### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension , to the european parliament and to the council . ### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension to the european parliament and to the council immediately after its adoption , stating the reasons for the proposal .


### the member state shall review the partnership agreement taking into account the observations made by the commission . ### within one month the member state shall review the partnership agreement taking into account the observations received from the commission .


### rules applicable for the transport sector under regulation [ new cef regulation ] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph . until 31 december 2023 , the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred to the cef . ### rules applicable for the transport sector under regulation [ new cef regulation ] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph . until 31 december 2022 , the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund .


### 70 % for the less developed regions ; ### 75 - 85 % for the member states whose gni per capita is below 100 % of the average gni per capita of the eu - 27 ;


### for the esf + support : 4 % and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 5 % ; ### for the esf + support : 4 % and 5 % for the outermost regions and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 5 % ;


### 70 % for the less developed regions ; ### 85 % for the less developed regions ;


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners as equal stakeholders in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation , implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 .


### for the esf + support : 4% and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 5 % ; ### for the esf + support : 5 % and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 6 % ;


### challenges identified in relevant country - specific recommendations and other relevant union recommendations addressed to the member state ; ### challenges identified in relevant country - specific recommendations ;


### member states shall prepare programmes to implement the funds for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### member states or relevant managing authority , in cooperation with the partners referred to in article 6 , shall prepare programmes to implement the funds for the period from 1&#160 ; january&#160 ; 2021 to 31&#160 ; december&#160 ; 2027 .


### financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients only for new investments expected to be financially viable , such as generating revenues or savings , and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources . ### financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients and their investments expected to be financially viable , such as generating revenues or savings , and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources . such support may target investments in both tangible and intangible assets as well as working capital , in compliance with applicable union state aid rules . investments to be supported through financial instruments are those not physically completed or fully implemented at the date of the investment decision .


### another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the member state for investments programmed for the erdf under the policy objective referred in article 4 . ### another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the member state for investments programmed under the policy objective referred in article 4 .


### resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount to 2 . 5 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the funds for the period 2021 - 2027 . ### resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount to 3 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the funds for the period 2021 - 2027 .


### the percentage of the funds reimbursed for technical assistance shall be the following : ### on the basis of an agreement between the commission and the member states , the percentage of the funds reimbursed for technical assistance may be set at up to :


### each member state shall prepare a partnership agreement which sets out arrangements for using the funds in an effective and efficient way for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### each member state shall prepare a partnership agreement&#160 ; according to the revised code of conduct engaging the local partners , which sets out arrangements for using the funds in an effective and efficient way for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may reallocate an amount of up to 10 % of the allocation of a priority , which will be 12% for the outermost regions , and no more than 6 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the reallocation shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban , rural and coastal areas and local initiatives . ### a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all regions , areas and local initiatives .


### the related types of actions , including a list of planned operations of strategic importance , and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro - regional strategies and sea - basin strategies , where appropriate ; ### the related types of actions , and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro - regional strategies and sea - basin strategies , where appropriate ;


### the member state shall review the amended programme and take into account the observations made by the commission . ### the member state shall review the amended programme and take into account , where appropriate , the observations made by the commission .


### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . ### as of 1 january 2022 member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 4 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases i . e . territorial cooperation , and the financing of innovative actions or pilot projects with transfer of the results obtained to other eu territories . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 in full respect of the code of conduct for partnership and multi - level governance , and shall be governed by the rules of investeu . whenever an amount of erdf , esf + , cohesion fund and the emff is contributed to invest eu , the enabling conditions as described in article 11 of this regulation should apply .


### 2024 : 0 . 5 % ; ### 2024 : 1 , 5 % ;


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 7 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 5 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### without commission approval , the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 30% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 30 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme .


### the organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201438 . __________________ 38 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 108 to provide for a european code of conduct on partnership in order to support and facilitate member states in the organisation of partnership in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article . the code of conduct shall set out the framework within which the member states , in accordance with their institutional and legal framework as well as their national and regional competences , shall pursue the implementation of partnership . the code of conduct , while fully respecting the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality , shall lay down the following elements : the main principles concerning transparent procedures to be followed for the identification of the relevant partners including , where appropriate , their umbrella organisations in order to facilitate member states in designating the most representative relevant partners , in accordance with their institutional and legal framework ; the main principles and good practices concerning the involvement of the different categories of relevant partners set out in paragraph 1 in the preparation of the partnership agreement and programmes , the information to be provided concerning their involvement , and at the various stages of implementation ; good practices concerning the formulation of the rules of membership and internal procedures of monitoring committees to be decided , as appropriate , by the member states or the monitoring committees of programmes in accordance with the relevant provisions of this regulation and the fund - specific rules ; the main objectives and good practices in cases where the managing authority involves the relevant partners in the preparation of calls for proposals and in particular good practices for avoiding potential conflicts of interest in cases where there is a possibility of relevant partners also being potential beneficiaries , and for the involvement of the relevant partners in the preparation of progress reports and in relation to monitoring and evaluation of programmes in accordance with the relevant provisions of this regulation and the fund - specific rules ; the indicative areas , themes and good practices concerning how the competent authorities of the member states may use the funds including technical assistance to strengthen the institutional capacity of relevant partners in accordance with the relevant provisions of this regulation and the fund - specific rules ; the role of the commission in the dissemination of good practices ; the main principles and good practices that are apt to facilitate the member states ' assessment of the implementation of partnership and its added value . the code of conduct shall not in any way contradict the relevant provisions of this regulation or the fund - specific rules . __________________ 38 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds .


### the commission shall , within three months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 3 , perform an assessment and inform the member state where it agrees with the fulfilment . ### the commission shall , within two months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 3 , perform an assessment and inform the member state where it agrees with the fulfilment .


### ' climate proofing ' means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance , where available , or internationally recognised standards . ### ' climate proofing ' means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance , where available , or internationally recognised standards ; the application of the energy efficiency first principle


### paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to any operation which undergoes cessation of a productive activity due to a non - fraudulent bankruptcy . ### paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to programme contributions to or from financial instruments and any operation which undergoes cessation of a productive activity due to a non - fraudulent bankruptcy .


### the commission shall assess the partnership agreement and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific rules . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , take into account relevant country - specific recommendations . ### the commission shall assess the partnership agreement and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific rules . in its assessment , the commission shall , take into account the provisions of articles 4 and 8 and , if the case , relevant country - specific recommendations .


### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ; ### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition and sustainable urban mobility , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ;


### the managing authority shall ensure that , within six months of the programme ' s approval , there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available , covering the programme ' s objectives , activities , available funding opportunities and achievements . ### the managing authority shall ensure that , within six months of the programme ' s approval , there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available , covering the programme ' s objectives , activities , timetable for calls for proposals , available funding opportunities and achievements .


### member states shall prepare programmes to implement the funds for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### member states shall prepare programmes to implement the funds for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . programmes shall be drawn up by member states or at sub - national level , in cooperation with the partners referred to in article 6 and in accordance with the code of conduct for partnership and multi - level governance .


### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### a summary of the actions which the member state concerned shall take to reinforce its administrative capacity of the implementation of the funds . ### a summary of the actions which the member state concerned shall take to reinforce its administrative capacity of the implementation of the funds and its management and control of the programmes .


### the commission shall make a proposal to the council to suspend all or part of the commitments or payments for one or more of the programmes of a member state in the following cases : ### the commission shall make a proposal to the council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of a member state in the following cases :


### member states should determine how relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 of the tfeu and relevant council recommendations adopted in accordance with article 148 of the tfeu are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents . during the 2021–2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the csrs . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant csrs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period . ### member states should determine how relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 of the tfeu and relevant council recommendations adopted in accordance with article 148 of the tfeu are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents . during the 2021–2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the csrs . , as well as the implementation of the european pillar of social rights . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant csrs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period .


### the member state shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant member state authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 6 . ### the member state shall make a proposal for the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant member state authorities and intermediate bodies taking into account the need for gender balance and diversity and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 6 . gender balance and appropriate representation of minority and other excluded groups in the monitoring committee have to be safeguarded . the monitoring committees shall be approved by the commission .


### the suspension of commitments shall be subject to a maximum of 25 % of the commitments relating to the next calendar year for the funds or 0 , 25 % of nominal gdp whichever is lower , in any of the following cases : ### the suspension of commitments shall be subject to a maximum of 50 % of the commitments relating to the next calendar year for the funds or 0 , 5 % of nominal gdp whichever is lower , in any of the following cases :


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### member states and the commission shall promote the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


### a proposal by the commission for the suspension of commitments shall be deemed adopted by the council unless the council decides , by means of an implementing act , to reject such a proposal by qualified majority within one month of the submission of the commission proposal . ### a proposal by the commission for the suspension of commitments shall be deemed adopted by the council unless the council decides , by means of an implementing act , to reject such a proposal by qualified majority within three months of the submission of the commission proposal .


### when the managing authority selects an operation of strategic importance , it shall inform the commission immediately and shall provide all relevant information to the commission about that operation . ### when the managing authority selects an operation of strategic importance , it shall inform the commission within one month and shall provide all relevant information to the commission about that operation .


