### 32. points out that , despite the dangers of fishing activity , there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession , as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector , especially in the regional advisory councils; ### 32. points out that , despite the dangers of fishing activity , there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession , as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector , especially in the european union fisheries advisory councils;


### 32. points out that , despite the dangers of fishing activity , there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession , as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector , especially in the regional advisory councils; ### 32. points out that there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession , as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector , especially in the regional advisory councils and guilds (‘cofradías’);


### 32. points out that , despite the dangers of fishing activity , there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession , as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector , especially in the regional advisory councils; ### 32. believes that there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession , as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; stresses that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector , especially in the regional advisory councils;


### 33. notes that , while the role of women in the fisheries sector is frequently informal , they must be given economic and social recognition; points out that better information regarding their activities and measures to improve their status and heighten their profile will help to not only enhance their personal and social advancement , but also demystify their role in the fisheries sector; ### 33. believes that , while the role of women in the fisheries sector is frequently informal , they must be given economic and social recognition and properly paid; points out that better information regarding their activities and measures to improve their status and heighten their profile will help to not only enhance their personal and social advancement , but also demystify their role in the fisheries sector;


### 34. urges the european commission and the member states to implement measures to improve the qualifications of women involved in the blue economy , specially fisheries , and to promote official recognition of their contribution to fishing; considers it necessary , furthermore , to ensure that emfaf funding within the 2021-2027 community framework and beyond makes a significant contribution to equal treatment for women in the fisheries sector , being earmarked in particular for measures to improve their living , working and safety conditions on board fishing vessels and ensuring that the necessary changes are made to this end; ### 34. urges the european commission and the member states to implement measures to improve the qualifications of women involved in the blue economy , particularly the fisheries , shellfish , aquaculture and canning industries and to promote official recognition of their contribution to the sea-industry supply chain; considers it necessary , furthermore , to ensure that emfaf funding within the 2021-2027 community framework and beyond makes a significant contribution to equal treatment for women in the maritime fisheries sector , being earmarked in particular for measures to improve their living , working and safety conditions on board fishing vessels and ensuring that the necessary changes are made to this end;


### 35. recalls that the european union , the largest single market in fisheries products , accounts for only 6% of total world catches , being highly dependent on fishery and aquaculture imports from third countries; ### 35. recalls that the european union , the largest single market in fisheries products , accounts for only 6% of total world catches , being highly dependent on fishery and aquaculture imports from third countries; points out that european-owned companies and vessels generate a proportion of these imports;


### 38. stresses the significant contribution of fishermen to the advancement of scientific knowledge , through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment , species and habitats and the conservation thereof; ### 38. stresses the significant contribution of fishermen to the advancement of scientific knowledge , through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data , collaboration with the scientific community and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment , species and habitats and the conservation thereof;


### 38. stresses the significant contribution of fishermen to the advancement of scientific knowledge , through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment , species and habitats and the conservation thereof; ### (does not affect the english version.)


### 39. observes that , given the right training and specific skills , fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data , providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019 , the community fleet , consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes , provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of europe and the world; ### 39. observes that , given the right training and specific skills , fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data , providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019 , the community fleet , consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes , provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of europe and the world; urges official scientific fisheries advisory bodies such as international council for the exploration of the sea (ices) to make greater use of the data gathered by the eu fleet;


### 39. observes that , given the right training and specific skills , fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data , providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019 , the community fleet , consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes , provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of europe and the world; ### 39. observes that , given the right training and specific skills , fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data , providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; stresses , in that regard , the important role played by universities , marine research centres , in cooperation with sea schools , with regard to training fishers to meet this need; in 2019 , the community fleet , consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes , provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of europe and the world;


### 40. points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy , but also keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change , which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet; ### 40. points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy , but also maintaining population in rural areas , preserving the cultural heritage of many coastal communities; considers vital to keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change , which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;


### 40. points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy , but also keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change , which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet; ### 40. believes that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy , bringing new knowledge to the sector , enabling it to play an important role in combating climate change , which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;


