### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover research and innovation , support to smes , energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land and water restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including care facilities and social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters , namely those enhanced by climate change , such as floods and forest fires. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the territorial , social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral and circular economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities shall be used , and the do no significant harm principle adhered to..


### (12) resources for advisory support should also be provided for in order to promote the preparation , development and implementation of projects. ### (12) resources for advisory and expert support should also be provided for in order to promote the preparation , development and implementation of projects.


### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach. ### (13) the resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach.


### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach. ### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. this mechanism should be set up by way of a commission delegated act setting out the respective shares for each member state. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach , with an emphasis on those territories most affected by the climate transition.


### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach. ### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence and territorial cohesion approach.


### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured. ### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and reducing the development gap between regions , and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.


### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured. ### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should include adherence to the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852 and the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that regulation , take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.


### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured. ### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria , which may include relevant criteria out of those established by regulation (eu) .../... of the european parliament and the council [regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment] , should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objectives of promoting regional and territorial convergence and addressing the economic and social costs of the transition to a climate neutral economy in the union by 2050 , while ensuring that no one is left behind , and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.


### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured. ### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should include adherence to the eu taxonomy and the do no significant harm principle , take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.


### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured. ### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional convergence and territorial cohesion and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.


### (16) since the grant component should reflect the divergent development needs of regions across member states , such support should be modulated. taking into account that public sector entities in less developed regions , as defined in article 102(2) of regulation [new cpr] , generally experience lower public investment capacity , the grant rates applied to loans provided to such entities should be comparatively higher. ### (16) since the grant component should reflect the divergent development needs of regions across member states , such support should be prioritised in those regions. taking into account that public sector entities in less developed regions , as defined in article 102(2) of regulation [new cpr] , generally experience lower public investment capacity , the grant rates applied to loans provided to such entities should be comparatively higher.


### (21) in order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the grant component of this facility until 31 december 2024 , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to set out the available national allocations expressed as shares of the overall financial envelope of the facility for each member state in accordance with the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [the jtf regulation]. the implementing powers should be conferred without comitology procedures given that the shares derive directly from the application of a pre-defined calculation methodology. ### (21) in order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the grant component of this facility until after the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 tfeu should be delegated to the commission to set out the available national allocations expressed as shares of the overall financial envelope of the facility for each member state in accordance with the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [the jtf regulation]. the implementing powers should be conferred without comitology procedures given that the shares derive directly from the application of a pre-defined calculation methodology.


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral and circular economy of the union by 2050 at the latest , in line with the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852 and in adherence to the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that regulation. no finance should go to activities that significantly harm the environmental objectives laid out in eu taxonomy.


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories as defined by article 7 of [regulation (eu) 2020/xxx establishing the just transition fund ("jtf regulation")]


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral and circular economy of the union by 2050 at the latest.


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic damages deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union.


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral and circular economy of the union by 2050 at the latest , in line with the eu taxonomy and in adherence to the do no significant harm principle. no finance should go to activities that significantly harm the environmental objectives laid out in eu taxonomy.


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories as defined by article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation].


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental , territorial and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050.


### 2. 'beneficiary' means a public sector legal entity established in a member state as a public law body , or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission , with whom a grant agreement has been signed under the facility; ### 2. 'beneficiary' means a public sector legal entity established in a member state as a public law body , or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission , or private entity cooperating with public sector entity under public-private partnership agreement , with whom a grant agreement has been signed under the facility;


### 2. 'beneficiary' means a public sector legal entity established in a member state as a public law body , or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission , with whom a grant agreement has been signed under the facility; ### 2. 'beneficiary' means a public sector legal entity established in a member state as a public law body , or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission , or a state-owned enterprise , with whom a grant agreement has been signed under the facility;


### 2. 'beneficiary' means a public sector legal entity established in a member state as a public law body , or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission , with whom a grant agreement has been signed under the facility; ### 2. 'beneficiary' means a public sector legal entity established in a member state as a public law body , or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission , or a state-owned enterprise , a local or regional authority owned enterprise , with whom a grant agreement has been signed under the facility;


### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation]. ### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic and environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation].


### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation]. ### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the progressive transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation].


### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation]. ### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy by 2050 for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation].


### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation]. ### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic damages deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation].


### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation]. ### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy , while ensuring that no one is left behind as a result of the transition , for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation].


### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be financed without the element of grant support from the union budget. ### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues to cover investment cost.


### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be financed without the element of grant support from the union budget. ### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be realised without the element of grant support from the union budget.


### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be financed without the element of grant support from the union budget. ### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that address the economic and social costs of the transition to a climate neutral economy in the union by 2050 and that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not secure project funding to the same extent or within the same timeline without the element of grant support from the union budget.


