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Annex I

Voorstel	Omschrijving	Prioritair	Subsidiari-

teitstoets	Behandel-

Voorbehoud



Commissie voor Buitenlandse Zaken

Communication on the Union contribution to achieving the Millennium
Development Goals: a twelve point action plan in support of the MDGs	To
prepare for the UN High Level MDGs Review Summit (Sept 2010), assessing
progress on reaching the eight MDGs by 2015 and identifying a joint EU
strategy for ensuring its fair contribution to meeting the remaining
challenges. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.



Commissie voor Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties

Communication on Internal Security

Strategy

	The internal security strategy is an important part of the Stockholm
Programme. The Stockholm

Programme identifies common threats and common tools and policies which
the EU needs to deploy to

maximum effect in tackling those threats. The Spanish Presidency
prepared a first document aimed at

citizens. The Communication will consolidate these works through
effective policies in police cooperation,

access to borders and criminal justice to combat common threats. Its
emphasis will be on where EU can

add value through specific actions.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on the reinforcement

of the EU's Disaster Response Capacity	Communication setting out options
to reinforce the EU Disaster Response and preparedness capacities

inside and outside the Europe, covering three main building blocks:
civil protection, humanitarian aid and

increased civil-military cooperation.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.



Commissie Defensie

	Geen voorstellen





	Commissie voor Europese Zaken

Budget Review

(3rd quarter)	In light of the priorities identified in Europe 2020
Strategy, this comprehensive review of the EU budget for the period
2007-2013 will assess how the EU's financial resources most effectively
reflect and serve the key policy objectives of the Union, thus paving
the way for the discussions leading to the next Multiannual Financial
Framework.	      X	n.v.t.

	n.v.t.



Commissie voor Economische Zaken

Communication on a European Digital Agenda

(2nd quarter)

	The European Digital Agenda will aim at exploiting the potential of
Information and Communication Technologies as a major enabling
technology for moving to a low-carbon, knowledge-based and competitive
economy. It will adopt an integrated approach to the challenges of a
digital economy and society, addressing the issues both from the supply
and demand side. It will identify concrete measures to be taken at EU or
Member States’ level for rolling out high speed internet, achieving a
borderless online market for goods, services and content; upgrading
skills and delivering the services of the future.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on “An Industrial Policy for the Globalised Era”

(3rd quarter)	The Communication will translate the overall objectives of
enhancing industrial competitiveness whilst pursuing a low-carbon path
into concrete initiatives at EU level; it will define a framework with
stakeholders to steer the restructuring of sectors towards future
oriented activities combining instruments such as smart regulation,
public procurement, competition rules and standards, as well as work
with social partners to deal with the anticipation and management of
change, and the social consequences of restructuring. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on a European Plan for Research and Innovation

(3rd quarter)	The European Plan for Research and Innovation will propose
an indicator to track innovation, as announced in the Europe 2020
Communication. It will also specify a policy framework for developing
European Research and Innovation Partnerships, developing underpinning
technologies, optimising framework conditions for research and
innovation, strengthening, simplifying and further developing the scope
of EU instruments to support research and innovation. Building on the
review of Environmental Technology Action Plan (2004-2009),
eco-innovation will also be addressed.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Regulation governing translation requirements for the future EU patent

(2nd quarter)	The Regulation is needed in order to solve the translation
arrangements for the EU Patent, which have been excluded from the EU
Patent Regulation (given that the Lisbon Treaty provides for a specific
legal basis for a separate Regulation on linguistic and translation
arrangements). This is a critical element in making the EU Patent a
reality.



	Energy Infrastructure Package: (4th quarter)

Communication on Energy Infrastructure Development for the 2020/30
horizon

Commission working paper on energy infrastructure

Communication on the preparation of a blue print for offshore grids in
the Northern Seas of Europe

Report on the state of play of smart grids	The Communication will focus
on investment needs, based on supply and demand scenarios, the 10-year
network plans of the European Network of Transmission System Operators
(ENTSO) and on priorities for infrastructure development and funding.
Furthermore, it will look at measures aiming at diversifying gas supply
sources and routes as well as at future infrastructure needs, e.g. for
oil or CO2. 

The staff working paper will evaluate the six priority infrastructure
actions announced in the 2nd Strategic Energy Review, including
Mediterranean gas and electricity interconnection. The Communication on
offshore grids will present a vision for 2020 and 2030 as well as
identify key regulatory issues to address in order to enable more
integrated grid solutions to be developed in the longer term. The report
on smart grids will present developments in this field leading to a
possible legislative proposal in 2011.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on “A trade strategy for Europe 2020”

(3rd quarter)

	The communication will set out the broad strategic trade policy
priorities that need to be pursued in the next few years. The initiative
will also relate to other relevant economic and horizontal strategies
adopted at EU level, in particular the Europe 2020 Strategy.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Fifth report on economic, social, and territorial cohesion

(4th quarter)	Progress made on economic, social and territorial
cohesion, and the integration of EU priorities; the role of the Funds,
the EIB and the other financial instruments, and the effect of other EU
and national policies on the progress made including options on the
future of cohesion policy before preparation of legal proposals. It will
follow on the Budget Review and will be without prejudice to the
proposals that the Commission will make in 2011 on the multi-annual
financial framework. 



n.v.t.	n.v.t.



Commissie Financiën 

Communication on the establishment of a system of enhanced policy
coordination based on broader and deeper surveillance (2nd quarter)	The
Communication will propose means to reinforce the euro area’s capacity
to promote stability and cohesiveness of the monetary union, building on
the existing governance framework of the Stability and Growth Pact and
Europe 2020. It will suggest ways to implement article 136 of the Lisbon
Treaty in practice, to address fiscal and macroeconomic imbalances
through more efficient surveillance.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Legislative proposal to improve transparency and stability in
Derivatives markets (CCP) (2nd quarter)	The main goal is to increase the
safety of derivatives markets through increased transparency and
decreased counterparty risk. The proposed legislation will mandate
Central Counterparty Clearing (CCP) for standardised derivatives
contracts and establish common safety, regulatory and operational
standards for CCPs in order to reduce counterparty risk. It will also
mandate market participants to record positions and all transactions not
cleared by a CCP in trade repositories and establish regulation and
supervision of trade repositories in order to increase transparency.	X





 Legislative initiative on short selling / Credit Default Swaps

(3rd quarter)	The initiative will aim to prevent detrimental trading
practices in derivatives and other financial instruments. The initiative
complements the comprehensive approach to financial derivatives for
credit default swaps.	X



Revision of the Directive on Deposit Guarantee Schemes

(2nd quarter)	The aim of the revision is to enhance consumer (depositor)
protection by harmonising guarantee levels on bank deposits to €
100,000 and to ensure greater effectiveness of the Deposit Guarantee
Schemes Directive.	X





Revision of the Market Abuse Directive

( 4th quarter)	The aim is to increase market integrity by defining cases
of market abuse, to protect investors and to enable competent
administrative authorities to investigate and sanction market abuse. It
will also cover the level and the nature of sanctions for market abuse.



	Communication on effective and efficient crisis management framework
(4th quarter)	The Communication will set out the Commission’s
proposals in order to equip authorities with the tools necessary to
effectively resolve cross-border bank crises, thereby reducing costs to
the taxpayer. New tools should improve legal certainty and reduce the
risk of legal challenge.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD IV) (4th quarter)
The Revision will cover leverage ratio, dynamic provisioning, liquidity,
procyclicality/buffers, definition of capital, systemically important
financial institutions and counterparty credit risks. The aim is to
update the legislative framework in response to the crisis and to
promote financial stability in the EU, e.g. force banks to put excess
capital aside when market conditions are good and to build up a cushion
of capital when market conditions worsen.	X



Communication on options for bank resolution funds

(2nd quarter)	The Paper will set out options for the European Council on
the establishment of bank resolution funds as a crisis management tool,
in the light of the IMF’s expected report in April.	X

	n.v.t.	n.v.t.



Commissie Justitie

Action Plan Implementing the

Stockholm Programme

	The Action Plan will elaborate the Stockholm Programme by setting out
precise actions to be taken to fulfil its objectives. It could consist
of:

- a short introductory communication which aims to allow the new
Commission to give its views on the

Programme, highlighting its priorities for the next term; and
transforming the Stockholm programme into a more focused political
message;

- a set of tables with the actions needed to fulfil the Stockholm
Programme objectives, indicating for each of them, the timeframe for
delivery and the responsible party(ies) covering the period 2010-2014.

	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of Regulation (EC) No

44/2001 on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments in
civil and commercial matters (Brussels I)	The amendment of the
Regulation will pursue the following objectives: move toward the
abolition of

exequatur in civil and commercial matters, extend its scope to
situations involving relations with third

States, adapt its provisions to new international instruments in the
area concerned and improve the

operation of those provisions where problems have been detected in their
application.

	X	X	X

Communication on the European

contract law - Method towards the

adoption of the Common Framework

Reference 	The Communication aims to open a process leading to a
European Contract Law as optional 28th regime or even a European Civil
Code. Based on the work undertaken on the Common Frame of Reference
(CFR) on contractual matters, the initiative will set out the method to
adopt and use the CFR. A new regime would ease cross-border transactions
guaranteeing standard terms and conditions, benefitting small businesses
venturing into new markets.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

New comprehensive legal framework for data protection

	The EU Data Protection Directive (1995) needs to be adapted to new
technological developments and in addition ensure data protection with
regard all EU action, as foreseen by the Lisbon Treaty (Article 16) and
the Charter of Fundamental rights.	X

X



Commissie voor Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit

Communication on a new post-2010 EU biodiversity policy and strategy

(4th quarter)	The Communication will set out the commitments that the EU
should consider taking on in the context of international efforts and in
the light of the pressures on the ecosystems. The strategy will
establish a number of sub-targets on the basis of which action will be
undertaken. The analysis will cover all pressures (over-exploitation;
climate change; land-use change/fragmentation; invasive species) and
ecosystems (forest, water, marine, etc). However, emphasis will be on
the main biodiversity components or pressures exerted at EU level by
specific sectors (incl. agriculture and fisheries), to ensure focus and
more effective delivery.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on the future of the Common Agriculture Policy 

(4th quarter)	The Communication will explore avenues on the future of
the CAP essential to the public debate and to ensure consultation before
preparation of legal proposals.  It will follow  on the Budget Review
and will be without prejudice to the proposals that the Commission will
make in 2011 on the multi-annual financial framework.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.



Commissie voor Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap

 “Youth on the Move” initiative

(3rd quarter)	The Communication will set out a strategy to integrate EU
and national mobility, university and researchers programmes, to
modernise higher education, to promote entrepreneurship through mobility
of young professionals, and to promote the recognition of informal
learning. It will announce further initiatives, covering both policy and
programme related elements, which will be brought forward in coming
years. This framework will include a European entrepreneur exchange
programme - "ERASMUS for young entrepreneurs".	X	n.v.t	n.v.t



Commissie voor de Rijksuitgaven

	Geen voorstellen







	Commissie voor  Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid

Communication on Youth Employment

(4th quarter)	The Communication will look at ways of strengthening
policy to overcome the impact of the crisis on young people.  It will
explore how to ease transitions from education and training work. The
document will also address how to ensure a better link between policy
priorities and EU funds, especially the European Social Fund. The
Communication will announce a set of new initiatives including the
promotion of youth geographical mobility (EURES), a mobilisation of the
business sector to recruit youth, and announce increased direct support
to innovative projects through PROGRESS, the Lifelong Learning and Youth
in Action Programmes.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Agenda for New skills and jobs 

(3rd quarter)	The purpose is to identify ways to better manage economic
transitions and raise activity rates, to facilitate intra-EU labour
mobility and better match skills and labour supply with demand with
appropriate financial support  from the structural funds, to strengthen
the capacity of social partners, to strengthen cooperation in education
and training, aimed at raising skill levels, and ensuring that
competences are acquired and recognised throughout general, vocational,
higher and adult education: a European Skills, Competences and
Occupations framework (ESCO).

