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 what ...[+++] is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.