Article 20 Exercise of the delegation

The powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Article 4(2), Article 5(1) and Article 6 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of 5 years from 21 July 2011. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of delegated powers at the latest 6 months before the end of the 5 year period. The delegation of power shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 21.

As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.

The powers to adopt delegated acts are conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 21 and 22.