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on the platform against poverty

(4th quarter)	The aim is to put forward proposals for a platform against
poverty and announce changes to the Social OMC to help deliver this. The
Communication will look at progress in the social domain and push
forward an agenda to generate greater political commitment and
visibility, and a stronger positive interaction with other policies.
Particular focus will be on active inclusion and child poverty.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of the Working Time Directive (4th quarter)	The purpose is to
come forward with new proposals to adapt the legislation to the needs of
workers, businesses, public services and consumers of the 21st century.
These proposals will be based on a two-stage consultation of Social
Partners (treaty based) and a legal, social and economic impact
assessment published in advance.	X	X	X

Green Paper on Pensions

(2nd quarter)	The aim is to identify challenges, to discuss the
responsibilities of Member States and the Union in this domain, and to
collect input from a wide range of stakeholders. The Green paper will be
broad in scope, and will look at a range of policy tools. These include
the use of the Open Method of Coordination in the pensions domain,
looking at Art. 8 of the Insolvency Directive, the Directive on
safeguarding supplementary pension rights, the IORP Directive, and the
interaction with the Social Security Regulation. The Green paper will
also consider implications more widely including issues linked to
insurance, investment (private savings), and housing (equity release).	X
n.v.t.	n.v.t.



Commissie voor Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieubeheer

	Geen voorstellen





	Commissie Verkeer en Waterstaat

White Paper on the future of transport 

(4th quarter)	The White Paper will outline a transport action programme
until 2020. It will define the overall framework  for actions in the
next ten years in the fields of transport infrastructure, internal
market legislation, decarbonisation of transport, technology for traffic
management and clean vehicles, and the use of standardisation, market
based instruments and incentives. It will set out the actions required
to create a Single Transport area and address the targets of EU 2020
Strategy (i.e. in particular the 3% of GDP in R&D and the 20/20/20
targets for GHG emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency).  

	X	n.v.t. 	n.v.t.



Commissie voor Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport

	Geen voorstellen





	Commissie voor Wonen, Wijken en Integratie

	Geen voorstellen



	



Annex II en III

Voorstel	Omschrijving	Prioritair	Subsidiari-

teitstoets	Behandel-

Voorbehoud



Commissie voor Buitenlandse Zaken

Annual European Neighbourhood Policy package	A Communication taking
stock of the ENP, describing progress across the region and any
noteworthy political or economic trends, accompanied by 13 Staff Working
Documents: 12 reports on the individual countries and a sectoral report
covering  progress in more technical  areas.   

n.v.t.	n.v.t

Legislative proposal on improving financial compensation of consular
protection in crisis situations

	The Commission's Action Plan 2007-2009 on providing effective consular
protection in third countries stated that coordination mechanisms in the
field of consular assistance could be improved. It suggested examining
the possibility of setting up a compensation system for crises
situations between Member States.



	Legislative proposal amending Decision 1995/553/EC implementing the
right to consular protection	Any EU citizen who is in a third country
where his or her Member State is not represented, is entitled to receive
effective consular assistance from embassies or consulates of any other
Member State on the same conditions as their nationals. The Commission
aims to assist the Member States with this task by proposing concrete
measures which aim to ensure that all EU citizens are informed of their
rights and that the scope of protection is clarified. Under the Lisbon
Treaty the Commission can initiate legislative proposals to facilitate
such protection. 



	EU strategy for the Danube region	The European Council of June 2009
invited the Commission to present an EU strategy for the Danube region
before December 2010.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Regulation on the establishment of a European Voluntary  Humanitarian
Aid Corps	The objective is to establish a framework for joint
contributions from European volunteers to humanitarian aid operations in
third countries. The scope is likely to be concentrated in humanitarian
aid and civil protection.



	Communication on Humanitarian Food Assistance	Objectives of the
Communication are to (i) maximise efficiency and effectiveness of
operations (ii) improve coordination and policy coherence (iii) inform
stakeholders of objectives, priorities and expected standards.  

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on European Voluntary  Humanitarian Aid Corps	The main
objective of the Communication is to provide an overview of the current
situation of volunteering in Europe. For this purpose, different schemes
(both at EU and national level) will be analysed, and possible
complementarities with a European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps will
be presented.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
establishing a financing instrument for humanitarian aid	Since its
adoption in 1996, Council Regulation 1257/96 has never been amended in
substance. One of the main objectives of the proposal should be to align
the legislative instrument to the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid
developments.





	MDG spring package (SWDs: aid effectiveness, MDGs, Aid for Trade,
Financing for Development) plus 1st Policy Coherence for Development PCD
Work Programme/ with a view to 2010 MDG Review Summit (spring) 	The
package will consist of the Communication (point 31) accompanied by
supporting documents (Progress made on the Millennium Development Goals,
Financing for Development, Aid effectiveness, Aid for Trade and the
first PCD work programme) as well as separate Communications on  an EU
policy framework to assist developing countries in addressing food
security challenges, EU role in Global Health and Tax and Development:
cooperating with Developing countries on promoting good governance in
tax matters.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Review of the European Consensus for Development 	This initiative will
build on the results of the review of MDGs at the 2010 summit if it is
felt appropriate to review the 2005 European Consensus for Development.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Future of EDF	The current EDF ends in 2013, possible integration of the
EDF into the EU budget. 	X

X

Communication on the Joint Africa-EU Strategy	In preparation of the
third EU-Africa Summit (Tripoli Nov 2010) the Communication will
evaluate the implementation of the Joint Africa-EU Strategy; assess the
results and shortfalls of the Strategy's first Action Plan (2008-2010);
make the necessary proposals for the next Action Plan (2011-2013), and
address the political and strategic dimension of the Partnership, and
make recommendations to enhance its effectiveness.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Green paper on budget support	The weight of budget support in our
external cooperation – almost half of EDF programming - requires an
open debate on this controversial issue in order to foster a strong
European consensus around this instrument..	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on climate change and development	This initiative will
take stock of the results of the Copenhagen summit building on what
could be agreed in Copenhagen. An important element in this strategy
should be the implementation of the Fast Start Financing which the EU
committed to in December 2009, bearing in mind that those working more
closely with the EU in Copenhagen were the developing countries,
particularly the poorest and most vulnerable.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal on replacing the (expiring) Association with Overseas Countries
and Territories (OCTs)	Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27/11/2001 on the
association of the Overseas Countreis and Territories expires on
31/12/2013 and will need to be replaced. 	X



Communication on Enhancing Growth and Competitiveness in Partnership
with Business: a Strategy for Business in Developing Countries

	The initiative will target growth and jobs creation in developing
countires in partnership with the private sector. It is the external
projection of the Europe 2020 inclusive growth approach. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on Tax and Development: Cooperating with Developing
Countries on Promoting Good Governance in Tax Matters	The communication
promotes the principle of good tax governance and supports developing
countries in their fight against tax evasion and other harmful tax
practices. It also proposes to strengthen taxation and public finance
management in these countries.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.



Commissie voor Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties

Citizenship Report including analysis

and remedies for obstacles to free

movement	Article 25 TFEU invites the European Commission to produce a
Report every three years on the application of Citizenship Rights. On
this basis, proposals to 'strengthen or add' to these rights can be
made. The citizenship report will also report on obstacles for citizens
when trying to source goods and services across borders and propose how
they can best be removed.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication Critical Information Infrastructure Protection	The
Communication will propose policy guidelines for international
cooperation on Internet resilience and

stability.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Review of the Directive on reuse of public sector information	The review
will address the scope of the instrument, limitations on charges for the
re-use of public sector

information and clarifying the principle that all material that is
generally accessible is also re-usable for non-commercial and commercial
purposes.



	Legislative proposal on attacks against information systems

	Part of Digital Agenda - The objective is to secure a high level of
protection for information systems against

criminal attacks. The proposal should update the current level of
protection (FD 2005/222/JHA) taking

account of new developments.	X



Communication on an EU agenda for

integration, including the development of a coordination mechanism	The
Communication should launch a "second phase" of the Common Agenda on
Integration aimed at

enhancing existing tools of coordination of integration policies and
developing new instruments, including

European Models on Integration.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Legislative proposals on renewal of the Civil Protection Mechanism and
the Civil Protection Financial Instrument	The evaluation of Civil
Protection policy undertaken in 2010 will assess the effectiveness of
support through

the Financial Instrument and Mechanism and assess the scope to reinforce
the Mechanism. The current

Decision on the Civil Protection Financial Instrument ends in 2013 and
needs to be renewed.





	Commissie Defensie

Council Decision on Solidarity clause (proposal to be delivered jointly
with HR/VP)	Implementation of provision in Art. 222 (3) TFEU which
requires that arrangements for the implementation by the Union of the
solidarity clause shall be defined by a decision adopted by the Council
acting on a joint proposal by the Commission and the High Representative
for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.





	Commissie voor Europese Zaken

Annual Enlargement package	The Commission has been invited by the
Council to regularly report on the candidate and SAP countries. The
Commission Strategy Paper allows the European Council to define main
strategic orientations on enlargement at the end of each year.	

    

    X	N.v.t.	N.v.t.

Commission opinion on Montenegro	Assessment of Montenegro's readiness to
fulfil the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership and the conditions set
for the Stabilisation and Association Process, assessment of the impact
that Montenegro's accession may have on relevant EU policies and
recommendations to the Council on its response to the application of
Montenegro



N.v.t.	N.v.t.

Commission opinion on Albania	Assessment of Albania's readiness to
fulfil the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership and the conditions set
for the Stabilisation and Association Process, assessment of the impact
that Albania's accession may have on EU policies and recommendations to
the Council on its response to the application of Albania

N.v.t.	N.v.t.



Commissie voor Economische Zaken

Review of the competition policy framework for the motor vehicle
industry (Motorvehicle Block Exemption Regulation) 	In October 2009, the
Commission adopted draft guidelines and a draft Block Exemption for the
motor vehicle sector ("Motor vehicle BER"). They are intended to replace
the existing BER as of 1 June 2010 with regard to the aftermarket, and
as of 1 June 2013 for the primary market. The public consultation of the
drafts finished in February 2010. 



	10. Review of antitrust policy towards horizontal agreements 	Review of
two regulations (R&D agreements and specialisation agreements) and
Guidelines on the application of art. 101 TFEU to horizontal
co-operation agreements. Review of the current Block Exemption
Regulations for specialisation and R&D agreements which expire in
December 2010; in parallel review of the Guidelines on horizontal
cooperation agreements. The objective is to ensure the effective
protection of competition in the area of horizontal cooperation
agreements and provide legal security for undertakings.



	Modification of the environmental guidelines with respect to the EU
emission trading system after 2013	A modification to the environmental
guidelines will have to be adopted to establish rules for the treatment
of aid connected to the Emission Trading System (touching on the
politically sensitive issue of "carbon leakage").	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a regulation on State aid to the coal industry

	Proposal of a Council regulation to authorise closure aid and aid for
inherited costs in the coal sector.  Existing regulation will expire at
the end of 2010.



	Review of Framework on State aid to shipbuilding

	The shipbuilding industry is subject to specific State aid rules, in
particular to tighter regional aid rules and to market adapted
innovation aid rules. In 2007-2008, it was decided to prolong the
Shipbuilding Framework by 2 additional years. Alternative options had
been explored and the industry had been given the opportunity to voice
its opinion.  

The review will cover the questions whether sector specific rules are
still needed and if yes, whether and in how far amendments to the
existing rules are necessary.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on Broadband Strategy

	In the general context of the Digital Agenda, the EU Broadband Strategy
will provide the policy framework for action aimed at supporting 100% EU
coverage of broadband and at increasing investment in Next Generation
Access

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Next Generation Access Recommendation 

	In the context of the European Digital Agenda, the objective of the
Recommendation is to give guidance to National Regulatory Authorities on
the future design of regulatory remedies concerning Next Generation
Accesses (NGA) in the interests of regulatory consistency in the single
market.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (RSPP)

	The aim of the multiannual RSPP is to define strategic orientations for
EU spectrum policy, including the need for spectrum resources to help
the EU to meet key objectives, such as the development of high-speed
communications for all.



	800 MHz band Decision	Technical harmonisation decision setting the
minimum conditions to be respected by users of the 800 MHz band for
other than terrestrial broadcasting use.





	Future of universal service and users' rights	This Communication is
part of the follow-up to the Commission Declaration on universal service
to the EP in 2009 which will summarise the results of the public
consultation on future universal service principles (1st half of 2010)
and will assess the need for an update of the Universal Service
Directive 2002/22/EC.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

 IT security standards in public procurement	Council Recommendation to
promote the adoption of IT security standards in public procurement
(i.e. ISO/IEC 15408: Evaluation Criteria for Information Technology
Security).