### 3. in pursuing the achievement of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 2 , this regulation also aims at providing advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of eligible projects where necessary. that advisory support shall be provided in accordance with the rules and implementation methods for the investeu advisory hub established by article [20] of regulation [investeu regulation]. ### 3. in pursuing the achievement of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 2 , this regulation also aims at providing advisory and expert support for the preparation , development , and implementation of eligible projects where necessary. that advisory support shall be provided in accordance with the rules and implementation methods for the investeu advisory hub established by article [20] of regulation [investeu regulation].


### 3. in pursuing the achievement of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 2 , this regulation also aims at providing advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of eligible projects where necessary. that advisory support shall be provided in accordance with the rules and implementation methods for the investeu advisory hub established by article [20] of regulation [investeu regulation]. ### 3. in pursuing the achievement of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 2 , this regulation also enables the provision of advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of eligible projects where necessary. that advisory support shall be provided in accordance with the rules and implementation methods for the investeu advisory hub established by article [20] of regulation [investeu regulation].


### 5. an amount up to 2% of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the facility such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems , as well as administrative expenditure and fees of the finance partners. ### 5. an amount up to 2% of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the facility such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems , communications and increased investor visibility , as well as administrative expenditure and fees of the finance partners.


### 2. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched no later than 31 december 2024 , union support awarded to eligible projects in a member state shall not exceed the national shares set out in the decision to be adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph 4. ### 2. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched no later than the duration of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , union support awarded to eligible projects in a member state shall not exceed the national shares set out in the decision to be adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph 4.


### 2. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched no later than 31 december 2024 , union support awarded to eligible projects in a member state shall not exceed the national shares set out in the decision to be adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph 4. ### 2. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched no later than after the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , union support awarded to eligible projects in a member state shall not exceed the national shares set out in the decision to be adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph 4.


### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence. ### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched after the period referred to in paragraph 2 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence and territorial cohesion.


### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence. ### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from after the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the resources referred to in article 4(1) of this regulation.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources. ### deleted


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of a delegated act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources.


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects that are in line with the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852 and the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that regulation , achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral and circular economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral and circular economy , are in line with the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852 and the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that regulation and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental damages deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects that are in line with the eu taxonomy and the do no significant harm principle , achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral and circular economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects demonstrate clear and measurable impact and output indicators in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy in the union by 2050 and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic , territorial or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects do not receive support under any other union programmes; ### deleted


### the projects do not receive support under any other union programmes; ### the projects do not receive support , or receive insufficient support , under any other union programmes;


### the projects do not receive support under any other union programmes; ### the projects do not significant harm any of the environmental objectives laid out in the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852 , nor receive support under any other union programmes;


### the projects do not receive support under any other union programmes; ### the projects do not significantly harm any of the environmental objectives laid out in the eu taxonomy , nor receive support under any other union programmes;


### the projects do not receive support under any other union programmes; ### the projects do not receive support under any other union programmes for the same activities;


### 2. the amount of the grant shall not exceed 15% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this facility. for projects located in territories in nuts level 2 regions with a gdp per capita not exceeding 75% of the average gdp of the eu-27 as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation [new cpr] , the amount of the grant shall not exceed 20% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner. ### 2. the amount of the grant shall not exceed 15% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this facility. for projects located in territories in nuts level 2 regions with a gdp per capita not exceeding 75% of the average gdp of the eu-27 as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation [new cpr] , the amount of the grant shall not exceed 25% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner.


### 2. the amount of the grant shall not exceed 15% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this facility. for projects located in territories in nuts level 2 regions with a gdp per capita not exceeding 75% of the average gdp of the eu-27 as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation [new cpr] , the amount of the grant shall not exceed 20% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner. ### 2. the amount of the grant shall not exceed 10% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this facility. for projects located in territories in nuts level 2 regions with a gdp per capita not exceeding 75% of the average gdp of the eu-27 as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation [new cpr] , the amount of the grant shall not exceed 15% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner.


### 1. in addition to the grounds specified in article 131(4) of the financial regulation and after consulting the finance partner , the amount of the grant may be reduced or the grant agreement may be terminated , if within two years from the date of signature of the grant agreement , the economically most significant supply , works or services contract has not been signed , in cases where the conclusion of such contract is envisaged pursuant to the grant agreement. ### 1. in addition to the grounds specified in article 131(4) of the financial regulation and after consulting the finance partner , the amount of the grant may be reduced or the grant agreement may be terminated , if within three years from the date of signature of the grant agreement , the economically most significant supply , works or services contract has not been signed , in cases where the conclusion of such contract is envisaged pursuant to the grant agreement.


### the facility shall be implemented by work programmes established in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources , including any additional resources , for each member state in accordance with articles 4(1) and 6(2) of this regulation. ### the facility shall be implemented by annual work programmes established in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall be adopted by the commission by means of a delegated act. those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance article 17 of this regulation.


