### support from the erdf shall be granted to individual external cross - border interreg programmes provided that equivalent amounts are provided by ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc under the relevant strategic programming document . that equivalence shall be subject to a maximum amount set out in the ipa iii or ndici legislative act . ### support from the erdf shall be granted to individual external cross - border interreg programmes provided that at least equivalent amounts are provided by ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc under the relevant strategic programming document . that contribution shall be subject to a maximum amount set out in the ipa iii or ndici legislative act .


### 2025 : 1 % ; ### 2025 : 2 . 75% ;


### the managing authority shall consult the commission and take its comments into account prior to the initial submission of the selection criteria to the monitoring committee or , where applicable , the steering committee . the same shall apply for any subsequent changes to those criteria . ### the managing authority shall notify the commission prior to the initial submission of the selection criteria to the monitoring committee or , where applicable , the steering committee . the same shall apply for any subsequent changes to those criteria .


### the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation component should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the union ' s cohesion policy priorities , and should also include maritime cross - border cooperation . transnational cooperation should cover larger territories on the mainland of the union , whereas maritime cooperation should cover territories around sea - basins and integrate cross - border cooperation on maritime borders during the programming period 2014 - 2020 . maximum flexibility should be given to continue implementing previous maritime cross - border cooperation within a larger maritime cooperation framework , in particular by defining the territory covered , the specific objectives for such cooperation , the requirements for a project partnership and the setting - up of sub - programmes and specific steering committees . ### the transnational cooperation component should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the union ' s cohesion policy priorities . transnational cooperation should cover larger transnational territories and , where appropriate , territories around sea basins that extend geographically beyond those covered by cross - border programmes .


### an additional 15 % of the erdf and , where applicable , of the external financing instruments of the union allocations under priorities other than for technical assistance to each interreg programme under components 1 , 2 and 3 , shall be allocated on the interreg - specific objective of ' a better interreg governance ' or on the external interreg - specific objective of ' a safer and more secure europe ' . ### up to 15 % of the erdf and , where applicable , of the external financing instruments of the union allocations under priorities other than for technical assistance to each interreg programme under components 1 , 2 and 3 , shall be allocated on the interreg - specific objective of ' a better interreg governance ' or , where applicable , on the external interreg - specific objective of ' a safer and more secure europe ' .


### the contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union , to a small project fund within an interreg programme shall not exceed eur 20 000 000 or 15% of the total allocation of the interreg programme , whichever is lower . ### the total contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union to one or more small project funds within an interreg programme shall not exceed 20 % of the total allocation for the interreg programme .


### partners shall cooperate in the development , implementation , staffing and financing of interreg operations . ### partners shall cooperate in the development and implementation of interreg operations , as well as in the staffing and / or financing thereof .


### in order to support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal . ### in order to foster prosperity and support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal .


### transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation interreg programmes may cover : ### transnational cooperation interreg programmes may cover :


### 31 . 4 % for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation ; ### 18 % for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation ;


### the member state hosting the prospective managing authority , shall submit an interreg programme to the commission by [ date of entry into force plus nine months ; ] on behalf of all participating member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries or octs . ### the member state hosting the prospective managing authority , shall submit an interreg programme to the commission by [ date of entry into force plus twelve months ; ] on behalf of all participating member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries or octs .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 on the other , interregional cooperation should focus on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy through the exchange of experience , the development of capacities among cities and regions in the whole eu , the implementation of innovative approaches and the analysis of development trends for programmes under both goals . the 4 existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation in the whole union , as well as european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , should therefore be continued . interregional cooperation should allow the support to cooperation on innovation and ecological transition and contribute to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### the erdf resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount to eur&#160 ; 8&#160 ; 430&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the erdf , esf + and the cohesion fund for the 2021 - 2027 programming period and set out in article [ 102 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] . ### the erdf resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount for components 1 to 4 referred to in article 3 to 3 % and for component 5 to an additional 0 . 3 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the erdf , esf + and the cohesion fund for the 2021 - 2027 programming period and set out in article [ 103 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] .