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Regulation on a modernised Agency for network and information security
(ENISA).	The exiting Regulation establishing the European Network and
Information Security Agency (ENISA) will expire in March 2012. 	X	X

	Report on the state of developments of roaming services in the EU	Under
the amended Roaming Regulation the European Commission must produce a
report by 30 June 2011, reviewing the functioning of the Regulation and
assessing whether its objectives have been reached.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

European Trustmarks

	The recommendation would establish an EU trademark which could be used
only by cross border web-services fulfilling the requirements described
by the regulation. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on Revised Energy Efficiency Action Plan

	The Communication will identify the key measures to achieve the savings
potentials 20% by 2020, most notably in the building, utility and
transport sectors. It may be accompanied where appropriate by
legislative proposals, e.g. a possible recast of the energy services
directive. In parallel, experience from the first Energy Efficiency
Action Plan will be analyses.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Energy Action Plan 2011-2020	Provide a holistic strategy document laying
out the priority action points for 2011-2020

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal on transparency and integrity of wholesale market trading	The
proposal addresses the transparency and integrity of European traded
energy markets. It will establish proper market conduct rules and a
regulatory framework for monitoring and surveillance of these markets.
It will cover as a minimum electricity and gas and potentially carbon.



	Proposal revising the nuclear waste directive	The proposal will
establish a common European framework aiming at achieving and
maintaining a high level of safe management of radioactive waste and
spent fuel throughout the Union. This framework could be based on
internationally accepted safety principles and require MS to establish
dedicated national programmes with implementation calendars.



	Communication on Nuclear Energy – Update of the Nuclear Illustrative
Programme (PINC)	The Communication will review the latest situation
regarding MS policies, nuclear investment decisions and requirements. It
will discuss capacity issues and the contribution of nuclear for
decarbonising electricity generation and the energy mix.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Interim document in preparation of the Energy Action Plan and the
Roadmap low carbon  energy 2050	This document will frame the issues at
stake, allowing the Commission to prepare a full-fledged Energy Action
Plan and Roadmap low carbon energy for 2011 on the basis of June
European Council conclusions and a subsequent consultation exercise to
take place in the second semester of 2010

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Communication on nuclear medicine and radioisotopes	It will address
medical use of ionizing radiation and the available EU and international
instruments. It will deal with the protection of patients and medical
staff as defined by the EURATOM radiation protection Directives and
cover security of supply of radioisotopes. In particular, it will define
specific initiatives to ensure sufficient production of radioisotopes
which are essential for nuclear medicine.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on Regional Initiatives	The Communication will guide
Member States, Regulators and stakeholders on the Regional Initiatives.
It will propose how to further achieve progress within the Regional
Initiatives, as a stepping stone towards the internal energy market. The
Communication will make proposals as to the best practices of the
Regional Initiatives.



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Legislative proposal for a regulatory framework on smart grids	This
regulatory framework will address the various issues linked with the
establishment of smart grids, incl. data protection, electric vehicles
and open access to the grids	X

X

Green Paper on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the EU
Promoting ADR will improve consumer confidence in cross-border shopping
and the functioning of the Internal Market. Initiative linked to the
White Paper on collective redress. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Commission Recommendation on harmonized methodology for classifying and
reporting on consumer complaints in the EU	Develop an EU-wide approach
on the use of a harmonised methodology for classifying and reporting
consumer complaints and enquiries. The aim is to generate comparable
data at EU level which can be used in policy making decisions. 



	Consumer Market Scoreboard - Making markets work for consumers

	The Scoreboard provides a regular monitoring which is designed to
identify which markets are malfunctioning in terms of economic and
social outcomes for consumers, and where intervention may be needed. The
Scoreboard itself pinpoints problematic markets at EU and national
level; the market studies identify problems in detail and possible
remedies.  As an evidence-based approach, the Scoreboard can make a
major contribution to smart regulation.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a Cooperation Agreement with the US on enforcement of
consumer protection laws	The purpose is to provide a legal framework in
the field of consumers for international enforcement activities with the
US in order to increase EU consumers' protection internationally.



	Review of General Product Safety Directive

	Recurrent product safety alerts have made clear the need for a system
that delivers more rapidly, efficiently and consistently throughout the
EU and which is also flexible enough to adapt to the challenges of
globalisation. 



	Proposal for a Cooperation Agreement with the US on consumer product
safety 	The objective is to improve the exchange of information on
dangerous products, injuries and corrective actions taken both in the EU
Member States and the US. This will allow the EU to better target market
(or import) surveillance and enforcement actions, thereby increasing the
safety of consumer products. 



	Proposal to amend the Regulation on Consumer Protection Cooperation N°
2006/2004 	After the report on implementation in 2011, a revision of the
Regulation will be considered in order to address shortcomings. 



	Communication on Midterm review of Small Business Act for Europe	After
two years of implementation, it is necessary to take stock of the
progress achieved in the Member States and by the Commission and conduct
reflection on possible new actions to be proposed in the light of
economic and social developments and future challenges. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on a more integrated European Standardisation System

Revision of:

Directive 98/34/EC, Decision 87/95/EEC on ICT standardisation

Decision 1673/2006 on the financing of European standardisation	Tying in
with the innovation package, the Communication will provide an action
plan aiming at a more integrated EU standardisation system, more
efficient and effective standards-setting, better access to
standardisation (in particular for innovative and high-growth
companies), a stronger EU role in standard-setting at international
level and a more sustainable financing system for the development of
standards. 





	Communication on Corporate Social Responsibility	This Communication on
CSR will focus on rebuilding trust in business on the part of European
citizens. It will address the question of how enterprises disclose
environmental, social and governance information. The second emerging
issue is that of business and human rights in the light of the recent UN
developments. Thirdly, will support and influence different
international CSR instruments, such as the UN Global Compact, the OECD
Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the draft ISO standard on
social responsibility. 

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Communication on raw materials 	The Communication will set out the key
challenges with regard to access to raw materials as well the crucial
role that raw materials will play after the crisis in order to ensure a
sustainable development of the EU economy in the long term and therefore
its contribution to the EU 2020. The revision of the 2008 Communication
will include key strategic issues such as the definition of critical raw
materials, policy actions to fight export restrictions applied by third
countries, how to better integrate the raw materials dimension into the
EU development policy and actions to promote research and substitution
inside the EU.

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Communication on the future involvement of the European Union in space 
The communication will define the priorities and the main activities of
a future Space framework programme, to be implemented under the next
financial perspectives. The programme would respond to fundamental
policy challenges. The programme would build on what has been achieved
in the context of GALILEO, GMES and FP7 Space theme.

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Communication on the renewed EU Tourism Policy Framework	The
Communication will outline possible fields of actions at EU, national
and regional level, as well as by the industry and other stakeholders
and will include an overview of the most appropriate financial
instruments for their coordination. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council
establishing the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2014
- 2020 (CIP II)	The main policy objectives of the programme are the
improvement of competitiveness and sustainable growth. In particular, it
will address the following objectives: speeding up the adjustment of
industry to structural changes, encouraging an environment favourable to
initiative and to the development of enterprises throughout the Union,
particularly small and medium-sized ones, encouraging an environment
favourable to cooperation between them, and fostering better
exploitation of the industrial potential of policies on innovation
(including eco-innovation), research and technological development.	X



Proposal for a Regulation establishing the European Earth Observation
Programme (GMES)	In the context of the next EU Multi-annual Financial
Framework, the proposal will address in particular the programmatic and
financial aspects of the GMES service and infrastructure components. It
will also establish the legal and regulatory framework for the
implementation of the regulation including ownership and data policy,
governance and international cooperation aspects of GMES.



	Regulation establishing a European Space Programme

	Art 189 TFEU gives the EU the competence to establish a European space
programme. The specific objective of the space programme would be to
support the implementation of the European Space Policy, in a way
complementary to activities carried out by ESA and national space
agencies. The programme would build on what has been achieved in the
context of GALILEO, GMES and FP7 Space theme.



	Proposal for governance and financing of the European GNSS Programmes 
There needs to be a new programme regulation for the post 2013 period
covering governance issues and funding. This also covers the question
what the agency should do.



	Communication on update regulatory review of nanomaterials 	This
Communication reflects a commitment taken in a Communication of 2008 on
regulatory aspects of nanomaterials to inform the EU institutions on
developments in the regulatory framework and its implementation in
relation to nanomaterials. 



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Proposal to reinforcing support to EU SMEs in markets outside the EU
Proposal to promote the development of EU business support in markets
outside the EU, in particular for SMEs. Emphasize will be on
complementarity with existing services and fair competition.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

White Paper on the Relaunch of the Single Market	The paper will set out
the concrete initiatives and steps required for a relaunching of the
Single Market (2012 anniversary).

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on Retail Market Monitoring	The objective is to identify
possible market malfunctioning of the retail sector both from consumers'
and suppliers' perspectives and ensure effective and co-ordinated
multi-faceted policy responses.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on public procurement with focus on how to underpin
‘Europe 2020’ priorities: innovation, low carbon investment, social
affairs, energy efficiency, etc.	To provide guidance on the correct
application of existing instruments for the green, social and innovative
aspects of public procurement. The Communication will explain to
contracting authorities what they are required to do (legally binding
provisions) and what they are allowed to do under the current legal
framework.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Initiative on Concessions

	The aim of the initiative is to provide legal clarity and certainty as
to the rules governing award of concession contracts.



	Communication and Report on the results of the implementation of the
Services Directives and its "mutual evaluation process"	Follow-up
process of mutual evaluation under the Services Directive into a policy
document setting out our policy on services for the future.	X	n.v.t.
n.v.t.

Directives on disclosure and selling practices for packaged retail
investment products (PRIPs).	The aim of the Directives is to ensure that
selling practices and information for consumers are adequate and allow
real comparisons between financial products.



	Communication on E-invoicing	The Communication will define common
framework for interoperable e-invoicing system in order to increase
uptake of electronic invoicing, leading to substantial economic benefits
and reduction in administrative burden. All business and trading
partners, in particular SMEs will benefit from this increased uptake.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of the Council Directive 90/314/EEC on Package Travel, Package
Holidays and Package Tours	The Directive no longer provides adequate
protection for consumers going on holidays; nor does it provide
sufficient legal certainty for businesses. Due to the minimum
harmonisation of the Directive, the legal fragmentation in Member States
is significant, causing compliance costs for businesses eager to trade
cross-border and can also cause detriment for consumers trying to pursue
their legal rights in a cross border context.



	Amendment of Directive on unfair commercial practices	Modernisation of
the Directive on unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices.



	Legislative proposals on the European Regional Development Fund
(ERDF),) and Cohesion Fund (CF)	Regulations will have to be adapted /
replaced in line with the EU priorities and with the objective to adapt
the delivery of cohesion policy for the programming period 2014-2020.
They will be accompanied by new EU strategic guidelines on cohesion for
the period post-2013.

	X

X

EU Cohesion Policy strategic report 2010 - Communication on Member
States‘ delivery of cohesion policy programmes 2007-2013	To summarise
the 27 national strategic reports on the contribution to the objectives
of cohesion policy, the tasks of the funds and the implementation of the
objectives of Community strategic guidelines, the national strategic
references frameworks and the Integrated Guidelines for Growth and Jobs.
X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on "Reinforcing the contribution of Cohesion Policy to the
sustainable development of the EU's regions and delivering Europe 2020"
The Communication will provide policy guidance on how to align Cohesion
Policy objectives in the field of sustainable development with the
Europe 2020 vision in terms of promoting a more resource efficient,
greener and more competitive economy. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on 'Reinforcing the contribution of Cohesion Policy to the
development of a knowledge based economy and regional innovation and
delivering Europe 2020'	The Communication will provide policy guidance
on how to align Cohesion Policy objectives with the Europe 2020 vision
in the field of smart growth in terms of developing regional economies
based on knowledge and innovation. 	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication Towards a Resource Efficient Europe and a Smart,
Sustainable Bio-Economy	The aim is to mobilise research, innovation and
education to identify and facilitate the path Towards a Resource
Efficient Europe and provide a vision and action plan for a sustainable
and innovative European Bio-economy. The Communication will address the
policy framework and concrete actions which contribute to the
"Innovation Union" as set in the Europe 2020 Strategy and identify
strategic agendas, modalities to carry them out and monitoring systems
to ensure progress.