### the facility shall be implemented by work programmes established in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources , including any additional resources , for each member state in accordance with articles 4(1) and 6(2) of this regulation. ### the facility shall be implemented by work programmes established in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources , including any additional resources , for each member state in accordance with articles 4(1) and 6(2) of this regulation. the work programmes shall specify the eligibility and award criteria and conditions for the selection. such award criteria may include relevant criteria of those laid down by regulation (eu) .../... [regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment]. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objectives of promoting regional and territorial convergence and addressing the economic and social costs of the transition to a climate neutral economy in the union by 2050 , while ensuring that no one is left behind , and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project.


### the facility shall be implemented by work programmes established in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources , including any additional resources , for each member state in accordance with articles 4(1) and 6(2) of this regulation. ### the facility shall be implemented by annual work programmes established in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall be adopted by the commission by means of an delegated act. those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance article 17 of this regulation. the work programmes shall set out calls for proposals including the possibility for commitment of all national shares till 31 december 2024.


### the facility shall be implemented by work programmes established in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources , including any additional resources , for each member state in accordance with articles 4(1) and 6(2) of this regulation. ### in order to implement the facility , the european commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 17 in order to establish work programmes in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation.


### 2. the performance reporting system shall ensure that data regarding the indicators referred to in paragraph 1 are collected efficiently , effectively and in a timely fashion. beneficiaries in cooperation with finance partners shall provide to the commission the data regarding those indicators. ### 2. the performance reporting system shall ensure that data regarding the sustainability and other key performance indicators referred to in paragraph 1 are collected efficiently , effectively and in a timely , reliable and independent fashion. beneficiaries in cooperation with finance partners shall provide to the commission the data regarding those indicators.


### 2. the interim evaluation of the facility shall be performed by 30 june 2025 , when sufficient information is expected to be available about the implementation of the facility. the evaluation shall in particular demonstrate how the union support provided under the facility shall have contributed in addressing the needs of territories implementing the territorial just transition plans. ### 2. the interim evaluation of the facility shall be performed by 1 january 2024 and shall be submitted to the european parliament and to the council , when sufficient information is expected to be available about the implementation of the facility. the evaluation shall in particular demonstrate how the union support provided under the facility shall have contributed in addressing the needs of territories implementing the territorial just transition plans.


### 3. at the end of the implementation period and no later than 31 december 2031 , a final evaluation report on the results and long-term impact of the facility shall be established. ### 3. at the end of the implementation period and no later than 31 december 2031 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and to the council a final evaluation report on the results and long-term impact of the facility. the finance partners and beneficiaries shall provide to the commission all documents and information necessary to enable it to perform that evaluation.


### 1. the beneficiaries and the finance partners shall ensure the visibility of the union support provided under the facility , in particular when promoting the projects and their results , by providing targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public. ### 1. the beneficiaries and the finance partners , with the support of national and regional authorities , shall ensure the visibility of the union support provided under the facility , in particular when promoting the projects and their results , by providing targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public.


### 1. the beneficiaries and the finance partners shall ensure the visibility of the union support provided under the facility , in particular when promoting the projects and their results , by providing targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public. ### 1. the beneficiaries and the finance partners shall ensure the visibility of the union support provided under the facility , in particular when promoting the projects and their results , by providing targeted information to multiple audiences though various channels of communication , including the media , the social media and the public.


### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the facility , the funded projects and their results. financial resources allocated to the facility shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3. ### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the facility , the funded projects and their results and shall use specific methods to measure the extent to which the message has reached the general public. financial resources allocated to the facility shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3.


### (15) support under this facility should only be provided to projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues that would allow them to be financially viable and to be financed solely by loans provided on market terms. own revenues should correspond to revenues , budgetary transfers excepted , generated directly by the activities carried out by the project , such as sales , fees or tolls and as incremental savings generated by the upgrade of existing assets. ### (15) support under this facility should only be provided to projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues that would allow them to be financially viable and to be financed solely by loans provided on market terms and that could , consequently , not be realised without the financial union support under this facility. own revenues should correspond to revenues , budgetary transfers excepted , generated directly by the activities carried out by the project , such as sales , fees or tolls and as incremental savings generated by the upgrade of existing assets.


### (15) support under this facility should only be provided to projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues that would allow them to be financially viable and to be financed solely by loans provided on market terms. own revenues should correspond to revenues , budgetary transfers excepted , generated directly by the activities carried out by the project , such as sales , fees or tolls and as incremental savings generated by the upgrade of existing assets. ### (15) support under this facility should only be provided to projects that adhere to the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852 and the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that regulation , and do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues that would allow them to be financially viable and to be financed solely by loans provided on market terms. own revenues should correspond to revenues , budgetary transfers excepted , generated directly by the activities carried out by the project , such as sales , fees or tolls and as incremental savings generated by the upgrade of existing assets.


