### directive 2001 / 83 / ec provides that certain types of information are subject to control by the member states ' national competent authorities prior to their dissemination . this concerns information about non - interventional scientific studies , or accompanying measures to prevention and medical treatment , or information which presents the medicinal product in the context of the condition to be prevented or treated . in the case of medicinal products for human use authorised pursuant to title ii of regulation no 726 / 2004 , provision should also be made for certain types of information to be subject to prior vetting by the european medicines agency . ### directive 2001 / 83 / ec provides that certain types of information are subject to control by the member states ' national competent authorities prior to their dissemination . this concerns information about non - interventional scientific studies based on experimental observation , or accompanying measures to prevention and medical treatment , or information which presents the medicinal product in the context of the condition to be prevented or treated . in the case of medicinal products for human use authorised pursuant to title ii of regulation no 726 / 2004 , provision should also be made for certain types of information to be subject to prior vetting by the european medicines agency , and for the agency to monitor the measures to be taken by the manufacturer following a report of adverse reactions , and the consequent immediate updating of the literature .


### this regulation lays down rules for the use of an internal market information system , hereinafter ‘ imi’ , for administrative cooperation , including processing of personal data , among competent authorities in the member states and the commission . ### this regulation lays down rules for the use of an internal market information system , hereinafter ‘ imi’ , for administrative cooperation , including processing of personal data , among competent authorities in the member states and the commission . it should be ensured that all personal data and information circulated among the different competent authorities should be collected , processed and used for strictly legitimate purposes which are in line with data protection rules . furthermore , all relevant safeguards against abuse of the system should be firmly put in place .


### personal data processed in imi shall be blocked at the latest eighteen months after the formal closure of an administrative cooperation procedure , unless blocking before that period is expressly requested by a competent authority , on a case - by - case basis . ### personal data processed in imi shall be blocked in the system&#160 ; after&#160 ; a period of&#160 ; no longer than eighteen months after the formal closure of an administrative cooperation procedure , &#160 ; and which is determined either&#160 ; on the request of&#160 ; a competent authority , on a case - by - case basis , or&#160 ; on the basis of the applicable union act .


### imi actors shall ensure that data subjects are informed about processing of their personal data in imi and that they have access to a privacy notice explaining their rights and how to exercise them , in accordance with articles 10 or 11 of directive 1995 / 46 / ec and national legislation which is in accordance with that directive . ### imi actors shall ensure that data subjects are informed within 30 days&#160 ; about processing of their personal data in imi and that they have access to a privacy notice explaining their rights and how to exercise them , in accordance with articles 10 or 11 of directive 1995 / 46 / ec and national legislation which is in accordance with that directive .


### when drawing up the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , member states should favour measures that will significantly contribute to the employability of the redundant workers . member states should strive towards the reintegration into employment or new activities of at least 50 % of the targeted workers within 12 months of the date of application . ### when drawing up the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , member states should favour measures that will significantly contribute to the employability of the redundant workers . member states should strive towards the reintegration into employment or new activities of at least 50 % of the targeted workers within 12 months of receiving assistance .


### actions benefiting from financial contributions by the fund pursuant to article 2 and shall aim to ensure that a minimum of 50 % of workers participating in these actions find stable employment within a year from the date of application . ### actions benefiting from financial contributions by the fund pursuant to article 2 and shall aim to ensure that a minimum of 50 % of workers participating in these actions find stable employment within a year of receiving assistance .


### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , employers ' recruitment incentives , mobility allowances , subsistence or training allowances , all of which limited to the duration of the documented active job search or life - long learning or training activities ; ### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , employers ' recruitment incentives , mobility allowances , subsistence or training allowances , allowances to cover costs of caring for family members and allowances for farm relief services , all of which limited to the duration of the documented active job search or life - long learning or training activities ;


### measures to stimulate in particular disadvantaged or older workers to remain in or return to the labour market . ### measures to stimulate in particular disadvantaged , older workers and women , especially single mothers , to remain in or return to the labour market .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are promoted during the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution . the commission and the member state shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age , sexual orientation and type of contract of employment or employment relationship in access to and during the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution . ### the commission and the member states shall apply the principle of equal treatment between men and women which means that there shall be no discrimination whatsoever on grounds of sex , and they shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are promoted during the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution , in particular in selecting target groups , establishing criteria and indicators , beneficiaries . the commission and the member state shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age , sexual orientation and type of contract of employment or employment relationship in access to and during the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution .


### a description of the actions taken and planned by the national , regional or local authorities , union funds , social partners and enterprises , including an estimate of how these contribute to the reintegration of the workers into employment or new activities . ### a description of the actions taken and planned by the national , regional or local authorities , union funds , social partners and enterprises , including an estimate of how these contribute to the reintegration of the workers into employment or new activities and to the principle of equal treatment between men and women .


### by 1 august of every second year year , and for the first time in 2015 , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation 1927 / 2006 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the egf and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted , decisions adopted , actions funded , including their complementarity with actions funded by other union funds , notably the european social fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the winding - up of financial contributions made . it should also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility . ### by 1 august of every second year , and for the first time in 2015 , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation 1927 / 2006 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the egf and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted , decisions adopted , actions funded , including their complementarity with actions funded by other union funds , notably the european social fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the winding - up of financial contributions made , as well as information relating to the activities aimed at equality between men and women . it should also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility . all data in the report where possible shall be segregated down by sex .