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Commission proposal 8th Framework Programme 	This proposal regards the
TFEU Framework Programme for research funding for the period 2014- 2020.
 The proposal, containing the main orientations, will be further
detailed in a set of proposals for specific programmes and rules for
participation.



	Commission proposals for 8th Euratom Framework Programme	This proposal
regards the Euratom Framework Programme for research funding for the
period 2014-2018. The proposal, containing the main orientations, will
be further detailed in a set of proposals for specific programmes and
rules for participation.



	Proposal for Council recommendation on Joint Programming on  "Cultural
heritage, climate change, and security"	This Joint Programming
Initiative will ensure European Member States to maximise and exploit
their combined critical mass by coordinating their efforts. The main
objectives are the study of the impact of environmental changes on
cultural heritage, the development of measures for the protection and
security of cultural heritage and the implementation of sustainable
development to cultural heritage.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal concerning the Framework programme of Euratom for nuclear
research and training activities (including ITER).	The objectives of the
proposed legislation – covering 2012 and 2013 -  are to continue the
activities planned in the Euratom FP7 decisions adopted in 2006 and to
support the construction phase of ITER taking into account new budgetary
needs.  The rules for the participation provide a comprehensive
framework to ensure efficient implementation of the Euratom Framework
Programme, taking into account the need for easy access for all
participants through simplified procedures.



	Midterm review of 7th Framework Programme	The review will draw lessons
to be taken account of in the preparation of the 8th Framework Programme
to be proposed in 2011.

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Communication on a quality framework for services of general interest
This initiative will build on the Protocol  annexed to the Lisbon Treaty



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of 2005 Services of General Interest Package 

	The framework text expires in November 2011. The objective of the
revision will be to adjust the rules in the light of the evaluation
report to be completed in 2010.  Such an initiative is to be seen in the
context of establishing a quality framework for public and social
services as set out in the political guidelines of the President

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Evaluation report on the 2005 82. Services of General Interest Package
This report should be prepared on the basis of a public consultation to
be launched in the coming weeks. Initiatives that relate to services of
general economic interest are to be seen in the context of establishing
a quality framework for public and social services.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on smart regulation	The Communication will present this
Commission's priorities for smart regulation covering actions to
simplify existing legislation and reduce administrative burdens; the
development of a more systematic approach to evaluating the extent to
which legislation and policies have reached their objectives; and the
use of impact assessments to ensure the quality of new proposals.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a Regulation applying the scheme of the Generalised System
of Preference (GSP) from 1 January 2014	The new Regulation will review
and refine the current GSP to ensure its simplicity and predictability
as well as maximising its support for sustainable development and
developing countries most in need.



	Proposal for a Regulation establishing transitional arrangements for
international investment agreements between Member States and third
countries 

	Since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, which confers to the
EU exclusive competence on foreign direct investment, the continuing
existence of Member States' international agreements relating to
investment, and the commitments undertaken therein, could be questioned.
The objective is to establish legal certainty on the status and validity
of international agreements relating to investment concluded between
Member States and third countries by authorising the continuation in
force of such agreements and by establishing a procedural framework for
the negotiation and conclusion by Member States of such agreements in
the future.  



	Communication on the EU investment policy

	The objective is to set out the broad lines within which the future EU
investment policy will develop. The Communication would include a broad
toolbox/concept box that can form the basis for the presentation and
discussion of new negotiating directives for future investment
negotiations with third countries.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a Regulation prolonging the validity  of the Generalised
System of Preference (GSP) scheme  (rollover Regulation)	Technical
prolongation of the current scheme of generalised tariff preferences
(GSP), ensuring also the continuity of the special sub-schemes: GSP+ and
EBA (Everything But Arms). The proposed Regulation amending Regulation
(EC) No 732/2008 covers only those technical changes which are necessary
for the extension of the validity of the current GSP to 31 December
2013. The proposal does not review the GSP eligibility of current
beneficiaries. 



	Proposal for a regulation adjusting decision-making in  the field of
trade policy in the light of the entry into force of the Treaty of
Lisbon	The trade "omnibus" regulation will deal with certain specific
decision-making procedures in the field of trade policy, which had
previously been exempted from comitology.



	Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Council decisions for the
authorisation for signature and conclusion of the agreement	The action
would consist in a proposal for a decision authorising the signature of
the agreement and a proposal for a decision on the conclusion of the
agreement. The objective of the ACTA negotiations is to provide an
international framework that improves the enforcement of intellectual
property right laws by improving international standards as to how to
act against large scale infringements of IPR often conducted by criminal
organisations.	X

X

Trade and investment barriers report	The objective is to identify ways
to improve market access and regulatory environment for EU companies.

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Green Paper on steps to promote e-procurement	The Green Paper will set
out further steps to facilitate the use of e-procurement and obstacles
to cross-border e-procurement.



	 White Paper on e-procurement	The White Paper will draw conclusions
following the consultations on the basis of a Green Paper on
e-procurement in 2010.



	Recast of basic safety standards legislation in the field of
radioprotection	 The aim is to recast 10 acts into a single Directive
establishing the basic safety standards for the protection against the
dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, and to up date in
line with the Recommendations of the International Commission on
Radiological protection (ICRP).





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Proposal for a new Multiannual Financial Framework	Setting out the
budgetary priorities and the proposal for a new MFF for the coming
period. 	X

X

Report on the functioning of the Interinstitutional Agreement	This
report will present a thorough examination of the functioning of the
current Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) – in line with Declaration
1 to the IIA – accompanied, if necessary, by relevant proposals.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

State aid short-term export-credit insurance communication

	The Communication on Short Term Export Credit Insurance aims to remove
distortions of competition due to State aid in the short term
export-credit insurance sector. It applies to state aid in the short
term export-credit insurance sector. The current communication expires
at the end of 2010, unless it is prolonged or reviewed.

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Communication on External Economic Representation in the IMF and the
World Bank 	The Communication will consider the existing coordination
procedures and will propose a three-stage approach to increase the
effectiveness and efficiency of euro area/EU representation in the IMF
and World Bank. 	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Commission Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the
Council granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against
losses under loans and guarantees for projects outside the EU	The EU
offers a budgetary guarantee to the European Investment Bank (EIB)
covering risks of a sovereign and political nature in connection with
its loan and loan guarantee operations carried out outside the EU in
support of EU external policy objectives (the so-called EIB external
mandate). The Commission is required to present a proposal for the
second half of the 2007-2013 period. A subsequent Commission proposal
should be prepared for the next financial framework (2014-2020).    



	Framework regulation for Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA)	Streamlining
the decision making process of this EU external assistance instrument to
make it more timely and efficient. The urgency of crisis situations is a
strong argument to avoid long procedures and delays. Instead of case by
case decisions, a framework regulation for delivering MFA to third
countries with which the European Union has important political,
economic and commercial ties is proposed in order to make this
instrument more responsive. 	X



Convergence Report 2010

	The Commission and the ECB each prepare a convergence report in
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 140(1) TFEU. Positive
convergence assessment on one or more Member States might lead to euro
area enlargement.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on Public Finances in EMU 2010

	The communication on Public Finances in EMU-2010 distils the policy
implications/challenges of the annual Public Finance Report (PFR). The
PFR reviews fiscal developments in the EU Member States and discusses
topical issues in the field of fiscal policy making and fiscal
surveillance in the EU.

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Legislative initiative on a framework for crisis management and
resolution	This initiative is a follow up to 2010 Communication and it
will aim to create a more effective and efficient crisis management
framework.



	Commission report on the review of securitisation retention	This report
is requested under CRD review and concerns an evaluation whether an
increase of the 5% securitisation retention should be proposed and
whether the methods of calculating the retention requirement deliver
their objective.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of Credit Rating Agencies Regulation to provide for direct
supervision	The Revision of the Regulation will introduce centralised
oversight of credit rating agencies operating in the EU with the aim to
increase investor confidence.



	Green Paper on corporate governance practices in financial institutions
The purpose of the Green Paper is to identify weaknesses in corporate
governance practices in financial institutions and propose
recommendations to remedy them in order to avoid repetition of corporate
governance failings in banks and other financial institutions.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of Financial Conglomerates Directive	The aim of the initiative
is to update the framework for supplementary supervision.



	Directive amending several financial services Directives, specifying
the competences of European Supervisory Authorities ("Omnibus II"
Directive)	Sectoral legislation on financial services needs to be
adapted to the setting up of the European Banking Authority, the
European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, and the European
Securities and Markets Authority. Omnibus II should include adaptations
for the insurance and securities sectors.	X





Review of the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive, 1997/9/EC	The aim
is to increase investor confidence and ensure more efficiency in case of
fraud and failure.



	Directive on Legal Certainty in Securities law	The aim is to simplify
the legal environment for book-entry securities.



	Legislation on end date for migration to SEPA (Single Euro Payments
Area) 	The initiative will support migration to SEPA by setting
deadlines ('end-dates') for the migration to SEPA products (credit
transfers and direct debits).



	Measures on responsible lending and borrowing

	This initiative will set out the Commission's views on issues involved
in the provision of credit to retail customers, including such topics as
the role played by credit intermediaries, the assessment of the
suitability of credit products, information and advice provision and how
best to ensure responsible borrowing. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

White Paper on protection of insurance policy holders / insurance
guarantee funds	The aim of the White Paper is to maintain and enhance
consumer confidence and to prepare the ground for a policy decision on
possible future legal proposals.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on best practices in Mortgages (avoiding foreclosure).	The
Communication will provide examples and guidance for national public
authorities on how solutions can be developed at a stage where it can
still be ensured that citizens do not find themselves subject to
foreclosure procedures.

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Communication on sanctions	Follow-up to the April report to ECOFIN on
sanctions. The aim is the establishment of deterrent sanctioning regimes
and convergence of supervisory powers and objectives across the EU. This
initiative complements the review of the Market Abuse Directive.

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Solvency-II implementing measures including remuneration provisions	The
measures will introduce the calculation of the new Solvency II risk
sensitive capital requirement as well as the level 2 technical measures,
including rules on remuneration.





	Review of Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) and
legislative proposals (including 'dark pools' issue) 	The need for a
review of the Directive originates in numerous in-built review clauses
in the legislation. The aim is to enhance investor confidence and create
a level playing-field which delivers market efficiency and transparency.



	Directives on disclosure and selling practices for packaged retail
investment products (PRIPs).	The aim of the Directives is to ensure that
selling practices and information for consumers are adequate and allow
real comparisons between financial products.



	Revision of the Accounting Directives 	Simplification and modernisation
of reporting obligations.



	Directive amending the UCITS Directive (V) covering the
responsibilities of depositaries	The aim is to increase level of
investor protection and a level playing field for UCITS investors across
Europe.



	Communication on E-invoicing	The Communication will define common
framework for interoperable e-invoicing system in order to increase
uptake of electronic invoicing, leading to substantial economic benefits
and reduction in administrative burden. All business and trading
partners, in particular SMEs will benefit from this increased uptake.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of Insurance Mediation Directive	The aim of the revision is to
improve harmonization, legal certainty, precision in definitions and at
the same time avoidance of existing difficulties in the application of
the current IMD at national level.



	Communication on Tax and Development: Cooperating with Developing
Countries on Promoting Good Governance in Tax Matters	The communication
promotes the principle of good tax governance and supports developing
countries in their fight against tax evasion and other harmful tax
practices. It also proposes to strengthen taxation and public finance
management in these countries.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Revision of Energy Taxation Directive	In the context of the Europe 2020
Strategy and as an important contribution to combating climate change
and ensuring a more sustainable and resource efficient economy, the
revised Directive will complement the European Emissions Trading System
and tax energy products based on their energy content and CO2
performance



	Revision of the Regulation concerning customs action against goods
suspected of infringing certain intellectual property rights.	The
objective  is to simplify procedures and clarify the rules



	Proposal for a minimum VAT standard rate applicable from 2011 on.  	The
minimum VAT standard rate currently applicable will come to an end on
31/12/2010 and the extension of the current level will be proposed.



	Proposal on the VAT treatment of vouchers (and other promotional
schemes)	The proposal aims at modernising the existing VAT rules
(taxable amount) applicable to vouchers



	Green Paper on a new VAT strategy	Consultation document on a new VAT
Strategy ensuring its adaptation to changing economic realities and
taking into account notably new developments in IT technologies (with a
view to adopt a "new VAT strategy" Communication in the 2nd half of
2011).





