ### the commission shall also cooperate closely with the european parliament , which shall launch a steering committee or a task force on european citizenship , and with the european economic and social committee .


### by 31 december 2014 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions on the implementation , results and overall assessment of the initiatives provided for in this decision . ### by 31 december 2014 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions on the implementation , results and overall assessment of the initiatives by the commission and member states provided for in this decision , including a roadmap for future union policies , measures and actions to be taken in order to strengthen union citizenship .


### supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel , ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle irregular migration . ### supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel , ensure equal treatment of european and third country nationals and tackle irregular migration .


### the achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as , inter alia , the development of equipment for border control and the apprehensions of irregular third - country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border . ### the achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as , inter alia , the development of equipment for border control , the apprehensions of irregular third - country nationals at the external border and the number of applications for international protection at external borders , in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border .


### ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the union’s acquis on borders and visas , including the functioning of the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism ; ### ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the union’s acquis on borders and visas , in particular by ensuring the effective functioning of the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism ;


### in dialogue with the commission and the frontex agency , where appropriate , it shall reallocate resources under its programme , including , where necessary , those programmed for operating support , and / or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the schengen evaluation report . ### in dialogue with the commission and the frontex agency , where appropriate , it shall reallocate resources under its programme , including those programmed for operating support , and / or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the schengen evaluation report .


### regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing a european insurance and occupational pensions authority ### regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing a european supervisory authority on insurance and occupational pensions


### the authority shall act within the scope of directive 64 / 225 / eec , directive 73 / 239 / eec , directive 73 / 240 / eec , directive 76 / 580 / eec , directive 78 / 473 / eec , directive 84 / 641 / eec , directive 87 / 344 / eec , directive 88 / 357 / eec , directive 92 / 49 / eec , directive 98 / 78 / ec , directive 2001 / 17 / ec , directive 2002 / 83 / ec , directive 2002 / 92 / ec , directive 2003 / 41 / ec , directive 2002 / 87 / ec , directive 2005 / 68 / ec , directive 2007 / 44 / ec , directive 2005 / 60 / ec , directive 2002 / 65 / ec , including all directives , regulations , and decisions based on these acts , and of any further community act which confers tasks on the authority . ### the authority shall act within the scope of this regulation and of directive 2006 / 48 / ec , directive 2006 / 49 / ec , directive 2002 / 87 / ec , directive 2005 / 60 / ec , directive 2002 / 65 / ec and directive 94 / 19 / ec , including all directives , regulations , and decisions based on these acts , and of any further eu act which confers tasks on the authority


### contribute to a consistent application of community legislation , in particular by contributing to a common supervisory culture , ensuring consistent , efficient and effective application of the legislation referred to in article 1 , preventing regulatory arbitrage , mediating and settling disagreements between national supervisory authorities , promoting a coherent functioning of colleges of supervisors and taking actions in emergency situations ; ### contribute to a consistent application of standards and legislation , in particular by contributing to a common supervisory culture , ensuring consistent , efficient and effective application of this regulation and the legislation referred to in article 1 , preventing regulatory arbitrage , mediating and settling disagreements between national supervisory authorities , ensuring a coherent functioning of colleges of supervisors and taking action , inter alia , in emergency situations ;


### the authority may develop technical standards in the areas specifically set out in the legislation referred to in article 1 . the authority shall submit its draft standards to the commission for endorsement . ### the authority shall develop technical standards in the areas specifically set out in this regulation and in the legislation referred to in article 1 , or at the request of the commission . technical standards shall not include policy choices and shall reflect the principle of proportionality . the authority shall submit its draft technical standards to the commission for adoption as delegated acts or endorsement as implementing acts in accordance with this regulation and with the legislation referred to in article 1 . the draft standards shall also be transmitted at the same time to the european parliament and the council .


### before submitting them to the commission , the authority shall , where appropriate , conduct open public consultations on technical standards and analyse the potential related costs and benefits . ### before submitting them to the commission , the authority shall conduct open public consultations with all stakeholders and analyse the potential related costs and benefits , unless such consultations and analyses are disproportionate to the scope and impact of the technical standards concerned or to the particular urgency of the matter . the authority shall also request an opinion or advice of the insurance , reinsurance and occupational pensions stakeholder group referred to in article 22 .


### within three months of receipt of the draft standards , the commission shall decide whether to endorse the draft standards . the commission may extend that period by one month . the commission may endorse the draft standards only in part or with amendments where the community interest so requires . ### within three months of receipt of the draft technical standards , the commission shall endorse the draft supervisory standards if they comply with union legislation . within the same period , the commission may adopt the draft technical standards with amendments where they were drawn up as regulatory standards . in both cases , the commission may extend that period by one month .


### where a national supervisory authority has not correctly applied the legislation referred to in article 1 , in particular by failing to ensure that a financial institution satisfies the requirements laid down in that legislation , the authority shall have the powers set out in paragraphs 2 , 3 and 6 of this article . ### where a national supervisory authority has not applied the legally binding acts and legislation referred to in article 1 or has applied them in a way which appears to be in breach of union law , in particular by failing to ensure that a financial institution satisfies the requirements laid down in that legislation , the authority shall have the powers set out in paragraphs 2 , 3 and 6 of this article .


### upon request from one or more national supervisory authorities , from the commission or on its own initiative and after having informed the national supervisory authority concerned , the authority may investigate the alleged incorrect application of community law . ### upon request from one or more competent authorities from the european parliament , the council , the commission or the insurance , reinsurance and occupational pensionsstakeholder group or on its own initiative and after having informed the national supervisory authority concerned , the authority may investigate the alleged breach or non - application of union law .


### without prejudice to the powers of the commission under article 226 of the treaty , where a national supervisory authority does not comply with the decision referred to in paragraph 4 of this article within the period of time specified therein , and where it is necessary to remedy in a timely manner the non compliance by the national supervisory authority in order to maintain or restore neutral conditions of competition in the market or ensure the orderly functioning and integrity of the financial system , the authority may , where the relevant requirements of the legislation referred to in article 1 are directly applicable to financial institutions , adopt an individual decision addressed to a financial institution requiring the necessary action to comply with its obligations under community law including the cessation of any practice . ### without prejudice to the powers of the commission under article 258 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , where a national supervisory authority does not comply with the decision referred to in paragraph 4 of this article within the period of time specified therein , and where it is necessary to remedy in a timely manner the non compliance in order to maintain or restore neutral conditions of competition in the market or ensure the orderly functioning and integrity of the financial system , the authority may , where the relevant requirements of the legislation referred to in article 1 are directly applicable to financial institutions , adopt an individual decision addressed to a financial institution requiring the necessary action to comply with its obligations under union law including the cessation of any practice .


