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### article 13 implementation reports by 30 april 2016 and by 30 april of each subsequent year until and including 2022 , the managing authority shall submit to the commission an annual report in accordance with article 44 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] / 2012 [ cpr ] . the report submitted in 2016 shall cover the financial years 2014 and 2015 , as well as the period between the starting date for eligibility of expenditure and 31 december 2013 . 2 . annual implementation reports shall set out information on : implementation of the cooperation programme in accordance with article 44 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] / 2012 [ cpr ] ; progress in preparation and implementation of major projects and joint action plans . 3 . the annual implementation reports submitted in 2017 and 2019 shall set out and assess the information required under articles 44 and of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ cpr ] respectively and the information set out in paragraph 2 together with : progress in implementation of the integrated approach to territorial development , including sustainable urban development , and community - led local development under the operational programme ; progress in implementation of actions to reinforce the capacity of authorities and beneficiaries to administer and to use the erdf ; progress in implementation of the evaluation plan and the follow - up given to the findings of evaluations ; the specific actions taken to promote equality between men and women and to prevent discrimination , including accessibility for disabled persons , and the arrangements implemented to ensure the integration of the gender perspective in the operational programme and operations ; actions taken to promote sustainable development ; the results of the information and publicity measures carried out under the communication strategy ; progress in the implementation of actions in the field of social innovation , where appropriate ; the involvement of the partners in the implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the cooperation programme . 4 . the annual and final implementation reports shall be drawn up following models adopted by the commission by means of implementing acts . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 30 . ### article 13 implementation reports by 31 may 2016 and by 31 may of each subsequent year until and including 2022 , the managing authority shall submit to the commission an annual report in accordance with article 44 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ cpr ] . the report submitted in 2016 shall cover the financial years 2014 and 2015 , as well as the period between the starting date for eligibility of expenditure and 31 december 20131 1a . for the reports submitted in 2017 and 2019 , the deadline referred to in paragraph 1 shall be 30 june . 2 . annual implementation reports shall set out information on : implementation of the cooperation programme in accordance with article 44 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] / 2012 [ cpr ] ; where appropriate , progress in preparation and implementation of major projects and joint action plans . 3 . the annual implementation reports submitted in 2017 and 2019 shall set out and assess the information required under articles 44 and of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ cpr ] respectively and the information set out in paragraph 2 together with information on the elements set out under , and below and may , dependent on the content and objectives of cooperation programmes , add information on the other elements listed below : progress in implementation of the integrated approach to territorial development , including sustainable urban development , and community - led local development under the cooperation programme ; progress in implementation of actions to reinforce the capacity of authorities and beneficiaries to administer and to use the erdf ; where appropriate , contribution to macro - regional and sea basin strategies ; progress in implementation of the evaluation plan and the follow - up given to the findings of evaluations ; the specific actions taken to promote equality between men and women and to promote non - discrimination , in particular accessibility for disabled persons , and the arrangements implemented to ensure the integration of the gender perspective in the cooperation programme and operations ; actions taken to promote sustainable development ; the results of the information and publicity measures carried out under the communication strategy ; progress in the implementation of actions in the field of social innovation ; the involvement of the partners in the implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the cooperation programme . 4 . the annual and final implementation reports shall be drawn up following models adopted by the commission by means of implementing acts . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 143 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ cpr ] . ______________ 1 subject to alignment with outcome of discussions on cpr article 101 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### article 5 thematic concentration the thematic objectives referred to in article 9 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] shall be concentrated as follows : up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross - border cooperation programme ; up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme ; all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 . ### article 5 thematic concentration at least 80% of the erdf allocation to each cross - border cooperation and transnational programme shall be concentrated on up to 4 thematic objectives set out in article 9 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ the cpr ] ; 2 . all thematic objectives may be selected for interregional cooperation programmes pursuant to article 2 .