	Communication on a "Citizen's First" taxation policy initiative	In
context of re-launching of the Single Market, the objective is to
identify areas of interest for citizens (incl. double taxation, pension,
second residence, capital gains or income tax) to develop soft law
initiatives.   

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Communication on coordination of inheritance taxes	To promote
coordination of inheritance taxation between the EU Member States in
order to avoid double taxation and double non-taxation in cross-border
situations.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Legislative proposal for a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base
(CCCTB)	The proposal will aim to make tax rules simpler, reduce
compliance costs and remove tax obstacles which companies currently
suffer when they operate cross-border.	X



Revision of the Directive on the taxation of interest and royalty
payments between associated companies of different Member States (recast
version)	To extend the scope of the Directive by reducing the
participation thresholds, the inclusion of indirect holdings and by
updating the annex (types of companies).





	Recast of Regulation 766/2008 of the European Parliament and of the
Council  amending Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 on mutual assistance
between the administrative authorities of the Member States and
cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct
application of the law on customs and agricultural matters	Regulation
766/2008  and Council Decision 2009/917/JHA of 30 November 2009 on the
use of information technology for customs purposes partially deal with
the same issues. The objective is , under the provisions of the TFUE
(article 33 and 325), to have a single instrument instead. 

Impact: in particular, improved accessibility to law.





	Communication on the future VAT strategy	The aim will be to reduce
administrative burden, combat fraud, and modernise and simplify the
current system, building on the results of a Green Paper consultation.

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Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC as
regards the VAT treatment of public authorities and the exemptions for
certain activities in the public interest	The aim is to ensure more
harmonised and neutral VAT systems in particular by clarifying
definitions. 





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eSignature directive 

	Framework for Electronic identity (eID) and authentication



	Legislative proposal to set up Entry

Exit System (EES)	To define the purpose, the functionalities and
responsibilities for the EES, and to establish the conditions

and procedures for the register, storage and consultation of entry/exit
data of third country nationals

crossing the EU external borders.





	Legislative proposal to set up

Registered Traveller Programme (RTP)	To define the purpose, the
functionalities and responsibilities for the EES, and to establish the
conditions

and procedures for the register, storage and consultation of entry/exit
data of third country nationals

crossing the EU external borders.



	Proposal for a Directive on conditions of admission of third country
nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer	This scheme
will set out common procedures to regulate the entry into, temporary
stay and residence in the

EU of ICT as part of the 2005 Policy Plan on Legal Migration. It will
establish a transparent and simplified

procedure for the admission of intra-corporate transferees.





	Proposal for a Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of
third-country nationals for the purposes of seasonal employment

	The proposal aims at establishing common entry and residence conditions
for seasonal workers from thirdcountries as part of a comprehensive
package of measures, proposed in the 2005 Policy Plan on Legal

Migration. A specific objective is to ensure a secure legal status and
reinforced protection against

exploitation to a particularly weak category of third-country workers.
Another objective concerns the

development of the circular migration policy.	X	X	X

Communication on an Action plan on unaccompanied minor migrants

	The aim is to put forward responses to challenges posed by the arrival
of important numbers of

unaccompanied minors on EU territory. The Action Plan will underpin and
supplement the relevant

legislative and financial instruments and strengthen forms of
cooperation with countries of origin.	X	N.v.t.	N.v.t.

Report on Immigration and Asylum

(implementation of the European Pact and as from 2011 on the Stockholm
Programme)	The Report stems from the European Pact on Immigration and
Asylum. It contributes to the annual

European Council debate and is based on Member States' contributions and
accompanied by proposals for

recommendations on the implementation of the Pact.

	X	N.v.t.	N.v.t.

Green Paper on the right to family

reunification	As a follow up of the implementation report of the Council
Directive 2003/86/EC on the right to family reunification the Commission
will launch a wider consultation in the form of a Green paper on the
future of

the family reunification regime for third county nationals.	X	N.v.t.
N.v.t.

Communication on a global approach of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data
to third countries	Communication to set out the general policy on a
common EU approach to the use of passenger name

record data for law enforcement purposes and on PNR agreements with
third countries, possibly

accompanied by a legislative proposal for a EU PNR.	X	N.v.t.	N.v.t.

Legislative proposal on precursors to

explosives

	Contribute to preventing terrorism and improving the security of
European citizens through measures which

are meant to reduce the risk of abusing chemicals, which can serve as
precursors to explosives, for

criminal purposes, including acts of terrorism. This would include
restricting sales of certain substances

(above certain concentrations) and obligations to register the identity
of the buyers.



	Communication on enhanced intra-EU solidarity	Create a coherent and
comprehensive framework for better sharing responsibility for asylum
seekers and

beneficiaries of international protection across the EU.



N.v.t.	N.v.t.

Proposal of a new legal framework on the recovery of assets	Proposal of
a new legal framework to enhance the confiscation and recovery of
criminal assets in the EU.





	Legislative proposal on criminal

measures aimed at ensuring the

enforcement of intellectual property rights (replacing COM's 2006
proposal)	Modifies COM's 2006 proposal by introducing comprehensive
criminal sanctions (common definition, level

and types of penalties) in Member States by defining infringements of an
intellectual property right as a

criminal offence	X



Proposal for a review of Directive

2006/24/EC (Data Retention)

	Following an evaluation of the existing Data Retention Directive and
recent judgments of MS constitutional

courts, a review of the Directive is aimed at better matching data
retention obligations with law enforcement

needs, protection of personal data (right to privacy) and impacts on the
functioning of the internal market

(distortions).



	Communication on a comprehensive

policy against corruption

	Communication on a comprehensive policy against corruption, including
the establishment of an evaluation

mechanism as well as presenting modalities of cooperation with GRECO
(Council of Europe group of

States against corruption) for that purpose.

N.v.t.	N.v.t.

Legislative proposal amending the

Schengen Borders Code 	Amendment of Schengen Borders Code (SBC) to take
account of (1) technical adaptations; (2) technical

changes resulting from proposals for an Entry/Exit System and/or
Registered Traveller Programme.



	Communication on the possibility of

introducing an EU-ESTA

	Some third countries have introduced an ESTA system (a system of prior
authorisation –to be obtained

before travelling after a screening which is lighter than the
traditional visa procedure- for third country

nationals of countries on their positive list). It should be examined
whether the EU should introduce such

an ESTA system, in the context of its integrated border management and
as a complement to its present

visa policy.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for amendments to Directive 2004/114/EC of 13 December 2004 on
the conditions of admission of thirdcountry nationals for the purposes
of studies, pupil exchange, unremunerated training or voluntary service
Amendments to existing directives to take into account shortcomings
identified in the application of the

existing Directive and possible extension of scope to include
remunerated trainees and au-pairs

placements





	Communication on a new integrated

strategy on fighting Trafficking in Human beings, and on measures to
protect and assist victims	Formulate a comprehensive policy framework,
through which the EU can pursue the prevention and

reduction of trafficking in human beings, the prosecution of more
criminals involved in trafficking and better

protection of and assistance to victims of trafficking.

	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for modification of Directive 2003/86/EC on the right to family
reunification	Follow-up to the Green Paper of 2010

	X

X

Proposal for a Regulation on Europol	In line with Art. 88 TFEU.



	EU Immigration Code 

	Consolidation of all legislation in the area of immigration, starting
with legal migration, foreseen by

Stockholm Programme.	X



Review of Community Trade Mark Regulation

	The aim of the review is to improve and develop the Community trade
mark system to increase its quality,

efficiency and added value for the benefit of users. It will be based on
an overall evaluation of the

functioning of the trade mark system in Europe and include the
establishment of an enhanced partnership

between the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market ("OHIM") and
the trade mark offices of Member

States, contributing thereby to the fight against counterfeiting.



	Review of the Enforcement Directive 

	Following the Report in October 2010, the Review will set out possible
legislative amendments to the

Enforcement Directive.	X



Legislative instrument on the

Common Framework Reference	As a follow-up to the Communication of 2010,
the initiative will set out the method to adopt and use in

practice the Common Framework Reference.



	Proposal for a recommendation to authorise the negotiation of a data
protection and information sharing agreement for law enforcement
purposes with the United States of America	A recommendation from the
Commission to the Council to authorise the opening of negotiations for
an

agreement between the EU and the USA on the protection of personal data
transferred or exchanged for

law enforcement purposes is foreseen. This would bring legal certainty
to operators when it comes to

processing data in both the EU and the US.

	X



Green paper on the free circulation of the documents: civil status
documents, authentic acts and the simplification of legalisation	The
free circulation of official documents would be a major improvement to
ease free movement of EU

citizens. The objective is to facilitate the mutual recognition of legal
documents, as nowadays administrative

burdens restrict citizens and businesses.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Directive on the right to information in criminal proceedings	To
facilitate mutual recognition of judgments throughout the EU, the
Commission will propose minimum

rules on the right of suspects in criminal proceedings. These rules will
ensure that the accused are informed promptly and in detail of their
rights and accusations against them.





	Proposal for a Regulation on the conflicts of laws in matters
concerning matrimonial property rights, including the question of

jurisdiction and mutual recognition, and for Regulation on the property

consequences of the separation of

couples from other types of unions	The Regulation will provide for
objective criteria to determine the applicable law governing matrimonial

assets in the case of international marriages. This would also cover the
case of matrimonial assets located

in different Member States. The Regulation will also deal with the
question of which national court is

responsible and contain a mechanism of recognition and enforcement of
judgments from one Member

State to another.

	X



Communication on the Fundamental

Rights policy

	This Communication will set out the EU system of protection of
fundamental rights and present the

Commission's approach to ensure the effectiveness of the Charter for
Fundamental Rights across EU

policies. It will e.g. propose a fundamental rights chapter to all
impact assessments of the Commission and

outline the importance of an annual report to monitor the implementation
and the respect of the Charter.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on strategy for data

protection	Communication on a strategy for the protection of the
fundamental right to data protection after the entry

into force of the Lisbon Treaty.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on the strategy on the rights of the child (2010 –
2014), on the basis of an evaluation of the impact  of the EU
instruments affecting children's rights	The Communication will present
the Commission's priorities as regards the rights of the child on the
basis

of the consultations carried out with EU Institutions, UNICEF, NGOs and
with children. The communication

will also include a stock-taking of the functioning of the hotlines for
missing children.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a Regulation on improving the efficiency of the enforcement
of judgements in the European Union: the attachment of bank accounts
Aims to facilitate the recovery of debt claims by business and citizens.
Particularly in the current situation

where access to capital is limited, a rapid enforcement of claims can be
essential for the survival of the

business. We need to improve cross-border debts collection, as currently
over 60% of cross-border debt

remains unrecovered in the internal market.





	Legislative proposal on a comprehensive regime on obtaining evidence in
criminal matters based on the principle of mutual recognition and
covering all types of

evidence	This new model could have a broader scope and should cover as
many types of evidence as possible,

taking account of the measures concerned

	X



Legislative proposal to introduce

common standards for gathering

evidence in criminal matters in order to ensure its admissibility
Existing rules aimed at ensuring the admissibility of evidence obtained
from another Member State only

approach the issue indirectly as they do not set any common standards
for gathering evidence. There is a

risk that the exchange of evidence in criminal matters will only
function between Member States with similar

national standards for gathering evidence.	X



Directive on rights of and support to

victims of crime

	Develop one comprehensive legal instrument on the protection of
victims, by joining together the Directive

on compensation to victims and the Framework Decision on victims, on the
basis of an evaluation of the

two instruments.



	Green paper on detention issues 

	Green paper to reflect on ways to strengthen mutual trust and render
more efficient the principle of mutual

recognition in the area of detention. Efforts to promote the exchange of
best practices should be pursued

and implementation of the European Prison Rules, approved by the Council
of Europe, supported.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Legislative proposal on Legal Advice and Legal Aid

	Procedural rights - measure C Suspects and accused persons in criminal
proceedings do not consistently

receive adequate access to legal advice which is (partially) free of
charge where necessary as provisions

on legal aid vary significantly between Member States.



	Legislative proposal on an ECRIS-TCN system regarding convicted third
country nationals	To create a common index and a hit/no hit system
enabling the criminal records central authority of each

Member States to find quickly whether a third country national has been
previously convicted and in which

other Member States.



	Communication on the fight against

racism, and xenophobia	The Communication will present a common approach
to better mobilise and maximize the existing legal

and financial instruments in order to tackle racism, xenophobia and
discrimination.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a Regulation on Eurojust 

	Provide Eurojust with powers to directly initiate investigations,
making its internal structure more efficient

and involving the European Parliament and national Parliaments in the
evaluation of Eurojust's activities, in

accordance with Art. 85 TFEU.



