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### the commission communications ‘ the eu budget review’13 and ‘ a budget for europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear european added value , i . e . where the union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of member states alone . against this background , the support actions carried out under the programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national , union and international level . the actions under the programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of union law . in addition , they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the commission and among member states . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to provide a platform for the provision and sharing of good practices from peers as well as to mobilise expertise . __________________ 13 com700 of 19 october 2010 . 14 com500 final of 29 june 2011 . ### the commission communications ‘ the eu budget review’13 and ‘ a budget for europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear european added value , i . e . where the union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of member states alone . against this background , the support actions carried out under the programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at local , regional , national , union and international level . the actions under the programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address local , regional and national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of union law . in addition , they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the commission and among member states . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to provide a platform for the provision and sharing of good practices from peers as well as to mobilise expertise . __________________ 13 com700 of 19 october 2010 . 14 com500 final of 29 june 2011 .

### the commission communications ‘ the eu budget review’13 and ‘ a budget for europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear european added value , i . e . where the union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of member states alone . against this background , the support actions carried out under the programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national , union and international level . the actions under the programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of union law . in addition , they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the commission and among member states . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to provide a platform for the provision and sharing of good practices from peers as well as to mobilise expertise . __________________ 13 com700 of 19 october 2010 . 14 com500 final of 29 june 2011 . ### the commission communications ‘ the eu budget review’13 and ‘ a budget for europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear european added value , i . e . where the union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of member states alone . against this background , the support actions carried out under the programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at local , regional , national , union and international level . the actions under the programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address local , regional and national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of union law . in addition , they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the commission and among member states . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to provide a platform for the provision and sharing of good practices from peers as well as to mobilise expertise . __________________ 13 com700 of 19 october 2010 . 14 com500 final of 29 june 2011 .

### in order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and the principle of sound financial management , actions under this programme should complement and be additional to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure . in particular , the commission and the member state concerned , in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at union and member state levels , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to ensure consistency , complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant member states with close links to this programme , specifically with measures being financed from the union funds in the member states . ### in order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and the principle of sound financial management , actions under this programme should complement , coordinated and be additional to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure . in particular , the commission and the member state concerned , in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at union and member state levels , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to ensure consistency , compliance , complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant member states with close links to this programme , specifically with measures being financed from the union funds , and other eu programmes in the member states .

### in order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and the principle of sound financial management , actions under this programme should complement and be additional to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure . in particular , the commission and the member state concerned , in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at union and member state levels , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to ensure consistency , complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant member states with close links to this programme , specifically with measures being financed from the union funds in the member states . ### in order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and the principle of sound financial management , actions under this programme should complement , coordinated and be additional to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure . in particular , the commission and the member state concerned , in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at union and member state levels , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to ensure consistency , compliance , complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant member states with close links to this programme , specifically with measures being financed from the union funds , and other eu programmes in the member states .

### in order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and the principle of sound financial management , actions under this programme should complement and be additional to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure . in particular , the commission and the member state concerned , in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at union and member state levels , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to ensure consistency , complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant member states with close links to this programme , specifically with measures being financed from the union funds in the member states . ### in order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and the principle of sound financial management , actions under this programme should complement , coordinated and be additional to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure . in particular , the commission and the member state concerned , in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at union and member state levels , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to ensure consistency , compliance , complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant member states with close links to this programme , specifically with measures being financed from the union funds , and other eu programmes in the member states .

### in order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and the principle of sound financial management , actions under this programme should complement and be additional to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure . in particular , the commission and the member state concerned , in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at union and member state levels , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to ensure consistency , complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant member states with close links to this programme , specifically with measures being financed from the union funds in the member states . ### in order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and the principle of sound financial management , actions under this programme should complement , coordinated and be additional to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure . in particular , the commission and the member state concerned , in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at union and member state levels , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to ensure consistency , compliance , complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant member states with close links to this programme , specifically with measures being financed from the union funds , and other eu programmes in the member states .

