During the first stage of the selection procedure, the exclusion criteria will be used to assess if applicants can be invited to submit their applications in the second stage of the procedure. ESMA will require specific documentation from applicants, including a declaration of honour and valid evidence on exclusion criteria. 

The publication released today includes an indicative overview of the relevant certificates issued in each EU Member State for such evidence. Further information to be found in the Guidance and on the eCertis webpage.