	Communication on the establishment of European Public Prosecutor's
Office (EPPO) from Eurojust	Possibility to give further powers to the
Eurojust national member, reinforcement of powers of Eurojust

College or setting-u of a European Public Prosecutor.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Legislative proposal on mutual

recognition of the effects of certain civil status documents	Follow-up
to Green Paper on the free circulation of documents, civil status
documents, authentic acts and

the simplification of legislation.





	Legislative proposal for dispensing with the formalities for the
legalisation of documents between Member States	Follow-up to Green Paper
on the free circulation of documents, civil status documents, authentic
acts and

the simplification of legislation.





	Report on Security Scanners at Airports 	The report will assess the
implications of security scanners with regard to their efficiency but
also with

regard to health risks, violation of fundamental rights and privacy.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the council

amending Regulation (EC) N°44/2001 concerning juris diction,
recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters
The proposal will abolish certain steps which citizens have to go
through in order to have a judicial decision recognised and enforced
abroad.





	Proposal for amendment of EU legal instruments on data protection 	The
EU legal framework for Personal Data Protection will be brought into
line with the Lisbon treaty, and will be simplified and adapted to
technological developments.



	Amendment of the Schengen Borders Code 

	The objective is to align the code with the Registered Traveller
Programme Regulation and the Entry/Exit System Regulation, to facilitate
and harmonise specific aspects of border checks, and to remedy
weaknesses identified since the adoption of the Code



	COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 2157/2001 of 8 October 2001 on the

Statute for a European company (SE)	Possible simplification of the rules
for setting up a European

Company (SE) and transferring its seat







	Commissie voor Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit

Legislative proposals as a follow-up to the Commission Communication on
Common Agriculture Policy  post 2013	Legislative follow-up to the
Commission Communication on CAP post 2013.	X

X

Package on agricultural product quality policy 

	- Recast the legislation on geographical indications.

- Examine the feasibility of laying down specific optional reserved
terms such as 'product of mountain farming'

- Consider laying down a general basic marketing standard and
appropriate labelling indicating place of farming within marketing
standards for agricultural products.

- Guidelines for agricultural product quality certification schemes



	Alignment of Council Regulations (EC) 1290/2005 (financing of the
common agricultural policy), 1234/2007 (Single CMO), 247/2006 (POSEI)
and others	The aim is alignment of the delegated and implementing powers
of the Commission with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
Union (TFEU)





	Report on milk quotas following Health Check (Art 184(6) of R
1234/2007)	In accordance with the conclusions of the Health Check of the
Common Agriculture Policy in November 2009 the Commission is to present
two reports on the dairy sector, one before 2011 and one before 2013,
with particular focus on the implementation of the soft landing
approach. This will be the first of those two reports.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Legislative proposal following the Commission Communication "Towards a
better targeting of the aid to farmers in areas with natural handicaps"
(Less Favoured Areas)	Support for Less Favoured Areas (LFAs) is granted
with the objective to contribute through the continued use of
agricultural land to maintaining the countryside, as well as to
maintaining and promoting sustainable farming systems. It is a vital
part of the Rural Development Policy.	X



Follow-up to the High Level Group on milk	The High Level Group will
finish its report in June 2010. Legislative proposals and
non-legislative initiatives may follow.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

EU Plant Health Strategy 	The aim is to modernise existing plant health
regime with prevention at the core of the system. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Council regulation reviewing legislation on marketing of seed and
propagating material 	The core objective is to replace the 12 Directives
on seed and propagating materials in the context of Better Regulation in
order to ensure identity and quality of seed and propagating material
and secure the functioning of the internal market in this area.



	Animal Health Law	The new Animal Health law aims to establish a clearer
regulatory structure for animal health in the EU.	X



New policy for GMO cultivation	Following the presentation of the
political guidelines, the Commission will come forward by the end of
June with a concrete initiative on how to allow freedom for Member
States to decide about cultivation of GMOs on their territories	X

X

Report on the implementation of the animal transport regulation

	Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals
during transport provides that the Commission shall present a report to
Parliament and the Council on the impact of the regulation on the
welfare of animals and trade flows of live animals. The report could be
accompanied, if necessary, by appropriate legislative proposals. 	X



Report to EP and Council on animal cloning	The objective is to present a
consistent approach as regards innovation technologies for the food
sector (cloning, nanotechnology, GM animals). On the framework of the
report to the EP and the Council the Commission will develop an
extensive consultation of stakeholders.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication concerning the Second EU strategy for the protection and
welfare of animals (2011-2015)	The aim of the initiative is to
consolidate future EU policies in this area in a strategic paper that
will ensure that future action will be integrated and understood both
inside and outside the EU. The Strategy responds to the demand of
stakeholders and the EP to develop EU policies on animal welfare with
due regard to the overall costs and their impacts on competitiveness of
the sector.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Review of Regulation 882/2004 on official controls along the food chain

	A review is on-going with reference to the rules, on the financing of
official controls ("inspection fees"). These rules have not been able to
deliver on the main objective of the legislation i.e. that Member States
have adequate financial resources to efficiently carry out the needed
official controls and that the scarce public resources for controls are
allocated and used as efficiently as possible.   



	Reviewed Directive on veterinary medicinal products	The Objective is to
improve consumer safety and animal health protection and the
competitiveness of the veterinary industry. 



	Proposal for Council Recommendation on Joint Programming on
"Agriculture, food security, and climate change"	As indicated in Europe
2020, the Commission will work to complete the European Research Area
(ERA) in particular by enhancing joint programming with Member States.
The theme related to food security and the impact of climate change on
agriculture was identified as a major societal challenge for Europe
which needs to be tackled through a Joint Programming Initiative.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 1276/2008 on the monitoring by
physical checks of exports of agricultural products receiving refunds or
other amounts and Regulation (EC) No 612/2009 on laying down common
detailed rules for the application of the system of export refunds on
agricultural products	When carrying out these checks authorities make
hand written comments on customs documents Understanding and reading is
difficult. Standard information by digital codes will solve this. 1
Annex will replace 5.



	Simplification package amending Council regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on
support for rural development by the EAFRD and amending Council
Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 establishing common rules for direct support
schemes for farmers under the CAP and establishing certain support
schemes for farmers, amending Regulations No 1290/2005, 247/206,
378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003	The aim: to reduce
administrative burden of cross compliance controls: to simplify area
declarations; to reduce the number of Member State reports on Rural
Development; to introduce payment deadlines for certain measures; and to
align the regulations with delegated and implementing powers under the
TFUE.    



	Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council with a view to
repealing the approval procedure for beef voluntary labelling scheme	The
aim is to reduce the administrative burden for approving voluntary beef
labels. This requires an amendment of Regulation 1760/2000. 



	Commission regulation laying down (new) rules of food distribution for
the most deprived persons in the Community	The aim is to provide for
clearer, simpler and more effective implementing rules for the
distribution of food to the most deprived persons in the Community.	X	X

	Regulation relating to the type-approval of agricultural and forestry
vehicles (repeal of 24 Directives)	The proposal will repeal 24
Directives and replace them with one Regulation.  





	Commission Directive amending, for the purposes of their adaptation to
technical progress, Council Directives 80/720/EEC, 86/298/EEC,
86/415/EEC and 87/402/EEC and Directives 2000/25/EC and 2003/37/EC of
the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the type-approval
of agricultural or forestry tractors	The proposal will amend 6
Directives on agricultural tractors to clarify and improve the technical
requirements



	Fertilisers  -  Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No
2003/2003 relating to fertilisers for the purposes of adapting Annexes I
and IV thereto to technical progress	The aim is to amend Annex IV of the
Regulation to ensure that CEN Standards can be used as a reference for
official controls.



	Council Directive 2001/109/EC of the EP and Council on fruit trees	The
proposal aims to reduce the number of variables requested in the orchard
survey, to establish thresholds at national level allowing exemptions
from reporting, and to increase use of administrative data or other
sources instead of surveys.



	Commission Directives amending, in respect of the consolidation of the
internal market, certain provisions of seed marketing Directives, with
regard to the conservation of plant genetic resources (seed mixtures)

- Council Directive 66/401/EC on the marketing of fodder plant seed

- Council Directive 66/402/EC on the marketing of cereal seed

- Council Directive 2002/53/EC on the common catalogue of varieties of
agricultural plant species 

- Council Directive 2002/54/EC on the marketing of beet seed

- Council Directive 2002/55/EC on the marketing of vegetable seed

- Council Directive 2002/56/EC on the marketing of seed potatoes 

- Council Directive 2002/57/EC on the marketing of seed of oil and
fibre plants 

- Council Directive 68/193/EC on the marketing of material for the
vegetative propagation of the vine

- Council Directive 1998/56/EC on the marketing of propagating material
of ornamental plants - Council Directive 92/33/EC on the marketing of
vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed

-  Council Directive 92/34/EC on the marketing of fruit plant
propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit production

- Council Directive 1999/105/EC on the marketing of forest reproductive
material	The aim, on the basis of an evaluation of the whole acquis in
this area , will be to simplify and reduce administrative burdens. 



	Council and EP Regulation revising Directive 2009/39/EC on foodstuffs
intended for particular nutritional uses (recast) 	The aim is to
simplify the rules and reduce the administrative burden by taking into
account other horizontal and vertical legislations, like claims, food
supplements and fortification.   



	Proposals on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy 

	The CFP reform package will comprise the following proposals:

- a proposal for a new basic regulation for the CFP, including
aquaculture;

- a proposal for a new regulation on the Common Market Organisation;

- proposals for the financial dimension of the new CFP;

- technical measures.	X

X

Proposals on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (revision)	The
reform will include a new basic regulation for the CFP including
aquaculture, a new regulation on the Common Market Organisation; and
financial proposals. It will simplify the regulatory environment
wherever possible.



	Regulations on 2011 fishing opportunities:

	Various regulations covering the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, other areas
in the Atlantic and the North Sea and deep-sea species for the years
2011-2012. All these regulations will be preceded by a Communication to
the Council.





	Regulations on multiannual management or recovery plans for selected
species such as salmon in the Baltic Sea, bluefin tuna, haddock, herring
in the Celtic Sea, southern hake and nephrops	As regards haddock,
herring southern hake and nephrops, the proposed new plans will provide
i.a. for setting TACs each year in such a way that the objective to
exploit this stock according to maximum sustainable yield will be
reached. As regards bluefin tuna, the current recovery plan will have to
be amended in the light of the outcome of 2009 ICCAT negotiations.



	Proposal for a Regulation of EP and Council amending Reg. 1288/2009 on
transitional technical measures	As the 2009 November Council could not
agree on permanent technical measures in the Atlantic (COM(2008)324), a
transitional technical measures regulation was agreed ensuring that
urgent technical measures provided in Annex III of Regulation No 43/2009
for TAC and quota continue to apply as from 01.01.2010 on. The proposed
amendment to the transitional regulation aims at extending its validity
for another 18 months. 



	Regulation of EP and Council amending the Shark Finning Regulation (EC)
No 1185/2003	One option is to amend the ratio allowing for 5% of fin
weight relative to the live weight (before processing) of the shark
catch so that in no case the weight of the fins will exceed 5% of the
dressed (gutted and beheaded) weight of the shark catch.. Another option
would be to implement a "fins attached" policy whereby the fins would
remain attached to the body.



	Communication on a Community Plan of action for reducing incidental
catches of seabirds in fishing gears 	In ways to integrate environmental
protection requirements into the Common Fisheries Policy, one of the
Community objectives is to improve the fishing methods with a view to
reduce the incidental and unwanted catches, and the impacts on the
marine environment.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Regulation of EP and  Council on a management plan for pelagic stocks in
the Baltic Sea	The Regulation intends to establish a long-term
management framework for pelagic stocks in the Baltic Sea. It will set
long-term stock management objectives and targets and contain some
specific provisions necessary to reach that aim.



	Regulation of EP and Council revising Council Regulation (EC) No
1098/2007 on the multiannual plan for Baltic cod	Council Regulation (EC)
No 1098/2007 provides that the management measures should be evaluated
in 2010 and possibly be revised if the evaluation so requires. 



