Since the objectives of this [specify the type of act], (if relevant, specify the objectives) cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States [give reasons] but can rather, by reason of [specify the scale or effects of the action], be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this [specify the type of act] does not go beyond wh ...[+++]at is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

The restrictions or prohibitions adopted pursuant to this Directive should refer to the cultivation, and not to the free circulation and import, of genetically modified seeds and plant propagating material as, or in, products and of the products of their harvest, and should, furthermore, be in conformity with the Treaties, in particular as regards the principle of non-discrimination between national and non-national products, the p ...[+++]rinciple of proportionality and Article 34, Article 36 and Article 216(2) TFEU.

The restrictions or prohibitions adopted pursuant to this Directive should refer to the cultivation, and not to the free circulation and import, of genetically modified seeds and plant propagating material as, or in, products and of the products of their harvest, and should, furthermore, be in conformity with the Treaties, in particular as regards the principle of non-discrimination between national and non-national products, the p ...[+++]rinciple of proportionality and Article 34, Article 36 and Article 216(2) TFEU.

Therefore, the proposal complies with fundamental rights, in particular Article 38 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.The proposal also complies with the fundamental principles of the EC Treaty, such as the principles of the free movement of goods and the freedom to provide services which will not be restricted by stricter national rules in the field harmonised by the Directive, except for the necessary and proportionate measures which Member States may take on grounds of public policy, public security, public health or the protection of the environment, in accordance with Community law.

The provisions on remuneration should be without prejudice to the full exercise of fundamental rights guaranteed by the Treaties, in particular Article 153(5) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), general principles of national contract and labour law, legislation regarding shareholders’ rights and involvement and the general responsibilities of the administrative and supervisory bodies of the institution concerned, as well as the rig ...[+++]hts, where applicable, of the social partners to conclude and enforce collective agreements, in accordance with national law and customs.