### 41. stresses the importance of ocean literacy , which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users , software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new fisheries control regulation , which is currently under review , or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety , working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea; ### 41. stresses the importance of ocean literacy , which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users , software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new fisheries control regulation , which is currently under review , or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety , working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea; believes that gradually digitalising the sector would make it more attractive to young people; calls for balance in this transition , however , to prevent the sector from losing the added value of the experience acquired by older fishers; urges the commission and the member states to step up investment in lifelong learning , including in this sector , so that fishers in older age groups can keep up with the transition;


### 42. points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings , as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse , including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear , and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged; ### 42. points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings , as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse , including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear , and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised , encouraged and duly rewarded;


### 42. points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings , as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse , including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear , and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged; ### 42. points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings , as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of marine litter , including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear , and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged;


### 43. welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 emfaf to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities , but also fishing enterprise management , thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector; ### 43. welcomes the fact that the new 2021-2027 emfaf regulation strengthens the emfaf's pre-existing areas of action to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities , but also fishing enterprise management , thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector;


### 45. points out that the need to improve on-board working , living and safety conditions , the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates , the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between member states and the need for manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishermen who are , in many cases , employed illegally; ### 45. points out that the need to improve on-board connectivity and working , living and safety conditions , the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates , the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between member states and the need for manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishermen who are , in some cases , employed illegally; urges member states to take appropriate measures to stamp out such practices;


### 46. calls on the european commission and the member states to raise public awareness in europe of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life , thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future; ### 46. calls on the european commission and the member states to raise public awareness in europe of the importance of maritime fisheries activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in europe , the conservation of oceans and marine life and the shaping of the culture and way of life of coastal communities , thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future;


### 47. notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the bénodet 2000 report entitled 'fish comes from the sea , but where will future fishermen come from?' , which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'fish comes from the sea , and fishermen are guardians of fish and the sea , but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishermen come from?'; ### 47. notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the bénodet 2000 report entitled 'fish comes from the sea , but where will future fishermen come from?' , which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'fish comes from the sea , and fishermen are guardians of fish and the sea , but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishermen come from?'; takes the view that the opportunities for improving living standards that maritime fisheries activity has provided and can continue to provide should also be highlighted;


### 48. concludes that generational renewal must take into account the objectives of the european green deal and the need to ensure digital transition in the blue economy also; this means not only attracting young people to fishing but also ensuring that they are informed and properly trained , offering them attractive career prospects and the opportunity to improve their personal situation and contribute to the cohesion of their local communities , especially in the most isolated coastal regions and with fewer job opportunities , enabling them to work for economic , social and environmental change in these areas , while enhancing the role of women in this sector through enhanced mobility and employment opportunities throughout the eu without difficulties or restrictions regarding recognition of their skills and training; ### 48. concludes that generational renewal must take into account the objectives of the european green deal and the need to ensure digital transition in the blue economy also; this means not only attracting young people to fishing but also ensuring that they are informed and properly trained , offering them attractive career prospects and the opportunity to improve their personal situation and contribute to the cohesion of their local communities , especially in the most isolated coastal regions and with fewer job opportunities , enabling them to work for economic , social and environmental change in these areas , while enhancing the role of women in this sector through enhanced mobility and employment opportunities throughout the eu without difficulties or restrictions regarding recognition of their skills and training; warns the commission and the member states that generational renewal in the fisheries sector must not lead to a clash between generations , who have complementary fishing knowledge; the generational renewal process should include fishers from older age groups as they play an important role in ensuring that experience is passed on; it is essential that balance is struck in the fisheries sector's ecological and digital transition to prevent the loss of that important legacy;


### 48. concludes that generational renewal must take into account the objectives of the european green deal and the need to ensure digital transition in the blue economy also; this means not only attracting young people to fishing but also ensuring that they are informed and properly trained , offering them attractive career prospects and the opportunity to improve their personal situation and contribute to the cohesion of their local communities , especially in the most isolated coastal regions and with fewer job opportunities , enabling them to work for economic , social and environmental change in these areas , while enhancing the role of women in this sector through enhanced mobility and employment opportunities throughout the eu without difficulties or restrictions regarding recognition of their skills and training; ### 48. concludes that generational renewal must take into account the objectives of the european green deal and the need to ensure digital transition in the blue economy also; this means not only attracting young people to fishing but also ensuring that they are informed and properly trained , offering them attractive career prospects and the opportunity to improve their personal situation — particularly by improving their income and ensuring its sustainability — and contribute to the cohesion of their local communities , especially in the most isolated coastal regions and with fewer job opportunities , enabling them to work for economic , social and environmental change in these areas , while enhancing the role of women in this sector through enhanced mobility and employment opportunities throughout the eu without difficulties or restrictions regarding recognition of their skills and training;