### the implementing provisions for the cooperation programme containing : identification of the accreditation body , the managing authority and the audit authority ; the body or bodies designated to carry out control tasks ; the body or bodies designated to be responsible for carrying out audit tasks ; the procedure for setting up the joint secretariat ; a summary description of the management and control arrangements ; the apportionment of liabilities among the participating member states in case of financial corrections imposed by the managing authority or the commission . ### the cooperation programme shall identify : the implementing provisions for the cooperation programme containing : identification of the managing authority , the certifying authority , where appropriate , and the audit authority ; the body or bodies designated to carry out control tasks ; the body or bodies designated to be responsible for carrying out audit tasks ; the procedure for setting up the joint secretariat ; a summary description of the management and control arrangements ; the apportionment of liabilities among the participating member states in case of financial corrections imposed by the managing authority or the commission .
### where the managing authority cannot carry out verifications under article 114 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ cpr ] throughout the whole programme area , each member state or third country shall designate the body or person responsible for carrying out such verifications in relation to beneficiaries on its territory ’ ) . those controllers shall , where possible , be the same bodies responsible for carrying out such verifications for the operational programmes under the investment for growth and jobs goal or , in the case of third countries , for carrying out comparable verifications under external policy instruments of the union . each member state or third country shall be responsible for verifications carried out on its territory . ### where the managing authority does not carry out verifications under article 114 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ cpr ] throughout the whole programme area , each member state or , when it has accepted the invitation to participate in the cooperation programme , the third country shall designate the body or person responsible for carrying out such verifications in relation to beneficiaries on its territory ’ ) . in this connection , the managing authority shall satisfy itself that the expenditure of each beneficiary participating in an operation has been verified by a designated controller . each member state shall ensure that the expenditure can be verified within a period of three months from the submission of the documents by the beneficiary . those controllers may be the same bodies responsible for carrying out such verifications for the operational programmes under the investment for growth and jobs goal or , in the case of third countries , for carrying out comparable verifications under external policy instruments of the union . each member state or , when it has accepted the invitation to participate in the cooperation programme , the third country shall be responsible for verifications carried out on its territory .
### where the managing authority cannot carry out verifications under article 114 of regulation no [ … ] / 2012 [ cpr ] throughout the whole programme area , each member state or third country shall designate the body or person responsible for carrying out such verifications in relation to beneficiaries on its territory ’ ) . those controllers shall , where possible , be the same bodies responsible for carrying out such verifications for the operational programmes under the investment for growth and jobs goal or , in the case of third countries , for carrying out comparable verifications under external policy instruments of the union . each member state or third country shall be responsible for verifications carried out on its territory . ### where the managing authority does not carry out verifications under article 114 of regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ cpr ] throughout the whole programme area , each member state or , when it has accepted the invitation to participate in the cooperation programme , the third country shall designate the body or person responsible for carrying out such verifications in relation to beneficiaries on its territory ’ ) . in this connection , the managing authority shall satisfy itself that the expenditure of each beneficiary participating in an operation has been verified by a designated controller . each member state shall ensure that the expenditure can be verified within a period of three months from the submission of the documents by the beneficiary . those controllers may be the same bodies responsible for carrying out such verifications for the operational programmes under the investment for growth and jobs goal or , in the case of third countries , for carrying out comparable verifications under external policy instruments of the union . each member state or , when it has accepted the invitation to participate in the cooperation programme , the third country shall be responsible for verifications carried out on its territory .
### consistent with the goal of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , the structural funds should provide a more integrated and inclusive approach to tackling local problems . in order to strengthen this approach , support from the erdf support in border regions should be coordinated with support from the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund and should , where appropriate , involve european groupings of territorial cooperation set up under regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation 20 where local development figures among their objectives . ### consistent with the goal of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , the structural funds should provide a more integrated and inclusive approach to tackling local problems such as the lack of infrastructure support , the decline of traditional labour productions and the distance of markets . in order to strengthen this approach , support from the erdf support in border regions should be coordinated with support from the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund and should , where appropriate , involve european groupings of territorial cooperation set up under regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation 20 where local development figures among their objectives .