	Regulation of EP and Council establishing a long term management plan
for sole and plaice in the North Sea	The Regulation intends to revise
the long-term management framework for sole and plaice fisheries in the
North Sea, and to set up long-term stock management objectives and
targets, based on the results obtained from the implementation of the
first management plan.



	Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 for the conservation of
fishery resources through technical measures in the Baltic Sea, the
Belts and the Sound, amending Regulation (EC)	The amendment is needed in
light of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty and the need to
reallocate provisions on technical measures currently contained in the
Fishing Opportunities Regulation for the Baltic.





	Commission Regulation laying down rules for the implementation of
Council Regulation (EC) N° 1224/2009 establishing a Community system
for inspection, monitoring, control, surveillance and enforcement of the
rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and amending Council Regulation
(EC) N° 768/2005 of 26 April 2005 establishing a Community Fisheries
Control Agency	The objective is to modernize procedures and facilitate
better enforcement by reducing the burden for the sector and public
administrations, and increasing the use of IT tools to reduce reporting
obligations. 





	Commissie voor Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap

Proposal of the Commission for a Council Recommendation on Early School
Leaving	Early school leaving is one of the key targets under Europe 2020
strategy. The Recommendation would provide Member States with a
“policy toolbox” which could be used to tackle the issue and
accelerate the rate of improvement in the EU.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Proposal for an integrated Youth on the Move programme 2014 – 2020
(Phase II)	In line with the initiative Youth on the Move, the programme
will draw together the existing programmes 'Lifelong Learning' and
'Youth in Action' as well as external actions to create and integrate
programme support for the objectives of Youth on the Move.	X	n.v.t	n.v.t

Commission Proposal for an EP and Council decision on the Strategic
innovation agenda of the EIT and on the amendment to the EIT Regulation
As requested under the EIT regulation, the strategic innovation agenda
will make proposals for further governance, operations, and resources
for the 7-year period ahead. 

n.v.t	n.v.t

Communication on the implementation of the sport provisions of the
Lisbon Treaty	This communication will make proposals for the
implementation of the new competence on sport in the Lisbon treaty,
including establishing a framework for political cooperation.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Green paper Unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries

	This explores how to improve the framework conditions to enhance the
contribution of the creative and cultural industries to Europe's green
knowledge-based growth. 



n.v.t	n.v.t

Communication on a new impetus for European Vocational Education and
Training cooperation: 2010 – 2020	This Communication will propose a
set of orientations to support the modernisation of VET policies. It is
an input to the Bruges Ministerial meeting planned for late 2010.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Commission Communication on Opportunities and Challenges for European
Cinema in the Digital Era	Following a public consultation, the
Communication will analyse the current situation of the digital cinema
market, define the policy of the Commission in the field (including in
terms of State aid) and outline the new MEDIA support scheme for the
digitisation of cinemas.



n.v.t	n.v.t

Proposal for a Recommendation of the Council on Promoting Learning
Mobility of Young People	Part of the Youth on the Move initiative, the
Recommendation will propose actions by the Member States to increase
opportunities for learning mobility and to tackle barriers to mobility.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European
Parliament on the implementation of the European Agenda for Culture	The
Communication will report on progress made at European and national
levels towards the three strategic objectives of the European Agenda for
Culture since its adoption in 2007. The report will feed into Member
States' reflections on a future Work plan for Culture from 2011.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Communication on the initiative for new European Competences 	The
Communication seeks to develop the key competences approach in the
fields of vocational training, adult learning and higher education,
building on the 2006 Key Competences Recommendation and will include a
proposal for a European Skills Passport..	X	n.v.t	n.v.t

Proposal for a Council Recommendation on Mobility Information Services
for Artists and Culture Professionals	It will set out minimum standards
and services to be provided by a network of national information
services, with the goal of providing artists and culture professionals
with the accurate, updated and easily accessible information which they
need to be mobile.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Commission Communication on Early Childhood Education	The Communication
will marshal the substantial evidence that currently exists (e.g. via
OECD, UNICEF, etc) and set out an agenda for work under the Open Method
of Coordination.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Commission Proposal for a Council Recommendation on informal and
non-formal learning	Part of the Youth on the Move initiative. it will
map out a policy toolbox for promoting and securing better recognition
of informal and non-formal learning.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Commission Proposal for an EP and Council Decision on new Culture and
Media Actions 2014-2020	The proposal will build on the experience gained
in the Culture programme 2007-2013 and the MEDIA 2007 programme.	X	n.v.t
n.v.t

Draft 2012 Joint Progress Report of the Council and the Commission on
the progress made under the 2009-11 priorities of ET 2020.	Report on
implementation of the Education and training OMC during 2009-11 as
foreseen in the Strategic Framework for European cooperation in
education and training and update of priorities to cover the subsequent
period.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Communication on the modernisation of higher education

	The purpose is to revise and propose new objectives for the future of
this policy agenda. This may include possible proposals for a
transparency and ranking system for higher education institutions.	X
n.v.t	n.v.t

Commission Communication: Proposal for a new benchmark on language
skills	The Commission will present a proposal for a new European
benchmark in the field of language skills. It is to be seen in the
context of the existing set of indicators and benchmarks for education
and training and seeks to increase the European transparency on language
learning in view of boosting language skills, flexibility and mobility
of the EU workforce.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Legislative initiative on "orphan" works for digital libraries

	The legislative initiative will provide a legal base to allow EU
libraries to scan and display 'orphan' works (works of authors who are
unknown or who cannot be located). The initiative will allow expediting
the creation of European digital libraries.	X



Communication on a Gender Equality Strategy (2010-2015)	Following on the
Gender Equality Roadmap (2006-2010), the new Strategy will convert the
recently adopted Women's Charter into concrete actions. 	X	n.v.t	n.v.t

Proposal for Council recommendation on Joint Programming on  "Cultural
heritage, climate change, and security"	This Joint Programming
Initiative will ensure European Member States to maximise and exploit
their combined critical mass by coordinating their efforts. The main
objectives are the study of the impact of environmental changes on
cultural heritage, the development of measures for the protection and
security of cultural heritage and the implementation of sustainable
development to cultural heritage.

n.v.t	n.v.t

Communication on an overarching action plan for the development of ERA
This communication will define steps to implement the Research and
Innovation plan. This will also be linked to the preparation of the 8th
Framework Programme.

n.v.t	n.v.t



Commissie voor de Rijksuitgaven

Trienniel revision of Financial Regulation and implementing rules	The
purpose of the revision of the Financial Regulation is to create
conditions for better leveraging of budget appropriations (trust funds,
IFIs, PPPs) promote the performance-oriented approach to grants and
increase accountability for budget implementation.	X

X 

Proposal for a Regulation on the European System of national and
regional accounts in the European Union	The overall aim is to revise ESA
95 (Regulation 2223/96) in order to bring national accounts in the
European Union, in line with new economic environment, advances in
methodological research and needs of users. The new ESA should continue
to be the appropriate methodological reference for the production of the
high quality national accounts data required to support the
implementation of major EU policies. The revision will also be the
occasion to further improve the standards of ESA 95 and make them more
targeted to the various uses in the EU. A more integrated system will be
developed, to the largest possible extent.





	Commissie voor  Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid

Commission Communication: Proposal for benchmarks on mobility and on
employability	The Commission has been requested to make proposals for
new European benchmarks in the fields of mobility and employability
relating to how well different parts and levels of education and
training prepare people for the labour market.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Initiative on pensions 	Based on the outcome of green paper (2010) and
further analysis of possible EU policy, the Commission might launch
specific initiatives in certain areas or consider tabling a broader
White Paper presenting how the EU framework for Pensions should be
updated. 	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on the Social and Economic Inte-gration of the Roma in
Europe 	The aim is to indicate how, on the basis of the progress
achieved, the EU can develop further its contribution to the full social
and economic integration of Roma. It outlines a concept to embed
specific and effective approaches into relevant mainstream policies.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal on the implementation of the Posted Workers' Directive 	The
initiative will aim to improve the implementation of the Posting of
Workers Directive. The proposal will clarify the legal obligations for
national authorities, businesses and workers on the Directive's
implementation and ensure the same rules are universally applicable. Any
new legal instrument would improve the provision of information for
firms and workers. It would improve cooperation between national
authorities, ensure effective enforcement through sanctions and remedial
action, and prevent abuse.	X

X

Legislative Proposal on the European Social Fund	The Regulation will
have to be adapted in line with EU priorities for the programming period
2014-2020. 



	Proposal to improve the protection of workers against the risk arising
from exposure to electromagnetic fields	The aim is to maintain a high
level of protection of the workers whilst taking account of the concerns
expressed by some stakeholders, in particular in the health care sector
using MRI (magnetic resonance technology) for advanced diagnostic and
interventional medical procedures. 	X	X

	Proposal to amend several labour law EC Directives with a view to
including seafaring workers or vessels within their scope	The proposal
aims to provide seafarers with the same level of employment rights as
on-shore workers. A number of Directives in the field of labour law
currently exclude seafarers from their scope. The amendments, which
should cover several Directives, will either include seafarers in their
scope or provide for special treatment of seafarers so as to ensure an
equivalent level of protection, while taking into account the special
circumstances and the overall economic environment for this industry.



	Proposal for a Regulation on the EGF 2013-2020 

	In 2011 the Commission will carry out a mid-term evaluation of the EGF,
in particular concerning the effectiveness and sustainability of
results. This will provide a solid basis for proposing improvements to
the preparation of and types of action the EGF can co-finance and
consider how delivery can be improved.



	Proposal for a Decision on the Progress Programme 2013-2020 	PROGRESS
is the EU's employment and social solidarity programme, which started in
2007.



	Proposals on reconciliation

	Following the Council agreement on the revision of Directive 96/34/EC
on parental leave which also covers adoption leave and taking into
consideration the progress and outcome of the on-going negotiations on
the revision of Directive 92/85/EC, the Commission will take further
steps to improve the legal and policy framework on reconciliation. To
this aim, a cost-benefit study will be carried out in 2010 with regard
to a possible initiative on paternity leave.	X	X

	Review of Institutions for Occupational Retirement Pensions Directive	A
review of this Directive is required in view of the importance of
ensuring that appropriate structures are in place to fund retirement.	X
X

	Package on a Social Maritime Agenda

	It will discuss various aspects of the “human element” in maritime
transport, most notably training and certification of sea farers
(Communication on a Social Agenda for maritime transport, Proposal for
Directive on controlling the application of the ILO convention, Proposal
for the revision of Directive 2008/106/EC on the training of seafarers) 



	Community initiative on work-related musculoskeletal disorders	The
objective is to integrate into a single legislative instrument the
provisions on the protection of the health and safety of workers from
the risks of musculo-skeletal disorders at work. 	X	X

	Involvement of employees in European Company	Revision of Directives on
employee involvement in European Cooperative Society and European
company. The aim is to examine possible simplification of the provisions
on information and consultation of employees once the full evaluation
report on Regulation (EC) No 1435/2003 (European Cooperative Society
Statute) has been completed in 2011.



	Recast of basic safety standards legislation in the field of
radioprotection 	The aim is to recast 10 acts into a single Directive
establishing the basic safety standards for the protection against the
dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, and to up date in
line with the Recommendations of the International Commission on
Radiological protection (ICRP).





	Commissie voor Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieubeheer

Communication on "Mainstreaming Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in EU
policies and climate proofing of financial instruments"	Communication to
include a strategy and concrete actions to mainstream climate adaptation
and mitigation in other EU policies and financial instruments. This
includes in particular climate proofing of policies such as agriculture
and rural development, industry and services, energy, transport,
research and innovation, health, water, marine and fisheries, ecosystems
and biodiversity.



n.v.t. 	n.v.t. 

Communication on the analysis of practical policies required to
implement a 30% EU emission reduction and assessment of situation of
Energy Intensive Industries	Analysis of the measures needed to step
beyond 20% emission reduction by 2020, in view of decarbonisation
objectives for 2050. Includes also an assessment of the situation of
energy intensive industries at risk of carbon leakage.

n.v.t. 	n.v.t. 

Possible Commission initiative to step up beyond 20% (20 to 30%) 
Pending outcome of the 2010 analysis, possible initiative to possibly
reach emission reduction target beyond 20%. 	X

X

Communication on roadmap for low-carbon economy by 2050, also with a
view to determining the necessary scenarios for 2030	The Communication
will develop an analysis of milestones on the pathway to 2050, including
 the necessary scenarios of the ambition level for 2030 reflecting the
contributions from key emitting sectors.

n.v.t. 	n.v.t. 