### by 31 december 2022 , an ex - post evaluation with the assistance of external experts , to measure the impact of the egf and its added value . ### by 31 december 2022 , an ex - post evaluation with the assistance of external experts , including gender equality experts , to measure the impact of the egf and its added value .


### verifying that management and control arrangements have been set up and are being implemented in such a way as to ensure that union funds are being used efficiently and correctly , in accordance with the principles of sound financial management ; ### verifying that management and control arrangements have been set up and are being implemented in such a way as to ensure that union funds are being used efficiently and correctly , in accordance with the principles of sound financial management and of equal treatment between men and women ;


### the objective of union policy in the field of the union external borders is to ensure the efficient monitoring of the crossing of external borders including through border surveillance . the purpose of border surveillance is to prevent unauthorised border crossings , to counter cross - border criminality and to apprehend or take other measures against those persons who have crossed the border in an irregular manner . border surveillance should be effective in preventing and discouraging persons from circumventing the checks at border crossing points . to this end , border surveillance is not limited to the detection of attempts at irregular border crossing but equally extends to steps such as intercepting ships suspected of trying to gain entry to the union without submitting to border checks , as well as arrangements intended to address situations such as search and rescue that may arise during a border surveillance operation at sea and arrangements intended to bring such an operation to a successful conclusion . ### the objective of union policy in the field of the union external borders is to ensure the efficient monitoring of external borders and protect lives at those borders . the purpose of border surveillance is to prevent unauthorised border crossings , to counter cross - border criminality and to take legal action against persons who have crossed the border in an irregular manner . border surveillance should ensure that persons cannot circumvent checks at border crossing points . border surveillance extends to detecting attempts at irregular border crossing , to action such as intercepting ships suspected of trying to gain entry to the union without submitting to border checks , and to search - and - rescue operations .


### the european agency for the management of operational cooperation at the external borders of the member states of the european union established by council regulation no 2007 / 2004 of 26 october 200413 is responsible for the coordination of operational cooperation between member states in the field of management of the external borders , including as regards border surveillance . the agency is also responsible to assist member states in circumstances requiring increased technical assistance at the external borders , taking into account that some situations may involve humanitarian emergencies and rescue at sea . specific rules with regard to border surveillance activities carried out by maritime and aerial units of one member state at the sea border of other member states or on the high seas in the context of operational cooperation coordinated by the agency are necessary to further strengthen such cooperation . __________________ 13 oj l 349 , 25 . 11 . 2004 , p . 1 . ### the european agency for the management of operational cooperation at the external borders of the member states of the european union established by council regulation no 2007 / 2004 of 26 october 200413 is responsible for the coordination of operational cooperation between member states in the field of management of the external borders , including as regards border surveillance . the agency is also responsible to assist member states in circumstances requiring increased technical assistance at the external borders , taking into account that some situations involve humanitarian emergencies and rescue at sea . specific rules with regard to border surveillance activities carried out by maritime and aerial units of one member state at the sea border of other member states or on the high seas in the context of operational cooperation coordinated by the agency are necessary to further strengthen such cooperation . __________________ 13 oj l 349 , 25 . 11 . 2004 , p . 1 .


### the establishment of the european border surveillance system established by regulation no [ … / … ] of the european parliament and of the council of [ … ] should strengthen the information exchange and operational cooperation between member states and with the agency . this ensures that the situational awareness and reaction capability of member states improves considerably , also with the support of the agency , for the purposes of detecting and preventing irregular migration , for combating cross - border crime and for contributing to protect and save the lives of migrants at their external borders . when coordinating border surveillance operations , the agency should provide member states with information and analysis concerning these operations . ### the establishment of the european border surveillance system established by regulation no [ … / … ] of the european parliament and of the council of [ … ] should strengthen the information exchange and operational cooperation between member states and with the agency . this ensures that the situational awareness and reaction capability of member states improves considerably , also with the support of the agency , for the purposes of detecting and preventing irregular migration , for combating cross - border crime and , above all , for contributing to protecting individuals and saving lives at their external borders . when coordinating border surveillance operations , the agency should provide member states with information and analysis concerning these operations .


### during border surveillance operations , member states and the agency should respect their obligations under the united nations convention on the law of the sea , the international convention for the safety of life at sea , the international convention on maritime search and rescue , the united nations convention against transnational organized crime and its protocol against the smuggling of migrants by land , sea and air , the convention relating to the status of refugees , the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , the international covenant on civil and political rights , the united nations convention against torture and other cruel , inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and other relevant international instruments . ### during border surveillance operations , member states and the agency should respect their obligations under the united nations convention on the law of the sea , the international convention for the safety of life at sea , the international convention on maritime search and rescue , the united nations convention against transnational organized crime and its protocol against the smuggling of migrants by land , sea and air , the convention relating to the status of refugees , the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , the international covenant on civil and political rights , the united nations convention against torture and other cruel , inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and other relevant international instruments . any breach of those obligations should be investigated and , if necessary , penalised .