### the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . 2 . the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 17 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . 3 . the delegation of power referred to in article 17 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 4 . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 5 . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 17 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . 2 . the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 15 ) and in article 17 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . 3 . the delegation of power referred to in article 15 ) and article 17 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 4 . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 5 . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 17 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .
### the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . 2 . the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 17 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . 3 . the delegation of power referred to in article 17 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 4 . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 5 . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 17 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . 2 . the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 15 ) and in article 17 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . 3 . the delegation of power referred to in article 15 ) and article 17 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 4 . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 5 . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 17 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .
### horizon 2020 should be implemented with a view to contributing directly to creating industrial leadership , growth and employment in europe and should reflect the strategic vision of the commission communication of 6 october 2010 to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the region ' europe 2020 flagship initiative innovation ' 1 whereby the commission engages to radically simplify access of participants . __________ 1com 546 final , 6 . 10 . 2010 . ### horizon 2020 should be implemented with a view to contributing directly to research and innovation excellence , creating industrial leadership , growth and employment in europe and should reflect the strategic vision of the commission communication of 6 october 2010 to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the region ' europe 2020 flagship initiative innovation ' 1 whereby the commission engages to radically simplify access of participants . __________ 1com 546 final , 6 . 10 . 2010 .
### a funding body may establish rules which depart from those laid down in this regulation or regulation no xx / 2012 [ the financial regulation ] if this is provided for in the basic act or , subject to the consent of the commission , if its specific operating needs so require . ### a funding body may establish rules which depart from those laid down in this regulation or regulation no xx / 2012 [ the financial regulation ] if this is provided for in the basic act or , subject to the consent of the commission , if its specific operating needs so require , in which case the commission shall duly inform the two arms of the budgetary authority .
### the rules for the participation and dissemination should adequately reflect the recommendations of the european parliament , as summarised in the ' report on simplifying the implementation of the research framework programmes ' , and council with regard to the simplification of the administrative and financial requirements of the research framework programmes . the rules should give continuity to the simplification measures already implemented under decision no 1982 / 2006 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the seventh framework programme of the european community for research , technological development and demonstration activities 2 and progress further in reducing the administrative burden for participants and the complexity of the financial provisions in order to decrease financial errors . the rules should also duly consider the concerns and recommendations from the research community resulting from the debate initiated by the commission communication of 29 april 2010 to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' simplifying the implementation of the research framework programmes ' , and the subsequent green paper of 9 february 2011 ' from challenges to opportunities : towards a common strategic framework for eu research and innovation funding ' 4 . ### the rules for the participation and dissemination should adequately reflect the recommendations of the european parliament , as summarised in the ' report on simplifying the implementation of the research framework programmes ' and council with regard to the simplification of the administrative and financial requirements of the research framework programmes . in its resolution of 8 june 20111the european parliament has furthermore called for a radical simplification of union research and innovation funding stressing that any increase of funds should be coupled with a radical simplification of funding procedures . the rules should give continuity to the simplification measures already implemented under decision no 1982 / 2006 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the seventh framework programme of the european community for research , technological development and demonstration activities and progress further in reducing the administrative burden for participants and the complexity of the financial provisions in order to facilitate participation and decrease financial errors . the rules should also duly consider the concerns and recommendations from the research community resulting from the debate initiated by the commission communication of 29 april 2010 to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' simplifying the implementation of the research framework programmes ' , and the subsequent green paper of 9 february 2011 ' from challenges to opportunities : towards a common strategic framework for eu research and innovation funding ' 5 . 1p7 ta0256 .
### the fermentable but unfermented product obtained by adding water and / or sugars and / or honey to the products defined in parts i . 1 , i . 2 , i . 3 and i . 4 , to fruit purée and / or to concentrated fruit purée and / or to a mixture of those products , that product , moreover , meeting the requirements of annex iv . ### the fermentable but unfermented product obtained by adding water , with or without the addition of sugars and / or honey , to the products defined in parts i . 1 , i . 2 , i . 3 and i . 4 , to fruit purée and / or to concentrated fruit purée and / or to a mixture of those products , that product , moreover , meeting the requirements of annex iv .