### 49. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council , the commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states. ### 49. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council , the commission , the european economic and social committee , and the committee of the regions , and to the governments and parliaments of the member states.


### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant. ### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant. member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the programme and other union instruments , in particular by avoiding duplication throughout the process.


### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant. ### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities taking into account the investment needs and challenges linked to regional and territorial disparities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant.


### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable growth and employment in the union. ### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment , creating good conditions for sustainable growth and employment and fostering demographic policies in the union. moreover , reforms should help remove bottlenecks and create a favourable environment for investment and smes , including for innovative and sustainable re-industrialisation. more specifically , reforms to education and training systems should contribute to boosting economic activity and , at the same time , set conditions for medium- and long-term growth.


### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable growth and employment in the union. ### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to economic shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic , territorial and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good economic and social conditions for sustainable growth and employment in the union. it should help to reinforce the labour market , promote quality and decent jobs.


### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable growth and employment in the union. ### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms should also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable growth , job creation and preservation and enhancing social inclusion and employment in the union.


### (6) the degree of implementation of structural reforms in the member states is still not sufficient across the union. experience with the implementation of the economic policy coordination mechanism under the european semester shows that , in general , the implementation of structural reforms has been slow and uneven and that national reform efforts should be reinforced and incentivised. ### (6) the degree of implementation of structural reforms in the member states is still not sufficient across the union. experience with the implementation of the economic policy coordination mechanism under the european semester shows that , in general , the implementation of structural reforms has been slow and uneven and that national reform efforts should be reinforced and incentivised with cohesion policy support.


### (7) regulation (eu) 2017/825 of the european parliament and the council19 established the structural reform support programme (srsp) for the period 2017 to 2020 , with a budget of eur 142 800 000. the srsp was established to strengthen the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth-sustaining administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds. technical support under that programme is provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , and can cover a wide range of policy areas. initial experience with the srsp has shown a demand for technical support in the order of four times (in 2017) and five times (in 2018) its annual available budget. ### (7) regulation (eu) 2017/825 of the european parliament and the council19 established the structural reform support programme (srsp) for the period 2017 to 2020 , with a budget of eur 142 800 000. the srsp was established to strengthen the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth-sustaining administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds. technical support under that programme is provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , and can cover a wide range of policy areas. initial experience with the srsp has shown a demand for technical support in the order of four times (in 2017) and five times (in 2018) its annual available budget , which led the commission to propose an increase in its budget for 2019 and 2020.


### (10) against that background , it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to member states by offering direct financial support , alongside technical support. to that end , a new reform support programme (‘the programme’) should be established to provide effective incentives to step up the implementation of structural reforms in the member states. the programme should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the commission and the member states from the use of the other instruments and programmes. the programme should also continue the actions and the mode of operation of the srsp , since they have been proven very useful , and have been appreciated by member states , for strengthening the administrative capacity of national authorities in various policy domains. the programme should also include targeted support for reforms in member states whose currency is not the euro and which have taken demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame. ### (10) against that background , it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to member states by offering direct financial support , alongside technical support. to that end , a new reform support programme (‘the programme’) should be established to provide effective incentives to step up the implementation of structural reforms in the member states. the programme should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the commission and the member states from the use of the other instruments and programmes. the programme should also continue the actions and the mode of operation of the srsp , since they have been proven very useful , and have been appreciated by member states , for strengthening the administrative capacity of national authorities in various policy domains as well as being underpinned by the principles of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union. the programme should also include targeted support for reforms in member states whose currency is not the euro and which have taken demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame.


### (13) the programme’s overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned. ### (13) the programme’s overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned. it is also necessary to provide for an appropriate level of involvement of regional and local authorities in the preparation and implementation of structural reform.


### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned. ### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , job creation , social inclusion and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned.


### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned. ### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , investment , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative and institutional capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned.


### - having regard to articles 3 and 5 of the treaty on european union (teu) , ### - having regard to articles 3 , 5 and article 6(1) of the treaty on european union (teu) ,


### - having regard to articles 9 , 145 , 148 , 149 , 151 , 152 , 153 , 154 , 155 , 156 , 158 , 165 , 166 , 174 and 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) , ### - having regard to articles 6 , 9 , 145 , 148 , 149 , 151 , 152 , 153 , 154 , 155 , 156 , 158 , 165 , 166 , 168 , 174 and 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) ,


### (2) the network aims at reinforcing public employment services (pes) capacity , effectiveness and efficiency through providing a platform for comparing their performance at european level , identifying good practices and establishing a mutual learning system. it also aims at giving the pes more opportunities to help develop innovative , evidence-based policies in line with relevant union policy initiatives. ### (2) the network aims at reinforcing public employment services (pes) capacity , effectiveness and efficiency through providing a platform for comparing their performance at european level , identifying good practices and establishing a mutual learning system with a view to supporting employment and in the long run sustainable jobs. it also aims at giving the pes more opportunities to help develop innovative , evidence-based policies in line with relevant union policy initiatives.


### (5) the continuation of the network should support the implementation of the european pillar of social rights , which includes the provision of active support to employment among its principles. it should also contribute to sustainable development goal 8 of the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development by contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth , employment and decent work for all. ### (5) the continuation of the network should support the implementation of the european pillar of social rights , which includes the provision of active support to employment among its principles. it should also contribute to sustainable development goal 8 of the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development by contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth , employment , decent work for all , counteracting labour market mismatch and facilitating the free movement of workers.


### (6) the network should continue to organise cooperation and contacts with other labour market stakeholders to promote synergies between them , including in particular cooperation with union agencies in the area of employment , social policy , education and training , to ensure a consistent policy framework. ### (6) the network should continue to organise cooperation and contacts with other labour market stakeholders to promote synergies between them , including in particular cooperation with union agencies in the area of employment , social policy , education and training , and with social partners and local and regional authorities , in order to promote synergies and the exchange of good practices and to ensure a consistent policy framework which is adapted to the needs of the labour market.


### (6) the network should continue to organise cooperation and contacts with other labour market stakeholders to promote synergies between them , including in particular cooperation with union agencies in the area of employment , social policy , education and training , to ensure a consistent policy framework. ### (6) the network should continue to organise cooperation and contacts with other labour market stakeholders to promote synergies between them , including in particular private and other employment services , but also cooperation with union agencies in the area of employment , social policy , education and training , to ensure a consistent policy framework.


### the aim of this decision is to encourage cooperation between member states through the network in the field of employment , within the areas of pes responsibility , in order to contribute to the implementation of the union’s employment policies. this will also help implementing the european pillar of social rights and the united nations sustainable development goals , thereby supporting: ### the aim of this decision is to encourage cooperation between member states through the network in the field of employment , within the areas of pes responsibility , in order to contribute to the implementation of the union’s employment policies. this will also help implementing relevant principles and objectives in the european pillar of social rights and the united nations sustainable development goals , thereby supporting:


### “contribute to modernising and strengthening pes in key areas , in line with the union’s employment policies , the european pillar of social rights , and the sustainable development goals;” ### “contribute to modernising and strengthening pes in key areas , in line with the union’s employment policies , the european pillar of social rights , and the sustainable development goals and taking into account the challenges thrown up by technological and demographic evolution and the evolution of the world of work and the competences needed;”


### contribute to modernising and strengthening pes in key areas , in line with the union’s employment policies , the european pillar of social rights , and the sustainable development goals; ### contribute to modernising , streamlining and strengthening pes in key areas , in line with the union’s and member states’ employment policies , the european pillar of social rights , and the sustainable development goals as well as challenges and opportunities related to digitalisation , globalisation and the changing world of work;


### article 5 ### article 5


### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union. ### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the territorial , social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union.


### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union. ### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures as well as sufficient fiscal buffers helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union.