### the development and implementation of solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges ; ### the development and implementation of solutions that address local , regional and national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges ;

### the development and implementation of solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges ; ### the development and implementation of solutions that address local , regional and national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges ;

### to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate , develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors ; ### to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to plan and formulate , develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors ;

### to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate , develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors ; ### to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to plan and formulate , develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors ;

### to achieve the general objective set out in article 4 , the programme shall have the following specific objectives : ### in accordance with the partnership principle , to achieve the general objective set out in article 4 , the programme shall have the following specific objectives :

### to achieve the general objective set out in article 4 , the programme shall have the following specific objectives : ### in accordance with the partnership principle , to achieve the general objective set out in article 4 , the programme shall have the following specific objectives :

### collection of data and statistics ; development of common methodologies and , where appropriate , indicators or benchmarks ; ### collection of data and statistics ; development of common methodologies and , where appropriate , indicators and / or benchmarks ;

### taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support . ### taking into account the principles of partnership , transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of territorial and socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned and the relevant subnational authorities shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support .

### taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support . ### taking into account the principles of partnership , transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of territorial and socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned and the relevant subnational authorities shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support .

### the beneficiary member state , in coordination with the commission , may enter into partnership with one or more other member states which shall act as reform partners in respect of specific areas of reform . a reform partner shall , in coordination with the commission , help formulate strategy , reform roadmaps , design high - quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects . ### the beneficiary member state , in coordination with the commission , may enter into partnership with one or more other member states and their local and regional authorities which shall act as reform partners in respect of specific areas of reform . a reform partner shall , in coordination with the commission , help formulate strategy , reform roadmaps , design high - quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects .

### the beneficiary member state , in coordination with the commission , may enter into partnership with one or more other member states which shall act as reform partners in respect of specific areas of reform . a reform partner shall , in coordination with the commission , help formulate strategy , reform roadmaps , design high - quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects . ### the beneficiary member state , in coordination with the commission , may enter into partnership with one or more other member states and their local and regional authorities which shall act as reform partners in respect of specific areas of reform . a reform partner shall , in coordination with the commission , help formulate strategy , reform roadmaps , design high - quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects .

### to ensure timely availability of resources , the annual work programme may indicate that in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control , the commission may , on request by a member state , adopt special measures in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in this regulation to support the national authorities in addressing urgent needs . such special measures may account only for a limited proportion of the annual work programme and shall not be subject to the conditions set out in article 7 . ### to ensure timely availability of resources , the annual work programme may indicate that in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control , the commission may , on request by a member state , adopt urgent special measures in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in this regulation to support the national authorities in addressing urgent needs . such special measures may account only for a limited proportion of the annual work programme and shall not be subject to the conditions set out in article 7 .

### to ensure timely availability of resources , the annual work programme may indicate that in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control , the commission may , on request by a member state , adopt special measures in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in this regulation to support the national authorities in addressing urgent needs . such special measures may account only for a limited proportion of the annual work programme and shall not be subject to the conditions set out in article 7 . ### to ensure timely availability of resources , the annual work programme may indicate that in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control , the commission may , on request by a member state , adopt urgent special measures in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in this regulation to support the national authorities in addressing urgent needs . such special measures may account only for a limited proportion of the annual work programme and shall not be subject to the conditions set out in article 7 .

### as the objective of the programme is to support the competitiveness of the union defence industry by de - risking the development phase of cooperative projects , actions related to the development of a defence product or technology , namely definition of common technical specifications , design , prototyping , testing , qualification , certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures , should be eligible to benefit from it . this will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies . ### as the objective of the programme is to support the competitiveness of the union defence industry by de - risking the development phase of cooperative projects , actions related to the development of a new defence product or technology , namely definition of common technical specifications , design , prototyping , testing , qualification , certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures , should be eligible to benefit from it .

### given that the programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across member states , an action should be eligible for funding under the programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least two different member states . ### given that the programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between public or private undertakings across member states , an action should be eligible for funding under the programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least three different member states .

### cross - border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications . the absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity , delays and inflated costs in the development phase . the agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the union ' s support under this programme . actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the programme . ### cross - border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications . the absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity , delays and inflated costs in the development phase . the agreement on common technical specifications should be a primary condition in order to benefit from the union ' s support under this programme . actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the programme .

### as the programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the union ' s defence industry , only entities established in the union and effectively controlled by member states or their nationals should be eligible for support . additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the programme , shall not be located on the territory of non - member states . ### as the programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the union ' s defence industry , only entities which are established in the union and have their executive management structures there should be eligible for support . additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the programme , shall not be located on the territory of non - member states .