### in the context of state aid schemes , the undertaking which receives the aid ; ### in the context of state aid , the body which receives the aid , except where the aid per undertaking is less than or equal to eur 200 000 , in which case the member state concerned may decide that the beneficiary is the body granting the aid , without prejudice to commission regulations no 1407 / 2013* , no 1408 / 2013** and no 717 / 2014 ;


### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . ### member states may allocate in the request for an amendment of a programme under the mid - term review , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 3 % of the total allocation of each fund and shall be available for investments in line with cohesion policy objectives . only resources of future calendar years may be allocated .


### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account . ### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse structural , economic or social conditions , such as those in the outermost regions , shall be a specific factor to be taken into account .


### the amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point in paragraph 1 allocated to the esf + shall be eur 376 928 934 . ### to the amount of additional funding for the outermost regions and the nuts level 2 regions that comply with the criteria established in article 2 of protocol 6 to the 1994 act of accession referred to in point in paragraph 1 , the equivalent of 0 . 4 % of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 shall be added from the esf + .


### the level of such differentiated treatment shall not exceed what is necessary to create incentives for attracting private resources , established by either a competitive process or an independent assessment . ### the level of such differentiated treatment shall not exceed what is necessary to create incentives for attracting private resources , established by either a competitive process or the ex ante assessment performed in line with article 52 of this regulation .


### the suspension of commitments shall be subject to a maximum of 25 % of the commitments relating to the next calendar year for the funds or 0 , 25 % of nominal gdp whichever is lower , in any of the following cases : ### the suspension of commitments shall be subject to a maximum of 15 % of the commitments relating to the next calendar year for the funds or 0 , 15 % of nominal gdp whichever is lower , in any of the following cases :


### where the commission disagrees with the assessment of the member state , it shall inform the member state accordingly and give it the opportunity to present its observations within one month . ### where the commission disagrees with the assessment of the member state , it shall inform the member state accordingly and give it the opportunity to present its observations within two months .


### for the erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal , and for the cohesion fund support : 2 , 5 % ; ### for the erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal , and for the cohesion fund support : 3 % ;


### for the erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal , and for the cohesion fund support : 2 , 5 % ; ### for the erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal , and for the cohesion fund support : 3% &#8211 ; and 4% for the outermost regions ;


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . _________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . _________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] .


### the monitoring committee shall approve : ### the monitoring committee shall approve or , for programmes supported by the eafrd , give its opinion on :


### eur 500 000 000 of the resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the european urban initiative under direct or indirect management by the commission . ### eur 560 000 000 in 2018 prices of the resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the european urban initiative under direct or indirect management by the commission .


### for the esf + support : 4% and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 5 % ; ### for the esf + support : 5 % and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 6 % ;


### where a strategy implemented in accordance with article 23 involves investments that receive support from one or more funds , from more than one programme or from more than one priority of the same programme , actions may be carried out as an integrated territorial investment . ### where a strategy implemented in accordance with article 23 involves investments that receive support from one or more funds or from more than one programme , actions may be carried out as an integrated territorial investment .


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than four months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the partnership agreement shall not be amended . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than four months after the date of the first submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned .


### resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to 97 . 5 % of the global resources and shall be allocated as follows : ### resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to 97 % of the global resources and shall be allocated as follows :


### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should continue to apply . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds . ### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional and local authorities , civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should be revised and reinforced . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds .


### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the second calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 . ### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the third calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 .


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than four months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the partnership agreement shall not be amended . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than four months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the member state may amend the partnership agreement based on significant changes , results of mid - term review or in case of serious economic or social changes .


### a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the funds , including where relevant , through the use of investeu ; ### a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the funds ;


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than six months after the date of submission of the programme by the member state . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than six months after the date of the first submission of the programme by the member state .


### the member state shall submit to the commission by 31 march 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with article 19 . the member state shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1 . ### in accordance with the outcome of the review , the member state shall submit to the commission by 31 march 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with article 19 , or state that no amendment is requested . the member state shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1 or , as appropriate , give reasons for not requesting the amendment of a programme .


### the commission shall transmit the audit report , in at least one of the official languages of the union , no later than 3 months from the date of receiving a complete reply from the competent member state authority to the preliminary audit findings . ### the commission shall transmit the audit report , in at least one of the official languages of the union , no later than 2 months from the date of receiving a complete reply from the competent member state authority to the preliminary audit findings .


### the allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027 ; ### the revised initial allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027


### interest and other gains attributable to support from the funds paid to financial instruments shall be used under the same objective or objectives as the initial support from the funds , either within the same financial instrument ; or , following the winding up of the financial instrument , in other financial instruments or other forms of support , until the end of the eligibility period . ### interest and other gains attributable to support from the funds paid to financial instruments shall be used until the end of the eligibility period in the same or other financial instruments for further investments in final recipients , and for any management costs and fees associated with such further investments , or in other forms of support under the same specific objective or objectives .