### (15) support under this facility should only be provided to projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues that would allow them to be financially viable and to be financed solely by loans provided on market terms. own revenues should correspond to revenues , budgetary transfers excepted , generated directly by the activities carried out by the project , such as sales , fees or tolls and as incremental savings generated by the upgrade of existing assets. ### (15) support under this facility should only be provided to projects that address the economic and social costs of the transition to a climate neutral economy in the union by 2050 and that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not secure project funding to the same extent or within the same timeline without the element of grant support from the union budget. own revenues should correspond to revenues , budgetary transfers excepted , generated directly by the activities carried out by the project , such as sales , fees or tolls and as incremental savings generated by the upgrade of existing assets.


### (15) support under this facility should only be provided to projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues that would allow them to be financially viable and to be financed solely by loans provided on market terms. own revenues should correspond to revenues , budgetary transfers excepted , generated directly by the activities carried out by the project , such as sales , fees or tolls and as incremental savings generated by the upgrade of existing assets. ### (15) support under this facility should only be provided to projects that adhere to the eu taxonomy and the do no significant harm principle , and do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues that would allow them to be financially viable and to be financed solely by loans provided on market terms. own revenues should correspond to revenues , budgetary transfers excepted , generated directly by the activities carried out by the project , such as sales , fees or tolls and as incremental savings generated by the upgrade of existing assets.


### (17) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the facility , it may be necessary to provide advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects. this support should be provided through the investeu advisory hub. ### (17) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the facility , it may be necessary to provide advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects , particularly regarding compliance with relevant sustainability criteria. this support should be provided through the investeu advisory hub.


### (17) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the facility , it may be necessary to provide advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects. this support should be provided through the investeu advisory hub. ### (17) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the facility , it may be necessary to provide advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects , particularly regarding sustainability and adherence to the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852. this support should be provided through the investeu advisory hub.


### (17) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the facility , it may be necessary to provide advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects. this support should be provided through the investeu advisory hub. ### (17) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the facility , it may be necessary to provide advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects , particularly regarding sustainability and adherence to the eu taxonomy. . this support should be provided through the investeu advisory hub.


### (17) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the facility , it may be necessary to provide advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects. this support should be provided through the investeu advisory hub. ### (17) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the facility , it may be necessary to provide advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects. this support should be provided through the investeu advisory hub and financed from resources from the eu budget.


### (22) the objective of this regulation , namely to leverage public investment in territories , most impacted by the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the corresponding development needs , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone. the main reasons in this regard are the difficulties for public entities to support investments , which do not generate sufficient streams of own revenues and benefit the territories most negatively impacted by climate transition , without eu grant support and the need for a coherent implementation framework under direct management. since those objectives can be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 teu. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , ### (22) the objective of this regulation , namely to leverage public investment in territories , most impacted by the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the corresponding development needs , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone. the main reasons in this regard are the difficulties for public entities to support investments , which do not generate sufficient streams of own revenues and benefit the territories most negatively impacted by the transition towards a climate-neutral economy , due to the union's restrictive economic and budgetary policies and the need for a coherent implementation framework under direct management. since those objectives can be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 teu. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective ,


### (22) the objective of this regulation , namely to leverage public investment in territories , most impacted by the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the corresponding development needs , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone. the main reasons in this regard are the difficulties for public entities to support investments , which do not generate sufficient streams of own revenues and benefit the territories most negatively impacted by climate transition , without eu grant support and the need for a coherent implementation framework under direct management. since those objectives can be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 teu. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , ### (22) the objective of this regulation , namely to leverage public investment in territories , most impacted by the transition towards climate neutrality and circular economy by addressing the corresponding development needs , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone. the main reasons in this regard are the difficulties for public entities to support investments , which do not generate sufficient streams of own revenues and benefit the territories most negatively impacted by climate transition , without eu grant support and the need for a coherent implementation framework under direct management. since those objectives can be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 teu. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective ,


### (22) the objective of this regulation , namely to leverage public investment in territories , most impacted by the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the corresponding development needs , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone. the main reasons in this regard are the difficulties for public entities to support investments , which do not generate sufficient streams of own revenues and benefit the territories most negatively impacted by climate transition , without eu grant support and the need for a coherent implementation framework under direct management. since those objectives can be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 teu. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , ### (22) the objective of this regulation , namely to leverage public investment in territories , most impacted by the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the corresponding development needs , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone. the main reasons in this regard are the difficulties for public entities to solely support investments that benefit the territories most negatively impacted by climate transition and which do not generate sufficient streams of own revenues without eu grant support and the need for a coherent implementation framework under direct management. since those objectives can be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 teu. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective ,


### resources from the union budget for an amount of eur 250 000 000 in current prices , and ### resources from the union budget for an amount of eur 300 000 000 in 2018 prices , and


### resources from the union budget for an amount of eur 250 000 000 in current prices , and ### resources from the union budget for an amount of eur 1525 000 000 in current prices.


### assigned revenue as referred to in paragraph 2 up to a maximum amount of eur 1 275 000 000 in current prices. ### assigned revenue as referred to in paragraph 2 up to a maximum amount of eur 1 275 000 000 in 2018 prices.