### in the case of adverse developments which may seriously jeopardise the orderly functioning and integrity of financial markets or the stability of the whole or part of the financial system in the community , the commission , upon its own initiative or following a request by the authority , the council , or the esrb , may adopt a decision addressed to the authority , determining the existence of an emergency situation for the purposes of this regulation . ### in the case of adverse developments which may seriously jeopardise the orderly functioning and integrity of financial markets or the stability of the whole or part of the financial system in the european union , the esrb , upon its own initiative or following a request by the authority , the european parliament or a member state may issue a warning declaring the existence of an emergency situation for the purposes of this regulation .


### where the commission has adopted a decision pursuant to paragraph 1 , the authority may adopt individual decisions requiring national supervisory authorities to take the necessary action in accordance with the legislation referred to in article 1 to address any risks that may jeopardise the orderly functioning and integrity of financial markets or the stability of the whole or part of the financial system by ensuring that financial institutions and national supervisory authorities satisfy the requirements laid down in that legislation . ### where the esrb has issued a warning pursuant to paragraph 1 , or where the commission or the council , upon its own initiative or following a request by the authority , the european parliament or a member state , adopts a decision determining the existence of similar or justified circumstances where co - ordinated action by national authorities is necessary in order to respond to adverse developments which may seriously jeopardise the orderly functioning and integrity of financial markets or the stability of the whole or part of the financial system in the european union ; the authority may , without having to comply with any further requirements , adopt individual decisions in accordance with the legislation referred to in article 1 to address any risks that may jeopardise the orderly functioning and integrity of financial markets or the stability of the whole or part of the financial system by ensuring that financial institutions and national supervisory authorities satisfy the requirements laid down in that legislation .


### without prejudice to the competences of the community institutions , the authority may develop contacts with supervisory authorities from third countries . it may enter into administrative arrangements with international organisations and the administrations of third countries . ### without prejudice to the competences of the union institutions and member states , the authority may develop contacts and enter into administrative arrangements with supervisory authorities , international organisations and the administrations of third countries .


### to support mobility , equity and study excellence , the union should establish a european loan guarantee facility to enable students , regardless of their social background , to take their masters degree in another participating country . this facility should be available to financial institutions which agree to offer loans for masters ' studies in other participating countries on favourable terms for the students . ### to support mobility , equity and study excellence , the union should establish a european loan guarantee facility to enable students , regardless of their social background , to take their masters degree or doctorate in another participating country . this facility should be available to financial institutions which agree to offer loans for masters ' studies or doctorates in other participating countries on favourable terms for the students .


### the renewed copenhagen process defined an ambitious and global vision for vocational education and training policy in europe , and requested support from union educational programmes to the agreed priorities , including international mobility and reforms implemented by the member states . ### the renewed copenhagen process defined an ambitious and global vision for vocational education and training policy in europe , and requested support from union educational programmes to the agreed priorities , including international mobility and reforms implemented by the member states . that policy should be supported and prioritised within the programme . moreover , since vocational education and training plays an essential role when fostering good conditions for research and innovation , it is of special interest to highlight this part .


### it is necessary to strengthen the intensity and volume of european cooperation between schools , and of the mobility of school staff and learners in order to address the priorities set out in the agenda for european cooperation on schools for the 21st century , namely to improve the quality of school education in the union in the fields of competence development and in order to improve equity and inclusion within school systems and institutions , as well as to reinforce the teaching profession and school leadership . in this context , particular importance should be given to the strategic targets on reducing early school leaving , improving performance in basic skills , improving participation and quality in early childhood education and care , as well as to targets on reinforcing the professional competences of school teachers and school leaders , and improving the educational chances of children with a migrant background and those at socio economic disadvantage . ### it is necessary to strengthen the intensity and volume of european cooperation between schools , and of the mobility of school staff and learners in order to address the priorities set out in the agenda for european cooperation on schools for the 21st century , namely to improve the quality of school education in the union in the fields of competence development and in order to improve equity and inclusion within school systems and institutions , as well as to reinforce the teaching profession and school leadership . in this context , particular importance should be given to the strategic targets on reducing early school leaving , improving performance in basic skills , improving participation and quality in early childhood education and care , as well as to targets on reinforcing the professional competences of school teachers and school leaders , and improving the educational chances of children with a migrant background and those at socio economic disadvantage . furthermore , emphasis should be put on enhancing language skills in order to respond to the globalisation of many workplaces .


### for this purpose , it is recommended to extend the use of the single framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences under decision no2241 / 2004 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 2004 , the european qualifications framework under recommendation of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2008 , the european credit system for vocational education and training under recommendation of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2009 and the european credit transfer and accumulation system . ### for this purpose , it is recommended to extend the use of the single framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences under decision no2241 / 2004 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 2004 , the european qualifications framework under recommendation of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2008 , the european credit system for vocational education and training under recommendation of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2009 and the european credit transfer and accumulation system . furthermore , it is important to advocate and strengthen the implementation of vocational education strategies and policies within the programme .


### in order to ensure quick response to changed needs during the whole duration of the programme , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of provisions relating to the performance criteria and on the actions managed by the national agencies . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to ensure quick response to changed needs during the whole duration of the programme , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of provisions relating to the actions managed by the national agencies . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### ‘ non formal setting’ means a learning context that is often planned and organised , but not part of the formal education and training system . ### ‘ non - formal training’ means an organised process that provides people with the possibility to develop their values , skills and competencies other than the ones developed in the framework formal education and training system .


### ‘ support for policy reform’ means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### ‘ support for policy reform’ means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination , including structured dialogue with civil society , organisations providing non - formal training and youth organisations .


### ‘ staff’ means persons who , either on a professional or voluntary basis , are involved in education , training or youth non - formal learning . it may include teachers , trainers , school leaders , youth workers and non - educational staff ; ### ‘ staff’ means persons who , either on a professional or voluntary basis , are involved in education , training or non - formal learning . it may include teachers , trainers , school leaders , youth workers and non - educational staff ;


### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal learning , and support european cooperation in the youth field , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ; ### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area with special focus on vocational education and training , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal learning , and support european cooperation in the youth field , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ;


### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal learning , and support european cooperation in the youth field , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ; ### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal learning , and support european cooperation in the youth field and in lifelong learning , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ;


### – related indicator : number of non eu higher education institutions involved in the mobility and cooperation actions ### related indicator : number of eu and non eu higher education institutions involved in international mobility and cooperation actions ;


### learning mobility of individuals , ### learning mobility of individuals encompassing the business sector ,


### transnational mobility of higher education and vocational training students as well as of young people involved in non - formal activities between the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of studying at a partner institution , traineeships abroad or participating in youth activities , notably volunteering . degree mobility at masters level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in article 14 . ### transnational mobility of higher education , vocational training and adult learning students as well as of young people involved in non - formal activities between the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of studying at a partner institution , traineeships abroad or participating in youth activities , notably volunteering . degree mobility at masters level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in article 14 .