### (4) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies are presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the structural and cohesion funds , and from other programmes. ### (4) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities with the principal objective of developing competitive economies. those strategies are presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the structural and cohesion funds , and from other programmes.


### (6) member states have increasingly taken up technical support under the srsp in the past , therefore , through this regulation , a technical support instrument should be established with a view to continuing to support member states in the implementation of reforms. ### (6) member states have increasingly taken up technical support under the srsp in the past , therefore , through this regulation , a technical support instrument should be established with a view to continuing to support member states in the implementation of reforms , in particular to tackle the covid-19 crisis and to make national systems more resilient;


### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. ### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , taking account of growth targets and the stability pact.


### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance and public administration , including at regional and local levels , as well as economic and social sectors.


### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , competitiveness , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors , in order to better meet citizens' needs.


### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , competitiveness , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors.


### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. ### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management.


### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions. ### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare , promotion of active ageing , as well as economic , social and territorial cohesion , civil protection , asylum , migration and border policies. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions.


### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions. ### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare and creating project nurseries. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions.


### (16) for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. ### (16) for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to and scrutinized by the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate.


### (16) for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. ### (16) for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to and scrutinised by the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate.


### (17) provisions on the implementation of the technical support instrument should be laid down , in particular the management modes , the forms of funding for the technical support measures and the content of work programmes , which should be adopted by way of implementing acts. in view of the importance of sustaining the efforts of member states in pursuing and implementing reforms , it is necessary to allow for a co-financing rate for grants of up to 100% of the eligible costs. to allow for a rapid mobilisation of technical support in case of urgency , provision should be made for the adoption of special measures for a limited period of time. to that effect , a limited amount of the budget within the work programme of the technical support instrument should be set aside for special measures. ### (17) provisions on the implementation of the technical support instrument should be laid down , in particular the management modes , the forms of funding for the technical support measures and the content of work programmes , which should be adopted by way of delegated acts. in view of the importance of sustaining the efforts of member states in pursuing and implementing reforms , it is necessary to allow for a co-financing rate for grants of up to 75% of the eligible costs. to allow for a rapid mobilisation of technical support in case of urgency , provision should be made for the adoption of special measures for a limited period of time. to that effect , a limited amount of the budget within the work programme of the technical support instrument should be set aside for special measures.


### (19) pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the interinstitutional agreement for better law-making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the instrument established by this regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states. these requirements , where appropriate , should include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instrument on the ground. ### (19) pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the interinstitutional agreement for better law-making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the instrument established by this regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , simplifying administrative procedures and promoting administrative cooperation , in particular on member states. these requirements , where appropriate , should include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instrument on the ground.


### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance and public administration , including at regional and local levels , as well as economic and social sectors.


### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , competitiveness , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity and judicial framework to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors.


### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , competitiveness and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors.


### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , productivity , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions , and in particular to one or more of the following: ### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , training , labour market integration , productivity , research and innovation , health , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions , and in particular to one or more of the following:


### institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration and e-government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering; ### institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration and e-government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of procedures and promotion of administrative cooperation , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering;


### institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration and e-government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering; ### institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration and e-government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering and strengthening financial supervision;


### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation; ### business environment , especially for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;


### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation; ### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , privatisation processes in relevant sectors , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , accessible and affordable care infrastructure including the services for children , elderly and persons with disabilities as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , promotion of active ageing , as well as economic , social and territorial cohesion , civil protection , asylum , migration and border policies;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , vocational training , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , the integration of young people into the labour market , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , increased labour market participation of under-represented groups , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , including vocational training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health , healthcare and social care systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies;


### policies for the mitigation of climate change and for implementing the digital and the green transitions , e-government solutions , e-procurement , connectivity , data access and governance , e-learning , use of sustainable artificial intelligence based solutions , the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection , climate action , mobility , promoting the circular economy , energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , soil and biodiversity protection , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural and remote areas; and ### policies for the mitigation of climate change and for implementing the digital and the green transitions , e-government solutions , e-procurement , connectivity , data access and governance , e-learning , use of sustainable artificial intelligence based solutions , the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection , climate action , mobility , promoting the circular economy , energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , soil and biodiversity protection , fisheries and the development of rural and remote areas , in particular sustainable development; and


### policies for implementing the digital and the green transitions , e-government solutions , e-procurement , connectivity , data access and governance , e-learning , use of artificial intelligence based solutions , the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection , climate action , mobility , promoting the circular economy , energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , soil and biodiversity protection , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas; and ### policies for implementing the digital and the green transitions , e-government solutions , e-procurement , connectivity , data access and governance , e-learning , use of artificial intelligence based solutions with a focus on human dignity , the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection , climate action , mobility , promoting the circular economy , energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , soil and biodiversity protection , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas; and


### financial sector policies , including: the promotion of financial literacy , financial stability , access to finance and lending to the real economy; and production , provision and quality monitoring of data and statistics. ### financial sector policies , including: the promotion of financial literacy and fight against overindebtedness , financial stability , access to finance and lending to the real economy; and production , provision and quality monitoring of data and statistics.


### 3. resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the instrument. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of article 62(1) of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that article. those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned. ### 3. resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the instrument. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of article 62(1) of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that article. those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned including at regional and local levels.


### 3. resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the instrument. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of article 62(1) of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that article. those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned. ### 3. resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the instrument. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of article 62(1) of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that article. those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned , including at regional and local levels.


### seminars , conferences and workshops; ### deleted


### (ii) working visits to relevant member states or third countries to enable officials to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge in relevant matters; ### (ii) exchange of best practices with relevant member states or third countries to enable officials to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge in relevant matters;


### (ii) working visits to relevant member states or third countries to enable officials to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge in relevant matters; ### deleted


### organisation of local operational support in areas such as asylum , migration and border control; ### organisation of local operational support in areas such as civil protection , asylum , migration and border control;


### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material; ### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and assessments of results and impacts , both quantitative and qualitative , in line with the objectives set , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material;


### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material; ### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material , preferably made available online;


### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth and job creation and enhance resilience; ### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth and the creation of stable , high-quality jobs and enhance resilience;


### the implementation of growth-sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms in the context of economic governance processes , in particular the country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the european semester or actions related to the implementation of union law; ### the implementation of growth-enhancing and resilience-enhancing reforms in the context of economic governance processes , in particular the country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the european semester or actions related to the implementation of union law;


### based on that analysis , and taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission shall come to an agreement with the member state concerned on the priority areas for support , the objectives , an indicative timeline , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the estimated global financial contribution for such technical support , which shall be set out in a cooperation and support plan. ### based on that analysis , and taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission shall come to an agreement with the member state concerned on the priority areas for support , the objectives taking the form of clear reform commitments , an indicative timeline , binding milestones , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the estimated global financial contribution for such technical support , which shall be set out in a cooperation and support plan.


### information to the european parliament and the council and communication on the cooperation and support plans ### the european parliament and the council and communication on the cooperation and support plans


### 1. the commission shall transmit , with the consent of the member state concerned , the cooperation and support plan to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may refuse to give such consent in the case of sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit , with the consent of the member state concerned , the cooperation and support plan to the european parliament and the council without undue delay , namely for the purposes of democratic accountability and to ensure visibility of the union action. the member state concerned may refuse to give such consent in the case of sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state.


### 1. the commission shall transmit , with the consent of the member state concerned , the cooperation and support plan to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may refuse to give such consent in the case of sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit , with the consent of the member state concerned , the cooperation and support plan to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. if the member state concerned raises concerns in the case of sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state , the commission shall liaise with the european parliament in order to provide the relevant information in a confidential manner without undue delay.


### 6. in order to implement the technical support , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts , and inform the european parliament and the council thereof. ### 6. in order to implement the technical support , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of delegated acts , and inform the european parliament and the council thereof.


### 7. to ensure timely availability of resources , a limited part of the work programme shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control. ### 7. to ensure timely availability of resources , a limited part of the work programme , not exceeding 5% , shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control.