### flavour , pulp , and cells obtained by suitable physical means from the same species of fruit may be restored to the juice . ### pulp and cells obtained by suitable physical means from the same species of fruit may be restored to the juice .
### the commission and the member states shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are promoted during the various stages of the implementation of the fund . the commission and the member states shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation in obtaining access to the fund . ### the commission and the member states shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are promoted during the various stages of the implementation of the fund . the commission and the member states shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation in obtaining access to the fund and the programmes supported under it .
### exchanges of experience and best practices have a significant added value and the commission should facilitate such dissemination . ### exchanges of experience and best practices have a significant added value and the commission should ensure such dissemination .
### ' most deprived persons ' means physical persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria adopted by the national competent authorities , or defined by the partner organisations and which are approved by those competent authorities ; ### ' most deprived persons ' means physical persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , and including homeless persons and children , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria defined and adopted by the national competent authorities in cooperation with the partner organisations ;
### a description of the measures taken to involve the competent regional , local and other public authorities as well as bodies representing civil society and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non - discrimination in the preparation of the operational programme ; ### a description of the involvement of the competent regional , local and other public authorities as well as bodies representing civil society and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non - discrimination in the preparation of the operational programme ;
### where a public body purchases the food or basic consumer goods for personal use of homeless persons or of children and provide them to partner organisations , the costs of transporting of food or goods to the storage depots of the partner organisations at a flat rate of 1 % of the costs referred to in point ; ### where a public body purchases the food or basic consumer goods for the personal use of the most deprived members of society and provides them to partner organisations , the costs of transporting of food or goods to the storage depots of the partner organisations at a flat rate of 1 % of the costs referred to in point ;
### the list of operations shall be updated at least every twelve months . ### the list of operations shall be updated at least every six months .
### the co - financing rate at the level of the operational programme shall not be higher than 85% of the public eligible expenditure . ### the financing rate at the level of the operational programme shall be 100% of the public eligible expenditure .
### co - financing ### financing
### where a public body purchases the food or basic consumer goods for personal use of homeless persons or of children and provide them to partner organisations , the costs of transporting of food or goods to the storage depots of the partner organisations at a flat rate of 1 % of the costs referred to in point ; ### where a public body purchases the food or basic consumer goods for the personal use of the final beneficiaries and provides them to partner organisations , the costs of transporting of food or goods to the storage depots of the partner organisations at a flat rate of 1 % of the costs referred to in point ;
### the food and the goods for homeless persons or for children may be purchased by the partner organisations themselves . ### the food and the goods for the most deprived persons may be purchased by the partner organisations themselves .
### a description of the mechanism setting the eligibility criteria for the most deprived persons , differentiated if necessary by type of material deprivation addressed ; ### a description of the eligibility criteria for the most deprived persons , differentiated if necessary by type of material deprivation addressed ;
### those provisions also ensure that the operations supported shall comply with applicable union and national laws , notably in regard to the safety of the goods that are distributed to the most deprived persons . ### those provisions also ensure that the operations supported shall comply with applicable union and national laws , notably in regard to the safety and quality of the goods that are distributed to the most deprived persons .
### ' most deprived persons ' means physical persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria adopted by the national competent authorities , or defined by the partner organisations and which are approved by those competent authorities ; ### ' most deprived persons ' means physical persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , and including homeless persons and children , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria defined and adopted by the national competent authorities in cooperation with the partner organisations ;
### ' most deprived persons ' means physical persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria adopted by the national competent authorities , or defined by the partner organisations and which are approved by those competent authorities ; ### ' most deprived persons ' means physical persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , and including homeless persons and children , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria defined and adopted by the national competent authorities in cooperation with the partner organisations ;
### support for literary translation ; ### support for literary translation , the promotion of literature in different languages and the encouragement of reading ;
### support for literary translation ; ### support for literary translation , the promotion of literature in different languages and the encouragement of reading ;
### to this end , improve the capacity of financial institutions to assess cultural and creative projects , including technical assistance and networking measures . ### improving the capacity of participating financial intermediaries to assess the risks associated with smes and organisations in the cultural and creative sectors and their projects , including through technical assistance , knowledge - building and networking measures .