### for programmes supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund , the member state shall review each programme , taking into account the following elements : ### for programmes supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund , the member state and relevant managing authority , shall review each programme , taking into account the following elements :


### the co - financing rate for interreg programmes shall be no higher than 70 % . ### the co - financing rate for interreg programmes shall be no higher than 85 % .


### the amount of resources available for the esf + under the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be eur 88 646 194 590 . ### the resources available for the esf + shall amount to 27 . 6 % of the resources under the investment for jobs and growth goal . this amount does not include the financial envelope for the employment and social innovation strand or the health strand .


### member states shall prepare programmes to implement the funds for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### member states shall prepare programmes to implement the funds for the period from 1&#160 ; january&#160 ; 2021 to 31&#160 ; december&#160 ; 2027 . the programmes shall be prepared by the member states or at subnational level , in cooperation with the partners referred to in article 6 and in accordance with the code of conduct on partnership and multi - level governance .


### the commission shall assess the partnership agreement and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific rules . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , take into account relevant country - specific recommendations . ### the commission shall assess the partnership agreement and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific rules . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , take into account how the member states intend to address relevant country - specific recommendations .


### the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto , and where relevant , a justification for using the delivery mode of the investeu , taking into account relevant country - specific recommendations ; ### the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto , and where relevant , a justification for using the delivery mode of the investeu . the&#160 ; partnership agreement shall , in&#160 ; particular , describe which&#160 ; relevant country - specific recommendations will be addressed with the support of the funds ;


### member states may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the funds to any other fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management . ### if agreed by the monitoring committee of the programme , member states may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the funds to any other fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management .


### part of the budget of the union allocated to the funds should be implemented by the commission under shared management with member states within the meaning of regulation [ number of the new financial regulation ] of the european parliament and of the council12 . therefore , when implementing the funds under shared management , the commission and the member states should respect the principles referred to in the financial regulation , such as sound financial management , transparency and non - discrimination . _________________ 12 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### part of the budget of the union allocated to the funds should be implemented by the commission under shared management with member states within the meaning of regulation [ number of the new financial regulation ] of the european parliament and of the council12 . therefore , when implementing the funds under shared management , the commission and the member states should respect the principles referred to in the financial regulation , such as sound financial management , transparency and non - discrimination . member states at the appropriate territorial level , in accordance with their institutional , legal and financial framework , and the bodies designated by them for that purpose should be responsible for preparing and implementing programmes . _________________ 12 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### in order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period , the commission should carry out a mid - term assessment of the funds . at the end of the programming period , the commission should carry out retrospective evaluations of the funds , which should focus on the impact of the funds . ### in order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period , the commission should carry out a mid - term evaluation of the funds . at the end of the programming period , the commission should evaluate the impact of the funds . the results of these evaluations should be published to ensure transparency and to increase citizens’ trust in the union and its institutions .


### there is evidence to suggest a serious deficiency and for which corrective measures have not been taken ; ### there is a serious deficiency and for which corrective measures have not been taken ;


### urban and other public authorities ; ### regional , local , urban and other public authorities ;


### for point of paragraph 1 , management fees shall be performance based . where bodies implementing a holding fund and / or specific funds , pursuant to article 53 , are selected through a direct award of contract , the amount of management cost and fees paid to those bodies that can be declared as eligible expenditure shall be subject to a threshold of up to 5 % of the total amount of programme contributions disbursed to final recipients in loans , equity or quasi - equity investments or set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts . ### for point of paragraph 1 , management fees shall be performance based . however , for the first 24 months after the signature of the funding agreement , base remuneration can be added . the base remuneration for a financial instrument providing equity shall not exceed per annum 2 . 5% of programme contributions committed under the relevant funding agreement . the base remuneration for a financial instrument in all other cases shall not exceed per annum 0 . 5% of the programme contributions committed under the relevant funding agreement . the aggregate amount of management costs and fees over the eligibility period shall not exceed the following limits : for a fund of funds , 7% of the total amount of programme contributions paid to the fund of funds , for a financial instrument providing equity , 20% of the total amount of programme contributions paid to the financial instrument , for a financial instrument providing loans , 8% of the total amount of programme contributions paid to the financial instrument , for a financial instrument providing guarantees , 10% of the total amount of programme contributions paid to the financial instrument , for a financial instrument providing micro - credit , 10% of the total amount of programme contributions paid to the financial instrument .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . in that context , the funds should be implemented in a way which promotes deinstitutionalisation and community - based care . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation , or infrastructure that is inaccessible for persons with disabilities . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . poverty being one of the greatest challenges in the eu , the funds under cpr shall contribute to the elimination of poverty . furthermore , the funds under cpr shall contribute to fulfilling the commitment of the union and its member states to achieving the sustainable development goals .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . in that context , the funds should be implemented in a way which promotes deinstitutionalisation and community - based care . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### operations shall not be selected for support by the funds where they have been physically completed or fully implemented before the application for funding under the programme is submitted to the managing authority , irrespective of whether all related payments have been made . ### operations shall not be selected for support by the funds where they have been physically completed or fully implemented before the application for funding under the programme is submitted to the managing authority , irrespective of whether all related payments have been made . this paragraph shall not apply to emff compensation for additional costs in outermost regions or expenditure financed by specific supplementary erdf and esf + allocations for outermost regions .


### the first transmission shall be due by 31 january 2022 and the last one by 31 january 2030 . ### the first transmission shall be due by 31 may 2022 and the last one by 31 january 2030 .


### to ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of union support granted by the funds , a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established . each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support . where those conditions are not fulfilled , expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications . . in order to maintain a favourable investment framework , the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly . it is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions , thus ensuring that all co - financed operations are in line with the union policy framework . ### to ensure the necessary prerequisites for the non - discriminatory , inclusive , effective , efficient and transparent use of union support granted by the funds , which can also contribute to re - building the trust of union citizens concerning the union and its workings , a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established . each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support . where those conditions are not fulfilled , expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications . . in order to maintain a favourable investment framework , the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly . it is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions , thus ensuring that all co - financed operations are in line with the union policy framework .


### the commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , including requirements at national level , and may make observations within three months of the submission of the amended programme . ### the commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , including requirements at national level , and may make observations within two months of the submission of the amended programme .


### financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients only for new investments expected to be financially viable , such as generating revenues or savings , and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources . ### financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients and their investments expected to be financially viable , such as generating revenues or savings , and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources . such support may target investments in both tangible and intangible assets as well as working capital , in compliance with applicable union state aid rules . investments to be supported through financial instruments are those not physically completed or fully implemented at the date of the investment decision .


### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ; ### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , structural and climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ;


### economic , social and territorial disparities , except for programmes supported by the emff ; ### economic , social and territorial disparities , identified in national and regional development strategies , except for programmes supported by the emff ;


### to ensure the effectiveness , fairness and sustainable impact of the funds , there should be provisions guaranteeing that investments in infrastructure or productive investment are long - lasting and prevent the funds from being used to undue advantage . managing authorities should pay particular attention not to support relocation when selecting operations and to treat sums unduly paid to operations not complying with the requirement of durability as irregularities . ### to ensure the inclusiveness , non - discrimination , effectiveness , fairness and sustainable impact of the funds , there should be provisions guaranteeing that investments in infrastructure or productive investment are inclusive , non - discriminatory , long - lasting and prevent the funds from being used to undue advantage . managing authorities should pay particular attention not to support relocation when selecting operations and to treat sums unduly paid to operations not complying with the requirement of durability as irregularities . transparency throughout the process is key .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may reallocate an amount of up to 10 % of the allocation of a priority , which will be 12% for the outermost regions , and no more than 6 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the reallocation shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives , target audiences , communication channels , social media outreach , planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation ; ### the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme ;


### member states may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the funds to any other fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management . ### member states may request the transfer of up to 15 % of programme financial allocations from any of the funds to any other fund under shared management .


### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account . ### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account .


### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension , to the european parliament and to the council . ### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension , to the european parliament for opinion and to the council for decision .


### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account . ### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the indicators included in the social scoreboard and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account .


### 1 . 1 . 3indicative breakdown of the programme resources by type of intervention56 _________________ 56 prior to the mid - term review in 2025 for the erdf , the esf + and the cf , breakdown for the years 2021 to 2025 only . ### 1 . 1 . 3indicative breakdown of the programme resources by type of intervention


### in order to examine the performance of the programmes , the member state should set up monitoring committees . for the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund , annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data on programme implementation made available by the member state . ### in order to examine the performance of the programmes , the member state should set up monitoring committees consisting of the relevant social partners , civil society , equality bodies , and independent human rights organisations . transparency and balanced representation are key , therefore , gender balance and appropriate representation of minority and other excluded groups have to be safeguarded . the monitoring committees should be approved by the commission . for the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund , annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data on programme implementation made available by the member state .


### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include at least the following partners : ### for the partnership agreement and for each programme , each member state shall organise a fully - fledged , effective partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include the following partners :


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund and measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff .


### the commission may make observations within three months of the date of submission by the member state of the partnership agreement . ### the commission may make observations within two months of the date of submission by the member state of the partnership agreement .


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


### member states may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the funds to any other fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management . ### member states may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the funds to the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus or the cohesion fund .


### of not more than 15 % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions ; ### of not more than 5 % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions ;


### expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective cannot be included in payment applications until the commission has informed the member state of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4 . ### expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective or , for the eafrd , linked to the intervention concerned , cannot be included in payment applications until the commission has informed the member state of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4 .


### in case of persistent non - compliance , the suspension of commitments may exceed the maximum percentages set out in the first sub - paragraph . ### in case of persistent non - compliance , the suspension of commitments is subject to a ceiling of twice the maximum percentages set out in the first sub - paragraph .


### objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the funds . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council23 , as amended by commission regulation no 868 / 201424 . _________________ 23 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . 24 commission regulation no 868 / 2014 of 8 august 2014 amending the annexes to regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . ### objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the funds . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council23 , as amended by the latest available list of nuts ii regions for which the necessary data can be provided by eurostat . _________________ 23 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics .


### a programme shall consist of priorities . each priority shall correspond to a single policy objective or to technical assistance . a priority corresponding to a policy objective shall consist of one or more specific objectives . more than one priority may correspond to the same policy objective . ### a programme shall consist of priorities . each priority shall correspond to one or several policy objectives or to technical assistance , which then may consist of one or more specific objectives . more than one priority may correspond to the same policy objective .


### a more connected europe by enhancing mobility and regional ict connectivity ; ### a more connected europe by enhancing mobility ;


### the commission may extend the time limits referred in points and by an additional three months . ### the commission may extend the time limits referred in points and by an additional two months .


### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### bodies representing civil society , such as environmental partners , non - governmental organisations , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination .


### the co - financing rates set out under point , shall also apply to outermost regions . ### the co - financing rates laid down in point shall also apply to outermost regions and those regions which have depopulation problems .


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . __________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation .


### member states should take account of the contents of their draft national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , for their programmes , as well as for the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] . ### member states should demonstrate how the contents of their integrated national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , are taken into account in their programmes , in particular with regards to the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments needed to achieve the paris agreement objectives . during the 2021 - 2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in relation to their integrated national energy and climate plans . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to address eventual delivery gaps and increase the contribution of the funds towards the implementation of policies and measures set out in their integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] .


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle and following a bottom - up approach , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 .


### urban and other public authorities ; ### local&#160 ; and other public competent authorities or their representatives and umbrella organisations ;


### for each specific objective , prerequisite conditions for its effective and efficient implementation are laid down in this regulation . ### for each specific objective , prerequisite conditions for its effective and efficient implementation are laid down in this regulation . enabling conditions shall apply only to the extent and provided that they contribute to the specific objectives pursued within the priorities of the programme and that they can be influenced by those in charge of the programmes .


### the amount of resources available for the esf + under the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be eur 88 646 194 590 . ### the resources available for the esf + shall amount to 27 , 6 % of the resources under the investment for jobs and growth goal . that does not include the financial envelope for the employment and social innovation strand or the health strand .


### the commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , as well as its consistency with the partnership agreement . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , take into account relevant country - specific recommendations . ### the commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , as well as its consistency with the partnership agreement .


### where the implementation of such a strategy involves support from more than one fund , the relevant managing authorities may choose one of the funds concerned as the lead fund . ### where the implementation of such a strategy involves support from more than one fund referred to in paragraph 1 , the relevant managing authorities may choose one of those funds as the lead fund .


### the allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027 ; ### the revised initial allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027


### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include at least the following partners : ### the european code of conduct on partnership for partnership agreements and programmes supported by the european structural and investment funds shall be applied in accordance with commission delegated regulation no240 / 2014 ;


### 061reconstructed or improved motorways and roads – ten - t comprehensive network ### 061reconstructed or improved motorways , bridges and roads – ten - t comprehensive network


### by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment . ### by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs , with expected additional costs in order to take account of factors such as increases in tariffs or promotions , by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment .


### the commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , as well as its consistency with the partnership agreement . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , take into account relevant country - specific recommendations . ### the commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , as well as if applicable , its consistency with the partnership agreement . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , take into account relevant country - specific recommendations , challenges identified in national and regional development strategies and , where applicable , findings and recommendations of ex - ante evaluations .


### the member state shall review the amended programme and take into account the observations made by the commission . ### within one month the member state shall review the amended programme and take into account the observations received from the commission .