### where the beneficiary does not comply with its obligations under article [ 42 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] or paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the member state shall apply a financial correction by cancelling up to 5 % of the support from the funds to the operation concerned . ### where the beneficiary does not comply with its obligations under article [ 42 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] or paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , or does not remedy its omission in good time , the managing authority shall apply a financial correction by cancelling up to 5 % of the support from the funds to the operation concerned .


### under component 1 and 2b interreg programmes : ### under component 1 and 2 interreg programmes :


### common output and common result indicators , as set out in annex [ i ] to regulation [ new erdf ] , and , where necessary , programme - specific output and result indicators shall be used in accordance with article [ 12 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] , and point of article 17 and point of article 31 of this regulation . ### common output and common result indicators , as set out in annex [ i ] to regulation [ new erdf ] , which are found to be most suited to measure progress towards the goals of the european territorial cooperation goal programme , shall be used in accordance with article [ 12 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] , and point of article 17 and point of article 31 of this regulation .


### where a component 2a interreg programme supports a macro - regional strategy , the total erdf and , where applicable , the total external financing instruments of the union allocations under priorities other than for technical assistance shall be programmed on the objectives of that strategy . ### where a component 2a interreg programme supports a macro - regional strategy , a part of erdf and , where applicable , a part of external financing instruments of the union allocations under priorities other than for technical assistance shall be programmed on the objectives of that strategy .


### in order to support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal . ### in order to support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal . the principles on multi - level governance and partnership should be taken into account , and place - based approaches should be strengthened as well as the principle of non - discrimination .


### external cross - border cooperation , between adjacent land border regions of at least one member state and of one or more of the following : ### external cross - border cooperation , between adjacent land or maritime border regions of at least one member state and of one or more of the following :


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the new component on interregional innovation investments should be used to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood and contribute to implementing the communication from the commission ‘ strengthening innovation in europe’s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth’ . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### the contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union , to a small project fund within an interreg programme shall not exceed eur 20 000 000 or 15% of the total allocation of the interreg programme , whichever is lower . ### the total contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union , to one or more small project funds within an interreg programme shall not exceed 20 % of the total allocation of the interreg programme and must be at least 3 % of the total allocation in the case of an interreg programme for cross - border cooperation .


### for cross - border cooperation , the regions to be supported by the erdf shall be the nuts level 3 regions of the union along all internal and external land borders with third countries or partner countries . ### for cross - border cooperation , the regions to be supported by the erdf shall be the nuts level 3 regions of the union along all internal and external borders with third countries or partner countries , without prejudice to potential adjustments to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation areas for the 2014 - 2020 programme planning period .


### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme by 31 january , 31 march , 31 may , 31 july , 30 september and 30 november of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] . ### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme by 31 january , 31 may , and 30 september of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] .


### enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions , in particular , with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions ; ### enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens , civil society actors and institutions , in particular , with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions ;


### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme by 31 january , 31 march , 31 may , 31 july , 30 september and 30 november of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] . ### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission data for the respective interreg programme pursuant to article 31 by 31 january , 31 may and 30 september of each year as well as data pursuant to article 31 once per year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] .


### under external cross - border and component 2 and 3 interreg programmes the erdf and , where applicable , the external financing instruments of the union shall also contribute to the external interreg - specific objective ' a safer and more secure europe ' , in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management , including the protection of migrants . ### under component 1 , 2 and 3 interreg programmes the erdf and , where applicable , the external financing instruments of the union shall also contribute to the external interreg - specific objective ' a safer and more secure europe ' , in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management , including the protection of migrants .