### assigned revenue as referred to in paragraph 2 up to a maximum amount of eur 1 275 000 000 in current prices. ### deleted


### 1. union support provided under the facility shall be provided in the form of grants in accordance with title viii of the financial regulation. ### 1. union support provided under the facility , subject national sustainable transition plans approved by the commission , shall be provided in the form of grants in accordance with title viii of the financial regulation.


### the projects do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues allowing them to be financed without union support. ### the projects do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be realised without union support.


### the projects do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues allowing them to be financed without union support. ### the projects do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not secure project funding to the same extent or within the same timeline without the element of grant support from the union budget.


### the projects do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues allowing them to be financed without union support. ### the projects do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues to address the challenges of the transition allowing them to be financed without union support.


### 1. key performance indicators to monitor implementation and progress of the facility towards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 are established in annex ii. ### 1. key performance and sustainability indicators to monitor implementation and progress of the facility towards the achievement of climate neutrality and other environmental objectives of the union , the adherence to the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in regulation (eu) 2020/852 , and the objectives set out in article 3 are established in annex ii.


### 1. key performance indicators to monitor implementation and progress of the facility towards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 are established in annex ii. ### 1. key performance and sustainability indicators to monitor implementation and progress of the facility towards the achievement of climate neutrality and other environmental objectives of the union , the adherence to the do no significant harm principle , and the objectives set out in article 3 are established in annex ii.


### 1. audits on the use of the union support provided under the facility carried out by persons or entities , including by other than those mandated by the union institutions or bodies , shall form the basis of the overall assurance pursuant to article 127 of the financial regulation. ### 1. audits on the use of the union support provided under the facility carried out by persons or entities , including by other than those mandated by the union institutions or bodies , shall form the basis of the overall assurance pursuant to article 127 of the financial regulation , and shall ensure the adherence to the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852 and the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that regulation.


### 1. audits on the use of the union support provided under the facility carried out by persons or entities , including by other than those mandated by the union institutions or bodies , shall form the basis of the overall assurance pursuant to article 127 of the financial regulation. ### 1. audits on the use of the union support provided under the facility carried out by persons or entities , including by other than those mandated by the union institutions or bodies , shall form the basis of the overall assurance pursuant to article 127 of the financial regulation , and shall ensure the adherence to the taxonomy objectives and the do no significant harm principle.


### — connecting europe facility (cef): regulation (eu) no 1316/2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation (eu) no 913/2010 and repealing regulations (ec) no 680/2007 and (ec) no 67/2010 (oj l 348 , 20.12.2013 , p. 129) as modified by regulation (eu) 2015/1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 on the european fund for strategic investments , the european investment advisory hub and the european investment project portal and amending regulations (eu) no 1291/2013 and (eu) no 1316/2013 — the european fund for strategic investments (oj l 169 , 1.7.2015 , p. 1). ### deleted


### — connecting europe facility debt instrument (cef di): regulation (eu) no 1316/2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation (eu) no 913/2010 and repealing regulations (ec) no 680/2007 and (ec) no 67/2010 (oj l 348 , 20.12.2013 , p. 129). ### deleted


### 6.1 transport ### 6.1 transport infrastructure


### 6.3 public utilities (water , wastewater , district heating , energy , waste management) ### 6.3 public utilities (water , wastewater , district heating , energy , waste management , local transport)


### 7. greenhouse gas emission reduced ### 7. polluting and greenhouse gas emission reduced


### (8) eur [250 000 000] of the grant component of the facility are expected to be financed from the union budget in accordance with [new mff proposal] and should constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the inter-institutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management13 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure. ### (8) eur [1525 000 000] of the grant component of the facility are expected to be financed from the union budget in accordance with [new mff proposal] and should constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the inter-institutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management13 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure.


### (9) eur 275 000 000 of the grant component of the facility is to be financed by repayments from the financial instruments established by the programmes listed in annex i to this regulation. such revenue stems from terminated programmes independent of the facility , and should be considered external assigned revenue by derogation to article 21(3)(f) of the financial regulation on the basis of article 322(1) tfeu. ### deleted


### (10) eur 1 000 000 000 of the grant component of the facility should be financed by the foreseeable surplus of the provisioning for the eu guarantee established by regulation (eu) 2015/1017 of the european parliament and of the council which also establishes the european fund for strategic investments (the ‘efsi regulation’)14 . therefore , a derogation should be made from point a) of article 213(4) of the financial regulation , which envisages an obligation for any surplus of provisions for a budgetary guarantee to be returned to the budget , in order to assign that surplus to the facility. that assigned revenue should be considered external assigned revenue by derogation to article 21(3)(f) of the financial regulation on the basis of article 322(1) tfeu. ### deleted


### (11) in accordance with point (c) of article 12(4) of the financial regulation , the appropriations corresponding to external assigned revenue should be automatically carried over to the successive programme or action. that provision allows matching the multiannual schedule of assigned revenue with the implementation path of the projects financed by the facility. ### deleted