### as the programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the union ' s defence industry , only entities established in the union and effectively controlled by member states or their nationals should be eligible for support . additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the programme , shall not be located on the territory of non - member states . ### as the programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the union ' s defence industry , only entities which are established in the union and have their executive management structures there should be eligible for support . additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the programme , shall not be located on the territory of non - member states .

### in order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitiveness of the european defence industry , they should be market - oriented and demand driven . therefore , the fact that member states have already committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology , possibly in a coordinated way , should be taken into account in the award criteria . ### in order to ensure that the funded actions contribute to the competitiveness of the european defence industry , they should be market - oriented and demand driven . therefore , the fact that member states have already committed to jointly develop , produce or procure the final product or technology , possibly in a coordinated way , should be taken into account in the award criteria .

### in order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitiveness of the european defence industry , they should be market - oriented and demand driven . therefore , the fact that member states have already committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology , possibly in a coordinated way , should be taken into account in the award criteria . ### in order to ensure that the funded actions contribute to the competitiveness of the european defence industry , they should be market - oriented and demand driven . therefore , the fact that member states have already committed to jointly develop , produce or procure the final product or technology , possibly in a coordinated way , should be taken into account in the award criteria .

### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a two - year work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and intermediate companies are , in many member states , the backbone of their defence sector and central to the european defence industrial base and the value chain . at the same time , they are the most vulnerable part of the defence supply chain to access fresh capital needed for new investments . therefore , particular attention should be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of msmes in the work programme and throughout the implementation of the programme .

### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a two - year work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and intermediate companies are , in many member states , the backbone of their defence sector and central to the european defence industrial base and the value chain . at the same time , they are the most vulnerable part of the defence supply chain to access fresh capital needed for new investments . therefore , particular attention should be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of msmes in the work programme and throughout the implementation of the programme .

### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a two - year work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and intermediate companies are , in many member states , the backbone of their defence sector and central to the european defence industrial base and the value chain . at the same time , they are the most vulnerable part of the defence supply chain to access fresh capital needed for new investments . therefore , particular attention should be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of msmes in the work programme and throughout the implementation of the programme .

### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a two - year work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and intermediate companies are , in many member states , the backbone of their defence sector and central to the european defence industrial base and the value chain . at the same time , they are the most vulnerable part of the defence supply chain to access fresh capital needed for new investments . therefore , particular attention should be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of msmes in the work programme and throughout the implementation of the programme .

### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a two - year work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and intermediate companies are , in many member states , the backbone of their defence sector and central to the european defence industrial base and the value chain . at the same time , they are the most vulnerable part of the defence supply chain to access fresh capital needed for new investments . therefore , particular attention should be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of msmes in the work programme and throughout the implementation of the programme .

### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a two - year work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and intermediate companies are , in many member states , the backbone of their defence sector and central to the european defence industrial base and the value chain . at the same time , they are the most vulnerable part of the defence supply chain to access fresh capital needed for new investments . therefore , particular attention should be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of msmes in the work programme and throughout the implementation of the programme .

### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a two - year work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and intermediate companies are , in many member states , the backbone of their defence sector and central to the european defence industrial base and the value chain . at the same time , they are the most vulnerable part of the defence supply chain to access fresh capital needed for new investments . therefore , particular attention should be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of msmes in the work programme and throughout the implementation of the programme .

### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a two - year work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and intermediate companies are , in many member states , the backbone of their defence sector and central to the european defence industrial base and the value chain . at the same time , they are the most vulnerable part of the defence supply chain to access fresh capital needed for new investments . therefore , particular attention should be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of msmes in the work programme and throughout the implementation of the programme .

### the commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the programme , examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible , impact . this report should also analyse the cross border participation of smes in projects under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . ### the commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the programme , examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible , impact . this report should also analyse the cross - border participation of smes in projects under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . if the participation of smes is considered to be low , the commission should examine the reasons for this situation and should propose , without delay , adequate new measures for allowing smes to increase their participation .

### the commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the programme , examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible , impact . this report should also analyse the cross border participation of smes in projects under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . ### the commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the programme , examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible , impact . this report should also analyse the cross - border participation of smes in projects under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . if the participation of smes is considered to be low , the commission should examine the reasons for this situation and should propose , without delay , adequate new measures for allowing smes to increase their participation .

### the commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the programme , examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible , impact . this report should also analyse the cross border participation of smes in projects under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . ### the commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the programme , examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible , impact . this report should also analyse the cross - border participation of smes in projects under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . if the participation of smes is considered to be low , the commission should examine the reasons for this situation and should propose , without delay , adequate new measures for allowing smes to increase their participation .