### ‘ operator’ means a professional , an organisation , a business or an institution active in the cultural and creative sectors ; ### ‘ cultural and creative operator’ means a professional , an organisation , an institution or a business , including smes , active in the cultural and creative sectors ;
### a media strand addressed to the audiovisual sector . ### a media programme .
### support of a european cinema owners ' network screening a significant proportion of non - national european films , including the integration of digital technologies ; ### measures to support the creation of a european cinema owners’ network screening mostly european films including a significant proportion of non - national european films , and to support the integration of digital technologies , particularly by encouraging the digitisation of these operators’ cinemas ;
### cooperation between the programme and international organisations in the field of culture and audiovisual such as unesco , the council of europe and in particular eurimages , oecd and the world intellectual property organisation needs to be fostered . ### cooperation between the programme and international organisations in the cultural and audiovisual fields such as unesco , the council of europe and in particular eurimages , oecd and the world intellectual property organisation and the european union national institutes for culture , needs to be fostered .
### the commission shall establish a facility targeting the cultural and creative sectors and operated within the context of a union debt instrument for small and medium - sized enterprises . this facility shall have the following priorities : ### the commission shall establish , in accordance with the rules laid down in annex i , a guarantee facility targeting the cultural and creative sectors . it shall be opened to cultural and creative smes and organisations established in a member state and shall :
### the transnational character of its activities and their impact , which will complement national , international and other union programmes ; ### the transnational character of actions and activities &#8211 ; and their impact on , particular , the cultural and creative sectors &#8211 ; which will complement national , international and other union programmes and policies ;
### the culture strand shall provide support for the following measures : ### in order to implement the priorities set out in article 9 , the culture programme shall provide support for :
### facilitating the acquisition of skills and the development of networks and in particular encouraging the use of digital technologies to ensure the adaptation to market development ; ### facilitating the acquisition and improvement of skills and competences of audiovisual professionals and the development of networks , in particular the use of digital technologies to ensure adaptation to market development , testing new approaches to audience development and testing new business models ;
### to this end , improve the capacity of financial institutions to assess cultural and creative projects , including technical assistance and networking measures . ### improve the capacity of participating financial intermediaries to assess cultural and creative projects , including technical assistance and networking measures .
### to this end , improve the capacity of financial institutions to assess cultural and creative projects , including technical assistance and networking measures . ### improve the capacity of participating financial intermediaries to assess cultural and creative projects , including technical assistance and networking measures .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic and creative expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education , management or regulation . the cultural and creative sectors include in particular architecture , archives and libraries , artistic crafts , audiovisual , cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , performing arts , publishing , radio and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors , including the audiovisual sector , whose activities are based on cultural values and / or artistic , creative and audiovisual expressions , whether these activities are market or non - market oriented and whatever the type of structure that carries them out . these activities include the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or creative expressions , as well as related functions .
### supporting actions providing operators with skills and knowhow encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to audience building and business models ; ### supporting actions providing operators with skills and know - how encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to reaching audiences and developing new business models ;
### supporting actions providing operators with skills and knowhow encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to audience building and business models ; ### supporting actions providing operators with skills and know - how encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to reaching audiences and developing new business models ;
### supporting actions providing operators with skills and knowhow encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to audience building and business models ; ### supporting actions providing operators with skills and know - how encouraging the adaption to digital technologies , including testing new approaches to reaching audiences and developing new business models ;
### cooperation measures bringing together operators from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross - sectoral activities ; ### transnational cooperation measures and projects bringing together cultural and creative operators from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross - sectoral activities ;
### ensuring a more level playing field in the european cultural and creative sectors by taking account of low production capacity countries and / or countries or regions with a restricted geographical and linguistic area . ### ensuring that proper account is taken of the conditions obtaining in the european cultural and creative sectors , in particular the situation in low production capacity member states and / or eu regions with a restricted geographical and linguistic area .