Proposal for a revision of existing legislation to integrate mitigation
and adaptation 	As a follow up to the Communication on Adaptation,
specific proposals to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation
in the different policies and programmes.	X	X

	Report and poss. proposal for revision of the Regulation on fluorinated
greenhouse gases	Report to assess the implementation of the F gases
Regulation. Review required by the Regulation accompanied by legislative
proposal if necessary.



	Revision of the EU Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Decision	Streamline and
improve existing GHG monitoring and reporting requirements



	Communication on implementing the biofuel sustainability scheme	The
Communication will guide Member States and economic operators on how to
implement the sustainability criteria. It will also endorse 'voluntary
schemes' and update/add 'default values' related to the sustainability
scheme.	X	n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Final assessment of 6th Environmental Action Programme	Final assessment
of 6th Environmental Action Programme covering the period 2002-2012.

n.v.t. 	n.v.t. 

Roadmap to Resource Efficient and Low Carbon Europe in 2020	The roadmap
will set out a coherent framework of policies and actions in a variety
of policy areas, required for the shift towards a resource efficient and
low-carbon economy that is efficient in the way it uses material and
natural resources. The aim is to increase resource productivity and
decouple economic growth from resource and energy use, enhance
competitiveness and promote greater energy security and resource
independence of the EU by 2020.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Directive 94/25/EC relating to recreational craft	The aim is to improve
noise and exhaust emissions of recreational craft and to protect better
human health and the environment while limiting compliance costs arising
from different emission standards in different jurisdictions. The
Directive will be aligned to the New legislative framework (Decision
768/2008/EC)



	Directive 97/68/EC on the emissions of gaseous and particulates
pollutants of non road mobile machinery	The proposal will simplify the
rules for marketing Non road mobile machinery, including the type
approval, and aligning it with the New Legislative framework (Decision
768/2008/EC)



	Directive 2000/14/EC on noise emissions in the environment by equipment
used outdoors	The proposal will simplify the operation of the Directive,
review its conformity assessment procedures, and improve market
surveillance. The Directive will be aligned to the New legislative
framework (Decision 768/2008/EC)





	Directive 2003/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
16 December 2003 amending Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of
major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances	Provisions will be
simplified/ streamlined to reduce administrative burdens, notably
regarding reporting obligations.



	Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human
consumption	A risk-based management approach will help to simplify the
management of water supplies and will reduce the monitoring and
reporting burden.  



	Legislative proposal on the coherence/simplification of the waste
acquis (alignment of product-specific waste legislation to Waste
Framework Directive; this includes the directives on end-of-life
vehicles, batteries and packaging) 	The aim will be to carry out a full
screening of the EU recycling Directives during the next Commission. 



	Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 on waste statistics	This revision aims at
simplifying the Regulation and aligning it with other reporting
obligations in Community waste legislation.	X





Commissie voor Verkeer en Waterstaat

Review of the list of priority substances under the Water Framework
Directive	The Water Framework Directive requires the Commission to
review the list of priority substances every 4 years and the deadline
for the next proposal is January 2011. Priority substances are those
posing a risk to or via the aquatic environment at EU level. They are
part of the basis of the EU strategy to combat chemical pollution in EU
waters.



	Communication on green vehicles	The Communication will set out a
comprehensive strategy for clean and energy efficient vehicles that will
maximise the decarbonisation potential in road transport (in the 2020
perspective)

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Legislative proposal on access to Public Regulated Services of Galileo

	Définir les conditions d’utilisation du PRS à travers une gestion
efficace destinée à maintenir la sûreté du PRS,

- mettre en place les interfaces nécessaires entre l’infrastructure
décisionnelle (Conseil, Etats Membres, Commission) et
l’infrastructure technique du PRS (Autorité de surveillance,
Concessionnaire, utilisateurs),

- mettre en place les mécanismes techniques et décisionnels en temps
utile pour que le PRS puisse être utilisé dès le début de la phase
opérationnelle de Galileo.



	Communication on GNSS applications Action Plan  	Establish a strategy
to ensure a better development of goods for the commercial services of
Galileo.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on the European satellite navigation programmes 

	The review is to focus on costs and risks related to the full
implementation of EGNOS and Galileo. This is particularly urgent and
sensitive given the likely requirements for additional financing within
the current financial perspective necessary to complete the full
deployment. The mid-term evaluation has also to be accompanied by
recommendations on the governance of EGNOS and Galileo after 2013 as
well as elements related to financial planning. 



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

MARINE KNOWLEDGE 2020: marine data and observation for smart growth.	At
present, responsibility for collecting data on Europe's seas and oceans
is fragmented between regional, national, public and private
organisations that collect data over open ocean and coastal, territorial
and jurisdictional waters. The European Marine Observation and Data
Network action plan will outline a set of steps enabling public and
private operators to provide better services.  

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Regulation of EP and Council concerning the establishment of  a
programme to support further development towards an IMP	The objective to
be achieved by the proposed Regulation is to ensure a continued modest
financial underpinning for further promoting the development and
implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy in the remaining time
of the current Financial Perspective during the period 2011–2013. 



	Communication on sea basins (North Sea and Atlantic)	Preparation of
initiatives to implement the integrated maritime policy in the North Sea
and Atlantic sea basins, following similar communications already
prepared on the Mediterranean, the Baltic and the Arctic.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

New sources of growth from seas and oceans: Communication on "blue
growth" – a new vision for sustainable growth in coastal regions and
maritime sectors	The Communication will build on a study exploring
future growth scenarios for coastal regions and the maritime economy,
with a particular emphasis on positive effects on employment. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on financial implications for the integration of maritime
surveillance	The Commission has been requested to identify the financial
implications of creating a Common Information Sharing Environment.

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Sustainable transport package: Revising the TEN-T guidelines	The
legislative proposal revising the current TEN-T guidelines shall focus
on a core network that promises the highest degree of contribution to
the key objectives of the TEN-T policy. It will be accompanied by a
report discussing the progress of the TEN-T priority projects and TEN-T
policy.	X



Sustainable transport package: Strategic Transport Technology Plan	The
STTP will provide a strategic framework for research and technological
development and deployment, based on policy needs and on a vision for an
integrated efficient and environmentally friendly transport system at
the horizon 2050. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Safety package: Communication Towards a European road safety area:
strategic guidelines for road safety up to 2020	The strategic guidelines
will describe actions addressing road safety in an integrated way
(drivers' behaviour, vehicles and infrastructures safety) and across
various policy areas (transport, public health, research, new
technologies, external dimension of road safety).  

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on passenger rights	The Communication will take stock of
the situation of passenger rights in all modes of transport,
incorporating results of public consultations, will assess whether
application of current EU rules ensures adequate protection of passenger
rights and will identify possible areas for further action. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Internal market package: Recast of the First Railway package	The recast
will clarify existing provisions in the first railway package to
increase precision and/or guidance for implementation. 	X



Airports package: Communication on airport policy, accompanied by
legislative proposals	The Communication will discuss the state of play
on airport policy, take stock of progress in the implementation of the
capacity action plan and address the need to review the slot Regulation
and the ground handling directive. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

e-mobility package 	This set of legislative measures will introduce
deployment of new technology across various transport modes in support
of an efficient and sustainable transport system. Measures will tackle
integrated rail ticketing, digital tachograph, electronic tolls,
integrated maritime data etc. 



	Communication on the road goods transport market	Review of the
functioning of the internal market in road goods transport, including
road cabotage.



n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Communication on rail market access	Review of the rail market
organisation, including the market for domestic passenger transport

n.v.t.	n.v.t.

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles of the
L-category, and of systems, components and separate technical units
intended for such vehicles	The aim to reduce administrative for
Industry, EU and National legislators and Type Approval Authorities.



	Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/98 of 25 May 1998 on
statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by road	The
proposal aims at exempting Malta from the reporting requirements under
Council Regulation 1172/98. 



	Recast of regulation (EC) No 725/2004 on ship and port facility
security and repealing directive on enhancing port security 	Clarify and
improve existing provisions following an evaluation of the
implementation of the relevant legislation by Member States. 



	e-mobility package: Recast of Regulation (EC) No 3821/85 on recording
equipment in road transport (tachograph)	This will update the
legislative framework to enhance the security and functionality of the
digital tachograph used by professional drivers. It will reduce the
administrative burden on business while making controls more reliable to
ensure fair competition between road transport operators. 



	Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council
on Marine Equipment	The revision aims at increasing legal certainty and
therefore at increasing the effectiveness of the directive. It will make
increased use of European standards. 



	Internal market package: Recast of First Railway Package legislation:
simplification and modernisation of the legislative framework for access
to the rail transport market	Three Directives will be merged and
restructured, eliminating cross-references, clarifying provisions in the
first railway package, and increasing precision and/or guidance for
implementation. 



	Legislative proposal recasting the directive on Community maritime
vessel traffic monitoring	To integrate and update with recent technical
developments. The objective is to have a more integrated Maritime
surveillance system.





	Council Directive 96/50/EC on the harmonisation of the conditions for
obtaining national boat masters’ certificates for the carriage of
goods and passengers by inland waterway in the Community	The aim is to
improve legal clarity, to facilitate boat masters access to the Rhine,
and to safeguard better safety standards on all EU inland waterways.







	Commissie voor Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport

eHealth Action Plan	Roadmap 2011-15 to lay out targets operational steps
towards the wide roll out of interoperable electronic health records,
telemedicine services

n.v.t.	n.v.t. 

Communication on the implementation of the sport provisions of the
Lisbon Treaty	This communication will make proposals for the
implementation of the new competence on sport in the Lisbon treaty,
including establishing a framework for political cooperation.	X	n.v.t.
n.v.t. 

Communication on an EU disability strategy 2010-2020	Elimination of
discrimination on the grounds of disability, securing full enjoyment of
fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of persons with
disabilities. 

n.v.t.	n.v.t. 

Council Recommendation on pandemic influenza preparedness and response
planning in the EU 	This initiative will support the effectiveness and
efficiency of European healthcare system and help coordinate Member
states reactions to human pandemics. It will thus contribute to reducing
the impact on society, increasing stability and preventing unnecessary
loss to the economy. 



	Communication on pandemic preparedness

	This initiative will support the effectiveness and efficiency of
European healthcare system and help coordinate Member states reactions
to human pandemics. It will thus contribute to reducing the impact on
society, increasing stability and preventing unnecessary loss to the
economy.

n.v.t.	n.v.t. 

Reviewed Directive or Regulation concerning medical devices	The
objective is to simplify and strengthen the rules in order to ensure a
high level of health protection while at the same time ensuring a smooth
functioning of the internal market.



	Reviewed Directive on clinical trials 	The objective is to amend the
Directive on clinical trials to address shortcomings identified. 



	Review of the Tobacco Products Directive 2001/37/EC concerning the
manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products	Substantial
developments in tobacco product regulation have taken place that
requires an update of the Directive. Changes of the Directive should be
used to better target young people and vulnerable groups. 	X	X

	Revision of the Directive relating to transparency  of measures
regulating the pricing of medicinal products for human use and their
inclusion in the scope of national health insurance systems	The foreseen
review will examine ways to adapt the requirements of the directive in
order to improve the functioning of the internal market for medicines,
taking into consideration the development of national pricing and
reimbursement policies.	X



Proposal for Council recommendation on Joint Programming on “Health,
food, and prevention of diet-related diseases”	The theme related to
Health, food and prevention of diet related diseases was identified as a
major societal challenge for Europe which needs to be tackled through a
Joint Programming Initiative. 



n.v.t.	n.v.t. 

New proposals recasting the existing Directives on Medical devices
(90/385, 93/42, 98/79)	The objective is to simplify and strengthen the
rules to ensure a high level of health protection while at the same time
ensuring a smooth functioning of the internal market.



	Recast of Directives on plastic food contact materials and articles
into one Commission Regulation 	The aim of the recast into one
Regulation is to speed up authorisation of new additives and monomers
and to simplify rules on migration testing. 





	Commissie voor Wonen, Wijken en Integratie

Directive Water Efficiency of Buildings	Addressing water efficiency in
buildings follows from the implementation of the Communication on Water
Scarcity and Droughts. The potential for water savings in the EU is
estimated at 40%. Binding rules could be envisaged to promote water
savings in public and private buildings.	X	X

	

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