### transnational mobility of higher education and vocational training students as well as of young people involved in non - formal activities between the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of studying at a partner institution , traineeships abroad or participating in youth activities , notably volunteering . degree mobility at masters level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in article 14 . ### transnational mobility of higher education and vocational training students as well as of young people involved in non - formal activities between the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of studying at a partner institution , traineeships abroad or participating in activities , notably volunteering . degree mobility at masters level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in article 14 .


### transnational mobility of higher education and vocational training students as well as of young people involved in non - formal activities between the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of studying at a partner institution , traineeships abroad or participating in youth activities , notably volunteering . degree mobility at masters level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in article 14 . ### transnational mobility of higher education and vocational training students as well as of young people involved in non - formal activities between the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of studying at a partner institution , traineeships abroad or participating in youth activities , notably volunteering . degree mobility at masters and doctoral level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in article 14


### transnational mobility of staff , within the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of teaching or taking part in professional development activities abroad . ### transnational mobility of staff , within the participating countries as referred in article 18 . this mobility may take the form of teaching or taking part in professional development activities abroad , such arrangements extending to the business sector also .


### – sector skills alliances between education and training providers and enterprises promoting employability , creating new sector - specific curricula , developing innovative ways of vocational teaching and training and putting the union wide recognition tools in practice . ### sector skills alliances between education and training providers and enterprises promoting employability , creating new sector - specific curricula , developing innovative ways of vocational teaching and training , including the use of ict , and putting the union wide recognition tools in practice .


### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 00029 from the different external instruments , , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds . ### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 00029 from the different external instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility , including in the field of entrepreneurship , to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds .


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


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


### public bodies , as well as schools , higher education institutions and organisations in the fields of education , training , youth and sport that have received over 50% of their annual revenue from public sources over the last two years shall be considered as having the necessary financial , professional and administrative capacity to carry out activities under the programme . they shall not be required to present further documentation to demonstrate this . ### public bodies , as well as schools , higher education institutions and organisations in the fields of education , training , youth and sport that have received over 50% of their annual revenue from public sources over the last two years shall be considered as having the necessary financial , professional and administrative capacity to carry out activities under the programme . they shall not be required to present further documentation to demonstrate this . public bodies and schools , higher education institutes and educational , training , youth and sports organisations which do not meet the conditions set out in the first paragraph shall be required to submit documentation proving that they have the necessary financial , professional and administrative capacities to implement actions under the programme .


### in addition to the continuing monitoring , the commission shall establish an evaluation report no later than end 2017 in order to assess the effectiveness in achieving the objectives , the efficiency of the programme and its european added value , in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the programme . the evaluation shall address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall also take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of the predecessor programmes . ### in addition to the continuing monitoring , the commission shall establish and present to the european parliament and the council an annual evaluation report , in order to assess the effectiveness in achieving the objectives , the efficiency of the programme and its european added value , in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the programme . the evaluation shall address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall also take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of the predecessor programmes .


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . to this effect , the commission and the member states shall award priority to the use of ict and new technologies in order to facilitate access to education , training and sport for people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic or cultural reasons .


### the relevant union policies , in particular those in the fields of culture and the media , employment , health , research and innovation , enterprise , justice , consumer , development and cohesion policy ; ### the relevant union policies , in particular those in the fields of culture and the media , employment , health , research and innovation , industrial policy , enterprise , justice , consumer , development and cohesion policy ;


### within two months of receipt of the ex - ante compliance assessment as referred to in article 21 from the national authority , the commission shall accept , conditionally accept or reject the designation of the national agency . the commission shall not enter into a contractual relationship with the national agency until the acceptance of the ex - ante compliance assessment . in case of a conditional acceptance , the commission may apply proportionate precautionary measures to its contractual relationship with the national agency . ### within two months of receipt of the ex - ante compliance assessment as referred to in article 21 from the national authority , the commission shall accept , conditionally accept or reject the designation of the national agency . the commission shall not enter into a contractual relationship with the national agency until the acceptance of the ex - ante compliance assessment . the commission shall cooperate with the member state concerned to ensure that the national agency is designated as swiftly as possible . in all circumstances , the agency must be designated , and its work programme formally adopted , within a maximum of nine months from the adoption of this regulation . in case of a conditional acceptance , the commission may apply proportionate precautionary measures to its contractual relationship with the national agency .


### the commission shall formalise the legal responsibilities with regard to financial agreements relating to the predecessor lifelong learning and youth in action programmes and still open at the start of the programme upon its acceptance of the ex - ante compliance assessment on the national agency designated for the programme . ### the commission shall formalise , and publish on its website , the legal responsibilities with regard to financial agreements relating to the predecessor lifelong learning and youth in action programmes and still open at the start of the programme upon its acceptance of the ex - ante compliance assessment on the national agency designated for the programme .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 28 concerning the amendment of article 13 and article 22 relating respectively to the performance criteria and the provisions on the actions managed by the national agencies . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 28 concerning the amendment of article 22 relating to the provisions on the actions managed by the national agencies .


### member states should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and ensure that these penalties are applied so as to prevent circumvention of ship recycling rules . the penalties , which may be of a civil or administrative nature , should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . ### member states should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and ensure that these penalties are applied so as to prevent circumvention of ship recycling rules . the penalties , which may be of a civil or administrative nature , should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . they should also be harmonised to ensure that they are uniform , so as to avoid any unfair competition .


### since the objective to prevent , reduce or eliminate adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by the recycling , operation and maintenance of ships flying the flag of a member state cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states due to the international character of shipping and ship recycling , and can therefore be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , ### since the objective to prevent , reduce or eliminate adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by the recycling , operation and maintenance of ships flying the flag of a member state cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states due to the international character of shipping and ship recycling , and can therefore be better achieved at union level although the ratification of hong kong convention would transfer the eu competence for regulating ship recycling issues back to eu member states , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective ,


### identify , at least , the hazardous materials referred to in annex i and contained in the structure or equipment of the ship , their location and approximate quantities . ### for new ships , identify , at least , the hazardous materials referred to in annex i and ia and contained in the structure or equipment of the ship , their location and approximate quantities ;


### part i of the inventory of hazardous materials shall be properly maintained and updated throughout the operational life of the ship , reflecting new installations containing any hazardous materials referred to in annex i and relevant changes in the structure and equipment of the ship . ### part i of the inventory of hazardous materials shall be properly maintained and updated throughout the operational life of the ship , reflecting new installations containing any hazardous materials referred to in annex i and ia and relevant changes in the structure and equipment of the ship .