### the media strand shall provide support for the following measures : ### in order to implement the priorities set out in article 11 , the media programme shall provide support for :
### support innovative actions testing new business models and tools in areas likely to be influenced by the introduction and the use of digital technologies . ### measures to support innovative actions testing new business models and tools in areas likely to be influenced by the introduction and the use of digital technologies .
### support activities aiming at increasing knowledge and interest of audiences ; ### measures to support activities aiming at increasing audiences ' knowledge of and interest in european cinema and the european cinematographic heritage , particularly activities to educate film audiences , and especially young audiences ;
### support activities aiming at increasing knowledge and interest of audiences ; ### measures to support activities aiming at increasing audiences ' knowledge of and interest in european cinema and the european cinematographic heritage , particularly activities to educate film audiences , and especially young audiences ;
### given the transnational and international character of proposed actions , the objectives of this regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states alone . for reasons of scale and the expected effects of those actions , transnational results can be better achieved by action at union level . the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to support the achieving of the objectives to safeguard and promote european cultural and linguistic diversity and strengthen the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors in the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 . ### given the transnational and international character of proposed actions , the objectives of this regulation , namely to foster the protection , promotion and development of europe’s cultural and linguistic diversity and audiovisual and cinema heritage , to promote intercultural dialogue and enhance the cultural area shared by europeans in order to strengthen their feeling of being european citizens and to build capacity in europe’s cultural and creative sectors so as to help them to develop and europe ' s audiovisual industry to be competitive in the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 , cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states alone . for reasons of scale and the expected effects of those actions , transnational results can be better achieved by action at union level . the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives .
### the strands shall be open to the participation of the following countries provided that the conditions are met , including those contained within directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services for the media strand , and additional appropriations are paid : ### the strands shall be open to the participation of the following countries provided that the conditions set out below are met : – commitment to the values of diversity of cultural expression , evinced by signature and ratification of the 2005 unesco convention ; – in respect of the media strand , the conditions contained within directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services ; – payment of additional appropriations , the amounts of which shall be commensurate with the countries’ participation , on the basis of the payments made during previous programmes .
### the strands shall be open to the participation of the following countries provided that the conditions are met , including those contained within directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services for the media strand , and additional appropriations are paid : ### the strands shall be open to the participation of the following countries provided that the conditions set out below are met : – commitment to the values of diversity of cultural expression , evinced by signature and ratification of the 2005 unesco convention ; – in respect of the media strand , the conditions contained within directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services ; – payment of additional appropriations , the amounts of which shall be commensurate with the countries’ participation , on the basis of the payments made during previous programmes .
### the strands shall be open to the participation of the following countries provided that the conditions are met , including those contained within directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services for the media strand , and additional appropriations are paid : ### the strands shall be open to the participation of the following countries provided that the conditions set out below are met : – commitment to the values of diversity of cultural expression , evinced by signature and ratification of the 2005 unesco convention ; – in respect of the media strand , the conditions contained within directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services ; – payment of additional appropriations , the amounts of which shall be commensurate with the countries’ participation , on the basis of the payments made during previous programmes .
### support audiovisual operators to develop european audiovisual works with enhanced cross - border circulation potential ; ### measures to support european audiovisual operators to develop european audiovisual works with enhanced cross - border circulation potential , and especially to promote the development of projects for the production of european television programmes and films as well as interactive works ;
### an cross - sectoral strand addressed to all cultural and creative sectors ; ### a cross - sectoral strand ;
### support of a european cinema owners ' network screening a significant proportion of non - national european films , including the integration of digital technologies ; ### support for a european cinema owners ' network screening a significant proportion of non - national european films , including through the integration of digital technologies ;
### the programme shall only support those actions and activities presenting a potential european added value and contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and its flagship initiatives . ### in view of the intrinsic and economic value of culture , the framework programme shall support actions and activities presenting a european added value .