### the commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the programme , examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible , impact . this report should also analyse the cross border participation of smes in projects under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . ### the commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the programme , examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible , impact . this report should also analyse the cross - border participation of smes in projects under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . if the participation of smes is considered to be low , the commission should examine the reasons for this situation and should propose , without delay , adequate new measures for allowing smes to increase their participation .

### to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union defence industry by supporting actions in their development phase ; ### to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union defence industry by supporting cross - border actions in their development phase ;

### for actions described in points to of article 6 , the contribution to the competitiveness of the european defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that member states have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way , including joint procurement where applicable . ### for actions described in points to of article 6 , the contribution to the competitiveness of the european defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that member states have committed to jointly develop , produce or procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way , including joint procurement where applicable .

### for actions described in points to of article 6 , the contribution to the competitiveness of the european defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that member states have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way , including joint procurement where applicable . ### for actions described in points to of article 6 , the contribution to the competitiveness of the european defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that member states have committed to jointly develop , produce or procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way , including joint procurement where applicable .

### against this background , it is necessary to establish a structural reform support programme with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - enhancing administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . the programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery , job creation , boosting europe ' s competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy . ### against this background , it is necessary to establish a structural reform support programme with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - enhancing administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . the programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery , sustainable job creation , boosting europe ' s competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy .

### these objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with beneficiary member states ### these objectives shall be pursued in full cooperation with beneficiary member states

### in its communication “a european solidarity corps” of 7 december 201618 , the commission emphasised the need to strengthen the foundations for solidarity work across europe , to provide young people with more and better opportunities for solidarity activities covering a broad range of areas , and to support national and local actors , in their efforts to cope with different challenges and crises . the communication launched a first phase of the european solidarity corps whereby different union programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering , traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the eu . these activities , whether implemented before or after the entry into force of this regulation , should continue to apply the rules and conditions set by the respective union programmes that have financed them under the first phase of the european solidarity corps . _________________ 18 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a european solidarity corps , com 942 final of 7 . 12 . 2016 . ### in its communication “a european solidarity corps” of 7 december 201618 , the commission emphasised the need to strengthen the foundations for solidarity work across europe , to provide young people with more and better opportunities for solidarity activities covering a broad range of areas , and to support national , regional and local actors , in their efforts to cope with different challenges and crises . the communication launched a first phase of the european solidarity corps whereby different union programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering , traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the eu . these activities , whether implemented before or after the entry into force of this regulation , should continue to apply the rules and conditions set by the respective union programmes that have financed them under the first phase of the european solidarity corps . _________________ 18 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a european solidarity corps , com 942 final of 7 . 12 . 2016 .

### in its communication “a european solidarity corps” of 7 december 201618 , the commission emphasised the need to strengthen the foundations for solidarity work across europe , to provide young people with more and better opportunities for solidarity activities covering a broad range of areas , and to support national and local actors , in their efforts to cope with different challenges and crises . the communication launched a first phase of the european solidarity corps whereby different union programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering , traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the eu . these activities , whether implemented before or after the entry into force of this regulation , should continue to apply the rules and conditions set by the respective union programmes that have financed them under the first phase of the european solidarity corps . _________________ 18 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a european solidarity corps , com 942 final of 7 . 12 . 2016 . ### in its communication “a european solidarity corps” of 7 december 201618 , the commission emphasised the need to strengthen the foundations for solidarity work across europe , to provide young people with more and better opportunities for solidarity activities covering a broad range of areas , and to support national , regional and local actors , in their efforts to cope with different challenges and crises . the communication launched a first phase of the european solidarity corps whereby different union programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering , traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the eu . these activities , whether implemented before or after the entry into force of this regulation , should continue to apply the rules and conditions set by the respective union programmes that have financed them under the first phase of the european solidarity corps . _________________ 18 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a european solidarity corps , com 942 final of 7 . 12 . 2016 .

### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , knowledge , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers .

### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , knowledge , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers .

### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states , regions and cities to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee .

### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states , regions and cities to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee .

### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow other union programmes such as the asylum , migration and integration fund , the europe for citizens programme , the european regional development fund and the health programme to contribute to the objectives of the european solidarity corps by supporting activities within its scope . this contribution should be financed in accordance with the respective basic acts of the concerned programmes . once they have obtained a valid european solidarity corps quality label , the beneficiaries should be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and receive the quality and support measures provided according to the type of activity offered . ### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow other union programmes such as the asylum , migration and integration fund , the europe for citizens programme , the european social fund , the european regional development fund and the health programme to contribute to the objectives of the european solidarity corps by supporting activities within its scope . this contribution should be financed in accordance with the respective basic acts of the concerned programmes . once they have obtained a valid european solidarity corps quality label , the beneficiaries should be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and receive the quality and support measures provided according to the type of activity offered .

### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow other union programmes such as the asylum , migration and integration fund , the europe for citizens programme , the european regional development fund and the health programme to contribute to the objectives of the european solidarity corps by supporting activities within its scope . this contribution should be financed in accordance with the respective basic acts of the concerned programmes . once they have obtained a valid european solidarity corps quality label , the beneficiaries should be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and receive the quality and support measures provided according to the type of activity offered . ### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow other union programmes such as the asylum , migration and integration fund , the europe for citizens programme , the european social fund , the european regional development fund and the health programme to contribute to the objectives of the european solidarity corps by supporting activities within its scope . this contribution should be financed in accordance with the respective basic acts of the concerned programmes . once they have obtained a valid european solidarity corps quality label , the beneficiaries should be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and receive the quality and support measures provided according to the type of activity offered .

### the european solidarity corps should open up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job placements in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative . those opportunities should contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps should also support networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes . ### the european solidarity corps should open up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job placements in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity programmes and projects based on their own initiative . those opportunities should contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps should also support networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes .

### the european solidarity corps should open up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job placements in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative . those opportunities should contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps should also support networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes . ### the european solidarity corps should open up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job placements in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity programmes and projects based on their own initiative . those opportunities should contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps should also support networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes .

### in order to ensure continuity in the activities supported by the programmes contributing to the european solidarity corps , the financial support to solidarity placements and projects should indicatively follow an 80% - 20% split between volunteering placements and solidarity projects on the one hand and traineeship and job placements on the other hand . ### in order to ensure continuity in the activities supported by the programmes contributing to the european solidarity corps , the financial support to solidarity placements and projects should indicatively follow a 75% - 25% split between volunteering placements and solidarity projects on the one hand and traineeship and job placements on the other hand .

### in order to ensure continuity in the activities supported by the programmes contributing to the european solidarity corps , the financial support to solidarity placements and projects should indicatively follow an 80% - 20% split between volunteering placements and solidarity projects on the one hand and traineeship and job placements on the other hand . ### in order to ensure continuity in the activities supported by the programmes contributing to the european solidarity corps , the financial support to solidarity placements and projects should indicatively follow a 75% - 25% split between volunteering placements and solidarity projects on the one hand and traineeship and job placements on the other hand .

### the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal . ### the european solidarity corps should target young people , irrespective their sex , their gender or their physical and mental abilities , aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal .

### the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal . ### the european solidarity corps should target young people , irrespective their sex , their gender or their physical and mental abilities , aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal .

### the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal . ### the european solidarity corps should target young people , irrespective their sex , their gender or their physical and mental abilities , aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal .

### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their solidarity projects . ### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their programmes and solidarity projects .

### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their solidarity projects . ### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their programmes and solidarity projects .

### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ; ### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional knowledge and experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ;

### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ; ### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional knowledge and experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ;

### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ; ### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their knowledge , skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ;

### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ; ### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their knowledge , skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ;

### the financial support to solidarity placements and projects referred to in paragraphs and of article 7 shall indicatively be 80% for volunteering placements and solidarity projects ; and 20% for traineeship and job placements . ### the financial support to solidarity placements and projects referred to in paragraphs and of article 7 shall indicatively be 75% for volunteering placements and solidarity projects ; and 25% for traineeship and job placements .

### the financial support to solidarity placements and projects referred to in paragraphs and of article 7 shall indicatively be 80% for volunteering placements and solidarity projects ; and 20% for traineeship and job placements . ### the financial support to solidarity placements and projects referred to in paragraphs and of article 7 shall indicatively be 75% for volunteering placements and solidarity projects ; and 25% for traineeship and job placements .

### the financial support to solidarity placements and projects referred to in paragraphs and of article 7 shall indicatively be 80% for volunteering placements and solidarity projects ; and 20% for traineeship and job placements . ### the financial support to solidarity placements and projects referred to in paragraphs and of article 7 shall indicatively be 75% for volunteering placements and solidarity projects ; and 25% for traineeship and job placements .

