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### a work shall be considered an orphan work if the rightholder in the work is not identified or , even if identified , is not located after a diligent search for the rightholder has been carried out and recorded in accordance with article 3 . ### a work or a sound recording shall be considered orphan if the rightholder in the work is not identified or , even if identified , is not located after a diligent search for the rightholder has been carried out and recorded in accordance with article 3 .

### member states shall ensure that a rightholder in a work considered to be orphan has , at any time , the possibility of putting an end to the orphan status . ### member states shall ensure that a rightholder in a work considered to be orphan has , at any time , the real possibility of putting an end to the orphan status in a speedy , uniform and cost - effective manner , in the member state of his choice .

### for the purposes of this directive , cinematographic , audio and audiovisual works in the archives of public service broadcasting organisations should be understood as including works commissioned by such organisations for their exclusive exploitation . ### for the purposes of this directive , cinematographic , audio and audiovisual works in the archives of broadcasting organisations should be understood as including works commissioned by such organisations for their exclusive exploitation .

### the exclusive rights for authors of reproduction and of making available to the public of their works , as harmonised under directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and council of 22 may 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society , require the consent of the author prior to the digitisation and making available of a work . ### the exclusive rights for rightholders of reproduction and of communication to the public of their works , including making them available , as harmonised under directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and council of 22 may 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society , require the consent of rightholders prior to digitisation and communication of works to the public , including making them available on demand .

### the exclusive rights for authors of reproduction and of making available to the public of their works , as harmonised under directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and council of 22 may 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society , require the consent of the author prior to the digitisation and making available of a work . ### the exclusive rights for rightholders of reproduction and of communication to the public of their works , including making them available , as harmonised under directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and council of 22 may 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society , require the consent of rightholders prior to digitisation and communication of works to the public , including making them available on demand .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### member states obligations to make information on terms and conditions of employment generally available and to provide effective access to it , not only to service providers from other member states , but also to the posted workers concerned , should be further concretised . ### member states must inform the commission of how they intend to make information on terms and conditions of employment generally available and accessible to posted workers and service providers from other member states .

### in order to facilitate better and more uniform application of directive 96 / 71 / ec , it is appropriate to provide for an electronic information exchange system to facilitate administrative cooperation and competent authorities should use the internal market information system as much as possible . however , this should not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation . ### in order to facilitate better and more uniform application of directive 96 / 71 / ec , it is appropriate to provide for an electronic information exchange system to facilitate administrative cooperation and competent authorities should use the internal market information system as much as possible . however , this does not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### the cooperation of the member states shall in particular consist in replying to reasoned requests for information and to carry out checks , inspections and investigations from competent authorities with respect to the situations of posting referred to in article 1 of directive 96 / 71 / ec , including investigation of any abuses of applicable rules on the posting of workers or possible cases of unlawful transnational activities . ### the cooperation of the member states shall in particular consist of responding in a swift and effective manner to reasoned requests for information and to carry out checks , inspections and investigations by their competent authorities with respect to the situations of posting referred to in article 1 of directive 96 / 71 / ec , including investigation of any abuses of applicable rules on the posting of workers or possible cases of unlawful transnational activities and initiating appropriate actions in line with national laws and practices .

### member states should be allowed to use part of their national ceilings for direct payments for coupled support in certain sectors in clearly defined cases . the resources that may be used for any coupled support should be limited to an appropriate level , while allowing such support to be granted in member states or in their specific regions facing particular situations where specific types of farming or specific agricultural sectors are particularly important for economic , environmental and / or social reasons . member states should be allowed to use up to 5 % of their national ceilings for this support , or 10 % in case their level of coupled support in at least one of the years of the period 2010 - 2013 exceeded 5 % . however , in duly justified cases where certain sensitive needs in a region are demonstrated , and upon approval by the commission , member states should be allowed to use more than 10 % of their national ceiling . coupled support should only be granted to the extent necessary to create an incentive to maintain current levels of production in those regions . this support should also be available to farmers holding , on 31 december 2013 , special payment entitlements allocated under regulation no 1782 / 2003 and regulation no 73 / 2009 and who do not have eligible hectares for the activation of payment entitlements . as regards the approval of voluntary coupled support exceeding 10 % of the annual national ceiling fixed per member state , the commission should further be empowered to adopt implementing acts without applying regulation no 182 / 2011 . ### member states should be allowed until the end of 2016 to use part of their national ceilings for direct payments for coupled support in certain sectors in clearly defined cases . the resources that may be used for any coupled support should be limited to an appropriate level , while allowing such support to be granted in member states or in their specific regions facing particular situations where specific types of farming or specific agricultural sectors are particularly important for economic , environmental and / or social reasons . member states should be allowed to use up to 5 % of their national ceilings for this support , or 10 % in case their level of coupled support in at least one of the years of the period 2010 - 2013 exceeded 5 % . however , in duly justified cases where certain sensitive needs in a region are demonstrated , and upon approval by the commission , member states should be allowed to use more than 10 % of their national ceiling . coupled support should only be granted to the extent necessary to create an incentive to maintain current levels of production in those regions . this support should also be available to farmers holding , on 31 december 2013 , special payment entitlements allocated under regulation no 1782 / 2003 and regulation no 73 / 2009 and who do not have eligible hectares for the activation of payment entitlements . as regards the approval of voluntary coupled support exceeding 10 % of the annual national ceiling fixed per member state , the commission should further be empowered to adopt implementing acts without applying regulation no 182 / 2011 .