### 1. without prejudice to additional resources allocated in the union budget for the period 2021-2027 , the grant component of support provided under this facility shall be financed from: ### 1. without prejudice to additional resources allocated in the union budget for the period 2021-2027 , the grant component of support provided under this facility , including the advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of projects , shall be financed from:


### 2. the resources referred to in paragraph 1(b) shall be provided by repayments stemming from financial instruments established under the programmes listed in annex i to this regulation up to a maximum amount of eur 275 000 000 and from the surplus of the provisioning for the eu guarantee established by the efsi regulation up to a maximum amount of eur 1 000 000 000. ### deleted


### 4. by derogation to article 21(3)(f) of the financial regulation , resources stemming from repayments referred to in paragraph 1(b) shall constitute external assigned revenue within the meaning of article 21(5) of the financial regulation. by derogation from point a) of article 213(4) of the financial regulation , the resources stemming from the efsi provisioning surplus referred to in paragraph 1(b) shall constitute external assigned revenue within the meaning of article 21(5) of the financial regulation. ### deleted


### 6. resources up to an amount of eur 25 000 000 included in those referred to in paragraph 1 , shall be provided for activities set out in article 3(3). ### 6. resources up to an amount of eur 50 000 000 included in those referred to in paragraph 1 , shall be provided for activities set out in article 3(3).


### 2. activities necessary to support the preparation , development and implementation of projects shall be eligible for advisory support. ### 2. activities necessary to support the preparation , development and implementation of projects shall be eligible for advisory support and financed in accordance with article 4 of this regulation.


### 2. the finance partners shall provide to the commission and any designated auditors all available documents that are necessary for both these authorities to carry out their obligations. ### 2. the finance partners shall provide to the commission and any designated auditors all available documents related to union support that are necessary for both these authorities to carry out their obligations.


### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 14 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2028. ### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 13 and 14 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2028.


### (4) to mitigate the economic impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement and to show solidarity with the most affected member states in such exceptional circumstances , regulation (ec) no 2012/2002 should be amended to support related public expenditure. ### (4) to mitigate the economic and social impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement and to show solidarity with the most affected member states in such exceptional circumstances , regulation (ec) no 2012/2002 should be amended to support related public expenditure.


### (5) as this is an exceptional use of the fund , its assistance to mitigate serious financial burden , inflicted on the member states as a direct consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement , should be targeted and limited in time to safeguard the fund’s original rationale and its capacity to respond to natural disasters. ### (5) as this is an exceptional use of the fund , its assistance to mitigate serious financial burden , inflicted or to be inflicted on the member states in direct preparation for a withdrawal and/or as a direct consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement , should be targeted and limited in time to safeguard the fund’s original rationale and its capacity to respond to natural disasters.


### (5) as this is an exceptional use of the fund , its assistance to mitigate serious financial burden , inflicted on the member states as a direct consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement , should be targeted and limited in time to safeguard the fund’s original rationale and its capacity to respond to natural disasters. ### (5) as this is an exceptional use of the fund , its assistance to mitigate serious financial burden resulting from natural disasters inflicted on the member states following the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement , should be targeted and limited in time to safeguard the fund’s original rationale and its capacity to respond to natural disasters.


### (6) for the purposes of this exceptional use of the fund , it is appropriate to establish a minimum amount of estimated damage above which a member state may apply for assistance from the fund due to the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement. in addition , the eligibility rules need to be amended to include support for public expenditure incurred as a result of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement. ### (6) for the purposes of this exceptional use of the fund , it is appropriate to establish a minimum amount of estimated damage above which a member state may apply for assistance from the fund following the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement. in addition , the eligibility rules need to be amended to include support for public expenditure incurred as a result of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement , in circumstances constituting a natural disaster.


### (8) to maintain the availability of the fund for natural disasters , its original purpose , a budgetary ceiling for support related to the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement should be established. ### 8. to maintain the availability of the fund for natural disasters , its original purpose , a budgetary ceiling for support related to the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement should be established. the commission should introduce clear criteria regarding eligibility for support and ensure that the amount of expenditure incurred does not have a major impact on the budget earmarked by the fund for initial measures.


### (9) assistance from the fund to mitigate serious financial burden inflicted on the member states as a consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement should be subject to the same rules for implementation , monitoring , reporting , control and audit as any other interventions of the fund. in addition , given the broad scope of public expenditure potentially eligible for support , it is important to ensure that other provisions of eu law , in particular the state aid rules , are respected. ### (9) assistance from the fund to mitigate serious financial burden inflicted or which may be inflicted on the member states in direct preparation for a withdrawal and/or as a consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement should be subject to the same rules for implementation , monitoring , reporting , control and audit as any other interventions of the fund. in addition , given the broad scope of public expenditure potentially eligible for support , it is important to ensure that other provisions of eu law , in particular the state aid rules , are respected.


### (9) assistance from the fund to mitigate serious financial burden inflicted on the member states as a consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement should be subject to the same rules for implementation , monitoring , reporting , control and audit as any other interventions of the fund. in addition , given the broad scope of public expenditure potentially eligible for support , it is important to ensure that other provisions of eu law , in particular the state aid rules , are respected. ### (9) assistance from the fund to mitigate serious financial burden inflicted on the member states following the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement should be subject to the same rules for implementation , monitoring , reporting , control and audit as any other interventions of the fund. in addition , given the broad scope of public expenditure potentially eligible for support , it is important to ensure that other provisions of union law , in particular the state aid rules , are respected.


### for the purpose of this regulation , the notion of “major disasters” covers natural disasters as well as situations where serious financial burden is inflicted on a member state as a direct consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement. ### for the purpose of this regulation , the notion of “major disasters” covers natural disasters in cases where the member state struck by the disaster is particularly vulnerable owing the united kingdom's withdrawal from the union without an agreement , as well as situations where serious financial burden is inflicted on a member state as a direct consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement.


### (1) at the request of a member state , assistance from the fund may also be mobilised when serious financial burden is inflicted on this member state as a direct consequence of the united kingdom leaving the union without an agreement in accordance with article 50(2) teu (“withdrawal without an agreement”). the assistance shall take the form of a financial contribution from the fund. ### deleted


### (3) such assistance shall cover a part of the additional public expenditure caused directly by the withdrawal without an agreement and incurred exclusively between the date of the withdrawal without an agreement and 31 december 2020 ("financial burden"). ### (3) such assistance shall cover a part of the additional public expenditure caused directly and incurred exclusively between 1 january 2019 and 31 december 2020 in preparation for a withdrawal without an agreement and/or as a consequence of a withdrawal without an agreement (“financial burden”).


### (3) such assistance shall cover a part of the additional public expenditure caused directly by the withdrawal without an agreement and incurred exclusively between the date of the withdrawal without an agreement and 31 december 2020 ("financial burden"). ### (3) such assistance shall cover a part of the additional public expenditure in response to natural disasters following the withdrawal without an agreement and incurred exclusively between the date of the withdrawal without an agreement and 31 december 2020 ("financial burden").


### (4) a member state shall be eligible to apply for assistance under this article , if the financial burden it has suffered is estimated to be either over eur 1 500 000 000 in 2011 prices , or more than 0.3 % of its gni. ### (4) a member state shall be eligible to apply for assistance under this article , if the financial burden it has suffered is estimated to be either over eur 250 000 000 in 2011 prices , or more than 0.05 % of its gni.


### (1) assistance provided under article 3a shall cover only the financial burden borne by a member state compared to the situation where an agreement between the union and the united kingdom would have been concluded. such assistance may be used , for example , to provide support to businesses affected by the withdrawal without an agreement , including support to state aid measures for those businesses and related interventions; measures to preserve existing employment; and to ensure the functioning of border , customs , sanitary and phytosanitary controls , including additional personnel and infrastructure. ### (1) assistance provided under article 3a shall cover only the financial burden borne by a member state compared to the situation where an agreement between the union and the united kingdom would have been concluded.


### (1) assistance provided under article 3a shall cover only the financial burden borne by a member state compared to the situation where an agreement between the union and the united kingdom would have been concluded. such assistance may be used , for example , to provide support to businesses affected by the withdrawal without an agreement , including support to state aid measures for those businesses and related interventions; measures to preserve existing employment; and to ensure the functioning of border , customs , sanitary and phytosanitary controls , including additional personnel and infrastructure. ### (1) assistance provided under article 3a shall cover only the financial burden borne by a member state compared to the situation where an agreement between the union and the united kingdom would have been concluded. such assistance may be used , for example , to provide support to businesses and workers affected by the withdrawal without an agreement , including support to state aid measures for those businesses and related interventions; measures to preserve existing employment; and to ensure the functioning of border , customs , sanitary and phytosanitary controls , including additional personnel and infrastructure.


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### (1) the responsible national authorities of a member state may submit a single application to the commission for a financial contribution from the fund in accordance with article 3a by 30 april 2020 at the latest. the application shall include , as a minimum , all relevant information on the financial burden inflicted on that member state. it shall describe the public measures taken in response to the withdrawal without an agreement specifying their net cost until 31 december 2020 and the reasons why that net cost could not have been avoided through preparedness measures. it should also include the justification concerning direct effect of the withdrawal without an agreement. ### (1) the responsible national authorities of a member state may submit a single application to the commission for a financial contribution from the fund in accordance with article 3a by 30 june 2020 at the latest. the application shall include , as a minimum , all relevant information on the financial burden inflicted on that member state. it shall describe the public measures taken in preparation for and/or in response to the withdrawal without an agreement specifying their net cost until 31 december 2020. it should also include the justification concerning direct effect of the withdrawal without an agreement.


### (1) the responsible national authorities of a member state may submit a single application to the commission for a financial contribution from the fund in accordance with article 3a by 30 april 2020 at the latest. the application shall include , as a minimum , all relevant information on the financial burden inflicted on that member state. it shall describe the public measures taken in response to the withdrawal without an agreement specifying their net cost until 31 december 2020 and the reasons why they could not have been avoided through preparedness measures. it should also include the justification concerning direct effect of the withdrawal without an agreement. ### (1) the responsible national authorities of a member state may submit a single application to the commission for a financial contribution from the fund in accordance with article 3a by 30 april 2020 at the latest. the application shall include , as a minimum , all relevant information on the effects on the member states and the financial burden inflicted on that member state. it shall describe the public measures taken in response to the withdrawal without an agreement specifying their net cost until 31 december 2020 and the reasons why they could not have been avoided through preparedness measures. it should also include the justification concerning direct effect of the withdrawal without an agreement.


### (3) after 30 april 2020 , the commission shall assess on the basis of the information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , for all applications received , whether the conditions for mobilising the fund are met in each case and shall determine the amounts of any possible financial contribution from the fund within the limits of the financial resources available. ### (3) after 30 june 2020 , the commission shall assess on the basis of the information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , for all applications received , whether the conditions for mobilising the fund are met in each case and shall determine the amounts of any possible financial contribution from the fund within the limits of the financial resources available.


### (4) assistance from the fund shall be awarded to the member states meeting the eligibility criteria , taking into account the thresholds specified in article 3a(4) , at a rate of up to 5 % of the inflicted financial burden , and within the limits of the budget available. in the event that the budget available should prove insufficient , the aid rate shall be proportionately reduced. ### (4) assistance from the fund shall be awarded to the member states meeting the eligibility criteria , taking into account the thresholds specified in article 3a(4) , at a rate of up to 10 % of the inflicted financial burden , and within the limits of the budget available. in the event that the budget available should prove insufficient , the aid rate shall be proportionately reduced.


### a. whereas the european union and its immediate neighbours in the european free trade association have 40 internal land borders and internal border regions , and whereas those regions cover 40 % of the eu’s territory , account for 30 % of the eu’s population and produce almost one third of eu gdp; ### a. whereas the european union and its immediate neighbours in the european free trade association have 40 internal land borders and internal border regions , and whereas those regions cover 40 % of the eu’s territory , account for 30 % of the eu’s population , produce almost one third of eu gdp and boost its economies and territories;


### b. whereas border regions , especially those with a low population density , tend to experience more unfavourable development conditions and are generally less economically successful than other regions within member states , and whereas their economic potential is not being fully tapped; ### b. whereas border regions , especially those with a low population density and , in particular , rural areas , tend to experience more unfavourable development conditions and are generally less economically successful than other regions within member states , and whereas their economic potential is not being fully tapped;


### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown how fragile and interdependent europe’s cross-border regions are and paralysed many services , especially in healthcare settings , and whereas the pandemic has also disrupted the free movement of goods and essential medical equipment following the closure of national borders; ### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown how fragile and interdependent europe’s cross-border regions are and paralysed many services , especially in healthcare settings , and whereas the pandemic has also disrupted the free movement of people , goods and essential medical equipment following the closure of national borders;


### 3. emphasises that the challenges border regions face vary from one region to the next depending on the legal , administrative , economic and geographical circumstances pertaining in the region concerned; calls for bespoke approaches to be taken , to a certain extent , that are integrated and region-specific; ### 3. emphasises that the challenges border regions face vary from one region to the next depending on the legal , administrative , economic and geographical circumstances pertaining in the region concerned; calls for bespoke approaches to be taken , to a certain extent , that are integrated and region-specific; stresses the need to reflect on the challenges facing some border regions linked to russia's continued aggression in ukraine;


### 3. emphasises that the challenges border regions face vary from one region to the next depending on the legal , administrative , economic and geographical circumstances pertaining in the region concerned; calls for bespoke approaches to be taken , to a certain extent , that are integrated and region-specific; ### 3. emphasises that the challenges border regions face , in particular rural and low-density areas , vary from one region to the next depending on the legal , administrative , economic and geographical circumstances pertaining in the region concerned; calls for the involvement of local authorities and communities , and bespoke approaches that are integrated and region-specific , as part of a multilevel governance framework;


### 5. recognises the important role that macro-regions and euroregions play in promoting collective interests and in cross-border cooperation; ### 5. recognises the important role that macro-regions , euroregions , non-profit organisations and associations play in promoting collective interests and in cross-border cooperation;


### 8. calls on the commission to amend the current proposal , taking into account the conclusions of the council’s legal service and looking to strike a balance between the co-legislators’ respective positions; ### 8. calls on the commission to amend the current proposal , taking into account the conclusions of the council’s legal service and looking to strike a balance between the co-legislators’ respective positions; calls on the commission to ensure that this proposal takes into account the strengthening of cross-border regions facing the challenges of the war in ukraine;