### the financial support to solidarity placements and projects referred to in paragraphs and of article 7 shall indicatively be 80% for volunteering placements and solidarity projects ; and 20% for traineeship and job placements . ### the financial support to solidarity placements and projects referred to in paragraphs and of article 7 shall indicatively be 75% for volunteering placements and solidarity projects ; and 25% for traineeship and job placements .

### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### young people , irrespective of&#160 ; their sex , their gender or their physical and mental abilities , aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 .

### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### young people , irrespective of&#160 ; their sex , their gender or their physical and mental abilities , aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 .

### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### young people , irrespective of&#160 ; their sex , their gender or their physical and mental abilities , aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 .

### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information&#160 ; publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps , with special attention to the debriefing of participants after their participation .

### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information&#160 ; publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps , with special attention to the debriefing of participants after their participation .

### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information&#160 ; publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps , with special attention to the debriefing of participants after their participation .

### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information&#160 ; publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps , with special attention to the debriefing of participants after their participation .

### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information&#160 ; publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps , with special attention to the debriefing of participants after their participation .

### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information&#160 ; publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps , with special attention to the debriefing of participants after their participation .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the eu delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .

### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate . ### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate , including by providing practical and technical assistance and operational support .

### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate . ### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate , including by providing practical and technical assistance and operational support .

### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate . ### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate , including by providing practical and technical assistance and operational support .

### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate . ### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate , including by providing practical and technical assistance and operational support .

### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate . ### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate , including by providing practical and technical assistance and operational support .

### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate . ### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate , including by providing practical and technical assistance and operational support .

### the rule of law is a prerequisite for the protection of the other fundamental values on which the union is founded , such as freedom , democracy , equality and respect for human rights . respect for the rule of law is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and for fundamental rights : there can be no democracy and respect for fundamental rights without respect for the rule of law and vice versa . ### the rule of law is a prerequisite for the protection of the other fundamental values on which the union is founded , such as freedom , democracy , equality and respect for human rights as well as non - discrimination of its citizens and its member states . respect for the rule of law is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and for fundamental rights : there can be no democracy and respect for fundamental rights without respect for the rule of law and vice versa .

### the commission may take into account all relevant information , including decisions of the court of justice of the european union , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations . ### the commission shall take into account all relevant proved information , including from governmental entities , decisions of the court of justice of the european union , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations .

### the commission may take into account all relevant information , including decisions of the court of justice of the european union , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations . ### the commission shall take into account all relevant proved information , including from governmental entities , decisions of the court of justice of the european union , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations .

### for emergency , post - emergency or thematic actions , the commission may create , after informing the european parliament and the council , trust funds under an agreement concluded with other donors . the constitutive act of each trust fund shall define the objectives of the trust fund . the commission decision establishing the trust fund shall include a description of the fund ' s objectives , the justification for its creation in accordance with paragraph 3 , an indication of its duration and the preliminary agreements with other donors . ### for emergency , post - emergency or thematic actions , the commission may create , after informing the european parliament and the council , trust funds under an agreement concluded with other donors , when , following the agreement of the european parliament and the council , &#160 ; the union ' s external financing instruments are deemed to be insufficiently equipped for dealing with a certain situation . the constitutive act of each trust fund shall define the objectives of the trust fund . the commission decision establishing the trust fund shall include a description of the fund ' s objectives , the justification for its creation in accordance with paragraph 3 , an indication of its duration and the preliminary agreements with other donors .

### a board chaired by the commission shall be established for each union trust fund to ensure the fair representation of the donors , and of the non - contributing member states as observers , and to decide upon the use of the funds . the rules for composition of the board and its internal rules shall be laid down in the constitutive act of the trust fund adopted by the commission and adhered to by the donors . those rules shall include the requirement to have the positive vote of the commission for the final decision on the use of the funds . ### a board chaired by the commission shall be established for each union trust fund to ensure the fair representation of the donors , the relevant bodies of the european parliament and of the non - contributing member states as observers , and to decide upon the use of the funds . the rules for composition of the board and its internal rules shall be laid down in the constitutive act of the trust fund adopted by the commission and adhered to by the donors . those rules shall include the requirement to have the positive vote of the commission for the final decision on the use of the funds .