### the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground , including sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation ; ### the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground , including sex , race , colour , caste , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation ;

### education , training and monitoring in the area of human rights and democracy , and in the area covered by point ; ### education , training and monitoring in the area of human rights and democracy ;

### the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground , including sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation ; ### the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground , including sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation or gender identity ;

### the rights of indigenous peoples and the rights of persons belonging to minorities and ethnic groups ; ### the rights of indigenous peoples , the rights of persons affected by caste - based discrimination and the rights of persons belonging to minorities and ethnic groups ;

### furthermore , whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments , union assistance under this regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities . this will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible , providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances . it should also provide union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the union and in a range of third countries . moreover , it will provide the necessary framework for operations , such as support for independent european union election observation missions requiring policy coherence , a unified management system and common operating standards . ### furthermore , whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments , union assistance under this regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities . this will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues , providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances . it should also provide union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the union and in a range of third countries . moreover , it will provide the necessary framework for operations , such as support for independent european union election observation missions requiring policy coherence , a unified management system and common operating standards .

### furthermore , whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments , union assistance under this regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities . this will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible , providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances . it should also provide union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the union and in a range of third countries . moreover , it will provide the necessary framework for operations , such as support for independent european union election observation missions requiring policy coherence , a unified management system and common operating standards . ### furthermore , whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments , union assistance under this regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities . this will allow for cooperation and partnership with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible , providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances . if other instruments do not apply , it may also provide union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the union and in a range of third countries . moreover , it will provide the necessary framework for operations , such as support for independent european union election observation missions requiring policy coherence , a unified management system and common operating standards .

### the task of building and sustaining a culture of human rights and making democracy work for citizens , though especially urgent and difficult in emerging democracies , is essentially a continuous challenge , belonging first and foremost to the people of the country concerned but without diminishing the commitment of the international community . it also requires a range of institutions , in particular national democratic parliaments that should ensure participation , representation , responsiveness and accountability . ### the task of building and sustaining a culture of human rights and making democracy work for citizens , though especially urgent and difficult in emerging democracies , is essentially a continuous challenge , belonging first and foremost to the people of the country concerned but without diminishing the commitment of the international community . this approach should favour local ownership and a bottom - up approach , where people try to address their needs themselves , proposing solutions and working together through civil society organisations . it also requires a range of institutions , in particular national democratic parliaments that should ensure participation , representation , responsiveness and accountability .

### revenue of the agency referred to in article 96 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 shall not be used for carrying out tasks under this regulation . revenue of the agency referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall not be used for carrying out tasks under regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### in article 78 , the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following : ' revenue of the agency referred to in article 96 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 shall not be used for carrying out tasks under this regulation , unless it is for a joint purpose . revenue of the agency referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall not be used for carrying out tasks under regulation no 1907 / 2006 , unless it is for a joint purpose . '

### revenue of the agency referred to in article 96 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 shall not be used for carrying out tasks under this regulation . revenue of the agency referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall not be used for carrying out tasks under regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### in article 78 , the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following : ' revenue of the agency referred to in article 96 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 shall not be used for carrying out tasks under this regulation , unless it is for a joint purpose . revenue of the agency referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall not be used for carrying out tasks under regulation no 1907 / 2006 , unless it is for a joint purpose . '

### revenue of the agency referred to in article 96 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 shall not be used for carrying out tasks under this regulation . revenue of the agency referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall not be used for carrying out tasks under regulation no 1907 / 2006 . ### in article 78 , the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following : ' revenue of the agency referred to in article 96 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 shall not be used for carrying out tasks under this regulation , unless it is for a joint purpose . revenue of the agency referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall not be used for carrying out tasks under regulation no 1907 / 2006 , unless it is for a joint purpose . '

### the erdf shall support , within operational programmes , sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental , climate and social challenges affecting urban areas . ### the erdf shall support , within operational programmes , sustainable urban and other territorial development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban and other territorial areas .

### at least 20% of the total erdf resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objective set out in point 4 of article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ cpr ] ; ### at least 22% of the total erdf resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objective set out in point 4 of article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ cpr ] ;

### development of business incubators and investment support for self - employment and business creation ; ### support for the development of business incubators and investment support for self - employment and business creation as well as productive investments in small and medium - sized enterprises ;

### the erdf shall support , within operational programmes , sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental , climate and social challenges affecting urban areas . ### the erdf shall support , within operational programmes , sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas , taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages . 1a . sustainable urban development shall be undertaken through integrated territorial investments referred to in ex - article 99 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2013 [ cpr ] or through a specific operational programme , or a specific priority axis in accordance with article 87 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2013 [ cpr ] .

### supporting the shift towards a low - carbon economy in all sectors : ### supporting the shift towards a low - carbon economy and increased resource efficiency in all sectors :

### investing in education , skills and lifelong learning by developing education and training infrastructure ; ### investing in education , skills , lifelong learning and culture by developing education and training infrastructure and promoting cultural heritage ;

### the erdf shall support , within operational programmes , sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental , climate and social challenges affecting urban areas . ### the erdf shall support , within operational programmes , sustainable urban and other territorial development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban and other territorial areas .

### article 3 scope of support from the erdf the erdf shall support : productive investment , which contributes to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs , through direct aid to investment in small and medium - sized enterprises ; investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of energy , environment , transport , and information and communication technologies ; investments in social , health and educational infrastructure ; development of endogenous potential by supporting regional and local development and research and innovation . these measures shall include : fixed investment in equipment and small - scale infrastructure ; support for and services to enterprises , in particular smes ; support to public research and innovation bodies and investment in technology and applied research in enterprises ; networking , cooperation and exchange of experience between regions , towns , and relevant social , economic and environmental actors ; technical assistance . in more developed regions , the erdf shall not support investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of environment , transport , and ict . ### article 3 scope of support the erdf shall support the following activities in order to contribute to the investment priorities set out in article 5 : productive investment , which contributes to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs , through direct aid to investment in small and medium - sized enterprises ; productive investment , irrespective of the size of the enterprise , contributing to the investment priorities set out in article 5 . 1 and 5 . 4 , and , where it involves cooperation between large enterprises and smes , 5 . 2 ; investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of energy , environment , transport , and information and communication technologies ; investments in business , social , health , research , innovation and educational infrastructure ; investment in the development of endogenous potential through fixed investment in equipment and small - scale infrastructure ; including small - scale cultural and sustainable tourism infrastructure , services to enterprises , support to research and innovation bodies and investment in technology and applied research in enterprises ; networking , cooperation and exchange of experience between competent regional , local , urban and other public authorities , economic and social partners , and bodies representing civil society referred to in article 5 of the cpr , studies , preparatory actions and capacity building .

### protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency : addressing the significant needs for investment in the waste sector to meet the requirements of the environmental acquis ; addressing the significant needs for investment in the water sector to meet the requirements of the environmental acquis ; protecting , promoting and developing cultural heritage ; protecting biodiversity , soil protection and promoting ecosystem services including natura 2000 and green infrastructures ; action to improve the urban environment , including regeneration of brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution ; ### preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency through : investing in the waste sector to meet the requirements of the union ' s environmental acquis and to address needs , identified by member states , for investment going beyond those requirements ; investing in the water sector to meet the requirements of the union ' s environmental acquis and to address needs , identified by member states , for investment going beyond those requirements ; conserving , protecting , promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage ; protecting and restoring biodiversity , soil protection and restoration and promoting ecosystem services including natura 2000 and green infrastructures ; action to improve the urban environment , revitalisation of cities , regeneration and decontamination of brownfield sites , reduction of air pollution and promotion of noise - reduction measures ; promoting innovative technologies to improve environmental protection and resource efficiency in the waste sector , water sector , soil protection or to reduce air pollution ; supporting industrial transition towards a resource - efficient economy , promoting green growth , eco - innovation and environmental performance management in the public and private sectors ;

### each member state shall establish in its partnership contract a list of cities where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented and an indicative annual allocation for these actions at national level . at least 5% of the erdf resources allocated at national level shall be allocated to integrated actions for sustainable urban development delegated to cities for management through integrated territorial investments referred to in article 99 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ cpr ] . ### taking into account its specific territorial situation , each member state shall establish in its partnership agreement the principles for the selection of urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented and an indicative annual allocation for these actions at national level . 2a . at least 5% of the erdf resources allocated at national level under the investment for growth and jobs goal shall be allocated to integrated actions for sustainable urban development where cities , sub - regional or local bodies responsible for implementing sustainable urban strategies shall be responsible for tasks relating at least to the selection of operations in accordance with article 113 of regulation no [ … ] / 2013 [ cpr ] , or , where appropriate , in accordance with article 113 of that regulation . the indicative amount to be dedicated for the purposes of paragraph shall be set out in the operational programme or operational programmes concerned . 2b . the managing authority shall decide , in consultation with the urban authority , the scope of tasks concerning the management of integrated actions for sustainable urban development which urban authorities shall undertake . the decision of the managing authority shall be formally recorded in writing . the managing authority may retain the right to undertake a final verification of eligibility of operations before approval .

### as soon as scientific evidence is available and taking into account the precautionary principle , the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternatives which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined , paying attention to coherency with other community legislation , and in particular to regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . specific account should be taken of the potential impact on smes . ### as soon as scientific evidence is available , and taking into account the precautionary principle , the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternative substances or technologies which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined . to this end , the commission should study the negative impacts of other hazardous substances and the feasibility of their substitution , in particular at the end of life of electrical and electronic equipment , with a view to making legislative proposals to strengthen the provisions of this directive on a regular basis . this examination should include a full impact assessment with consultation of relevant stakeholders as detailed in article 4 . the examination should also pay attention to coherency with other community legislation and maximise synergies with the work carried out under regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals 1 specific account should be taken of the potential impact on smes .

### as soon as scientific evidence is available and taking into account the precautionary principle , the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternatives which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined , paying attention to coherency with other community legislation , and in particular to regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . specific account should be taken of the potential impact on smes . ### as soon as scientific evidence is available , and in any case on a regular basis , taking into account the precautionary principle , the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternative substances or technologies which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined . to this end , the commission should study the negative impacts of other hazardous substances and the feasibility of their substitution , in particular at the end of life of electrical and electronic equipment , with a view to making legislative proposals to strengthen the provisions of this directive on a regular basis . when doing so , the commission should pay attention to coherency with other community legislation and maximising synergies with the work carried out under regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals 1 specific account should be taken of the potential impact on smes .

### the measures provided for in this directive take into account existing international guidelines and recommendations and are based on an assessment of available scientific and technical information . the measures are necessary to achieve the chosen level of protection of human and animal health and the environment , having regard to the risks which the absence of measures would be likely to create in the community . the measures should be kept under review and , if necessary , adjusted to take account of available technical and scientific information . ### the measures provided for in this directive take into account existing international guidelines and recommendations and are based on an assessment of available scientific and technical information . the measures are necessary to achieve the chosen level of protection of human and animal health and the environment , having regard to the risks which the absence of measures would be likely to create in the community . the measures should be kept under review and , if necessary , adjusted to take account of available technical and scientific information . in particular , the risks to human health and the environment arising from the use of substances listed in annex xiv of regulation n° 1907 / 2006 with special attention to hexabromocyclododecane , bis phthalate , butyl benzyl phthalate and dibutylphthalate should be considered as a priority .

### the measures provided for in this directive take into account existing international guidelines and recommendations and are based on an assessment of available scientific and technical information . the measures are necessary to achieve the chosen level of protection of human and animal health and the environment , having regard to the risks which the absence of measures would be likely to create in the community . the measures should be kept under review and , if necessary , adjusted to take account of available technical and scientific information . ### the measures provided for in this directive take into account existing international guidelines and recommendations and are based on an assessment of available scientific and technical information . the measures are necessary to achieve the chosen level of protection of human and animal health and the environment , having regard to the risks which the absence of measures would be likely to create in the community . the measures should be kept under review and , if necessary , adjusted to take account of available technical and scientific information . in particular , the risks to human health and the environment arising from the use of substances listed in annex xiv of regulation n° 1907 / 2006 with special attention to hexabromocyclododecane , bis phthalate , butyl benzyl phthalate and dibutylphthalate should be considered as a priority .

### as soon as scientific evidence is available and taking into account the precautionary principle , the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternatives which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined , paying attention to coherency with other community legislation , and in particular to regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . specific account should be taken of the potential impact on smes . ### as soon as scientific evidence is available , and in any case on a regular basis , taking into account the precautionary principle , the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternative substances or technologies which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined . to this end , the commission should study the negative impacts of other hazardous substances and the feasibility of their substitution , in particular at the end of life of electrical and electronic equipment , with a view to making legislative proposals to strengthen the provisions of this directive on a regular basis . when doing so , the commission should pay attention to coherency with other community legislation and maximising synergies with the work carried out under regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals 1 specific account should be taken of the potential impact on smes .

### the substances covered by this directive are scientifically well researched and evaluated and have been subject to different measures both at community and at national level . ### the substances covered by this directive should be scientifically well researched and evaluated prior to establishing restrictions and becoming subject to different measures both at community and at national level .

### as soon as scientific evidence is available and taking into account the precautionary principle , the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternatives which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined , paying attention to coherency with other community legislation , and in particular to regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . specific account should be taken of the potential impact on smes . ### as soon as scientific evidence is available , and taking into account the precautionary principle , the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternative substances or technologies which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined . to this end , the commission should study the negative impacts of other hazardous substances and the feasibility of their substitution , in particular at the end of life of electrical and electronic equipment , with a view to making legislative proposals to strengthen the provisions of this directive on a regular basis . this examination should include a full impact assessment with consultation of relevant stakeholders as detailed in article 4 . the examination should also pay attention to coherency with other community legislation and maximise synergies with the work carried out under regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals 1 specific account should be taken of the potential impact on smes .

### exemptions from the prohibition for certain specific materials or components should be limited in their scope , in order to achieve a gradual phase - out of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment , given that the use of those substances in such applications should become avoidable . ### exemptions from the prohibition for certain specific materials or components should be limited in their scope , and be subject to time - limited reviews whose periods and duration would be determined on a case - by - case basis , in order to achieve a gradual phase - out of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment , given that the use of those substances in such applications should become avoidable .

### exemptions from the prohibition for certain specific materials or components should be limited in their scope , in order to achieve a gradual phase - out of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment , given that the use of those substances in such applications should become avoidable . ### exemptions from the prohibition for certain specific materials or components should be limited in their scope , and be subject to time - limited reviews whose periods and duration would be determined on a case - by - case basis , in order to achieve a gradual phase - out of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment , given that the use of those substances in such applications should become avoidable .

### the substances covered by this directive are scientifically well researched and evaluated and have been subject to different measures both at community and at national level . ### the substances covered by this directive should be scientifically well researched and evaluated prior to establishing restrictions and becoming subject to different measures both at community and at national level .

### paragraph 1 shall not apply to active implantable medical devices . by 2020 the commission shall review the exclusion of active implantable medical devices with a view to propose inclusion . ### paragraph 1 shall not apply to active implantable medical devices . by 2020 the commission shall review the exclusion of active implantable medical devices with a view to assess the availability of suitable safe and reliable alternatives based on scientific and technological advice and to propose inclusion .

### ' manufacturer” means any natural or legal person who manufactures an eee or who has an eee designed or manufactured under his name or trademark ; ### “manufacturer” means any natural or legal person who manufactures an eee or has an eee designed or manufactured , or who markets that product under his name or trademark ;

### ' manufacturer” means any natural or legal person who manufactures an eee or who has an eee designed or manufactured under his name or trademark ; ### “manufacturer” means any natural or legal person who manufactures an eee or has an eee designed or manufactured , or who markets that product under his name or trademark ;

### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business , provided that , if farmers , they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented . ### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business .

### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business , provided that , if farmers , they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented . ### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business .

### 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 . 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 and compare to data from the egf ' s inception . 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 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 . 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 and compare to data from the egf ' s inception . 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 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 . 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 and compare to data from the egf ' s inception . 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 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 .

### following the entry into force of a decision on a financial contribution in accordance with article 15 the commission shall pay the financial contribution to the member state in form of a pre - financing of at least 50 % of the union ' s financial contribution to the member state , in principle within 15 days , followed where necessary in form of intermediate and final payments . the pre - financing shall be cleared when the financial contribution is wound up in accordance with article 18 . ### following the entry into force of a decision on a financial contribution in accordance with article 15 the commission shall pay the financial contribution to the member state in a single instalment , in principle within 15 days .

### following the entry into force of a decision on a financial contribution in accordance with article 15 the commission shall pay the financial contribution to the member state in form of a pre - financing of at least 50 % of the union ' s financial contribution to the member state , in principle within 15 days , followed where necessary in form of intermediate and final payments . the pre - financing shall be cleared when the financial contribution is wound up in accordance with article 18 . ### following the entry into force of a decision on a financial contribution in accordance with article 15 the commission shall pay the financial contribution to the member state in a single instalment , in principle within 15 days .

### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , trade agreements affecting agriculture , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment , or for changing or adjusting their agricultural activities . ### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment or for changing their activities .

### the scope of regulation no 1927 / 2006 was broadened in 2009 by regulation no 546 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 as part of the european economic recovery plan to include workers made redundant as a result of the global financial and economic crisis . in order to enable the egf to intervene in future crisis situations , its scope should cover redundancies resulting from a serious economic disruption when caused by an unexpected crisis comparable to the financial and economic crisis that hit the economy from 2008 onwards . ### the scope of regulation no 1927 / 2006 was broadened in 2009 by regulation no 546 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 as part of the european economic recovery plan to include workers made redundant as a result of the global financial and economic crisis . despite strong support from the european commission and the european parliament the continuation of the ' crisis derogation ' was blocked by the european council . in light of the fact that 82% of all applications to the egf in 2009 / 2010 were based on ' crisis derogation ' criteria , it is necessary to enable the egf to intervene in future crisis situations , its scope should cover redundancies resulting from a serious economic disruption when caused by an unexpected crisis .

### no later than 15 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 or by the date laid down in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 12 months after the date of the application . ### no later than 18 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 15 months after the date of the application .

### no later than 15 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 or by the date laid down in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 12 months after the date of the application . ### no later than 18 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 15 months after the date of the application .

### no later than 15 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 or by the date laid down in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 12 months after the date of the application . ### no later than 18 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 15 months after the date of the application .

### no later than 15 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 or by the date laid down in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 12 months after the date of the application . ### no later than 18 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 15 months after the date of the application .

### no later than 15 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 or by the date laid down in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 12 months after the date of the application . ### no later than 18 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 15 months after the date of the application .

### special provisions should be included for information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes . in addition , to bring about greater efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the commission , the resources allocated to communication actions under this regulation should also contribute to covering the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union provided that these are related to the general objectives of this regulation . ### special provisions should be included for information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes . in addition , to bring about greater efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the commission , the resources allocated to communication actions under this regulation could also contribute to covering the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union provided that these are related to the general objectives of this regulation .

### 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 june of every 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 . 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 impact in terms of reintegration rates and 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 .

### the commission shall set up an internet site , available in all union languages , to provide information on the egf , guidance on the submission of applications , and information on accepted and rejected applications , highlighting the role of the budgetary authority . ### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an internet site , accessible in all union languages , to provide information on the egf , guidance on the submission of applications , and information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the budgetary authority .

### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers who cease their activities and farmers who change or adjust their activities to a new market situation following trade agreements , should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation . ### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , self - employed workers , and farmers , who cease or change their current activities , should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation .

### 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 sustainable employment by the end of the implementation period .

### 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 sustainable employment by the end of the implementation period .

### the scope of regulation no 1927 / 2006 was broadened in 2009 by regulation no 546 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 as part of the european economic recovery plan to include workers made redundant as a result of the global financial and economic crisis . in order to enable the egf to intervene in future crisis situations , its scope should cover redundancies resulting from a serious economic disruption when caused by an unexpected crisis comparable to the financial and economic crisis that hit the economy from 2008 onwards . ### the scope of regulation no 1927 / 2006 was broadened in 2009 by regulation no 546 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 as part of the european economic recovery plan to include workers made redundant as a result of the global financial and economic crisis . despite strong support from the european commission and the european parliament the continuation of the ' crisis derogation ' was blocked by the european council . in light of the fact that 82% of all applications to the egf in 2009 / 2010 were based on ' crisis derogation ' criteria , it is necessary to enable the egf to intervene in future crisis situations , its scope should cover redundancies resulting from a serious economic disruption when caused by an unexpected crisis .

### job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment and business start - up or for changing or adjusting activity , co - operation activities , tailor - made training and re - training , including information and communication technology skills and certification of acquired experience ; ### job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment and business start - up , co - operation activities , tailor - made training and re - training , including information and communication technology skills and certification of acquired experience ;

### where owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers change or , in the case of farmers , adjust their previous activities , such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation . ### where owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers change or adjust their previous activities such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation .

### where owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers change or , in the case of farmers , adjust their previous activities , such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation . ### where owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers change or adjust their previous activities such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation .

### where owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers change or , in the case of farmers , adjust their previous activities , such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation . ### where owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers change or adjust their previous activities such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation .

### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis , or the new market situation in the agricultural sector in the member state and resulting from the effects of a trade agreement initialled by the european union in accordance with article xxiv of the gatt or a multilateral agreement initialled within the world trade organisation as per article 2 . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ; ### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ;

### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis , or the new market situation in the agricultural sector in the member state and resulting from the effects of a trade agreement initialled by the european union in accordance with article xxiv of the gatt or a multilateral agreement initialled within the world trade organisation as per article 2 . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ; ### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ;

### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis , or the new market situation in the agricultural sector in the member state and resulting from the effects of a trade agreement initialled by the european union in accordance with article xxiv of the gatt or a multilateral agreement initialled within the world trade organisation as per article 2 . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ; ### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ;

### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively . in the case of farmers , expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the date set in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 . ### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively .

### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively . in the case of farmers , expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the date set in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 . ### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively .

### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively . in the case of farmers , expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the date set in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 . ### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively .

### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively . in the case of farmers , expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the date set in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 . ### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively .

### at the initiative of the applicant member state , a financial contribution may be made for the preparatory , management , information and publicity , control and reporting activities . ### at the initiative of the applicant member state , a financial contribution of a maximum of 7 % of the requested egf support for the coordinated package of personalised services may be made available for the preparatory , management , information and publicity , control and reporting activities .

### at the initiative of the applicant member state , a financial contribution may be made for the preparatory , management , information and publicity , control and reporting activities . ### at the initiative of the applicant member state , a financial contribution of a maximum of 7 % of the requested egf support for the coordinated package of personalised services may be made available for the preparatory , management , information and publicity , control and reporting activities .

### the member state shall submit a complete application to the commission within a period of 12 weeks from the date on which the criteria set in article 4 or are met or , where applicable , before the deadline set by the commission in accordance with article 4 . in exceptional and duly justified circumstances the application may be supplemented with additional information by the applicant member state within six months from the date of application , following which the commission shall assess the application on the basis of the available information . the commission shall complete its assessment of the application within twelve weeks of the date of receipt of a complete application or six months after the date of the initial application , whichever is the earlier . ### the member state shall submit a complete application to the commission within a period of 12 weeks from the date on which the criteria set in article 4 or are met . in exceptional and duly justified circumstances the application may be supplemented with additional information by the applicant member state within five months from the date of application , following which the commission shall assess the application on the basis of the available information . the commission shall complete its assessment of the application within twelve weeks of the date of receipt of a complete application or five months after the date of the initial application , whichever is the earlier .

### 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 june of every 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 . 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 impact in terms of reintegration rates and 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 .

### the results of the evaluation shall be transmitted , for information , to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the social partners . ### the results of the evaluation shall be transmitted , for information , to the european parliament , the council , the court of auditors , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the social partners . the recommendations of the evaluation should be taken into account for the design of new programmes in the area of employment and social affairs .

### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating redundant workers rapidly into employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity , including the agricultural sector . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should therefore be restricted . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating redundant workers rapidly into employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity , including the agricultural sector . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should therefore be restricted . the pecuniary allowances should be in addition to any financial obligations that are the responsibility of member states or companies by virtue of national law or collective agreements .

### in order to ensure that the union ' s expression of solidarity with workers is not hampered by a lack of member state co - funding resources , the co - funding rate should be modulated , with a maximum 50 % contribution to the cost of the package and its implementation as the norm , and the possibility to raise this rate to up to 65 % in the case of applications submitted by those member states on the territory of which at least one region at nuts ii level is eligible under the ‘ convergence’ objective of the structural funds . ### in order to ensure that the union ' s expression of solidarity with workers is not hampered by a lack of member state co - funding resources , the co - funding rate should be modulated , with a maximum 50 % contribution to the cost of the package and its implementation as the norm , a maximum 65 % in the case of applications submitted by a member state on the territory of which at least one region at nuts ii level belongs to the category of ' less developed region ' as laid down in regulation xx / xxxx and a maximum 75 % in the case of applications submitted by a member state receiving financial assistance under one of the conditions as laid down in article 77 of regulation no 1083 / 2006 1or from the european financial stability facility . ___________ 1 oj l 210 , 31 . 7 . 2006 , p . 25 .

### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , trade agreements affecting agriculture , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment , or for changing or adjusting their agricultural activities . ### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment or for changing their activities .

### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , trade agreements affecting agriculture , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment , or for changing or adjusting their agricultural activities . ### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment or for changing their activities .

### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment or , in the case of farmers , to change or adjust their previous activities . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular : ### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular :

### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment or , in the case of farmers , to change or adjust their previous activities . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular : ### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular :

### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment or , in the case of farmers , to change or adjust their previous activities . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular : ### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular :

### for owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions , or from the date specified by the commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the article 4 . ### for owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation or change of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions .

### following the entry into force of a decision on a financial contribution in accordance with article 15 the commission shall pay the financial contribution to the member state in form of a pre - financing of at least 50 % of the union ' s financial contribution to the member state , in principle within 15 days , followed where necessary in form of intermediate and final payments . the pre - financing shall be cleared when the financial contribution is wound up in accordance with article 18 . ### following the entry into force of a decision on a financial contribution in accordance with article 15 the commission shall pay the financial contribution to the member state in a single instalment , in principle within 15 days .

### the sources of national co - funding ; ### the sources of national co - funding and other co - funding if applicable ;

### in order to ensure that the union ' s expression of solidarity with workers is not hampered by a lack of member state co - funding resources , the co - funding rate should be modulated , with a maximum 50 % contribution to the cost of the package and its implementation as the norm , and the possibility to raise this rate to up to 65 % in the case of applications submitted by those member states on the territory of which at least one region at nuts ii level is eligible under the ‘ convergence’ objective of the structural funds . ### in order to ensure that the union ' s expression of solidarity with workers is not hampered by a lack of member state co - funding resources , the co - funding rate should be modulated , with a maximum 50 % contribution to the cost of the package and its implementation as the norm , a maximum 65 % in the case of applications submitted by a member state on the territory of which at least one region at nuts ii level belongs to the category of ' less developed region ' as laid down in regulation xx / xxxx and a maximum 75 % in the case of applications submitted by a member state receiving financial assistance under one of the conditions as laid down in article 77 of regulation no 1083 / 2006 1or from the european financial stability facility . ___________ 1 oj l 210 , 31 . 7 . 2006 , p . 25 .

### in order to ensure that the union ' s expression of solidarity with workers is not hampered by a lack of member state co - funding resources , the co - funding rate should be modulated , with a maximum 50 % contribution to the cost of the package and its implementation as the norm , and the possibility to raise this rate to up to 65 % in the case of applications submitted by those member states on the territory of which at least one region at nuts ii level is eligible under the ‘ convergence’ objective of the structural funds . ### in order to ensure that the union ' s expression of solidarity with workers is not hampered by a lack of member state co - funding resources , the co - funding rate should be modulated , with a maximum 50 % contribution to the cost of the package and its implementation as the norm , a maximum 65 % in the case of applications submitted by a member state on the territory of which at least one region at nuts ii level belongs to the category of ' less developed region ' as laid down in regulation xx / xxxx and a maximum 75 % in the case of applications submitted by a member state receiving financial assistance under one of the conditions as laid down in article 77 of regulation no 1083 / 2006 1or from the european financial stability facility . ___________ 1 oj l 210 , 31 . 7 . 2006 , p . 25 .

### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business , provided that , if farmers , they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented . ### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business .

### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business , provided that , if farmers , they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented . ### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business .

### 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 . the measures should also be designed taking into account the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and their implementation in the national and regional strategies . member states should strive towards the reintegration into employment or new activities of at least 50 % of the workers participating in the measures . the rate should be measured at the end of the implementation period .

### 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 comprehensive , quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation no 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 , the number of workers who are supported and who find stable employment within one year from the date of application , 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 .

### in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when the number of redundancies reaches a minimum threshold . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , and in exceptional circumstances , applications may be submitted for a lower number of redundancies . as regards farmers , the necessary criteria should be determined by the commission in relation to the consequences of each trade agreement . ### in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when the number of redundancies reaches a minimum threshold . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , and in exceptional circumstances , applications may be submitted for a lower number of redundancies .