### activities by european bodies comprising networks of operators from different countries ; ### activities by european networks of cultural and creative operators from different countries and at cultural events of a european character ;
### a culture strand addressed to the cultural and creative sectors ; ### a culture programme ;
### a culture strand addressed to the cultural and creative sectors ; ### a culture programme ;
### establish systems of support for the distribution of non - national european films on all platforms and for international sales activities ; ### measures to establish systems of support for the distribution of non - national european films through theatrical distribution and on all other platforms as well as for international sales activities ;
### to support transnational policy cooperation in order to foster policy development , innovation , audience building and new business models . ### to support transnational artistic cooperation in the cultural and creative sectors , in particular the audiovisual sector , in order to foster policy development , innovation and audience building .
### increasing the capacity of audiovisual operators to develop audiovisual works with a potential to circulate in europe and beyond and to facilitate european and international co - production including with tv broadcasters ; ### increasing the capacity of independent audiovisual operators to develop audiovisual works with the potential to circulate in the union and beyond and to facilitate european and international co - production , including with television broadcasters , to develop , in particular , documentaries , short films , animated films for children and innovative story - telling , and to highlight european audiovisual cultural and linguistic diversity and europe ' s cultural heritage ;
### facilitate access to finance for small - and medium - sized enterprises and organisations in the european cultural and creative sectors ; ### facilitate access to finance for smes and organisations in the european cultural and creative sectors ;
### supporting audience building as means of stimulating interest for audiovisual works in particular through promotion , events , film literacy and festivals ; ### stimulation of audience interest for european audiovisual works in particular through promotion , events , film literacy and festivals ;
### supporting audience building as means of stimulating interest for audiovisual works in particular through promotion , events , film literacy and festivals ; ### stimulation of audience interest for european audiovisual works in particular through promotion , events , film literacy and festivals ;
### facilitate circulation of european films worldwide and of international films in europe on all platforms ; ### facilitate circulation of european audiovisual works worldwide and of international works in europe on all platforms ;
### cooperation measures bringing together operators from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross - sectoral activities ; ### annual and multiannual cooperation projects bringing together cultural and creative operators from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross - sectoral cultural and creative activities ;
### given the transnational and international character of proposed actions , the objectives of this regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states alone . for reasons of scale and the expected effects of those actions , transnational results can be better achieved by action at union level . the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to support the achieving of the objectives to safeguard and promote european cultural and linguistic diversity and strengthen the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors in the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 ### given the transnational and international character of the proposed actions , the objectives of this regulation , namely to safeguard and promote european cultural and linguistic diversity , safeguard and enhance europe ' s cultural heritage and strengthen the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors in the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 , cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states alone . for reasons of scale and the expected effects of those actions , transnational results can be better achieved by action at union level . the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives ,
### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within in the framework of the programme , complementarity to member state activities and compliance with article 167 of the treaty and other union activities , in particular in the field of education , research and innovation , industrial and cohesion policy , tourism and external relations . ### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within the framework programme , their complementarity to member states ' activities and other actions of the union , and their compliance with article 167 of the treaty , in particular in the fields of education and training , research and innovation , industrial and cohesion policy , tourism and external relations , as well as the digital agenda .
### to strengthen the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors with a view to promoting smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . ### to build up the capacity of europe’s cultural and creative sectors so as to help them to develop and support the competitiveness of the european audiovisual industry .
### to strengthen the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors with a view to promoting smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . ### to build up the capacity of europe’s cultural and creative sectors so as to help them to develop and support the competitiveness of the european audiovisual industry .
### this regulation shall apply and be implemented respecting international commitments of the union . ### this regulation shall apply and be implemented respecting international commitments of the union , notably the 2005 unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions .
### support of a european cinema owners ' network screening a significant proportion of non - national european films , including the integration of digital technologies ; ### measures to support the creation of a european cinema owners’ network screening mostly european films including a significant proportion of non - national european films , and to support the integration of digital technologies , particularly by encouraging the digitisation of these operators’ cinemas ;
### support activities aiming at facilitating european and international co - productions , including television ; ### measures to support the activities of independent european audiovisual production companies with a view to facilitating european and international co - productions , including television and especially the production of works for television such as series and pilot programmes , as well as supporting international co - production funds ;
### facilitate access to finance for small - and medium - sized enterprises and organisations in the european cultural and creative sectors ; ### facilitate access to finance for smes and organisations in the european cultural and creative sectors ;
### facilitate access to professional audiovisual trade events and markets and the use of online business tools inside and outside europe ; ### measures to facilitate access to professional audiovisual trade events and markets and the use of online business tools inside and outside the union ;
### participation in the programme will be open to acceding countries , candidate countries and potential candidates benefiting from a pre - accession strategy , in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in union programmes established in the respective framework agreements , association council decisions or similar agreements ; to efta countries which are parties to the eea agreement and to countries of the european neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework agreements providing for their participation in european union programmes . the participation of the swiss confederation is subject to specific arrangements with that country . ### participation in the framework programme will be open to member states , acceding countries , candidate countries and potential candidates benefiting from a pre - accession strategy , in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in union programmes established in the respective framework agreements , association council decisions or similar agreements ; to efta countries which are parties to the eea agreement and to countries of the european neighbourhood area in accordance with the procedures defined with those countries following the framework agreements providing for their participation in european union programmes . the participation of the swiss confederation is subject to specific arrangements with that country .
### an cross - sectoral strand addressed to all cultural and creative sectors ; ### a cross - sectoral strand addressed to the cultural and creative sectors ;
### it emerges from these monitoring , evaluation and public consultation exercises that the culture , media and media mundus programmes play a very important role in protecting and promoting europe ' s cultural and linguistic diversity and that they are relevant for the needs of the cultural and creative sectors , but also that the objectives of any new programme should be realigned to the goals of europe 2020 . it also appears from these evaluations and consultations , as well as from various independent studies , in particular the study on the entrepreneurial dimension of cultural and creative industries , that the cultural and creative sectors are facing common challenges , namely a highly fragmented market context , the impact of the digital shift and globalisation , difficulties in accessing finance and a shortage of comparable data , which all require action at union level . ### it emerges from these monitoring , evaluation and public consultation exercises that the culture , media and media mundus programmes play a very important role in protecting and promoting europe ' s cultural and linguistic diversity and that they are relevant for the needs of the cultural and creative sectors , but also that the objectives of any new programme should be realigned to the goals of europe 2020 . it also appears from these evaluations and consultations , as well as from various independent studies , in particular the study on the entrepreneurial dimension of cultural and creative industries , that the cultural and creative sectors are facing common challenges , namely a highly fragmented market and regulatory context , the impact of the digital shift and globalisation , difficulties in accessing finance , bureaucratic burdens and a shortage of comparable data , which all require action at union level .
### it emerges from these monitoring , evaluation and public consultation exercises that the culture , media and media mundus programmes play a very important role in protecting and promoting europe ' s cultural and linguistic diversity and that they are relevant for the needs of the cultural and creative sectors , but also that the objectives of any new programme should be realigned to the goals of europe 2020 . it also appears from these evaluations and consultations , as well as from various independent studies , in particular the study on the entrepreneurial dimension of cultural and creative industries , that the cultural and creative sectors are facing common challenges , namely a highly fragmented market context , the impact of the digital shift and globalisation , difficulties in accessing finance and a shortage of comparable data , which all require action at union level . ### it emerges from these monitoring , evaluation and public consultation exercises that the culture , media and media mundus programmes play a very important role in protecting and promoting europe ' s cultural and linguistic diversity and that they are relevant for the needs of the cultural and creative sectors , but also that the objectives of any new programme should be realigned to the goals of europe 2020 . it also appears from these evaluations and consultations , as well as from various independent studies , in particular the study on the entrepreneurial dimension of cultural and creative industries , that the cultural and creative sectors are facing common challenges , namely a highly fragmented market and regulatory context , the impact of the digital shift and globalisation , difficulties in accessing finance , bureaucratic burdens and a shortage of comparable data , which all require action at union level .