### complementarities between the funds and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects ; ### complementarities and synergies between the funds and other union instruments , particularly with the european partnerships of the horizon programme and the life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects ;


### for point of paragraph 1 , management fees shall be performance based . where bodies implementing a holding fund and / or specific funds , pursuant to article 53 , are selected through a direct award of contract , the amount of management cost and fees paid to those bodies that can be declared as eligible expenditure shall be subject to a threshold of up to 5 % of the total amount of programme contributions disbursed to final recipients in loans , equity or quasi - equity investments or set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts . ### for point of paragraph 1 , management fees shall , in principle , be performance based . for the first six months of implementation of the financial instruments , base remuneration for management costs and fees is eligible . where bodies implementing a holding fund and / or specific funds , pursuant to article 53 , are selected through a direct award of contract , the amount of management cost and fees paid to those bodies that can be declared as eligible expenditure shall be subject to a threshold of up to 5 % of the total amount of programme contributions disbursed to final recipients in loans or set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts , and up to 8% of the total amount of programme contributions disbursed to final recipients in equity or quasi - equity investments .


### 005investment in intangible assets in small and medium - sized enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities ### 005investment in intangible assets in small and medium - sized enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities or linked to competitiveness


### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ; ### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , , the european maritime and fisheries fund ;


### the managing authority shall select the body implementing a financial instrument . ### the managing authority shall select the body implementing a financial instrument , which should be possible through the direct award of a contract .


### the member state shall submit to the commission by 31 march 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with article 19 . the member state shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1 . ### the member state shall submit to the commission by 30 june 2025 , where appropriate , a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with article 19 . the member state shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1 .


### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension , to the european parliament and to the council . ### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension to the european parliament and to the council immediately after its adoption , stating the reasons for the proposal .


### a programme shall consist of priorities . each priority shall correspond to a single policy objective or to technical assistance . a priority corresponding to a policy objective shall consist of one or more specific objectives . more than one priority may correspond to the same policy objective . ### a programme shall consist of priorities . each priority shall correspond to one or several policy objectives or to technical assistance , which then may consist of one or more specific objectives . more than one priority may correspond to the same policy objective .


### complementarities between the funds and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects ; ### complementarities between the funds and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects , and , where appropriate , projects funded under horizon europe ;


### complementarities between the funds and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects ; ### complementarities and synergies between the funds and other union instruments ;


### 001investment in fixed assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities ### 001investment in fixed assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities or linked to competitiveness


### for programmes supported by the amif , the isf and the bmvi , progress in implementing the relevant union acquis and action plans ; ### by derogation from points to of article17 , for programmes supported by the amif , the isf and the bmvi , progress in implementing the relevant union acquis and action plans and identified shortcomings ;


### requests under paragraph 1 shall set out the total amount transferred for each year by fund and by category of region , where relevant , shall be duly justified and shall be accompanied by the revised programme or programmes , from which the resources are to be transferred in accordance with article 19 indicating to which other fund or instrument the amounts are transferred . ### requests under paragraph 1 shall set out the total amount transferred for each year by fund , where relevant , shall be duly justified and shall be accompanied by the revised programme or programmes , from which the resources are to be transferred in accordance with article 19 indicating to which other fund or instrument the amounts are transferred .


### eur 175 000 000 of the esf + resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions under direct or indirect management . ### eur 196 000 000 in 2018 prices of the esf + resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions under direct or indirect management .


### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should continue to apply . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds . ### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should be reviewed and replaced by a new commission delegated regulation . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds .


### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . ### member states may allocate in the request for an amendment of a programme under the mid - term review , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 3 % of the total allocation of each fund and shall be available for investments in line with cohesion policy objectives . only resources of future calendar years may be allocated .


### territorial strategies shall be drawn up under the responsibility of the relevant urban , local or other territorial authorities or bodies . ### territorial strategies shall be drawn up under the responsibility of the relevant urban , local or other territorial authorities or bodies in cooperation with the economic and social partners .


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than six months after the date of submission of the programme by the member state . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than three months after the date of submission of the revised version of the programme by the member state .


### that threshold is not applicable where the selection of bodies implementing financial instruments is made through a competitive tender in accordance with the applicable law and the competitive tender establishes the need for a higher level of management costs and fees . ### where the selection of bodies implementing financial instruments is made through a competitive tender in accordance with the applicable law and the competitive tender establishes the need for a higher level of management costs and fees , that threshold shall be 7 % , and fees shall be performance - based .


### the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations . ### in the data transmissions due by 31 may and 30 november of each year only , the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations .


### the commission may implement outermost regions ' cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal under indirect management . ### the commission may , with the agreement of the member state , implement outermost regions ' cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal under indirect management .


### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . ### as of 1 january 2022 member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 4 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases i . e . territorial cooperation , and the financing of innovative actions or pilot projects with transfer of the results obtained to other eu territories . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 in full respect of the code of conduct for partnership and multi - level governance , and shall be governed by the rules of investeu . whenever an amount of erdf , esf + , cohesion fund and the emff is contributed to invest eu , the enabling conditions as described in article 11 of this regulation should apply .


### the member state shall review the partnership agreement taking into account the observations made by the commission . ### within one month the member state shall review the partnership agreement taking into account the observations received from the commission .


### a description of the involvement of partners in accordance with article 6 in the preparation and in the implementation of the strategy . ### a description of the involvement of partners under article 6 in the preparation and in the implementation of the strategy .


### 056newly built motorways and roads – ten - t core network ### 056newly built motorways , bridges and roads – ten - t core network


### eur 500 000 000 of the resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the european urban initiative under direct or indirect management by the commission . ### eur 560 000 000 in 2018 prices of the resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the european urban initiative under direct or indirect management by the commission .


### where a guarantee agreement , as set out in article [ 9 ] of the [ investeu regulation ] , has not been concluded within nine months from the approval of the contribution agreement , the respective amounts paid into the common provisioning fund as a provisioning shall be transferred back to a programme or programmes and the member state shall submit a corresponding request for a programme amendment . ### where a guarantee agreement , as set out in article [ 9 ] of the [ investeu regulation ] , has not been concluded within nine months from the approval of the contribution agreement , the respective amounts paid into the common provisioning fund as a provisioning shall be transferred back to a programme or programmes and the member state shall submit a corresponding request for a programme amendment . in this particular case , resources of past calendar years can be modified , as long as the commitments are not yet implemented .


### the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund shall support the investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no 868 / 2014 . ### the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund shall support the investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no&#160 ; 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no&#160 ; 868 / 2014 .


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### the esf + regulation may establish higher co - financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 14 ] of that regulation . ### the esf + regulation may in duly justified cases establish higher co - financing rates , of up to 90 % , for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 14 ] of that regulation .


### in the context of state aid schemes , the undertaking which receives the aid ; ### in the context of state aid schemes , the body which receives the aid , except when the member state decides that the beneficiary is the body granting the aid ;


### each member state shall prepare a partnership agreement which sets out arrangements for using the funds in an effective and efficient way for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### each member state&#160 ; may prepare a partnership agreement which sets out arrangements for using the funds in an effective and efficient way for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 .


### the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the emff , the amf , the isf and the bmvi , and the final performance report for programmes supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund ; ### the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the eafrd , the emff , the amf , the isf and the bmvi , and the final performance report for programmes supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund ;


### without prejudice to the rules governing state aid , the managing authority shall ensure that all supporting documents related to an operation supported by the funds are kept at the appropriate level for a five - year period from 31 december of the year in which the last payment by the managing authority to the beneficiary is made . ### without prejudice to the rules governing state aid , the managing authority shall ensure that all supporting documents related to an operation supported by the funds are kept at the appropriate level for a three - year period from 31 december of the year in which the last payment by the managing authority to the beneficiary is made .


### for programmes supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund , the member state shall review each programme , taking into account the following elements : ### for programmes supported by the erdf , the esf + , the eafrd and the cohesion fund , the member state shall carry out a mid - term review . the member state and the territorial level in charge of the&#160 ; programme shall review each programme , &#160 ; taking into account the following elements :


### the commission shall transmit the preliminary audit findings , in at least one of the official languages of the union , no later than 3 months after the last day of the audit , to the competent member state authority . ### the commission shall transmit the preliminary audit findings , in at least one of the official languages of the union , no later than 2 months after the last day of the audit , to the competent member state authority .


### for programmes supported by the emff , the amf , the isf and the bmvi , the member state shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the fund - specific regulations . ### for programmes supported by the eafrd , the emff , the amf , the isf and the bmvi , the member state shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the fund - specific regulations .


### complementarities between the funds and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects ; ### complementarities and synergies between the funds , including eafrd and interreg programmes , and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects ;


### subject to available funding , the commission shall make interim payments no later than 60 days after the date on which a payment application is received by the commission . ### the commission shall make interim payments no later than 60 days after the date on which a payment application is received by the commission .


### a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban , rural and coastal areas and local initiatives . ### a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all regions , areas and local initiatives .


### commission audits shall be carried out up to three calendar years following the acceptance of the accounts in which the expenditure concerned was included . this period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud . ### commission audits shall be carried out up to two calendar years after the final payment to the beneficiary was included . this period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud .


### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### bodies representing civil society , such as environmental partners , non - governmental organisations , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination .