### the personal liability of its servants towards the agency shall be governed by the relevant conditions applying to the staff of the agency . ### the personal liability of its servants towards the agency shall be governed by the relevant conditions applying to the staff of the agency . effective recruitment of staff shall be ensured .


### the agency’s host member state shall provide the best possible conditions to ensure the proper functioning of the agency , including the accessibility of the location , the existence of adequate education facilities for the children of staff members , appropriate access to the labour market , social security and medical care for both children and spouses . ### the agency’s host member state shall provide the best possible conditions to ensure the proper functioning of the agency , including the accessibility of the location , the existence of adequate education facilities for the children of staff members , appropriate access to the labour market , social security and medical care for both children and spouses . location on the mainland would therefore be preferable .


### additionality , a key feature of the efsi , should be strengthened in the selection of projects . in particular , operations should only be eligible for efsi support if they address clearly identified market failures or sub - optimal investment situations . operations in infrastructure under the infrastructure and innovation window linking two or more member states , including e - infrastructure , should be considered additional given their inherent difficulty and their high added value for the union . ### additionality , a key feature of the efsi , should be strengthened in the selection of projects . in order to ensure that the entities that need to use the efsi guarantee fund are better represented , it would be advisable to allow for rotation on the steering board , to include members of sectoral dgs , such as transport and environment . in accordance with the additionality principle , operations should only be eligible if they address clearly identified market failures or sub - optimal investment situations . operations in infrastructure under the infrastructure and innovation window linking two or more member states , including e - infrastructure , should be considered additional given their inherent difficulty and their high added value for the union .


### additionality , a key feature of the efsi , should be strengthened in the selection of projects . in particular , operations should only be eligible for efsi support if they address clearly identified market failures or sub - optimal investment situations . operations in infrastructure under the infrastructure and innovation window linking two or more member states , including e - infrastructure , should be considered additional given their inherent difficulty and their high added value for the union . ### additionality , a key feature of the efsi , should be strengthened in the selection of projects . in particular , operations should only be eligible for efsi support if they address clearly identified market failures or sub - optimal investment situations . operations in infrastructure under the infrastructure and innovation window linking two or more member states , including e - infrastructure such as ertms , should be considered additional given their inherent difficulty and their high added value for the union .


### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 . ### the eib and the eif should publicise the efsi in order to raise the profile of this important instrument . they should also ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 .


### the forest biomass has been harvested according to a legal permit ; ### the forest biomass has been harvested legally ;


### in order to enable a timely update of this regulation to the developments at the national level , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the european commission in respect of amending the annexes to this regulation and regulation no 987 / 2009 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . 36 in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 36 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1–14 . ### in order to enable a timely update of this regulation to the developments at the national level , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in order to amend the annexes to this regulation and to regulation no 987 / 2009 , and to supplement this regulation by establishing a concrete , consistent and functional adjustment mechanism for the allocation of family benefits in relation to children residing in member states other than the competent member state . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . 36 in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 36 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1–14 .


### except in the cases referred to in article 65 , the application of article 6 shall be conditional on the person concerned having most recently completed a period of at least three months of insurance , employment , or self - employment in accordance with the legislation under which the benefits are claimed . ### except in the cases referred to in article 65 , the application of article 6 shall be conditional on the person concerned having most recently completed a period of at least one day of insurance , employment , or self - employment in accordance with the legislation under which the benefits are claimed


### the delegation of power referred to in article 88 shall be conferred on the european commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [ the date of entry into force of the regulation xxxx ] . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 67b and 88 shall be conferred on the european commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [ the date of entry into force of the regulation xxxx ] .


### the delegation of the power referred to in article 88 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force ### the delegation of the power referred to in article 67b and 88 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force


### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201654 , there is a need to evaluate this programme 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 , can include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the programme on the ground . __________________ 54 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 ; oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1–14 . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201654 , there is a need to evaluate this programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens for all beneficiaries , in particular on member states and smes . these requirements should , where appropriate , include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the programme on the ground . __________________ 54 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 ; oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1–14 .


### the tallinn digital summit55 of september 2017 and the conclusions of the european council56 of 19 october 2017 indicated the need for europe to invest in digitising our economies and addressing the skills gap to maintain and enhance european competitiveness , our quality of life and social fabric . the european council concluded that the digital transformation offers immense opportunities for innovation , growth and jobs , will contribute to our global competitiveness , and enhance creative and cultural diversity . seizing these opportunities requires collectively tackling some of the challenges posed by the digital transformation and reviewing policies affected by the digital transformation . __________________ 55 https : / / www . eu2017 . ee / news / insights / conclusions - after - tallinn - digital - summit 56 https : / / www . consilium . europa . eu / media / 21620 / 19 - euco - final - conclusions - en . pdf ### the tallinn digital summit55 of september 2017 and the conclusions of the european council56 of 19 october 2017 indicated the need for europe to invest in digitising our economies and addressing the skills gap to maintain and enhance european competitiveness , our quality of life and social fabric . the european council concluded that the digital transformation offers immense opportunities for innovation , growth and jobs , will contribute to our global competitiveness , and enhance creative and cultural diversity . seizing these opportunities requires collectively tackling the challenges posed by the digital transformation , ensuring that the essential building blocks on which new technologies rely are put in place , and reviewing policies affected by the digital transformation with a view to creating an innovation - friendly environment in which the interests of users are fully safeguarded . __________________ 55 https : / / www . eu2017 . ee / news / insights / conclusions - after - tallinn - digital - summit 56 https : / / www . consilium . europa . eu / media / 21620 / 19 - euco - final - conclusions - en . pdf


### the general objective of the programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation , research and technological development , for the benefit of businesses and citizens all over the union . the programme should be structured into five specific objectives reflecting key policy areas , namely : high - performance computing , cybersecurity , artificial intelligence , advanced digital skills , and deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability . for all these areas , the programme should also aim at better aligning union , member states and regional policies , and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies . ### the general objective of the programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and the public sector and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation , research and technological development , for the benefit of businesses and citizens all over the union . the programme should be structured into five specific objectives reflecting key policy areas , namely : it infrastructures including high - performance computing , cybersecurity , artificial intelligence , advanced digital skills , and deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability . for all these areas , the programme should also aim at better aligning union , member states and regional policies , and pooling of public and private resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies , so as to attain the greatest possible impact .


### a central role in the implementation of the programme should be attributed to digital innovation hubs , which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry , by public organisations and academia . a network of digital innovation hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe59 . a first set of digital innovation hubs will be selected based on member states’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open and competitive process . the digital innovation hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as other existing innovative technologies such as key enabling technologies , available also in fablabs or citylabs . they shall act as single - entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation . they will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills . the network of digital innovation hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the digital single market . __________________ 59 as indicated in the communication on digitising european industry 180 final ) ### a central role in the implementation of the programme should be attributed to digital innovation hubs , which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry of all sectors and sizes , by the public sector and academia and thereby address the strong digitisation discrepancies . a network of digital innovation hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe59 . a first set of digital innovation hubs should be selected by the commission based on member states’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open and competitive process . the digital innovation hubs should serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as other existing innovative technologies such as key enabling technologies and distributed ledgers technologies , available also in fablabs or citylabs . they should act as single - entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation . they should also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills . the network of digital innovation hubs should also facilitate the participation of the outermost regions in the digital single market . __________________ 59 as indicated in the communication on digitising european industry 180 final )


### the support to the union ' s intervention in this area was expressed by the council60 and , by the european parliament61 . moreover , in 2017 nine member states signed the eurohpc declaration62 , a multi - government agreement where they commit to collaborate with the commission to build and deploy state - of - the - art hpc and data infrastructures in europe that would be available across the union for scientific communities , public and private partners . __________________ 60 null 61 null 62 null ### the support to the union ' s intervention in this area was expressed by the council60 and , by the european parliament61 . moreover , in 2017 nine member states signed the eurohpc declaration62 , a multi - government agreement where they commit to collaborate with the commission to build and deploy state - of - the - art hpc and data infrastructures in europe that would be available across the union for scientific communities , public and private partners . european leadership in supercomputing can only be attained if union intervention in this area also focusses on enhancing union’s attractiveness to european and international researchers and thereby reduce brain drain . __________________ 60 null 61 null 62 null


### developing capacity related to artificial intelligence is a crucial driver for the digital transformation of industry and also of the public sector . ever more autonomous robots are used in factories , deep sea application , homes , cities and hospitals . commercial artificial intelligence platforms have moved from testing to real applications in health and environment ; all major car manufacturers are developing self - driving cars , and machine learning techniques are at the heart of all main web platforms and big data applications . ### developing capacity related to artificial intelligence is a crucial driver for the digital transformation of industry and also of the public sector . ever more autonomous robots are used in factories , deep sea application , homes , cities and hospitals . commercial artificial intelligence platforms have moved from testing to real applications in health and environment ; all major car manufacturers are developing self - driving cars , and machine learning techniques are at the heart of all main web platforms and big data applications ; products and systems designed to protect europe’s citizens , infrastructures and borders are increasingly making use of artificial intelligence techniques .


### developing capacity related to artificial intelligence is a crucial driver for the digital transformation of industry and also of the public sector . ever more autonomous robots are used in factories , deep sea application , homes , cities and hospitals . commercial artificial intelligence platforms have moved from testing to real applications in health and environment ; all major car manufacturers are developing self - driving cars , and machine learning techniques are at the heart of all main web platforms and big data applications . ### developing capacity related to artificial intelligence is a crucial driver for the digital transformation of industry and also of the public sector . ever more autonomous robots are used in factories , deep sea application , homes , cities and hospitals . commercial artificial intelligence platforms have moved from testing to real applications in health and environment ; all major car manufacturers are developing self - driving cars , and machine learning techniques are at the heart of all main web platforms and big data applications . european leadership in artificial intelligence can only be attained if union intervention in this area also focusses on enhancing union’s attractiveness to european and international researchers and thereby reduce brain drain .


### in its resolution of 1 june 2017 on digitising european industry64 the european parliament highlighted the importance of a common european cybersecurity approach , recognising the need to raise awareness and considered cyber - resilience as a crucial responsibility for business leaders and national and european industrial security policymakers . __________________ 64 document ref . a8 - 0183 / 2017 , available at : http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / sides / getdoc . do ? type=ta&language=en&reference=p8 - ta - 2017 - 0240 ### in its resolution of 1 june 2017 on digitising european industry64 the european parliament highlighted the importance of a common european cybersecurity approach , recognising the need to raise awareness and considered cyber - resilience as a crucial responsibility for business leaders and national and european industrial security policymakers . furthermore , in its resolution of 3 october 2017 on the fight against cybercrime65a the european parliament underlined the fact that cross - border cybercrime is increasing rapidly which makes it necessary to step up the response at union and member state level urgently , and furthermore stressed that the importance to combat cybercrime is , next to the necessary legal measures , first and foremost about technological challenges , in particular safeguarding and hardening critical infrastructures and other networked devices . __________________ 64 document ref . a8 - 0183 / 2017 , available at : http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / sides / getdoc . do ? type=ta&language=en&reference=p8 - ta - 2017 - 0240 65a document ref . a8 - 0183 / 2017 , available at : http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / sides / getdoc . do ? type=ta&language=en&reference=p8 - ta - 2017 - 0366


### cybersecurity is a challenge for the whole union that cannot continue to be addressed only with fragmented national initiatives . europe ' s cybersecurity capacity should be reinforced to endow europe with the necessary capacities to protect its citizens and businesses from cyber threats . in addition consumers should be protected when using connected products that can be hacked and compromise their safety . this should be achieved together with member states and private sector by developing , and ensuring coordination between , projects reinforcing europe ' s capacities in cybersecurity and ensuring the wide deployment of latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy , as well as by aggregating the competences in this field to ensure critical mass and excellence . ### cybersecurity is a challenge for the whole union that cannot continue to be addressed only with fragmented national initiatives . europe ' s cybersecurity capacity should be reinforced to endow europe with the necessary capacities to protect its citizens and businesses from cyber threats . in addition consumers should be protected when using connected products that can be hacked and compromise their safety . this should be achieved together with member states and private sector by developing , and ensuring coordination between , projects reinforcing europe ' s capacities in cybersecurity and ensuring the wide deployment of latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy , including by promoting public - private cooperation and by means of awareness raising measures , as well as by aggregating the competences in this field to ensure critical mass and excellence .


### modernising public administrations and services through digital means is crucial to reducing administrative burden on industry and on citizens in general by making their interactions with public authorities faster , more convenient and less costly , as well as by increasing the efficiency and the quality of the services provided to citizens and businesses . since a number of services of public interest already have a union dimension , the support to their implementation and deployment at union level should ensure that citizens and businesses will benefit from the access to high quality digital services across europe . ### modernising public administrations and services through digital means is crucial to reducing administrative burden on industry and on citizens in general by making their interactions with public authorities faster , more convenient and less costly , as well as by increasing the efficiency and the quality of the services provided to citizens and businesses while at the same time increasing the efficiency of public spending . since a number of services of public interest already have a union dimension , the support to their implementation and deployment at union level should ensure that citizens and businesses will benefit from the access to high quality digital services across europe .


### the digital transformation of the areas of public interest such as healthcare68 , mobility , justice , earth / environmental monitoring , education and culture requires the continuation and expansion of digital service infrastructures , which make secure cross - border exchange of data possible and foster national development . their coordination under this regulation best achieves the potential for exploiting synergies . _________________ 68 http : / / ec . europa . eu / newsroom / dae / document . cfm ? doc_id=51628 ### the digital transformation of the areas of public interest such as healthcare68 , mobility , justice , earth / environmental monitoring , security , education and culture requires the continuation and expansion of digital service infrastructures , which make secure cross - border exchange of data possible and foster national development . their coordination under this regulation best achieves the potential for exploiting synergies . _________________ 68 http : / / ec . europa . eu / newsroom / dae / document . cfm ? doc_id=51628


### the modernisation of european public administrations is one of the key priorities for successful implementation of the digital single market strategy . the mid - term evaluation of the strategy highlighted the need to strengthen the transformation of public administrations and to ensure citizens have easy , trusted , and seamless access to public services . ### the modernisation of european public administrations is one of the key priorities for successful implementation of the digital single market strategy . the mid - term evaluation of the strategy highlighted the need to strengthen the transformation of public administrations and to ensure citizens have easy , trusted , secure and seamless access to public services .


### interoperability of european public services concerns all levels of administration : union , national , regional and local . besides removing barriers to a functioning single market , interoperability facilitates successful implementation of policies and offers great potential to avoid cross - border electronic barriers , further securing the emergence of new , or the consolidation of developing , common public services at union level . in order to eliminate fragmentation of european services , to support fundamental freedoms and operational mutual recognition in the eu , a holistic cross - sector and cross - border approach to interoperability should be promoted in the manner that is the most effective , and the most responsive to end - users . this implies that interoperability is to be understood in a broad sense , spanning from technical to legal layers and encompassing policy elements in the field . accordingly , the span of activities would go beyond the usual lifecycle of solutions to include all the interventions elements that would support the necessary framework conditions for sustained interoperability at large . ### interoperability of european public services concerns all levels of administration : union , national , regional and local . besides removing barriers to a functioning single market , interoperability facilitates successful implementation of policies and offers great potential to avoid cross - border electronic barriers , further securing the emergence of new , or the consolidation of developing , common public services at union level as well as preventing unnecessary double - storage . in order to eliminate fragmentation of european services , to support fundamental freedoms and operational mutual recognition in the eu , a holistic cross - sector and cross - border approach to interoperability should be promoted in the manner that is the most effective , the most responsive to end - users and ensuring a high level of data protection . this implies that interoperability is to be understood in a broad sense , spanning from technical to legal layers and encompassing policy elements in the field . accordingly , the span of activities would go beyond the usual lifecycle of solutions to include all the interventions elements that would support the necessary framework conditions for sustained interoperability at large .


### the general data protection regulation , applicable from may 2018 onwards , by providing for a single set of rules directly applicable in the member states legal orders , will guarantee the free flow of personal data between eu member states and reinforce trust and security of the individuals , two indispensable elements for a real digital single market . the actions undertaken under this programme , when they involve the processing of personal data , should therefore support the application of the gdpr , for instance in the field of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology . ### regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council1a , applicable since may 2018 , by providing for a single set of rules directly applicable in the member states legal orders , guarantees the free flow of personal data between member states and reinforces trust and security of the individuals , two indispensable elements for a real digital single market . all actions undertaken under this programme , when they involve the processing of personal data , should therefore be in full compliance with that regulation . to the extent that the processing involves electronic communications data , due respect is to be paid to directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council1b . __________________ 1a regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 1b directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 july 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector .


### bodies implementing this programme should comply with the provisions applicable to the union institutions , and with national legislation regarding the handling of information , in particular sensitive non - classified information and eu classified information . ### to the extend that bodies implementing this programme handle sensitive non - classified information or union classified information , they should respect the relevant provisions laid down in union acts or national legislation regarding the handling of information , as applicable .


### specific objective 1 : high performance computing ### it infrastructure , including specific objective 1 : high performance computing


### high performance computing ### it infrastructure including high performance computing


### the financial intervention by the union under specific objective 1 . high performance computing shall pursue the following operational objectives : ### the financial intervention by the union under specific objective 1 . it infrastructure , including high performance computing shall pursue the following operational objectives :


### deploy and operate a post - exascale78 infrastructure , including the integration with quantum computing technologies and develop new research infrastructures for computing science . __________________ 78 a thousand times faster than exascale ### deploy and operate a post - exascale78 infrastructure , including the integration with quantum computing technologies and develop new research infrastructures for high - performance computing science . __________________ 78 a thousand times faster than exascale


### build up and strengthen core artificial intelligence capacities in the union , including data resources and libraries of algorithms in compliance with data protection legislation ; ### build up and strengthen core artificial intelligence capacities in the union , including data resources and libraries of algorithms in full compliance with data protection legislation ;


### reinforce and network existing artificial intelligence testing and experimentation facilities in member states ; ### reinforce existing artificial intelligence testing and experimentation facilities in member states and facilitate cooperation between such facilities across the union ;


### support the best use of european knowledge , capacity and skills related to cybersecurity ; ### support the development , exchange and the best use of european knowledge , capacity and skills related to cybersecurity ;


### reinforce capabilities within member states and private sector to help them meet directive 2016 / 1148 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 july 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the union79 . __________________ 79 oj l 194 , 19 . 7 . 2016 , p . 1–30 ### reinforce capabilities within member states and the private sector to help them meet the requirements laid down in directive 2016 / 1148 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 july 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the union79 . __________________ 79 oj l 194 , 19 . 7 . 2016 , p . 1–30


### support on - the - job trainings and traineeships for students , young entrepreneurs and graduates . ### support on - the - job trainings and traineeships for students , young entrepreneurs and graduates and the workforce .


### ensure that the public sector and areas of public interests , such as health and care , education , judiciary , transport , energy , environment , cultural and creative sectors , can deploy and access state - of - the - art digital technologies , in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence and cybersecurity ; ### ensure that the public sector and areas of public interests , such as health and care , education , judiciary , security , transport , energy , environment , cultural and creative sectors , can deploy and access state - of - the - art digital technologies , in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence and cybersecurity ;


### up to eur 2 498 369 000 for specific objective 2 , artificial intelligence ### up to eur 2 248 533 000 for specific objective 2 , artificial intelligence


### up to eur 1 998 696 000 for specific objective 3 , cybersecurity and trust ### up to eur 2 248 532 000 for specific objective 3 , cybersecurity and trust


### in order to respond appropriately to evolving policy priorities , threats and technologies , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending the customs control purposes for actions eligible under the instrument and the list of indicators to measure the achievement of the specific objectives . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### in order to respond appropriately to evolving policy priorities , threats and technologies , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of adopting work programmes , amending the customs control purposes for actions eligible under the instrument and the list of indicators to measure the achievement of the specific objectives . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation . these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors . rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union ' s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding . ### horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation . these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors . rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union ' s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding . funding under this instrument should respect the principles of transparency , proportionality , equal treatment and non - discrimination .


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objective of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of the financial regulation . ### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objective of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of the financial regulation . improving implementation and quality of spending should constitute guiding principles for achieving the objectives of the instrument while ensuring optimal use of financial resources .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 1 300 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 1 149 175 000 in 2018 prices .


### the work programmes shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 , amending annex iia to lay down work programmes .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 6 and 12 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2028 . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 6 , 11 and 12 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2028 .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 6 and 12 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 6 , 11 and 12 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 6 and 12 shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 6 , 11 and 12 shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public . ### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public , thereby showing the union added value and aiding the data gathering efforts of the commission in order to enhance budgetary transparency .


### text proposed by the european central bank on 4 march 2015 , the general court delivered its judgment in united kingdom v ecb , case t - 496 / 117 , which held that the ecb does not have the competence necessary to regulate the activity of clearing systems . the general court stated that article 129 of the treaty enables the european parliament and the council , acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure , and on a recommendation from the ecb , to amend article 22 of the statute of the european system of central banks and of the european central bank . the court concluded that “it would be for the ecb , should it consider that the grant to it of a power to regulate infrastructures clearing transactions in securities is necessary for proper performance of the task referred to in the fourth indent of article 127 tfeu , to request the eu legislature to amend article 22 of the statute , by the addition of an explicit reference to securities clearing systems . ” _________________ 7 1 ecli : eu : t : 2015 : 133 . ### on 4 march 2015 , the general court delivered its judgment in united kingdom v ecb , case t - 496 / 1177 , which held that ' the ecb does not have the competence necessary to regulate the activity of clearing systems , so that , in so far as the policy framework imposes on ccps involved in the clearing of securities a requirement to be located within the euro area , it must be annulled for lack of competence ' . the general court stated that article 129 of the treaty enables the european parliament and the council , acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure , and on a recommendation from the ecb , to amend article 22 of the statute of the european system of central banks and of the european central bank . therefore , the court concluded that “it would be for the ecb , should it consider that the grant to it of a power to regulate infrastructures clearing transactions in securities is necessary for proper performance of the task referred to in the fourth indent of article 127 tfeu , to request the eu legislature to amend article 22 of the statute , by the addition of an explicit reference to securities clearing systems . ” _________________ 7 ecli : eu : t : 2015 : 133 .


### draft by the european central bank on 29 march 2017 , the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland notified the european council of its intention to withdraw from the european union . the withdrawal of the united kingdom will lead to a fundamental change in how certain systemically important euro - denominated clearing activities are regulated , overseen and supervised , thereby adversely affecting the eurosystem’s ability to monitor and manage risks to the smooth operation of payment systems , and implementation of the eurosystem’s monetary policy . ### on 29 march 2017 , the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland notified the european council of its intention to withdraw from the european union . the withdrawal of the united kingdom will lead to a fundamental change in how certain systemically important euro - denominated clearing activities that have implications for the conduct of monetary policy are regulated , overseen and supervised , thereby adversely affecting the eurosystem’s ability to monitor and manage risks to the smooth operation of payment systems , and implementation of the eurosystem’s monetary policy .


### text proposed by the european central bank in order to address these issues , on 13 june 2017 the commission presented its legislative proposal to ensure financial stability and the safety and soundness of ccps that are of systemic relevance for financial markets across the union . in order to ensure that the eurosystem as central bank of issue for the euro can carry out the role envisaged by the legislative proposal , it is of utmost importance that it has the relevant powers under the treaty and the statute of the escb . in particular , the eurosystem should have regulatory powers to adopt binding assessments and require remedial action , in close cooperation with other union authorities . moreover , where necessary to protect the stability of the euro , the ecb should also have the regulatory powers to adopt additional requirements for ccps involved in the clearing of significant amounts of euro - denominated transactions . ### in order to address these issues , on 13 june 2017 the commission presented its legislative proposal to ensure financial stability and the safety and soundness of ccps that are of systemic relevance for financial markets across the union . in order to ensure that the eurosystem as central bank of issue for the euro can carry out the role envisaged by the legislative proposal , it is of utmost importance that it has the relevant powers under the treaty and the statute of the escb . in particular , the eurosystem should have regulatory powers to adopt binding assessments and require remedial action , in close cooperation with other union authorities . moreover , where necessary to protect the stability of the euro , the ecb should also have the regulatory powers to adopt additional requirements for ccps involved in the clearing of significant amounts of euro - denominated transactions . these requirements should protect the integrity of the single market and ensure that in the supervision of third country ccps union law and the jurisprudence of the european court of justice have primacy .


### draft by the european central bank ### the new powers of the ecb regarding clearing systems for financial instruments under article 22 of the statute of the escb will be exercised alongside the powers of other union institutions , agencies and bodies on the basis of provisions relating to the establishment or functioning of the internal market provided for in part iii of the tfeu , including those contained in acts adopted by the commission or by the council pursuant to the powers conferred upon them . therefore , in order to ensure that the respective powers of each entity are respected and to prevent conflicting rules and inconsistencies between the decisions taken by different union institutions and agencies , the powers conferred under article 22 of the statute of the escb should only be exercised in a manner which fully respects the general framework for the internal market established by the co - legislators and relevant union institutions .


### draft by the european central bank article 22 clearing systems and payment systems the ecb and national central banks may provide facilities , and the ecb may make regulations , to ensure efficient and sound clearing and payment systems , and clearing systems for financial instruments , within the union and with other countries . ### article 22 clearing systems and payment systems the ecb and national central banks may provide facilities , and the ecb may make regulations , to ensure efficient and sound clearing and payment systems within the union and with other countries . in order to achieve the objectives of the escb and perform its tasks , the ecb may make regulations concerning clearing systems for financial instruments within the union and with third countries , provided that it does so in a manner that fully respects the legislative acts adopted by the european parliament and the council in this area as well as measures adopted under such acts .


### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union ' s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support . ### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation , taking account of the need to adapt to current trends by facilitating collaborative economy instruments . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union ' s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support .


### due to their potential to increase the efficiency of the efsi intervention , blending operations combining non - reimbursable forms of support and / or financial instruments from the union budget , such as those available under the connecting europe facility , and financing from eib group , including eib financing under the efsi , as well as other investors should be encouraged . blending aims to enhance the value added of union spending by attracting additional resources from private investors and to ensure the actions supported become economically and financially viable . ### due to their potential to increase the efficiency of the efsi intervention , combining non - reimbursable forms of support and / or financial instruments from the union budget , such as those available under the connecting europe facility , and financing from eib group , including eib financing under the efsi , as well as other investors should be encouraged . combining aims to enhance the value added of union spending by attracting additional resources from private investors and to ensure the actions supported become economically and financially viable .


### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme window should be enhanced . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises , including through the development and deployment of new instruments . ### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme and midcap window should be enhanced . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises , as well as sustainable / environmental projects , including through the development and deployment of new instruments .


### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 . ### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , by identifying instruments to measure the degree of visibility of efsi investment , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 .


### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 . ### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes and midcaps , have timely access to the corresponding correct information on the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 .


### the european investment advisory hub should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements . it should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more member states and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of cop21 . notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the eib and the commission , so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union , the eiah should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi and support the eib where needed in originating projects . it should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of union funding with the efsi . ### the european investment advisory hub should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements . it should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more member states , candidate countries and / or potential candidate countries , and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of cop21 . notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the eib and the commission , so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union , the eiah should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi and support the eib where needed in originating projects . it should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of union funding with the efsi .


### the european investment advisory hub should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements . it should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more member states and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of cop21 . notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the eib and the commission , so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union , the eiah should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi and support the eib where needed in originating projects . it should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of union funding with the efsi . ### the european investment advisory hub should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements . it should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more member states and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of cop21 and the europe 2020 strategy , including tackling poverty and social exclusion . notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the eib and the commission , so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union , the eiah should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi and support the eib where needed in originating projects . it should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of union funding with the efsi .


### to better address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , eib special activities supported by the efsi shall typically have features such as subordination , participation in risk - sharing instruments , cross - border characteristics , exposure to specific risks or other identifiable aspects as further described in annex ii . ### to better address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations as well as forms of government failure , eib special activities supported by the efsi shall typically have features such as subordination , participation in risk - sharing instruments , cross - border characteristics , exposure to specific risks or other identifiable aspects as further described in annex ii . cross - border cooperation projects and projects of interregional cooperation , in particular between functional regions , shall also be considered to provide additionality . ’ ;


### eib projects carrying a risk lower than the minimum risk under eib special activities may also be supported by the efsi if the use of the eu guarantee is required to ensure additionality as defined in the first subparagraph of this paragraph . ### eib projects carrying a risk lower than the minimum risk under eib special activities can only be supported by the efsi if it is proven that the use of the eu guarantee is required to ensure additionality as defined in the first subparagraph of this paragraph .


### the efsi agreement shall provide that the efsi is to support projects which address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations and which : ; ### the efsi agreement shall provide that the efsi is to support projects which are additional and address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations and which : ;


### decisions approving the use of the eu guarantee shall be public and accessible , and include the rationale for the decision , with particular focus on compliance with the additionality criterion . the publication shall not contain commercially sensitive information . in reaching its decision , the investment committee shall be supported by the documentation provided by the eib . ; ### decisions approving the use of the eu guarantee shall be public and accessible , and include the rationale for the decision , with particular focus on compliance with the union policies , including the objective of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , quality job creation and economic , social and territorial cohesion and with the additionality criterion . the publication shall not contain commercially sensitive information . in reaching its decision , the investment committee shall be supported by the documentation provided by the eib . ;


### such support shall include providing targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , on the use of innovative financial instruments and on the use of public - private partnerships , taking into account the specificities and needs of member states with less - developed financial markets . ; ### such support shall include providing targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , on the use of innovative financial instruments , taking account of current economic trends , and on the use of public - private partnerships , taking into account the specificities , needs and investment potential of member states with less - developed financial markets . ;


### such support shall include providing targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , on the use of innovative financial instruments and on the use of public - private partnerships , taking into account the specificities and needs of member states with less - developed financial markets . ; ### such support shall include providing targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , on the use of innovative financial instruments and on the use of public - private partnerships , taking into account the specificities and needs of member states , candidate countries or potential candidate countries , with less - developed financial markets .


### leveraging local knowledge to facilitate efsi support across the union and contributing where possible to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi referred to in section 8 of annex ii by supporting the eib to originate operations ; ; ### leveraging local knowledge and supporting capacity building to facilitate efsi support across the union and contributing where possible to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi referred to in section 8 of annex ii by supporting the eib to originate operations ; ;


### providing advice on the combination of other sources of union funding with the efsi . ; ### providing advice on the combination of other sources of union funding with the efsi in order to allow for maximum integration of and synergies between investments with a view to single programming of cohesion policy intervention . ;


### in order to achieve the objective referred to in paragraph 1 and to facilitate the provision of advisory support at local level , the eiah shall seek to use the expertise of the eib , the commission , national promotional banks or institutions , and the managing authorities of the european structural and investment funds . ; ### in order to achieve the objective referred to in paragraph 1 and to facilitate the provision of advisory support at regional and local level , the eiah shall seek to use the expertise of the eib , the commission , national promotional banks or institutions , and the managing authorities of the european structural and investment funds . ;


### ' a description of the projects where the support of the european structural and investment funds is combined with the support of the efsi , and the total amount of the contributions from each source ; ' ### article 16 is replaced by the following : ' ‘ a description of the projects where the support of other sources of union funding is combined with efsi support , and the total amount of the contributions from each source’ ; '


### by 30 june 2018 and 30 june 2020 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report containing an independent evaluation of the application of this regulation . ; ### by 30 june 2018 and 30 june 2020 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council , the european central bank , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank a report containing an independent evaluation of the application of this regulation . ;


### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries . ### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , to mitigate food waste and promote education on healthy eating habits , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states shall bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives .


### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 _________________ 16 com80 ### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires a clear distinction between green and fossil co2 emissions and continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 _________________ 16 com80


### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . _________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 . ### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the value of annual emission allocation in this year and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . to that end , unused annual emission allocations from the period from 2013 to 2020 should be transferred to a dedicated reserve for each member state upon its request , to be utilised in the period from 2021 to 2030 , where a member state ' s emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year .


### member states may use the flexibilities set out in paragraphs 2 to 6 of this article , and in articles 6 and 7 . ### member states may use the flexibilities set out in paragraphs 2 to 6a of this article , and in articles 6 and 7 .


### in respect of the years 2021 to 2029 , a member state may borrow a quantity of up to 5% from its annual emission allocation for the following year . ### in respect of the years 2021 to 2029 , a member state may borrow a quantity of up to 10% from its annual emission allocation for the following year


### a member state whose greenhouse gas emissions for a given year are below its annual emission allocation for that year , taking into account the use of flexibilities pursuant to this article and article 6 , may bank that excess part of its annual emission allocation to subsequent years until 2030 . ### a member state whose greenhouse gas emissions for a given year are below its annual emission allocation for that year , taking into account the use of flexibilities pursuant to this article and article 6 , may bank the excess part of its annual emission allocation up to 10% of its annual emission allocation for that year during 2021 to 2025 and up to 5% of its annual emission allocation for that year during 2026 to 2030 to subsequent years until 2030 .


### a member state may transfer the part of its annual emission allocation for a given year that exceeds its greenhouse gas emissions for that year , taking into account the use of flexibilities pursuant to paragraphs 2 to 4 and article 6 , to other member states . a receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for that year or subsequently until 2030 . ### a member state may transfer the part of its annual emission allocation for a given year that exceeds its greenhouse gas emissions for that year , taking into account the use of flexibilities pursuant to paragraphs 2 to 4 , article 6 and article 7 , to other member states . a receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for that year or subsequently until 2030 .


### additional use of up to 280 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland ### additional use of at least up to 280 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland , managed grassland and managed forest land conditionally


### to the extent that a member state ' s emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year , a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland referred to in article 2 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] may be taken into account for its compliance under article 9 of this regulation for that year , provided that : ### to the extent that a member state ' s emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year , a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland , managed forest land and managed grassland referred to in article 2 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] may be taken into account by a member state for its compliance under article 9 of this regulation for that year , provided that :


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 7 and 11 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 11 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills , making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility . ### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , demographic developments , the management of migration flows and the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills , making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and the access of each family to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### in accordance with article 349 tfeu and article 2 of protocol no 6 to the 1994 act of accession , the outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions are entitled to specific measures under common policies and eu programmes . due to the permanent constraints these regions require specific support . ### in accordance with articles 349 and 174 tfeu and article 2 of protocol no 6 to the 1994 act of accession , the outermost regions , the northern sparsely populated regions and islands are entitled to specific measures under common policies and eu programmes . due to the permanent constraints these regions require specific support .


### the esf + shall support , complement and add value to the policies of the member states to ensure equal opportunities , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , and a high level of human health protection . ### in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 , the esf + shall support , complement and add value to the policies of the member states to ensure equal opportunities , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , and a high level of human health protection .


### all programmes implemented under the esf + strand under shared management , as well as the operations supported by the employment and social innovation and health strands shall ensure equality between men and women throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . they shall also promote equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . ### all programmes implemented under the esf + strand under shared management , as well as the operations supported by the employment and social innovation and health strands shall ensure equality between men and women throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . they shall also promote equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on social conditions , &#160 ; sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation .


### each member state shall ensure adequate participation of social partners and civil society organisations in the delivery of employment , education and social inclusion policies supported by the esf + strand under shared management . ### each member state shall ensure the meaningful and inclusive adequate participation of local and regional authorities , social partners and civil society organisations in the management , programming , delivery monitoring and evaluation of activities and policies supported by the esf strand under shared management , including&#160 ; employment , education and social inclusion and anti - discrimination policies supported by the esf + strand under shared management in accordance with article 6of the [ cpr regulation ] and commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 .


### member states shall allocate an appropriate amount of esf + resources under shared management in each programme for the capacity building of social partners and civil society organisations . ### member states shall allocate the minimum amount of 2% of esf + resources under shared management in each programme for the capacity building of local and regional authorities , social partners and civil society organisations .


### the delivery of food and / or material assistance may be complemented with re - orientation towards competent services and other accompanying measures aiming at the social inclusion of the most deprived persons . ### the delivery of food and / or material assistance shall be complemented with re - orientation towards competent services and other accompanying measures aiming at the social inclusion of the most deprived persons .


### regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council22sets out a common framework for the creation of state - of - the - art , interoperable networks for the development of the internal market . the trans - european transport networks have a dual layer structure : the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the union . regulation no 1315 / 2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation , with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050 . _________________ 22 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu . ### regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council22 sets out a common framework for the creation of state - of - the - art , interoperable networks for the development of the internal market . the trans - european transport networks have a dual layer structure : the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the union . regulation no 1315 / 2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation , with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050 , with the aim of achieving smart , secure and sustainable mobility that will support development and connectivity between urban , peri - urban and rural areas , favouring economic development and cohesion . _________________ 22 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu .


### regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council22sets out a common framework for the creation of state - of - the - art , interoperable networks for the development of the internal market . the trans - european transport networks have a dual layer structure : the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the union . regulation no 1315 / 2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation , with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050 . _________________ 22 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu . ### regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council22 sets out a common framework for the creation of state - of - the - art , interoperable networks for the development of the internal market which should also take into account the development dynamics of the transport sector and of new technologies in the future . the trans - european transport networks have a dual layer structure : the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the union . regulation no 1315 / 2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation , with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050 . _________________ 22 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu .


### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with complex permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other procedures . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , , harmonised action is necessary at union level . ### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with complex permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other procedures . a single framework should therefore be introduced to monitor the synchronisation of procedures across cross - border projects . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , , harmonised action is necessary at union level .


### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with complex permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other procedures . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , , harmonised action is necessary at union level . ### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with slow and cumbersome permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other complex procedures . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , , harmonised action is necessary at union level .


### in the legal frameworks of many member states priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy . priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines , simultaneous procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached . when such a framework exists within a national legal framework , it should automatically apply to union projects recognised as projects of common interest under regulation no 1315 / 2013 . ### in the legal frameworks of many member states priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy . priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines , simultaneous , simplified procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached . when such a framework exists within a national legal framework , it should automatically apply to union projects recognised as projects of common interest under regulation no 1315 / 2013 .


### in order to improve the effectiveness of the environmental assessments and streamline the decision - making process , where the obligation to carry out assessments related to environmental issues of core network projects arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu , and from other union legislation such as directive 92 / 43 / eec , directive 2009 / 147 / ec , directive 2000 / 60 / ec , directive 2008 / 98 / ec , directive 2010 / 75 / eu , directive 2012 / 18 / eu and directive 2011 / 42 / ec , member states should ensure that a joint procedure fulfilling the requirements of these directives is provided . ### in order to improve the effectiveness of the environmental assessments , bringing them into line with the 2030 clean air objectives , and streamline the decision - making process , where the obligation to carry out assessments related to environmental issues of core network projects arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu , and from other union legislation such as directive 92 / 43 / eec , directive 2009 / 147 / ec , directive 2000 / 60 / ec , directive 2008 / 98 / ec , directive 2010 / 75 / eu , directive 2012 / 18 / eu and directive 2011 / 42 / ec , member states should ensure that a joint procedure fulfilling the requirements of these directives is provided .


### core network projects should be supported by integrated permit granting procedures to make clear management of the overall procedure possible and to provide a single entry point for investors . member states should designate a competent authority in accordance with their national legal frameworks and administrative set - ups . ### core network projects should be supported by integrated permit granting procedures to make clear , transparent and cohesive management of the overall procedure possible and to provide a single entry point for investors . member states should designate a competent authority in accordance with their national legal frameworks and administrative set - ups .


### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu . ### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states and promote synergy between the various instruments for this objective , given that the stimulation of ten - t will contribute to the improvement of business competitiveness in the european single market , favouring intra - community trade . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu .


### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu . ### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures so as to enable the projects to be efficiently implemented and the set objectives to be attained . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu .


### cross - border ten - t infrastructure projects face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures . the european coordinators should be empowered to monitor these procedures and facilitate their synchronisation and completion . ### cross - border ten - t infrastructure projects face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures . the european coordinators should be empowered to monitor these procedures and facilitate their synchronisation and completion , strengthening executive cooperation and building on interreg projects on sustainable mobility in cross - border areas .