### outermost regions ' cooperation among themselves and with their neighbouring third or partner countries or octs , or several thereof , to facilitate their regional integration in their neighbourhood ; ### outermost regions ' cooperation among themselves and with their third or partner countries , octs , or regional cooperation organisations or several thereof , to facilitate their regional integration in their neighbourhood in particular ;


### where a component 2a interreg programme supports a macro - regional strategy , the total erdf and , where applicable , the total external financing instruments of the union allocations under priorities other than for technical assistance shall be programmed on the objectives of that strategy . ### where a component 1 or 2 interreg programme supports a macro - regional strategy or a sea - basin strategy , part of the erdf and , where applicable , part of the external financing instruments of the union allocations under priorities other than for technical assistance shall contribute to the objectives of that strategy .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component shall therefore be limited to two programmes : one - enabling all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , and second one - to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be incorporated into the new component on interregional innovation investments based on smart specialisation , and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 and of european parliament resolution of 13 september 2016 on cohesion policy and research and innovation for smart specialisation 25a , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas shall be incorporated into programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and into one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . both said programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . 25a p8_ta0320


### that the interreg programme continue without the participation of that partner country or of greenland . ### that the interreg programme continue without the participation of that partner country or of an oct .


### as a flat rate in accordance with article [ 50 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] . ### direct staff costs of an operation may be calculated at a flat rate of up to 20 % of the direct costs other than the direct staff costs of that operation , without there being a requirement for the member state to perform a calculation to determine the applicable rate .


### the interreg programme cannot be implemented as planned due to problems in relations between the participating countries . ### in justified cases , where the interreg programme cannot be implemented as planned due to serious problems in relations between the participating countries .


### the methodology and criteria used for the selection of operations , including any changes thereto , after consultation with the commission pursuant to article&#160 ; 22 , without prejudice to [ points , and of article 27 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] ; ### the methodology and criteria used for the selection of operations , including any changes thereto , after notifying the commission pursuant to article&#160 ; 22 , without prejudice to [ points , and of article 27 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] ;


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 on the other , interregional cooperation should focus on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy through the exchange of experience , the development of capacities among cities and regions in the whole eu , the implementation of innovative approaches and the analysis of development trends for programmes under both goals . the 4 existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation in the whole union , as well as european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , should therefore be continued . interregional cooperation should allow the support to cooperation on innovation and ecological transition and contribute to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### the provisions on the criteria for operations to be considered as genuinely joint and cooperative , on the partnership within an interreg operation and on the obligations of the lead partner as set out during the programme period 2014 - 2020 should on be continued . however , interreg partners should cooperate in all four dimensions and , under outermost regions’ cooperation , in three out of four , as it should be simpler to combine support from the erdf and external financing instruments from the union both on the level of programmes and operations . ### the provisions on the criteria for operations to be considered as genuinely joint and cooperative , on the partnership within an interreg operation and on the obligations of the lead partner as set out during the programme period 2014 - 2020 should on be continued . interreg partners should cooperate in development and implementation as well as staffing and / or financing and , under outermost regions’ cooperation , in three out of four , as it should be simpler to combine support from the erdf and external financing instruments from the union both on the level of programmes and operations .


### the contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union , to a small project fund within an interreg programme shall not exceed eur 20 000 000 or 15% of the total allocation of the interreg programme , whichever is lower . ### the total contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union to one or more small project funds within an interreg programme shall not exceed 20 % of the total allocation for the interreg programme .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the new component on interregional innovation investments should be used to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood and contribute to implementing the communication from the commission ‘ strengthening innovation in europe’s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth’ . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation over larger transnational territories or around sea - basins , involving national , regional and local programme partners in member states , third countries and partner countries and in greenland , with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integration ; ### transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories or around sea - basins , involving national , regional and local programme partners in member states , third countries and partner countries and in greenland , with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integration ;


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as renewable energy , circular economy , industrial modernisation , agro - ecological farming or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of octs and third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### it is necessary to set out the resources allocated to each of the different components of interreg , including each member state ' s share of the global amounts for the cross - border cooperation , the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , the outermost regions’ cooperation and the interregional cooperation , the potential available to member states concerning flexibility between those components . compared to the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the share for cross - border cooperation should be reduced , while the share for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation should be increased because of the integration of maritime cooperation , and a new outermost regions’ cooperation component should be created . ### it is necessary to set out the resources allocated to each of the different components of interreg , including each member state ' s share of the global amounts for the cross - border cooperation , the transnational cooperation , the outermost regions’ cooperation and the interregional cooperation , the potential available to member states concerning flexibility between those components . compared to the programming period 2014 - 2020 , a new outermost regions’ cooperation component should be created .


### internal cross - border cooperation interreg programmes may cover regions in norway , switzerland and the united kingdom which are equivalent to nuts level 3 regions as well as liechtenstein , andorra and monaco . ### internal cross - border cooperation interreg programmes may cover regions in norway , switzerland and the united kingdom which are equivalent to nuts level 3 regions as well as liechtenstein , andorra , monaco and san marino .


### it is necessary to continue supporting or , as appropriate , to establish cooperation in all its dimensions with the union ' s neighbouring third countries , as such cooperation is an important regional development policy tool and should benefit the regions of the member states which border third countries . to that effect , the erdf and the external financing instruments of the union , ipa27 , ndici28 and octp29 , should support programmes under cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation . the support from the erdf and from the external financing instruments of the union should be based on reciprocity and proportionality . however , for ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , the erdf support should be complemented by at least equivalent amounts under ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , subject to a maximum amount set out in the respective legal act , that is to say , up to 3 % of the financial envelope under ipa iii and up to 4 % of the financial envelope of the neighbourhood geographic programme under article 4 of the ndici . _________________ 27 regulation xxx establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance . 28 regulation xxx establishing the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument . 29 council decision xxx on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european union including relations between the european union on the one hand and greenland and the kingdom of denmark on the other . ### it is necessary to continue supporting or , as appropriate , to establish cooperation in all its dimensions with the union ' s neighbouring third countries , as such cooperation is an important regional development policy tool and should benefit the regions of the member states which border third countries . to that effect , the erdf and the external financing instruments of the union , ipa27 , ndici28 and octp29 , should support programmes under cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation . the support from the erdf and from the external financing instruments of the union should be based on reciprocity and proportionality . however , for ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , the erdf support should be complemented by at least equivalent amounts under ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , subject to a maximum amount set out in the respective legal act . _________________ 27 regulation xxx establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance . 28 regulation xxx establishing the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument . 29 council decision xxx on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european union including relations between the european union on the one hand and greenland and the kingdom of denmark on the other .


### in order to support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal . ### in order to foster prosperity and support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal .


### support from the erdf shall be granted to individual external cross - border interreg programmes provided that equivalent amounts are provided by ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc under the relevant strategic programming document . that equivalence shall be subject to a maximum amount set out in the ipa iii or ndici legislative act . ### support from the erdf shall be granted to individual external cross - border interreg programmes provided that at least equivalent amounts are provided by ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc under the relevant strategic programming document . that contribution shall be subject to a maximum amount set out in the ipa iii or ndici legislative act .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3% of the programme budget to another priority of the same interreg programme . ### the monitoring committee may decide to transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3% of the programme budget to another priority of the same interreg programme .


### the managing authority shall publish the rules of procedures of the monitoring committee and all the data and information shared with the monitoring committee on the website referred to in article 35 . ### the managing authority shall publish the rules of procedures of the monitoring committee and all decisions and information shared with the monitoring committee on the website referred to in article 35 .


### for interreg operations under component 3 interreg programmes , the partners from outermost regions and third countries , partner countries or octs shall be required to cooperate only in three of the four dimensions listed in the first subparagraph . ### for interreg operations under component 3 interreg programmes , the partners from outermost regions and third countries , partner countries or octs shall be required to cooperate only in two of the four dimensions listed in the first subparagraph .


### the erdf resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount to eur 8 430 000 000 of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the erdf , esf + and the cohesion fund for the 2021 - 2027 programming period and set out in article [ 102 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] . ### the erdf resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount for components 1 to 4 referred to in article 3 to 3 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the erdf , esf + and the cohesion fund for the 2021 - 2027 programming period and set out in article [ 103 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] .


### where the managing authority identifies an intermediate body under an interreg programme in accordance with article [ 65 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] , the intermediate body shall carry out those tasks in more than one participating member state or , where applicable , third country , partner country or oct . ### where the managing authority identifies one or more intermediate bodies under an interreg programme in accordance with article [ 65 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] , the intermediate body or bodies concerned shall carry out those tasks in more than one participating member state or , where applicable , in more than one third country , partner country or oct .


### that the interreg programme be discontinued in total , in particular where the main joint development challenges thereof cannot be achieved without the participation of that partner country or of greenland ; ### that the interreg programme be discontinued in total , in particular where the main joint development challenges thereof cannot be achieved without the participation of that partner country or oct ;


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries .


### staff and indirect costs generated at the level of the beneficiary for the management of the small project fund shall not exceed 20 % of the total eligible cost of the respective small project fund . ### staff and indirect costs generated at the level of the beneficiary for the management of the small project fund shall not exceed 5% of the total eligible cost of the respective small project fund .


### greenland ; ### octs ;


### the european territorial cooperation goal shall be implemented through interreg programmes under shared management with the exception of component 3 , which may be implemented as a whole or partially under indirect management , and of component 5 which shall be implemented under direct or indirect management . ### the european territorial cooperation goal shall be implemented through interreg programmes under shared management with the exception of component 3 , which may be implemented as a whole or partially under indirect management .


### in duly justified cases and in agreement with the commission , in order to increase the efficiency of programme implementation and to achieve larger - scale operations , the member state concerned may decide to transfer to interreg programmes up to [ x ] % of the amount of the erdf allocated to the corresponding programme under the investment for jobs and growth goal for the same region . the amount transferred shall constitute a separate priority or separate priorities . ### in duly justified cases and in agreement with the commission , in order to increase the efficiency of programme implementation and to achieve larger - scale operations , the member state concerned may decide to transfer to interreg programmes up to 20% of the amount of the erdf allocated to the corresponding programme under the investment for jobs and growth goal for the same region . the amount transferred shall constitute a separate priority or separate priorities .


### the contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union , to a small project fund within an interreg programme shall not exceed eur 20 000 000 or 15% of the total allocation of the interreg programme , whichever is lower . ### the total contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union to one or more small project funds within an interreg programme shall not exceed 20 % of the total allocation for the interreg programme .


### joint investment needs and complementarity with other forms of support ; ### joint investment needs and complementarity with other forms of support and potential synergies to be achieved ;


### the related types of actions , including a list of planned operations of strategic importance , and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro - regional strategies and sea - basin strategies , where appropriate ; ### the related types of actions , including a list of planned operations of strategic importance , and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro - regional strategies and sea - basin strategies , where appropriate , respectively the set of criteria and the corresponding transparent selection criteria for such operation ;


### the member state hosting the managing authority may submit a motivated request for an amendment of an interreg programme together with the amended programme , setting out the expected impact of that amendment on the achievement of the objectives . ### the member state hosting the managing authority may submit a motivated request for an amendment of an interreg programme together with the amended programme , and after consultation of the local and regional authorities and in accordance with article 6 of the cpr , setting out the expected impact of that amendment on the achievement of the objectives .


### for any component 4 interreg programme or for interregional innovation investments under component 5 , the entire territory of the union shall be supported by the erdf . ### for any component 4 interreg programme the entire territory of the union shall be supported by the erdf . third countries may participate , provided that they make a funding contribution in the form of externally allocated revenue .


### 31 . 4 % for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation ; ### 18 . 5 % for transnational cooperation ;


### outermost regions ' cooperation among themselves and with their neighbouring third or partner countries or octs , or several thereof , to facilitate their regional integration in their neighbourhood ; ### outermost regions ' cooperation among themselves and with third or partner countries or octs or several thereof , to facilitate notably their regional integration ;


### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme by 31 january , 31 march , 31 may , 31 july , 30 september and 30 november of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] . ### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme quarterly of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] .


### article 176 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union . under that article and the second and third paragraphs of article 174 of the tfeu , the erdf is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and to reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions , among which particular attention is to be paid to certain categories of regions , among which cross - border regions are explicitly listed . ### article 176 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union . under that article and the second and third paragraphs of article 174 of the tfeu , the erdf is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and to reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions , among which particular attention is to be paid to rural areas , areas affected by an industrial transition and regions suffering from serious and permanent natural or demographic disadvantages , such as the northernmost regions with a low population density and island , cross - border and mountain regions .


### the regions , third countries or partner countries listed in paragraph 2 shall be nuts level 2 regions or , in the absence of nuts classification , equivalent areas . ### the regions , third countries , partner countries or octs listed in paragraph 2 shall be nuts level 2 regions , nuts 3 in the case of octs or , in the absence of nuts classification , equivalent areas .


### it is necessary to clarify the rules governing small project funds which have been implemented since interreg has existed , but have never been covered by specific provisions . as also set out in the opinion of the committee of the regions ‘ people - to - people and small - scale projects in cross - border cooperation programmes’32 , such small project funds play an important role in building up trust between citizens and institutions , offer great european added value and contribute considerably to the overall objective of cross - border cooperation programmes by overcoming border obstacles and integrating border areas and their citizens . in order to simplify the management of the financing of small projects by the final recipients , who are often not used to applying for union funds , the use of simplified cost options and of lump sums should be made obligatory below a certain threshold . __________________ 32 opinion of the european committee of the regions ‘ people - to - people and small - scale projects in cross - border cooperation programmes’ of 12 july 2017 . ### since interreg has existed , p2p projects and small - scale projects have been supported via small - project funds or similar instruments that have never been covered by specific provisions , making it necessary to clarify the rules governing those funds . in order to maintain the added value and advantages of p2p and small - scale projects and simplify the management of the financing of small projects by the final recipients , who are often not used to applying for union funds , the use of simplified cost options and of lump sums should be made obligatory below a certain threshold . __________________


### the resources referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated as follows : ### the resources referred to in paragraph 1 , for components 1 to 4 , shall be allocated as follows :


### it is necessary to continue supporting or , as appropriate , to establish cooperation in all its dimensions with the union ' s neighbouring third countries , as such cooperation is an important regional development policy tool and should benefit the regions of the member states which border third countries . to that effect , the erdf and the external financing instruments of the union , ipa27 , ndici28 and octp29 , should support programmes under cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation . the support from the erdf and from the external financing instruments of the union should be based on reciprocity and proportionality . however , for ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , the erdf support should be complemented by at least equivalent amounts under ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , subject to a maximum amount set out in the respective legal act , that is to say , up to 3 % of the financial envelope under ipa iii and up to 4 % of the financial envelope of the neighbourhood geographic programme under article 4 of the ndici . _________________ 27 regulation xxx establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance . 28 regulation xxx establishing the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument . 29 council decision xxx on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european union including relations between the european union on the one hand and greenland and the kingdom of denmark on the other . ### it is necessary to continue supporting or , as appropriate , to establish cooperation in all its dimensions with the union ' s neighbouring third countries , as such cooperation is an important regional development policy tool and should benefit the regions of the member states which border third countries . to that effect , the erdf and the external financing instruments of the union , ipa27 , ndici28 and octp29 , should support programmes under cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation . the support from the erdf and from the external financing instruments of the union should be based on reciprocity and proportionality . however , for ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , the erdf support should be complemented by at least equivalent amounts under ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , subject to a maximum amount set out in the respective legal act . _________________ 27 regulation xxx establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance . 28 regulation xxx establishing the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument . 29 council decision xxx on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european union including relations between the european union on the one hand and greenland and the kingdom of denmark on the other .


### this regulation lays down rules for the european territorial cooperation goal with a view to fostering cooperation between member states inside the union and between member states and adjacent third countries , partner countries , other territories or overseas countries and territories respectively . ### this regulation lays down rules for the european territorial cooperation goal with a view to fostering cooperation between member states inside the union and between member states and third countries , partner countries , overseas countries and territories respectively . interreg shall contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals as described in the 2030 agenda for sustainable development .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component shall therefore be limited to two programmes : one - enabling all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , and second one - to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be incorporated into the new component on interregional innovation investments based on smart specialisation , and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 and of european parliament resolution of 13 september 2016 on cohesion policy and research and innovation for smart specialisation 25a , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas shall be incorporated into programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and into one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . both said programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . 25a p8_ta0320


### based on the experience with cross - border and transnational cooperation during the programming period 2014 - 2020 in outermost regions , where the combination of both components within a single programme per cooperation area has not brought about sufficient simplification for programme authorities and beneficiaries , a specific outermost regions’ component should be established in order to enable outermost regions to cooperate with their neighbouring countries and territories in the most effective and simple way . ### based on the experience with cross - border and transnational cooperation during the programming period 2014 - 2020 in outermost regions , where the combination of both components within a single programme per cooperation area has not brought about sufficient simplification for programme authorities and beneficiaries , a specific additional outermost regions’ component should be established in order to enable outermost regions to cooperate with third countries , overseas countries and territories , or regional cooperation organisations in the most effective and simple way that takes into account their individual characteristics .


### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the communication of the commission ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions’23 . consequently , the cross - border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders and cross - border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational component . ### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the land or maritime border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas . consequently , the cross - border component should include cooperation on land or maritime borders and cross - border cooperation should support regions located along land or maritime borders .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the new component on interregional innovation investments should be used to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood and contribute to implementing the communication from the commission ‘ strengthening innovation in europe’s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth’ . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### the regions , third countries or partner countries listed in paragraph 2 shall be nuts level 2 regions or , in the absence of nuts classification , equivalent areas . ### the regions , third countries , partner countries , or octs listed in paragraph 2 shall be nuts level 2 regions or , in the absence of nuts classification , equivalent areas .


### under external cross - border and component 2 and 3 interreg programmes the erdf and , where applicable , the external financing instruments of the union shall also contribute to the external interreg - specific objective ' a safer and more secure europe ' , in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management , including the protection of migrants . ### under external cross - border and component 2 and 3 interreg programmes the erdf and , where applicable , the external financing instruments of the union shall also contribute to the external interreg - specific objective ' a safer and more secure europe ' , in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management in full respect of the principle of the rule of law and , including the protection of and respect for human rights of migrants .


### the total amount paid as pre - financing shall be reimbursed to the commission if no payment application under the cross - border interreg programme is sent within 24 months of the date on which the commission pays the first instalment of the pre - financing amount . such reimbursement shall constitute internal assigned revenue and shall not reduce the support from the erdf , ipa iii cbc or ndici cbc to the programme . ### the total amount paid as pre - financing shall be reimbursed to the commission if no payment application under the cross - border interreg programme is sent within 36 months of the date on which the commission pays the first instalment of the pre - financing amount . such reimbursement shall constitute internal assigned revenue and shall not reduce the support from the erdf , ipa iii cbc or ndici cbc to the programme .


### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the communication of the commission ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions’23 . consequently , the cross - border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders and cross - border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational component . _________________ 23 communication from the commission to the council and the european parliament ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions ' - com 534 final , 20 . 9 . 2017 . ### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas . consequently , the cross - border component should include cooperation on both land and maritime borders , without prejudice to the new component for outermost regions cooperation .


### with regard to a component 2 interreg programme already approved by the commission , the participation of a partner country or of greenland shall be discontinued , if one of the situations set out in points and of the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 is fulfilled . ### with regard to a component 2 interreg programme already approved by the commission , the participation of a partner country or of an oct shall be discontinued , if one of the situations set out in points and of the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 is fulfilled .


### ipa iii assistance should mainly focus on assisting the ipa beneficiaries to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination . ipa assistance should continue to support the efforts of the ipa beneficiaries to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through the implementation of union macro - regional strategies . in addition , ipa assistance should address security , migration and border management , ensuring access to international protection , sharing relevant information , enhancing border control and pursuing common efforts in the fight against irregular migration and migrant smuggling . ### ipa iii assistance should mainly focus on assisting the ipa beneficiaries to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote equality between men and women , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination . ipa assistance should continue to support the efforts of the ipa beneficiaries to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through the implementation of union macro - regional strategies . in addition , ipa assistance should address security , migration and border management , ensuring safe access to international protection , sharing relevant information , enhancing border control and pursuing common efforts in the fight against irregular migration , migrant smuggling and trafficking of human beings .


### the commission shall approve the amendment of a interreg programme no later than six months after its submission by the member state . ### the commission shall approve the amendment of a interreg programme no later than three months after its submission by the member state .


### the managing authority and the audit authority shall be located in the same member state . ### the managing authority and the audit authority may be located in the same member state .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth25 ' , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation , social innovation , the environment or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries .


### this regulation lays down rules for the european territorial cooperation goal with a view to fostering cooperation between member states inside the union and between member states and adjacent third countries , partner countries , other territories or overseas countries and territories respectively . ### this regulation lays down rules for the european territorial cooperation goal with a view to fostering cooperation between member states inside the union and between member states and third countries , partner countries , overseas countries and territories , or regional cooperation organisations respectively .


### where the beneficiary does not comply with its obligations under article [ 42 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] or paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the member state shall apply a financial correction by cancelling up to 5 % of the support from the funds to the operation concerned . ### where the beneficiary does not comply with its obligations under article [ 42 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] or paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , or does not remedy its omission in good time , the managing authority shall apply a financial correction by cancelling up to 5 % of the support from the funds to the operation concerned .


### where the managing authority identifies an intermediate body under an interreg programme in accordance with article [ 65 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] , the intermediate body shall carry out those tasks in more than one participating member state or , where applicable , third country , partner country or oct . ### where the managing authority identifies one or more intermediate bodies under an interreg programme in accordance with article [ 65 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] , the intermediate body or bodies concerned shall carry out those tasks in more than one participating member state or , where applicable , in more than one third country , partner country or oct .


### partners shall cooperate in the development , implementation , staffing and financing of interreg operations . ### partners shall cooperate in the development and implementation of interreg operations , as well as in the staffing and / or financing thereof .


### outermost regions ' cooperation among themselves and with their neighbouring third or partner countries or octs , or several thereof , to facilitate their regional integration in their neighbourhood ; ### outermost regions ' cooperation among themselves and with their third or partner countries , octs , or regional cooperation organisations or several thereof , to facilitate their regional integration in their neighbourhood in particular ;


### the commission shall assess the compliance of the amendment with regulation [ new cpr ] , regulation [ new erdf ] and this regulation and may make observations within three months of the submission of the amended programme . ### the commission shall assess the compliance of the amendment with regulation [ new cpr ] , regulation [ new erdf ] and this regulation and may make observations within one month of the submission of the amended programme .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the new component on interregional innovation investments should be used to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood and contribute to implementing the communication from the commission ‘ strengthening innovation in europe’s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth’ . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### for component 2 , 3 and 4 interreg programmes , both for the erdf and , where applicable , for the external financing instruments of the union : 7% . ### for component 2 and 4 interreg programmes , both for the erdf and , where applicable , for the external financing instruments of the union : 7% ;


### this regulation lays down rules for the european territorial cooperation goal with a view to fostering cooperation between member states inside the union and between member states and adjacent third countries , partner countries , other territories or overseas countries and territories respectively . ### this regulation lays down rules for the european territorial cooperation goal with a view to fostering cooperation between member states inside the union and between member states and third countries , partner countries , overseas countries and territories respectively . interreg shall contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals as described in the 2030 agenda for sustainable development .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3% of the programme budget to another priority of the same interreg programme . ### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3% of the programme budget to another priority of the same interreg programme , after consultation of the local and regional authorities and in accordance of the article 6 of the cpr .