### surveys shall be carried by out by officers of the administration or of a recognised organisation acting on behalf of the administration . ### surveys shall be carried out by officers of the national competent authorities or of a recognised organisation acting on behalf of the administration .


### after completion of an initial or renewal survey or of an additional survey conducted at the request of the shipowner , a member state shall issue an inventory certificate in accordance with the form laid down in annex iv . this certificate shall be supplemented by part i of the inventory of hazardous materials . ### after completion of an initial or renewal survey or of an additional survey conducted at the request of the shipowner , a member state shall issue an inventory certificate in accordance with the form laid down in annex iv . this certificate shall be supplemented by part i of the inventory of hazardous materials and also be transmitted to the insurance company indicated by the ship owner .


### after successful completion of a final survey in accordance with article 8 , the administration shall issue a ready for recycling certificate in accordance with the form laid down in annex v . this certificate shall be supplemented by the inventory of hazardous materials and the ship recycling plan . ### after successful completion of a final survey in accordance with article 8 , the administration shall issue a ready for recycling certificate in accordance with the form laid down in annex v . this certificate shall be supplemented by the inventory of hazardous materials , the ship recycling plan and the insurance certificate .


### in order to be included in the european list , a ship recycling facility shall comply with the following requirements : ### in order to be included in the european list , a ship recycling facility shall comply with the following requirements , taking into account relevant imo , ilo and other international guidelines :


### ensure that all wastes generated from the recycling activity are only transferred to waste management facilities authorised to deal with their treatment and disposal without endangering human health and in an environmentally sound manner . ### ensure that all wastes generated from the recycling activity are only transferred to waste management facilities authorised to deal with their treatment and disposal without endangering human health and in an environmentally sound manner . therefore draw up a register of secondary operators working at the main facility , including information on their waste management methods and capacities ;


### competent authorities shall authorize ship recycling facilities located on their territory that comply with the requirements set out in article 12 to conduct ship recycling . that authorization may be given to the respective ship recycling facilities for the maximum period of five years . ### without prejudice to other eu health and environmental legislation , competent authorities shall authorize ship recycling facilities located on their territory that comply with the requirements set out in article 12 to conduct ship recycling . that authorization may be given to the respective ship recycling facilities for the maximum period of five years . provided that that they are in keeping with the objectives of this regulation and the requirements laid down in this article , any permits issued under other national or eu rules may be combined with the authorisation issued under this article to form a single permit , where this will avoid any unnecessary duplication of information and of work for the operator or the competent authority . in such cases , the authorisation may be extended in line with the permit arrangements referred to above .


### web - accessibility refers to principles and techniques to be observed when constructing websites in order to render the content of these websites accessible to all users , in particular people with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities . the content of websites includes textual as well as non - textual information , and also the downloading of forms and two - way interaction , e . g . the processing of digital forms , authentication , and transactions like case handling and payments . ### web - accessibility refers to principles and techniques to be observed when constructing websites in order to render the content of these websites accessible to all users , including persons with special needs . the content of websites includes textual as well as non - textual information , and also the downloading of forms and various types of document and two - way interaction , e . g . the processing of digital forms , authentication , and transactions like case handling and payments .


### citizens should benefit from wider access to online public sector services and should receive services and information which will facilitate the enjoyment of their rights across the union , notably their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the union and their freedom of establishment and to provide services . ### citizens should benefit from wider access to online public sector services and be able to access news and cultural and entertainment content enabling them to play a full part in social and working life , and should receive services and information which will facilitate their daily lives and the enjoyment of their rights across the union , notably their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the union and their freedom of establishment and to provide services .


### this directive aims at approximating the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states related to the accessibility of the content of public sector bodies ' websites to all users , in particular people with functional limitations including persons with disabilities . ### this directive aims at approximating the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states related to the accessibility of the content of public sector bodies ' websites , and of the websites of providers of services of general economic interest , to all users , in particular people with functional limitations including persons with disabilities .


### member states may extend the application of this directive to other types of public sector websites than those referred to in paragraph 2 . ### member states may extend the application of this directive to other types of public or private sector websites than those referred to in paragraph 2 .


### social - security benefits : unemployment benefits , child allowances , medical costs , student grants . ### social - security benefits : unemployment benefits , child allowances , medical costs , student grants and retirement pensions


### personal documents : passports or driving license ### personal documents : passports , identity cards or driving license


### application for building permission ### application for building permission or declaration of building work


### enrolment in higher education or university ### enrolment in higher education or university plus enrolment for examinations


### it is appropriate to supplement the multilateral surveillance referred to in article 121 and of the treaty with specific rules for detection , prevention and correction of macroeconomic imbalances . the procedure should be embedded in the annual multilateral surveillance cycle . ### it is appropriate to complement the multilateral surveillance referred to in article 121 and tfeu with specific rules for detection , prevention and correction of macroeconomic imbalances that include incentives as well as fines . the procedure should be embedded in the annual multilateral surveillance cycle .


### fines collected in accordance with article 3 of this regulation shall constitute other revenue , as referred to in article 311 of the treaty , and shall be distributed , in proportion to their share in the total gross national income of the eligible member states , between member states whose currency is the euro and which are not the subject of an excessive imbalance procedure within the meaning of regulation no [ … / … ] and do not have an excessive deficit as determined in accordance with article 126 of the treaty . ### fines collected in accordance with article 3 of this regulation shall constitute other revenue , as referred to in article 311 tfeu , and shall be used in support of achieving the union’s long - term investment and jobs objectives through a union ' s financial stability mechanism , in order to support the adjustment process of member states by providing finance strictly linked to economically viable , socially and environmentally sustainable investment .


### in order to alleviate those problems and to speed up the implementation of the operational programmes and projects , as well as to strengthen the economic recovery , it is appropriate that the managing authorities of the member states having experienced serious difficulties with respect to financial stability and which have been granted financial assistance according to one of the financial assistance mechanisms set out above may contribute financial resources from operational programmes to the establishment of risk sharing instruments providing loans or guarantees or other financial facilities , in support of projects and operations foreseen under an operational programme . ### in order to alleviate those problems and to speed up the implementation of the operational programmes and projects , as well as to strengthen the economic recovery , it is appropriate that the managing authorities of the member states having experienced serious difficulties with respect to financial stability and which have been granted financial assistance according to one of the financial assistance mechanisms set out above may contribute , temporarily and without prejudice to the 2014 to 2020 programming period , financial resources from operational programmes to the establishment of risk sharing instruments providing loans or guarantees or other financial facilities , in support of projects and operations foreseen under an operational programme .


### external action should be consistent and coherent as set out in article 18 of teu . ### external action should be consistent and coherent as set out in article 18 of teu . the european commission together with the eeas should set up all institutional mechanisms to ensure such consistency .


### eligibility of expenditure under the national programmes should be determined by national law , subject to common principles . the starting and closing dates for the eligibility of expenditure should be defined so as to provide for uniform and equitable rules applying to the national programmes . ### eligibility of expenditure under the national programmes should be determined by national law while being subject to common principles led down in this regulation . the starting and closing dates for the eligibility of expenditure should be defined so as to provide for uniform and equitable rules applying to the national programmes .


### technical assistance should enable the member states to support the implementation of their national programmes and assist beneficiaries in complying with their obligations and union law . ### technical assistance is essential to enable the member states to support the implementation of their national programmes , assist beneficiaries in complying with their obligations and union law and in turn to increase the visibility of and accessibility to eu funds .


### an appropriate strategy identifying the objectives to be pursued with the support of the union budget , with targets for their achievement , an indicative time table and examples of actions envisaged to meet these objectives ; ### an appropriate strategy identifying the objectives to be pursued with the support of the union budget , with targets for their achievement , an indicative time table and examples of actions envisaged to meet these objectives ; this strategy shall ensure , in each of the member states , a fair and equitable distribution of funds - allocated under the specific regulations - in respect of each of the objectives as defined in the specific regulations ;


### following the commission decision approving the national programme , an initial pre - financing amount for the whole programming period shall be paid by the commission . this shall represent 4% of the contribution from the union budget to the national programme concerned . it may be split into two instalments depending on budget availability . ### following the commission decision approving the national programme , an initial pre - financing amount for the whole programming period shall be paid by the commission . this shall represent 6% of the contribution from the union budget to the national programme concerned . it may be split into two instalments depending on budget availability .


### national programmes shall be submitted to a decommitment procedure established on the basis that amounts linked to a commitment which are not covered by the initial pre - financing referred to in article 33 or a request for payment in accordance with article 39 by 31 december of the second year following that of the budget commitment shall be decommitted . ### national programmes shall be submitted to a decommitment procedure established on the basis that amounts linked to a commitment which are not covered by the initial pre - financing referred to in article 33 or a request for payment in accordance with article 39 by 31 december of the third year following that of the budget commitment shall be decommitted .


### biased and unrealistic macroeconomic and budgetary forecasts can considerably hamper the effectiveness of budgetary planning and consequently impair commitment to budgetary discipline . forecasts from independent bodies can provide unbiased and realistic macroeconomic forecasts . ### biased and unrealistic macroeconomic and budgetary forecasts can considerably hamper the effectiveness of budgetary planning and consequently impair commitment to budgetary discipline . forecasts from independent bodies could provide unbiased and more realistic macroeconomic forecasts .


### as demonstrated by the sovereign debt crisis , and in particular by the need to put in place common financial backstops , member states whose currency is the euro share enhanced spillovers from their budgetary policy . each of the member states whose currency is the euro should consult the commission and other member states whose currency is the euro before the adoption of any major fiscal policy reform plans with potential spillover effects , so as to give the possibility for an assessment of possible impact for the euro area as a whole . they should consider their budgetary plans to be of common concern and submit them to the commission for monitoring purposes in advance of the plans becoming binding . the commission should be in a position , if necessary , to adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan , that the member state and in particular budgetary authorities should be invited to take into account in the process of the budget law adoption . such an opinion should ensure that union ' s policy guidance in the budgetary area is appropriately integrated in the national budgetary preparations . in particular , this opinion should include an assessment of whether or not the budgetary plans appropriately address the recommendations issued in the context of the european semester in the budgetary area . the commission should stand ready to present this opinion to the parliament of the member state concerned at its request . the extent to which this opinion has been taken into account should be part of the assessment , if and when the conditions are met , leading to the decision to place the concerned member state in excessive deficit procedure , where no follow - up to the early guidance from the commission should be considered as an aggravating factor . also , based on an overall assessment of the plans by the commission , the eurogroup should discuss the budgetary situation and prospects for the euro area . ### as demonstrated by the sovereign debt crisis , and in particular by the need to put in place common financial backstops , member states whose currency is the euro share enhanced spillovers from their budgetary , and macro - economic policy . each of the member states whose currency is the euro should consult the commission and other member states whose currency is the euro before the adoption of any major fiscal policy reform plans with potential spillover effects , so as to give the possibility for an assessment of possible impact for the euro area as a whole , including social and environmental impact . they should consider their budgetary plans to be of common concern and submit them to the commission for monitoring purposes in advance of the plans becoming binding . the commission should be in a position , if necessary , to adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan , that the member state and in particular budgetary authorities should be invited to take into account in the process of the budget law adoption . such an opinion should ensure that union ' s policy guidance given in the european semester is appropriately integrated in the national budgetary preparations . in particular , this opinion should include an assessment of whether or not the budgetary plans appropriately address the recommendations issued in the context of the european semester . the commission should stand ready to present this opinion to the parliament of the member state concerned at its request . the extent to which this opinion has been taken into account should be part of the assessment , if and when the conditions are met , leading to the decision to place the concerned member state in excessive deficit procedure , where no follow - up to the early guidance from the commission should be considered as an aggravating factor . also , based on an overall assessment of the plans by the commission , the eurogroup should discuss the budgetary situation and prospects for the euro area .


### as demonstrated by the sovereign debt crisis , and in particular by the need to put in place common financial backstops , member states whose currency is the euro share enhanced spillovers from their budgetary policy . each of the member states whose currency is the euro should consult the commission and other member states whose currency is the euro before the adoption of any major fiscal policy reform plans with potential spillover effects , so as to give the possibility for an assessment of possible impact for the euro area as a whole . they should consider their budgetary plans to be of common concern and submit them to the commission for monitoring purposes in advance of the plans becoming binding . the commission should be in a position , if necessary , to adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan , that the member state and in particular budgetary authorities should be invited to take into account in the process of the budget law adoption . such an opinion should ensure that union ' s policy guidance in the budgetary area is appropriately integrated in the national budgetary preparations . in particular , this opinion should include an assessment of whether or not the budgetary plans appropriately address the recommendations issued in the context of the european semester in the budgetary area . the commission should stand ready to present this opinion to the parliament of the member state concerned at its request . the extent to which this opinion has been taken into account should be part of the assessment , if and when the conditions are met , leading to the decision to place the concerned member state in excessive deficit procedure , where no follow - up to the early guidance from the commission should be considered as an aggravating factor . also , based on an overall assessment of the plans by the commission , the eurogroup should discuss the budgetary situation and prospects for the euro area . ### as demonstrated by the sovereign debt crisis , and in particular by the need to put in place common financial backstops , member states whose currency is the euro share enhanced spillovers from their budgetary policy . each of the member states whose currency is the euro should consult the commission and other member states whose currency is the euro before the adoption of any major fiscal policy reform plans with potential spillover effects , so as to give the possibility for an assessment of possible impact for the euro area as a whole . they should consider their budgetary plans to be of common concern and submit them to the commission for monitoring purposes in advance of the plans becoming binding . the commission should be in a position , if necessary , to adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan , that the member state and in particular budgetary authorities should be invited to take into account in the process of the budget law adoption . such an opinion should ensure that union ' s policy guidance is appropriately integrated in the national budgetary preparations . in particular , this opinion should include an assessment of whether or not the budgetary plans appropriately address the eu 2020 growth , employment and social targets as well as the recommendations issued in the context of the european semester . the commission should stand ready to present this opinion to the parliament of the member state concerned at its request . the extent to which this opinion has been taken into account should be part of the assessment , if and when the conditions are met , leading to the decision to place the concerned member state in excessive deficit procedure , where no follow - up to the early guidance from the commission should be considered as an aggravating factor . also , based on an overall assessment of the plans by the commission , the eurogroup should discuss the budgetary situation and prospects for the euro area .


### in order to enhance the dialogue between the union institutions , in particular the european parliament , the council and the commission , and to ensure greater transparency and accountability , the competent committee of the european parliament may offer the opportunity to the member state concerned by a commission recommendation to participate in an exchange of views , ### in order to enhance the dialogue between the union institutions , in particular the european parliament , the council and the commission , and to ensure greater transparency and accountability , the competent committees of the european parliament may offer the opportunity to the member state concerned by a commission recommendation to participate in an exchange of views ,


### in order to enhance the dialogue between the union institutions , in particular the european parliament , the council and the commission , and to ensure greater transparency and accountability , the competent committee of the european parliament may offer the opportunity to the member state concerned by a commission recommendation to participate in an exchange of views , ### in order to enhance the dialogue between the union institutions , in particular the european parliament , the council and the commission , and to ensure greater transparency and accountability , the competent committee of the european parliament may offer the opportunity to the member state concerned by a commission recommendation as well as the social partners of that member state to participate in an exchange of views ,


### member states shall have in place numerical fiscal rules on the budget balance that implement in the national budgetary processes their medium - term budgetary objective as defined in article 2a of regulation no 1466 / 97 . such rules shall cover the general government as a whole and be of binding , preferably constitutional , nature . ### member states shall have in place numerical fiscal rules on the budget balance that take into account in the national budgetary processes their medium - term budgetary objective as defined in article 2a of regulation no 1466 / 97 .


### paragraphs 2 to 4 shall apply in case of revised draft budgetary plan . ### paragraphs 2 to 4a shall apply in case of revised draft budgetary plan .


### the commission shall , if necessary , adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan by 30 november . ### the commission shall adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan by&#160 ; 1 november in the case where a member state fails to present a budget that is in line with the obligations of the stability and growth pact , &#160 ; and progress towards&#160 ; the objectives defined in the union strategy for growth and jobs ;


### the commission opinion shall be made public and , at the request of the parliament of the member state concerned , shall be presented by the commission to the parliament concerned . ### the commission opinion shall be made public and , at the request of the parliament of the member state concerned or the european parliament , shall be presented by the commission to the parliament concerned .


### the commission shall make an overall assessment of the budgetary situation and prospects in the euro area as a whole . the assessment shall be made public . ### the commission shall make an overall assessment of the budgetary situation and prospects in the euro area as a whole . the assessment shall be made public , as well as their effects with regard to the eu 2020 growth , employment and social targets .


### member state shall report regularly to the commission and to the economic and financial committee or any sub - committee it will designate for that purpose , for the general government and its sub - sectors , the in - year budgetary execution , the budgetary impact of discretionary measures taken on both the expenditure and the revenue side , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , as well as information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets . the report shall be made public . ### member state shall report regularly to the commission , the european parliament , the economic and financial committee or any sub - committee it will designate for that purpose , for the general government and its sub - sectors , the in - year budgetary execution , the budgetary impact of discretionary measures taken on both the expenditure and the revenue side , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , as well as information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets . the report shall be accompanied by a social impact assessment . the report shall be made public .


### member state shall report regularly to the commission and to the economic and financial committee or any sub - committee it will designate for that purpose , for the general government and its sub - sectors , the in - year budgetary execution , the budgetary impact of discretionary measures taken on both the expenditure and the revenue side , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , as well as information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets . the report shall be made public . ### member state shall report regularly to the commission and to the economic and financial committee or any sub - committee it will designate for that purpose , for the general government and its sub - sectors , the in - year budgetary execution , the budgetary impact of discretionary measures taken on both the expenditure and the revenue side , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , as well as information on the measures adopted and their impact with regard to the eu 2020 growth , employment and social targets as well as the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets . the report shall be made public .


### in case of risks of non - compliance with the deadline to correct the excessive deficit , the commission shall address a recommendation to the member state concerned for adoption of further measures within a timeframe consistent with the deadline for the correction of its excessive deficit referred to in paragraph 1 . the recommendation by the commission shall be made public , and , at the request of the parliament of the member state concerned , shall be presented by the commission to the parliament concerned . ### in case of risks of non - compliance with the deadline to correct the excessive deficit , the commission shall address a recommendation to the member state concerned for adoption of further measures within a timeframe consistent with the deadline for the correction of its excessive deficit referred to in paragraph 1 . the recommendation by the commission shall be made public , and , at the request of the parliament of the member state concerned or the european parliament , shall be presented by the commission to the parliament concerned .


### within the timeframe set by the commission recommendation referred to in paragraph 2 , the member state concerned shall report to the commission on measures adopted in response to this recommendation together with the reports provided for in article 7 . the report shall include the budgetary impact of all discretionary measures taken , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets , as well as information on the other actions being taken in response to the commission recommendation . the report shall be made public . ### within the timeframe set by the commission recommendation referred to in paragraph 2 , the member state concerned shall report to the commission on measures adopted in response to this recommendation together with the reports provided for in article 7 . the report shall include the budgetary and social impact of all discretionary measures taken , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets , information on the other actions being taken in response to the commission recommendation as well as the impact of the measures on the achievement of progress towards the objectives of the union strategy for growth and jobs . the report shall be made public .


### exported to third countries or dispatched to the rest of the union within the limits of traditional exports and traditional dispatches . these amounts are established by the commission by means of an implementing act on the basis of dispatches or export average figures during 1989 , 1990 and 1991 ; ### exported to third countries or dispatched to the rest of the union within the established limits of traditional exports and traditional dispatches . these amounts are established by the commission by means of an implementing act on the basis of dispatches or export average figures , taking as a reference the verified average figures for the three best years since 1989 ;


### for the purposes of this chapter , ‘ regional trade’shall be understood as trade , for each french overseas department , with the azores and madeira and the canary islands , with third countries established by the commission by means of an implementing act . ### for the purposes of this chapter , ‘ regional trade’shall be understood as trade , for each french overseas department , with the azores and madeira and the canary islands , with third countries belonging to the same geographical and ocean areas as those regions and with third countries with which they have historical links .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 1 and article 3 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 1 and article 3 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from …* . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . _____________ * date of the entry into force of this regulation .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 2 and article 3 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 2 and article 3 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from …* . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . __________ * date of the entry into force of this regulation .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 9 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 9 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from …* . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . _____________ * date of the entry into force of this regulation .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 18 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 18 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from …* . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . _____________ * date of the entry into force of this regulation .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 2 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 2 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from …* . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . _____________ * date of the entry into force of this regulation .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 6 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 6 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from …* . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . _____________ * date of the entry into force of this regulation .


### in order to guarantee its full autonomy and independence , the agency should be granted an autonomous budget with revenue from the general budget of the european union . the union budgetary procedure should be applicable as far as the union contribution and any other subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the european union are concerned . the auditing of accounts should be undertaken by the court of auditors . ### in order to guarantee its full autonomy and independence , the agency should be granted an autonomous budget with revenue from the general budget of the european union . the financing of the agency is subject to an agreement by the budgetary authority as set out in point 47 of the iia of 17 may 2006 . the union budgetary and discharge procedures should be applicable . the auditing of accounts and of the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions should be undertaken by the court of auditors .


### a european agency for the operational management of the second - generation schengen information system , the visa information system , eurodac and for developing and managing other large - scale information technology systems , in application of title v of the treaty on the functioning of the european union is hereby established . ### a european agency for the operational management of the second - generation schengen information system , the visa information system , eurodac and for developing and managing other large - scale information technology systems , in application of title v of the treaty on the functioning of the european union is hereby established , in accordance with article 185 of the financial regulation .


### before 31 march each year , adopt the agency ' s annual activity report for the previous year and transmit it by 15 june at the latest to the european parliament , the council , the commission , the european economic and social committee and the court of auditors ; the annual activity report shall be published ; ### before 31 march each year , adopt the agency ' s annual activity report for the previous year comparing , in particular , the results achieved with the objectives of the annual work programme and transmit it by 15 june at the latest to the european parliament , the council , the commission , the european economic and social committee and the court of auditors ; the annual activity report shall be published ;


### the members of the management board shall be appointed on the basis of their high level relevant experience and expertise in the field of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice . ### the members of the management board shall be appointed on the basis of their high level relevant experience and expertise in the field of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice . they shall also have the necessary administrative and management skills to fulfil the tasks listed in article 9 .


### establish and implement an effective system enabling regular monitoring and evaluations of the it systems , including statistics , and of the agency ; ### establish and implement an effective system enabling regular monitoring , auditing and evaluations of the it systems , including statistics , and of the agency , also in terms of effective and efficient achievement of agency ' s objectives ;


### negotiate and , after approval by the management board , sign a headquarters agreement with the government of the host member state . ### negotiate and , after approval by the management board , sign a headquarters agreement with the government of the host member state , having taken into account the cost / benefit assessment as specified in the second subparagraph of article 7 .


### the agency ' s annual work programme and its annual activity report , after prior consultation of the advisory groups ; ### the agency ' s annual work programme and its annual activity report , with an indication of the resources allocated to each activity , after prior consultation of the advisory groups ;


### the budget for the coming year ; ### the budget for the coming year , established on the basis of activity - based budgeting ;


### the management board , acting on a proposal from the commission , taking into account the evaluation report , and only in those cases where it can be justified by the duties and requirement of the agency , may extend the term of office of the executive director once for not more than three years . ### the management board , acting on a proposal from the commission , taking into account the evaluation report , and only in those cases where it can be justified by the duties and requirement of the agency , may extend the term of office of the executive director once for not more than three years . the executive director shall hold office for a period of not exceeding eight years .


### each member state , each country associated with the implementation , application and development of the schengen acquis and the eurodac related measures as well as the commission shall appoint one member to each of the advisory groups for a three - year term , which may be renewed ; ### each member state , each country associated with the implementation , application and development of the schengen acquis and the eurodac related measures as well as the commission shall appoint one member to one of the three advisory groups for a three - year term , which may be renewed , on a rotating basis ;


### the necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the agency in the host member state and the facilities to be made available by that state , as well as the specific rules applicable in the agency ' s host member state to the executive director , the members of the management board , staff of the agency and members of their families shall be laid down in a headquarters agreement between the agency and the host member state concluded after obtaining the approval of the management board . the agency ' s host member state should provide the best possible conditions to ensure proper functioning of the agency , including multilingual , european - oriented schooling and appropriate transport connections . ### the necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the agency in the host member state and the facilities to be made available by that state , as well as specific rules aimed at ensuring good conditions for staff , applicable in the agency ' s host member state to the executive director , the members of the management board , staff of the agency and members of their families shall be laid down in a headquarters agreement between the agency and the host member state concluded after obtaining the approval of the management board . the agency ' s host member state should provide the best possible conditions to ensure proper functioning of the agency , including multilingual , european - oriented schooling and appropriate transport connections . those conditions shall be examined in the cost / benefit assessment prior to the signing of the headquarters agreement and in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 7 and taking into account the member state ' s willingness to and capability of providing its own resources to host the agency .


### the evaluation shall assess the utility , relevance and effectiveness of the agency and its working practices . the evaluation shall take into account the views of stakeholders , at both european and national level . ### the evaluation shall assess the utility , relevance , achieved added value and effectiveness of the agency and its working practices . the evaluation shall take into account the views of stakeholders , at both european and national level . it shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify or extend the agency ' s tasks or to put an end to its activities in the event of its role having become superfluous .


### the expenditure of the agency shall include , inter alia , staff remuneration , administrative and infrastructure expenses , operating costs and expenditure relating to contracts or agreements concluded by the agency . each year the executive director shall draw up a draft statement of estimates of the agency ' s revenue and expenditure for the following financial year , together with the establishment plan , and shall transmit it to the management board . ### the expenditure of the agency shall include , inter alia , staff remuneration , administrative and infrastructure expenses , operating costs and expenditure relating to contracts or agreements concluded by the agency . each year the executive director shall draw up , on the basis of the activities carried out by the agency , a draft statement of estimates of the agency ' s revenue and expenditure for the following financial year , together with the establishment plan , and shall transmit it to the management board .


### its draft work programme ; ### its draft work programme , together with the anticipated human and financial resources associated with each programmed activity ;


### the statement of estimates shall be forwarded by the commission to the european parliament and the council together with the preliminary draft general budget of the european union . ### the statement of estimates shall be forwarded by the commission to the european parliament and the council together with the draft general budget of the european union .


### on the basis of the statement of estimates , the commission shall enter in the preliminary draft general budget of the european union the estimates it deems necessary for the establishment plan and the amount of the subsidy to be charged to the general budget , which it shall place before the budgetary authority in accordance with article 314 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### on the basis of the statement of estimates , the commission shall enter in the draft general budget of the european union the estimates it deems necessary for the establishment plan and the amount of the subsidy to be charged to the general budget , which it shall place before the budgetary authority in accordance with article 314 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , together with a description of and justification for any difference between the agency ' s statement of estimates and the subsidy to be charged to the general budget .


### the agency ' s budget shall be adopted by the management board . it shall become final following the final adoption of the general budget of the european union . where appropriate , it shall be adjusted accordingly . ### the agency ' s budget shall be adopted by the management board . it shall become final following the final adoption of the general budget of the european union . where appropriate , it shall be adjusted accordingly , together with the annual work programme .


### for that purpose , until such time as the executive director takes up his / her duties following his / her appointment by the management board in accordance with article 15 of this regulation , the commission may assign a limited number of officials including one to fulfil the functions of the executive director , on an interim basis . ### for that purpose , until such time as the executive director takes up his / her duties following his / her appointment by the management board in accordance with article 15 of this regulation , the commission shall assign a limited number of officials including one to fulfil the functions of the executive director , on an interim basis .


### the agency shall take up its responsibilities set out in articles 2 to 6 from 1 january 2012 . ### the agency shall take up its responsibilities set out in articles 2 to 6 from 1 january 2012 , provided that the member states have agreed on the location of its seat sufficiently in advance to allow its basic infrastructure and procedures to become operational at that seat .


### union funding should be designed to support exploratory work on actions which aim to promote the strategic objectives of the integrated maritime policy , including the integrated maritime governance at all levels , the further development and implementation of integrated sea - basin strategies tailored to the specific needs of europe ' s different sea basins , the definition of the boundaries of sustainability of human activities in the framework of the marine strategy framework directive , which constitutes the environmental pillar of the integrated maritime policy , paying due attention to their cumulative impacts , on the basis of the ecosystem approach , the further involvement of stakeholders in integrated maritime governance schemes , the further development of cross - cutting tools for integrated policy - making , the promotion of the international dimension of the integrated maritime policy , and sustainable economic growth , employment , innovation and competitiveness . ### union funding should be designed to support exploratory work on actions which aim to promote the strategic objectives of the integrated maritime policy , including the integrated maritime governance at all levels , the further development and implementation of integrated sea - basin strategies tailored to the specific needs of europe ' s different sea basins , the further development of cross - cutting tools for the formulation of integrated , coherent and coordinated policies , the protection and sustainable use of marine and coastal resources and the definition of the boundaries of sustainability of human activities in the framework of the marine strategy framework directive - which constitutes the environmental pillar of the integrated maritime policy - paying due attention to their cumulative impacts , on the basis of the ecosystem approach , the involvement of stakeholders in integrated maritime governance schemes , the promotion of the international dimension of the integrated maritime policy , and sustainable economic growth , employment , innovation and competitiveness in the coastal , insular and outermost regions of europe , particularly those areas heavily dependent on fisheries and related maritime activities .


### the programme should complement existing and future financial instruments made available by the member states , at national and sub - national level , for promoting the protection and sustainable use of the oceans , seas and coasts . ### the programme should complement existing and future financial instruments made available by the member states , at national and sub - national level , for promoting the protection and sustainable use of the oceans , seas and coasts and encourage the sustainable development and economic growth of the coastal , insular and outermost regions of europe , particularly those areas heavily dependent on fisheries and related maritime activities .


### stimulate and reinforce dialogue and cooperation with and among stakeholders on cross - cutting issues related to integrated maritime policy ; ### stimulate and reinforce dialogue and cooperation with and among stakeholders on cross - cutting issues related to integrated maritime policy , whilst guaranteeing full transparency ;


### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management , both of which provide a fundamental tool for eco - system based management and sustainable development of marine areas and coastal regions ; ### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management , both of which provide a fundamental tool for eco - system based management and sustainable development of marine areas , coastal regions and islands , with a particular emphasis on those areas that are most vulnerable to climate change ;


### studies and cooperative programmes ; ### studies , including studies on the identification of legislative weaknesses with regards to flags of convenience and illegal , unregulated and unreported fishing , and cooperative programmes ;


### public information and best practice sharing , awareness raising and associated communication and dissemination activities , including publicity campaigns , and events and the development and maintenance of websites ; ### public information and best practice sharing , awareness raising and associated communication and dissemination activities , including publicity campaigns , and events and the development and maintenance of websites and relevant databases ;


### pooling , monitoring , visualisation of and ensuring public access to a significant amount of data , best practices and of database on union funded regional projects , including where appropriate through a secretariat established for one or a number of these purposes ; ### pooling , monitoring , visualisation of and ensuring public access to a significant amount of data , best practices and of database on union funded regional projects , including where appropriate through a secretariat established for one or a number of these purposes , giving priority to those projects concerning data collection and processing in accordance with common uniform standards ;


### the programme may benefit third countries , stakeholders in third countries , and international organisations or bodies which pursue one or more of the general and specific objectives set out in article 2 and 3 . ### the programme may benefit third countries , stakeholders in third countries , international organisations , ngos , or other bodies which pursue one or more of the general and specific objectives set out in article 2 and 3 .