### in accordance with regulation no 562 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 establishing a community code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders 14 and general principles of union law , any measure taken in the course of a surveillance operation should be proportionate to the objectives pursued , non - discriminatory and it should fully respect human dignity , fundamental rights and the rights of refugees and asylum seekers , including the principle of non - refoulement . member states and the agency are bound by the provisions of the asylum acquis , and in particular of council directive 2005 / 85 / ec of 1 december 2005 on minimum standards on procedures in member states for granting and withdrawing refugee status15 with regard to applications for asylum made in the territory , including at the border or in the transit zones of member states . __________________ 14 oj l 105 , 13 . 4 . 2006 , p . 1 . 15 oj l 326 , 13 . 12 . 2005 , p . 13 . ### in accordance with regulation no 562 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 establishing a community code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders 14 and general principles of union law , any measure taken in the course of a surveillance operation should be proportionate to the objectives pursued , non - discriminatory and it should fully respect human dignity , fundamental rights , the rights of refugees and asylum seekers and the principle of non - refoulement . member states and the agency are bound by the provisions of asylum law , and in particular of directive 2013 / 32 / eu of the european parliament and of the council with regard to applications for international protection made in the territory , including at the border , in the territorial waters or in the transit zones of member states or on the high seas . __________________ 14 oj l 105 , 13 . 4 . 2006 , p . 1 .


### the possible existence of an arrangement between a member state and a third country cannot absolve member states from those obligations whenever they are aware or ought to be aware that systemic deficiencies in the asylum procedure and in the reception conditions of asylum seekers in that third country amount to substantial grounds for believing that the asylum seeker would face a real risk of being subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment or where they are aware or ought to be aware that this third country is engaged in practices in contravention of the principle of non - refoulement . ### the possible existence of an arrangement between a member state and a third country cannot absolve member states from their obligations under international and union law , in particular as regards compliance with the principle of non - refoulement , whenever they are aware or ought to be aware that deficiencies in the asylum procedure and in the reception conditions of asylum seekers in that third country do not make it possible to conduct an individual , fair and effective assessment or where they are aware or ought to be aware that this third country is engaged in practices in contravention of the principle of non - refoulement . units deployed by member states or the agency must also be guided by the provisions of union law and international law in instances where operations take place in the territorial waters of third countries and those countries apply other rules .


### during a border surveillance operation at sea , a situation may occur where it will be necessary to render assistance to persons found in distress . in accordance with international law , every state must require the master of a ship flying its flag , in so far as he can do so without serious danger to the ship , the crew or the passengers , to render assistance to any person found at sea in danger of being lost and to proceed with all possible speed to the rescue of persons in distress . such assistance should be provided regardless of the nationality or status of the persons to be assisted or of the circumstances in which they are found . ### when conducting a border surveillance operation at sea , regard should be had for situations where it is necessary to render assistance to persons found in distress . in accordance with international law , every state must require the master of a ship flying its flag , in so far as he can do so without serious danger to the ship , the crew or the passengers , to render assistance without delay to any person found at sea in danger of being lost and to proceed with all possible speed to the rescue of persons in distress . such assistance should be provided regardless of the nationality or status of the persons to be assisted or of the circumstances in which they are found .


### measures taken for the purpose of a sea operation shall be conducted in a way that does not put at risk the safety of the persons intercepted or rescued and the safety of the participating units . ### measures taken for the purpose of a sea operation shall be conducted in a way that , in all instances , ensures the safety of the persons intercepted or rescued and the safety of the participating units , including safe onward passage .


### in case of disembarkation in a third country , the participating units shall identify the intercepted or rescued persons and assess their personal circumstances to the extent possible before disembarkation . they shall inform the intercepted or rescued persons of the place of disembarkation in an appropriate way and they shall give them an opportunity to express any reasons for believing that disembarkation in the proposed place would be in violation of the principle of non - refoulement . ### if disembarkation in a third country is considered , the participating units shall identify the intercepted or rescued persons and assess their personal circumstances , including their medical condition and other circumstances that might make them vulnerable . before a decision is taken , they shall inform the intercepted or rescued persons of their rights , in particular the right to international protection , and of the place of disembarkation in an appropriate way , and in a language which those persons understand or may be presumed to understand , and they shall give them an opportunity to express any reasons for believing that disembarkation in the proposed place would be unlawful . intercepted or rescued persons shall be granted legal assistance and access to effective remedy and translators , and it shall be made possible for them to produce evidence in support of their case .


### the participating units shall communicate information about any ship suspected of being engaged in illegal activities at sea outside the scope of a sea operation to the international coordination centre , which shall convey this information to the national coordination centre of the member state or member states concerned . ### the participating units shall communicate information about any ship suspected of being engaged in illegal activities at sea , which are outside the scope of the sea operation , to the international coordination centre , which shall convey this information to the national coordination centre of the member state or member states concerned . when necessary and for the purposes laid down in this regulation , the authorities of the member states concerned and the agency shall make use of the eurosur framework .


### making persons on board aware that they are may not be authorised to cross the border and that persons directing the craft may face penalties for facilitating the voyage ; ### making persons on board aware as to why they are or may not be authorised to cross the border and that persons directing the craft may face penalties for facilitating the voyage ;


### where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that a ship without nationality or one that may be assimilated to a ship without nationality is engaged in the smuggling of migrants by sea , the participating unit may board and stop the ship with a view to verifying its statelessness . if suspicions prove to be founded further appropriate measures as laid down in paragraph 1 may be taken in accordance with national law and international law . ### where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that a ship without nationality or one that may be assimilated to a ship without nationality is engaged in the smuggling of migrants by sea , the participating unit may board and stop the ship with a view to verifying its statelessness . if suspicions prove to be founded further appropriate measures as laid down in paragraph 1 may be taken in accordance with national law , union law and international law .


### during a sea operation , participating units shall render assistance to any ship or person in distress at sea . they shall do so regardless of the nationality or status of such a person or the circumstances in which that person is found . ### during a sea operation , participating units shall render assistance without delay to any ship or person in distress at sea . they shall do so regardless of the nationality or status of such a person or the circumstances in which that person is found .


### where the ship cannot or can no longer be considered as being in a distress situation or the search and rescue operation has been concluded , the participating unit shall , in consultation with the international coordination centre , resume the sea operation . ### where the ship cannot be considered as being in a distress situation or the search and rescue operation has been concluded , in accordance with article 10 , the participating unit shall , in consultation with the international coordination centre , resume the sea operation .


### as the three tripartite agencies - eu - osha , the european centre for development and vocational training , and the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions - address issues related to the labour market , working environment and vocational education and training and skills , close coordination among three agencies is required and the ways to enhance efficiency and synergies should be exploited . in addition , whenever relevant , the agency should seek to engage in efficient cooperation with the european commission ' s in - house research capacities . ### as the three tripartite agencies - eu - osha , the european centre for development and vocational training , and the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions - address issues related to the labour market , working environment and vocational education and training and skills , close coordination among three agencies is required and the ways to enhance efficiency and synergies should be exploited . in addition , whenever relevant , the agency should seek to improve its resource management by grouping assets , equipment and personnel to minimize risks of users and maximize advantages , and engage in efficient cooperation with the european commission ' s in - house research capacities .


### baile átha cliath / dublin / corcaigh / cork – zeebrugge / antwerpen / rotterdam . ### baile átha cliath / dublin / corcaigh / cork – le havre / calais / dunkerque – zeebrugge / antwerpen / rotterdam .


### in order to avoid the north sea – mediterranean core network corridor being separated into two distinct and unconnected parts and to ensure connectivity of ireland with mainland europe , the north sea – mediterranean core network corridor should include maritime links between the irish core ports and core ports of belgium and the netherlands . ### in order to avoid the north sea – mediterranean core network corridor being separated into two distinct and unconnected parts and to ensure connectivity of ireland with mainland europe , it is essential to create direct links with the territories closest to ireland on the existing corridor . the north sea – mediterranean core network corridor should include maritime links between the irish core ports and core ports of belgium , the netherlands and france .


### ensuring the connection between ireland and the other member states on the north sea – mediterranean core network corridor is crucial for ongoing and future infrastructure investments and for providing legal clarity and certainty for infrastructure planning . ### ensuring the connection between ireland and the other member states on the north sea – mediterranean core network corridor , as well as the atlantic core network , is crucial for ongoing and future infrastructure investments and for providing legal clarity and certainty for infrastructure planning .


### ensuring the connection between ireland and the other member states on the north sea – mediterranean core network corridor is crucial for ongoing and future infrastructure investments and for providing legal clarity and certainty for infrastructure planning . ### ensuring the connection between ireland , northern ireland and the other member states on the north sea – mediterranean core network corridor is crucial for ongoing and future infrastructure investments and for providing legal clarity and certainty for infrastructure planning and ensuring that transport policy continues the facilitation of the provisions of the above mentioned agreement in line with the policies of the european union . this does not prejudice the future consideration of the appropriate positioning of the republic of ireland within the core network corridor or the consideration of that positioning and future relationship with ports currently outside of the core network so as to improve connectivity between the republic of ireland and the rest of the union as part of subsequent instruments under the connecting europe facility .


### it shall apply from . . . [ one year after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### it shall apply from . . . [ two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] .


### three different national enforcement authorities are mainly involved with undeclared work : labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor ' s office and the social partners are also involved . ### often several different national enforcement authorities are mainly involved with curbing undeclared work : including labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates , health and safety inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor ' s office and the social partners are also involved . together with better enforcement of existing legislation , the authorities concerned should increasingly put in place incentives enabling the regularisation of jobs .


### improving cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , ### improving co - operation between member states ' authorities in order to prevent and deter more efficiently and effectively undeclared work , including bogus self - employment ,


### improving cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , ### improving effective and close co - operation between member states ' different enforcement bodies&#160 ; and other actors involved on eu level in order to prevent and deter more efficiently and effectively undeclared work , including bogus self - employment and to regularise jobs ,


### the platform will aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information , provide a framework at eu level to develop expertise and analysis , and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the member states . ### the platform should contribute to eliminating undeclared work by promoting and facilitating cross - border cooperation , the exchange of best practices , experiences and information , provide a framework at eu level to develop expertise and analysis , and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement bodies of the member states .


### coordinate cross - border operational actions . ### initiate , coordinate , facilitate and promote practical , effective and efficient cross - border operational actions .


### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states and multilateral cooperation projects and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing . european campaigns or common strategies could increase the awareness of undeclared work . ### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states and multilateral cooperation projects and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing in compliance with data protection rules , using , whenever relevant and feasible , the internal market information system and the electronic exchange of social security information . the platform can also promote joint investigations by member states , in particular in cross - border cases .


### the commission will take the necessary administrative steps to set up the network . ### the commission will take the necessary administrative steps to set up the platform .


### the platform will aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information , provide a framework at eu level to develop expertise and analysis , and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the member states . ### the strengthening of active cooperation based on mutual assistance , transparency and confidentiality among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively .


### the commission may nevertheless conclude when adopting the decision in accordance with article 6 that such level of public investment is unsustainable , in which case it shall determine the level of public investment to be maintained . ### the commission may nevertheless conclude before adopting the decision in accordance with article 6 that such level of public investment is unsustainable , in which case it shall propose to the european parliament without delay the level of public investment to be maintained . the european parliament may invite the member state concerned to an exchange of views before the competent committee of the european parliament .


### member states should conduct their economic policies and should coordinate them in such a way as to attain the objective of strengthening economic , social , and territorial cohesion . ### member states should conduct their economic and social policies and should coordinate them in such a way as to attain the objective of strengthening economic , social , and territorial cohesion , social justice and protection .


### gross fixed capital formation financed by programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development ; ### gross fixed capital formation financed by programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development .


### the contribution of this regulation to the achievement of the union ' s strategy for growth and jobs ; ### the contribution of this regulation to the achievement of the union ' s aims as set in article 3 teu and the european pillar of social rights .


### member states should invest the support received under eisf in eligible public investment and also maintain the level of public investment in general compared to the average level of public investment over the five last years in order to ensure that the objective pursued by this regulation is achieved . in that respect , there is the expectation that member states should give priority to maintaining eligible investment in programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development . . ### member states should invest the support received under eisf in eligible public investment and also maintain at least the level of public investment in general compared to the average level of public investment over the five last years before the request of support in order to ensure that the objective pursued by this regulation is achieved . in that respect , there is the expectation that member states should give priority to maintaining eligible investment in programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development ;


### unless otherwise provided for in an international agreement concluded by the union , one of the following conditions is fulfilled ### unless otherwise provided for in an international agreement on wet - lease signed by the union based on an existing air transport agreement which has been signed before 1 january 2008 , one of the following conditions is fulfilled :


### all new electronic toll systems which require the installation or use of on - board equipment shall , for carrying out electronic toll transactions , use one or more of the technologies listed in annex iv . ### all new electronic toll systems which require the installation or use of on - board equipment shall , for carrying out electronic toll transactions , use one or more of the following technologies : satellite positioning ; mobile communications ; 5 . 8 ghz microwave technology .


### existing electronic toll systems which use technologies other than those listed in annex iv shall comply with those technologies if substantial technological improvements are carried out ### existing electronic toll systems which use technologies other than those listed in the first subparagraph shall comply with those technologies if substantial technological improvements are carried out .


### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with articles 1 and 3 to 8 and annexes ii and iii by [ 18 months after the entry into force of this directive ] . they shall immediately communicate the text of those measures to the commission . ### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with articles 1 and 3 to 8 and annexes ii and iii by [ 30 months after the entry into force of this directive ] . they shall immediately communicate the text of those measures to the commission .


### the on - board equipment may use its own hardware and software , use elements of other hardware and software present in the vehicle , or both . for the purpose of communicating with other hardware systems present in the vehicle , the on - board equipment may use technologies other than those listed in annex iv . ### the on - board equipment may use its own hardware and software , use elements of other hardware and software present in the vehicle , or both . for the purpose of communicating with other hardware systems present in the vehicle , the on - board equipment may use technologies other than those listed in this article .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 11 amending annexes i and iv in order to adapt them to technical progress . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 11 amending annex i in order to adapt it to technical progress .


### the commission shall , by [ 5 years after the entry into force of this directive ] , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the application of articles 6 and 7 of this directive by the member states . in its report , the commission shall focus in particular on , and shall , as appropriate , make proposals to cover , the following aspects : ### the commission shall , by [ 4 years after the entry into force of this directive ] , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the application of articles 6 and 7 of this directive by the member states . in its report , the commission shall focus in particular on , and shall , as appropriate , make proposals to cover , the following aspects :


### for the investigation of the failure to pay road fees , the member state shall grant other member states ' national contact points access to the following national vehicle registration data , with the power to conduct automated searches thereon : ### the member state shall grant only other member states ' national contact points access to the following national vehicle registration data , with the power to conduct automated searches thereon , solely for the purpose of investigations into failure to pay road fees :


### the introduction of electronic toll systems will entail the processing of personal data . such processing needs to be carried out in accordance with union rules , as set out , inter alia , in regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council19 , directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council20and directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council21 . the right to protection of personal data is explicitly recognised by article 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . _________________ 19 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec , 20 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data , and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . 21 directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 july 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector . ### the introduction of electronic toll systems will entail the processing of personal data , on the basis of which movements can be comprehensively profiled . to safeguard privacy , member states should accordingly allow for anonymous and encrypted advance - payment options for eets . processing of personal data needs to be carried out in accordance with union rules , as set out , inter alia , in regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council19 , directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council20 and directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council21 . the right to protection of personal data is explicitly recognised by article 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### this directive lays down the conditions necessary to ensure the interoperability of electronic road toll systems and to facilitate the cross - border exchange of information on the failure to pay road fees in the union . it applies to the electronic collection of all types of road fees , on the entire union road network , urban and interurban , motorways , major and minor roads , and various structures such as tunnels , bridges and ferries . ### this directive lays down the conditions necessary to ensure the interoperability of electronic road toll and urban vehicle access regulation schemes and to enable the cross - border exchange of information needed to facilitate the participation to these schemes and their enforcement in case of non - compliance . it applies to the electronic collection of all types of road fees , on the entire union road network , urban and interurban , motorways , major and minor roads , and various structures such as tunnels , bridges and ferries .


### this directive lays down the conditions necessary to ensure the interoperability of electronic road toll systems and to facilitate the cross - border exchange of information on the failure to pay road fees in the union . it applies to the electronic collection of all types of road fees , on the entire union road network , urban and interurban , motorways , major and minor roads , and various structures such as tunnels , bridges and ferries . ### this directive lays down the conditions necessary to ensure the interoperability of electronic road toll systems and to facilitate the cross - border exchange of information on the failure to pay road fees in the union , including those for road toll systems and for urban vehicle access regulation schemes . it applies to the electronic collection of all types of road fees , on the entire union road network , urban and interurban , motorways , major and minor roads , and various structures such as tunnels , bridges and ferries .


### the commission’s proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council34 includes accessibility requirements for a specific set of public sector bodies’ websites . in addition , it proposes to establish the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites with the requirements listed in that directive . both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that directive are to apply to the public sector bodies ' websites . with the purpose of , notably , ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website , the accessibility requirements set out in this directive should be aligned to those of the proposed directive on the accessibility of public sector bodies’ websites . activities of ecommerce of public sector websites not covered by that directive , fall under the scope of this proposal , in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities and older persons , irrespective of their public or private sale . __________________ 34 proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the accessibility of public sector bodies ' websites com 721 . ### directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council34 includes accessibility requirements for all public sector bodies ' websites . in addition , it establishes the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites and mobile applications with the requirements listed in that directive . both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that directive apply to the public sector bodies ' websites and mobile applications . with the purpose of , notably , ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website and mobile applications , the accessibility requirements set out in this directive should be aligned to those of directive 2016 / 2102 . activities of ecommerce of public sector websites and mobile applications which are not covered by directive 2016 / 2102 fall within the scope of this directive , in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities , irrespective of their public or private sale . __________________ 34 directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies .


### design and production : the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by making accessible the following : the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself , which : must be available by more than one sensory channel ; must be understandable ; must be perceivable ; shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use ; the user interface of the product in accordance with point 2 ; the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations , in accordance with point 2 ; the interfacing of the product with assistive devices . ### design and production : the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by complying with the following accessibility requirements : the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself , which shall be provided in multiple accessible formats and which : shall be available by more than one sensory channel ; shall be understandable ; shall be perceivable ; shall have an adequate size of fonts with sufficient contrast between the characters and their background in order to maximise its readability in foreseeable conditions of use ; the user interface of the product in accordance with point 2 ; the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations , in accordance with point 2 ; when relevant , compatibility with assistive devices and technologies available at union level , including hearing technologies such as hearing aids , telecoils , cochlear implants and assistive listening devices ;


### the purpose of this directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states , by eliminating barriers to the free movement of certain accessible products and services this will increase the availability of accessible products and services on the internal market . ### the purpose of this directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by approximating laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states , by eliminating barriers to the free movement of accessible products and services this will increase the availability of accessible products and services on the internal market .


### manufacturers shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product , in a language which can be easily understood by that authority . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market and to ensure compliance with the requirements referred to in article 3 . ### manufacturers shall , further to a request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product , in a language which can be easily understood by that authority . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market and to ensure compliance with the requirements referred to in article 3 .


### the demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of citizens with disabilities and / or functional limitations will increase significantly with the ageing of the european union ' s population . an environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and facilitates independent living . ### the demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities in line with article 1 of the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities , will increase significantly with the ageing of the european union’s population . an environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and is a prerequisite for independent living .


### the demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of citizens with disabilities and / or functional limitations will increase significantly with the ageing of the european union ' s population . an environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and facilitates independent living . ### the demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of citizens with disabilities and / or functional limitations will increase significantly with the ageing of the european union ' s population . an environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society , facilitates independent living , and reduces the risk of social exclusion .


### member states may decide , in the light of national conditions , that the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of banking services , and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators shall comply with the accessibility requirements of annex i , section x , in order to maximise their use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities . ### member states shall ensure that the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services and products including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of banking and postal services , and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators shall comply with the accessibility requirements of annex i , section x , in order to maximise their use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and the elderly .


### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in point b on ' related terminal equipment with advance computing capability used by consumers ' providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel , alternatives to non - text content shall be provided ; the electronic information , including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point . making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations . ### the provision of services in order to maximise their reasonably foreseeable use by persons with disabilities shall be achieved by meeting the functional performance requirements set out in point ba , and shall include : the products the service providers use in the provision of the service concerned , in accordance with the rules laid down in point b on ' related terminal equipment used by consumers ' ; information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities ; electronic information , including the related websites and online applications needed in the provision of the service ; information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; functions , practices , policies , procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with disabilities .


### it is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the member states , notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected . ### it is necessary to introduce accessibility requirements which enable all persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities to fully use the products and services and infrastructure covered by this directive . accessibility requirements should be introduced in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the member states .


### in accordance with regulation no 765 / 2008 by affixing the ce marking to a product , the manufacturer declares that the product is in conformity with all applicable accessibility requirements and that he takes full responsibility therefor . ### in accordance with regulation no 765 / 2008 by affixing the ce marking to a product , the manufacturer declares that the product is in conformity with all applicable accessibility requirements and that he takes full responsibility therefor . the manufacturer should add a clear reference to accessibility next to the ce marking in order to better inform consumers .


### service providers shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent authority , provide it with all information necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the service with the accessibility requirements referred to in article 3 . they shall cooperate with those authorities , at their request , on any action taken to bring the service in conformity with those requirements . ### service providers shall , further to a request from a competent authority , provide it with all information necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the service with the accessibility requirements referred to in article 3 . they shall cooperate with those authorities , at their request , on any action taken to bring the service in conformity with those requirements .


### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel , alternatives to non - text content shall be provided , the electronic information , including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point . making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations . ### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : shall be made available in accessible web format and electronic non - web document by making them perceivable , operable , understandable and robust in accordance with point , shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the service including accessibility of vehicles and surrounding infrastructure and built environment as well as information about assistance provided in accordance with regulation 1107 / 2006 , regulation 1177 / 2010 , regulation 1371 / 2007 , and regulation 181 / 2011 , shall be provided on alternative non - electronic formats upon request . the alternative non - electronic formats may include large print , braille , or easy to read . making websites including online applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; making mobile - based services including mobile applications needed in the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations and persons with disabilities : smart ticketing , real - time passenger information , additional service information ; the built environment needed for the provision of the service shall comply with section x of this annex .


### the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by making accessible the following : ### the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and those with age and health - related impairments , shall be achieved by complying with the following barrier - free accessibility requirements :


### in some situations , common accessibility requirements of the built environment would facilitate the free movement of the related services and of persons with disabilities . therefore , this directive enables member states to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this directive , ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in annex x . ### in some situations , the accessibility of the built environment is a prerequisite for persons with disabilities , to enable them to actually use the related services . common accessibility requirements of the built environment would facilitate the free movement of the related services and of persons with disabilities . therefore , this directive enables member states to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this directive , ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set out in annex x .


### by [ …insert date - five years after the application of this directive ] , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall submit to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a report on the application of this directive . ### by [ …insert date - three years after the application of this directive ] , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall submit to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a report on the application of this directive .


### in some situations , common accessibility requirements of the built environment would facilitate the free movement of the related services and of persons with disabilities . therefore , this directive enables member states to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this directive , ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in annex x . ### without common accessibility requirements of the built environment connected to products and services , any accessibility standards of goods and services cannot be effective in ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities . . therefore , this directive should oblige member states to include the built environment used in the provision of the products and services under the scope of this directive , ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in annex x .


### the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by making accessible the following : ### the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with disabilities and persons with age related or other impairments , shall be achieved by complying with the following accessibility requirements :


### the commission’s proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council34 includes accessibility requirements for a specific set of public sector bodies’ websites . in addition , it proposes to establish the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites with the requirements listed in that directive . both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that directive are to apply to the public sector bodies ' websites . with the purpose of , notably , ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website , the accessibility requirements set out in this directive should be aligned to those of the proposed directive on the accessibility of public sector bodies’ websites . activities of ecommerce of public sector websites not covered by that directive , fall under the scope of this proposal , in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities and older persons , irrespective of their public or private sale . __________________ 34 proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the accessibility of public sector bodies ' websites com 721 . ### directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council34 includes accessibility requirements for all public sector bodies ' websites . in addition , it establishes the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites and mobile applications with the requirements listed in that directive . both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that directive apply to the public sector bodies ' websites and mobile applications . with the purpose of , notably , ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website and mobile applications , the accessibility requirements set out in this directive should be aligned to those of directive 2016 / 2102 . activities of ecommerce of public sector websites and mobile applications which are not covered by directive 2016 / 2102 fall within the scope of this directive , in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities , irrespective of their public or private sale . __________________ 34 directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies .


### distributors shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have made available on the market . ### distributors shall , further to a request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have made available on the market .


### the assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements referred to in article 21 imposes a disproportionate burden shall be performed by the competent authorities concerned . ### the assessment of whether compliance with accessibility requirements referred to in article 21 imposes a disproportionate burden shall be performed by the competent authorities concerned . lack of priority , time or knowledge shall not be considered as legitimate reasons to claim a disproportionate burden .


### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in point b ' related consumer equipment with advance computing capability ' ; providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel ; alternatives to non - text content shall be provided ; the electronic information , including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point . making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations . ### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in point b ' related consumer equipment with advance computing capability ' ; providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities which : shall be made available in accessible web format and within the electronic programming guides by making them perceivable , operable , understandable and robust , in accordance with point ; shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the service in combination with the related terminal equipment , and its compatibility with assistive technologies ; shall provide accessible information to facilitate complementarities with other access services provided by a third party . making websites and online applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; making mobile - based services including mobile applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services .


### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in point b on ' related consumer equipment with advance computing capability ' providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel , alternatives to non - text content shall be provided ; the electronic information , including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point . making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations . ### the provision of services in such a way as to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities shall be achieved by the following : the products they use in the provision of the service shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in point b on ' related consumer equipment with advance computing capability ' ; the information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities , shall be provided in multiple accessible formats as follows : the information shall be made available in accessible web format and electronic non - web document format by making it understandable , perceivable and operable ; the economic operator shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies ; the electronic information , including the related online and mobile applications and websites needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point ; making websites and mobile based services , including mobile applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities .


### it is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the member states , notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected . ### it is necessary to introduce accessibility requirements which enable all people to fully use the products and services and infrastructure , including the built environment , covered by this directive in the most effective and least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the member states , notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected and which are placed on the market after the date of application of this directive . it is necessary to enable economic operators to efficiently implement the accessibility requirements provided for in this directive , in particular by taking into account the economical and functional lifetime of self - service terminals , such as ticket machines and check - in machines .


### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in point b ' products ' ; providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel , alternatives to non - text content shall be provided ; the electronic information , including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point . making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations . ### the provision of services in such a way as to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by the following : the products they use in the provision of the service shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in point b ' products ' ; the information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities shall be provided in multiple accessible formats as follows : the information shall be made available in accessible web format and electronic non - web document format by making it understandable , perceivable and operable ; the economic operator shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies ; the electronic information , including the related online and mobile applications and websites needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point ; making websites and mobile based services , including mobile applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities .


### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in point d providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel , alternatives to non - text content shall be provided ; the electronic information , including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point . making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations . ### the provision of services in such a way as to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by the following : the products they use in the provision of the service shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in point d ; the information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities shall be provided in multiple accessible formats as follows : the information shall be made available in accessible web format and electronic non - web document format by making it understandable , perceivable and operable ; the economic operator shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies ; the electronic information , including the related online and mobile applications and websites needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point ; making websites and mobile based services , including mobile applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities .


### importers shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product in a language which can be easily understood by that authority . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market . ### importers shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product in the official language of the country where the authority is located . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market .


### banking services , the websites , the mobile device - based banking services , self - service terminals , including automatic teller machines used for provision of banking services shall comply with the requirements set out in section vi of annex i . ### banking services , the website , the mobile device - based banking services , self - service terminals , including payment terminals and automatic teller machines used for provision of banking and payment services shall comply with the requirements set out in section vi of annex i .


### manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and end - users , as determined by the member state concerned . ### manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and end - users , as determined by the member state concerned . the provision of instructions and safety information to consumers should be done in accessible and multiple formats .


### banking services , the websites , the mobile device - based banking services , self - service terminals , including automatic teller machines used for provision of banking services shall comply with the requirements set out in section vi of annex i . ### banking and payment services , the websites , the mobile device - based banking and payment services , self - service terminals , including payment terminals and automatic teller machines used for provision of banking and payment services shall comply with the requirements set out in section vi of annex i .


### products and services falling within the scope of this directive are the result of a screening exercise , carried out during the preparation of the impact assessment that identified those relevant products and services for persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and older persons , for which member states have adopted or are likely to adopt diverging national accessibility requirements . ### products and services falling within the scope of this directive are the result of a screening exercise , carried out during the preparation of the impact assessment that identified those relevant products and services for persons with functional limitations , older persons and persons with disabilities for which member states have adopted or are likely to adopt diverging national accessibility requirements .


### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in point b ' products ' ; providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel , alternatives to non - text content shall be provided ; the electronic information , including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point . making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations . ### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in point b ' products ' ; providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : shall be made available in accessible web format and electronic non - web document by making them perceivable , operable , understandable and robust in accordance with point , shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the service in combination with the related terminal equipment , and its compatibility with assistive technologies , shall be provided on alternative non - electronic formats upon request . the alternative non - electronic formats may include large print , braille , or easy to read . making websites and online applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; making mobile - based services including mobile applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations and persons with disabilities , by ensuring the navigation throughout the document , dynamic layouts , the possibility to synchronize text and audio content , text - to - speech technology , allowing alternative renditions of the content and its interoperability with a variety of assistive technologies in such a way that can be perceivable , understandable , operable and maximizes compatibility with current and future user agents .


### a safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between member states over measures taken by a member state under which interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this directive . it should allow market surveillance authorities , in cooperation with the relevant economic operators , to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products . ### a safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between member states over measures taken by a member state whereby interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this directive . it should allow market surveillance authorities , in cooperation with organisations representing persons with disabilities and the relevant economic operators , to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products .


### design and production : the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by making accessible the following : the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself , which : must be available by more than one sensory channel ; must be understandable ; must be perceivable ; shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use ; the user interface of the product in accordance with point 2 ; the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations , in accordance with point 2 ; the interfacing of the product with assistive devices . ### design and production : the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations and persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by complying with the following accessibility requirements : the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself , which : shall be available by more than one sensory channel ; shall be understandable ; shall be perceivable ; foreseeable conditions of use ; shall list and explain how to activate and use the accessibility features of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies maximise its readability in shall have an adequate size and type of fonts with sufficient contrast between the characters and their background in order to the user interface of the product in accordance with point 2 ; the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations , in accordance with point 2 ; the product shall provide compatibility with assistive devices and technologies , including hearing technologies , such as hearing aids , telecoils , cochlear implants , and assistive listening devices . the product shall also allow for the use of personal headsets .


### a safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between member states over measures taken by a member state under which interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this directive . it should allow market surveillance authorities , in cooperation with the relevant economic operators , to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products . ### a safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between member states over measures taken by a member state whereby interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this directive . it should allow market surveillance authorities , in cooperation with organisations representing persons with disabilities , gender equality organizations and the relevant economic operators , to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products .


### they shall apply those provisions from [ … insert date - six years after the entry into force of this directive ] . ### they shall apply those provisions from :


### where compliance of a product with the applicable accessibility requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure , manufacturers shall draw up an eu declaration of conformity and affix the ce marking . ### where compliance of a product with the applicable accessibility requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure , manufacturers shall draw up an eu declaration of conformity and affix the ce marking . they shall include an additional clear reference to accessibility .