### ensure complementarity , synergy , coherence and consistency among different instruments at union , national and , where appropriate , regional levels , in particular in relation to measures financed by union funds , both in the planning phase and during implementation; ### ensure complementarity , synergy , coherence and consistency among different instruments at union , national , regional and local levels , in particular in relation to measures financed by union funds , both in the planning phase and during implementation;


### ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at union , national and , where appropriate , regional levels to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions under the instrument. ### ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at union , national , regional and local levels to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions under the instrument.


### 2. the mid-term evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the instrument referred to articles 3 and 4 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of resources and the european added value. it shall also consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions. ### 2. the mid-term evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the instrument referred to articles 3 and 4 have been achieved , the sufficiency and the efficiency of the use of resources and the european added value. it shall also consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions.


### public financial and asset management , budget process , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax fraud and evasion and revenue administration and customs union; ### public financial and asset management , independent review of fiscal and budgetary policies , budget process , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , especially tax reform towards less distortive revenues , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax fraud and evasion and revenue administration and customs union;


### institutional , administrative or sectoral capacity building and related supporting actions at all governance levels , also contributing to the empowerment of civil society , including social partners , as appropriate , in particular: ### institutional , administrative or sectoral capacity building and related supporting actions at all governance levels , prioritising the use of communication and information technologies , also contributing to the empowerment of civil society , including social partners , as appropriate , in particular:


### collection of data and statistics , development of common methodologies and , where appropriate , indicators or benchmarks; ### collection of data and statistics , development of common methodologies and , where appropriate , indicators or benchmarks in relation to the objectives of the european semester and the mid-term evaluation systems of the various programmes;


### it capacity building , including expertise related to development , maintenance , operation and quality control of the it infrastructure and applications needed to implement the relevant reforms , cybersecurity , as well as expertise related to programmes geared towards the digitalisation of public services; ### it capacity building , including expertise related to development , maintenance , operation and quality control of the it infrastructure and applications needed to implement the relevant reforms , as well as expertise related to programmes geared towards the digitalisation of public services , in particular in services such as healthcare , social care , education or the judiciary which have a major public-facing component;


### communication projects for learning , including e-learning , cooperation , awareness raising , dissemination activities and exchange of good practices; organisation of awareness-raising and information campaigns , media campaigns and events , including corporate communication and communication , where appropriate , through social networks; ### communication projects for learning , including e-learning , cooperation , awareness raising , dissemination activities and exchange of good practices; organisation of awareness-raising and information campaigns , media campaigns and events , including corporate communication and communication , through social networks or platforms taking into account the needs of a communication strategy;


### any other relevant activity in support of the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4. ### any other relevant activity in full and relevant support of the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4.


### the co-financing rate for grants shall be up to 100 % of the eligible costs. ### the co-financing rate for grants shall be up to 75 % of the eligible costs.


### the co-financing rate for grants shall be up to 100 % of the eligible costs. ### the co-financing rate for grants shall be of 100 % of the eligible costs.


### 1. the commission shall monitor the implementation of the instrument and measure the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4. indicators to be used for reporting on progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of this regulation towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives are set in the annex. the monitoring of implementation shall be targeted and proportionate to the activities carried out under the instrument. ### 1. the commission shall monitor the implementation of the instrument and measure the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 by making use of the milestones agreed in the cooperation and support plans. indicators to be used for reporting on progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of this regulation towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives are set in the annex. the monitoring of implementation shall be targeted and proportionate to the activities carried out under the instrument.


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council amending regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 as regards exceptional additional resources and implementing arrangements under the investment for growth and jobs goal to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu) ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council amending regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 as regards exceptional additional resources and implementing arrangements under the investment for growth and jobs goal and the european territorial cooperation goal to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu)


### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis increases unemployment rate and inequalities , especially in vulnerable groups , and hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures.


### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. in addition , there is a feasible concern that patients' access to health care services will be limited in the medium and longer term. it also needs to be acknowledged and seriously considered that profound health inequalities across and within eu will most likely be exacerbated , thus deepening unmet medical needs and reducing the overall social cohesion in member states. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures.


### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. the closure of the internal borders also had a severe impact on economic cooperation in border areas. small and medium-sized enterprises in border regions , as well as workers commuting across the border , were hit exceptionally hard by the crisis. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures.