### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies , as a result of the temporary closure of economic activity. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures , their objective being job creation and the preservation of business fabric.


### (2) in order to respond to the impact of the crisis , regulations (eu) no 1303/2013 and (eu) no 1301/2013 were amended on 30 march 2020 to allow more flexibility in the implementation of the operational programmes supported by the european regional development fund ('erdf') , the european social fund ('esf') and the cohesion fund (the 'funds') and by the european maritime and fisheries fund ('emff'). however , as the serious negative effects on union economies and societies worsened , both regulations were amended again on 23 april 2020 to provide exceptional additional flexibility to enable the member states to concentrate on the necessary response to the unprecedented crisis by enhancing the possibility to mobilise non-utilised support from the funds and by simplifying procedural requirements linked to programme implementation and audits. ### (2) in order to respond to the impact of the crisis , regulations (eu) no 1303/2013 and (eu) no 1301/2013 were amended on 30 march 2020 to allow more flexibility in the implementation of the operational programmes supported by the european regional development fund ('erdf') , the european social fund ('esf') and the cohesion fund (the 'funds') and by the european maritime and fisheries fund ('emff'). however , as the serious negative effects on union economies and societies worsened , both regulations were amended again on 23 april 2020 to provide exceptional additional flexibility to enable the member states to concentrate on the necessary response to the unprecedented crisis by enhancing the possibility to mobilise non-utilised support from the funds and by simplifying , without compromising on high quality reforms as well as ex ante evaluations , procedural requirements linked to programme implementation and audits.


### (2) in order to respond to the impact of the crisis , regulations (eu) no 1303/2013 and (eu) no 1301/2013 were amended on 30 march 2020 to allow more flexibility in the implementation of the operational programmes supported by the european regional development fund ('erdf') , the european social fund ('esf') and the cohesion fund (the 'funds') and by the european maritime and fisheries fund ('emff'). however , as the serious negative effects on union economies and societies worsened , both regulations were amended again on 23 april 2020 to provide exceptional additional flexibility to enable the member states to concentrate on the necessary response to the unprecedented crisis by enhancing the possibility to mobilise non-utilised support from the funds and by simplifying procedural requirements linked to programme implementation and audits. ### (2) in order to respond to the impact of the crisis , regulations (eu) no 1303/2013 and (eu) no 1301/2013 were amended on 30 march 2020 to allow more flexibility in the implementation of the operational programmes supported by the european regional development fund ('erdf') , the european social fund ('esf') and the cohesion fund (the 'funds') and by the european maritime and fisheries fund ('emff'). however , as the serious negative effects on union economies and societies worsened , both regulations were amended again on 23 april 2020 to provide exceptional additional flexibility to enable the member states to concentrate on the necessary response to the unprecedented crisis by enhancing the possibility to mobilise non-utilised support from the funds and by simplifying procedural requirements linked to programme implementation and audits , so that final users may access financing that has so far been inaccessible.


### (3) in order to redress huge shocks to the economy stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by member states to contain the covid-19 spreading and the risks of an asymmetric recovery stemming from the different national means available in different member states resulting in serious impacts on the functioning of the internal market , the european council endorsed on 23 april 2020 the “roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component , called for the establishment of the european recovery fund and mandated the commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the union most affected , while clarifying also the link with the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027. ### (3) in order to redress huge shocks to the economy stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by member states to contain the covid-19 spreading and the risks of an asymmetric recovery stemming from the different national means available in different member states , the european council endorsed on 23 april 2020 the “roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component , called for the establishment of the european recovery fund and mandated the commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the union most affected , while clarifying also the link with the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027.


### (3) in order to redress huge shocks to the economy stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by member states to contain the covid-19 spreading and the risks of an asymmetric recovery stemming from the different national means available in different member states resulting in serious impacts on the functioning of the internal market , the european council endorsed on 23 april 2020 the “roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component , called for the establishment of the european recovery fund and mandated the commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the union most affected , while clarifying also the link with the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027. ### (3) in order to redress huge shocks to the economy stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by member states to contain the covid-19 spreading and the risks of an asymmetric recovery stemming from the different national means available in different member states resulting in serious impacts on the functioning of the internal market , the european council endorsed on 23 april 2020 the “roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component , called for the establishment of the european recovery fund and mandated the commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the union most affected , as stated in the conclusions of the european council on 21 july 2020 (euco10/20) , while clarifying also the link with the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027.


### (3) in order to redress huge shocks to the economy stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by member states to contain the covid-19 spreading and the risks of an asymmetric recovery stemming from the different national means available in different member states resulting in serious impacts on the functioning of the internal market , the european council endorsed on 23 april 2020 the “roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component , called for the establishment of the european recovery fund and mandated the commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the union most affected , while clarifying also the link with the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027. ### (3) in order to redress huge shocks to the economy stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by member states to contain the spread of covid-19 and the risks of an asymmetric recovery arising from the different national means available in different member states , which resulted in serious impacts on the functioning of the internal market , the european council endorsed on 23 april 2020 the “roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component , called for the establishment of the european recovery fund and mandated the commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the union most affected , while clarifying also the link with the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in 2018 current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 and where justified by a member state , also for the years 2023 and 2024 , should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy , with the intention of deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 and , where applicable , for 2023 and 2024 , stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state in a delegated act on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies to ensure harmonious development according to the principles of cohesion policy by promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the rural , insular , mountainous and outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche , and where relevant , 2023 and 2024 tranches , of the additional resources.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 and the european territorial cooperation goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 , 2023 and 2024 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 , and , where applicable , for 2023 and 2024 , stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. for budgetary commitments under the investment for growth and jobs goal , the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche , and where relevant , 2023 and 2024 tranches , of the additional resources. for budgetary commitments under the european territorial cooperation goal , the commission should set out the breakdown of the additional resources for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex xxii , point 8 , of regulation (eu) [new cpr].


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in addition , consideration must be given to the fact that economies in border regions have been hit hard by the crisis and therefore need more support. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes. ### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level , while taking into consideration those most impacted by the crisis. furthermore , it should provide the possibility of use of any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources. nevertheless , the fact that the operational strength of the esf should be maintained must not be disregarded. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.


### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes. ### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources , but the operational strength of the esf must be maintained.


### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes. ### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level , taking into account those regions most affected. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , including cross-border health services. resources should be used to provide equal services for all citizens , as well as support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens living in rural , insular , mountainous and outermost regions , or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis , such as tourism which generates about 10% of the eu's gdp , employs about 13 million workers and is the fourth largest export industry. the data shows that it is necessary to revitalize this economic sector as soon as possible , and it is especially important for all member states in which tourism is of strategic importance. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective "fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy" , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , and socio-healthcare services (including elderly daily care centres and residences) for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital , competitive and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , particularly as regards health services in a cross-border context , providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support the modernisation of the labour market , health and social systems , as well as comprehensive lifelong learning strategies in order to negate long-term unemployment and support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and significant support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations and those who are living in rural , insular , mountainous and outermost regions , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest for all citizens , including children. special attention should be given to measures supporting training and mobilisation of health and social care workers , particularly in the context of increasing resilience for potential future crises. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by the national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , including self-employment and entrepreneurship policies , education , training and lifelong learning , skills development , as well as reskilling and upskilling , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , for those that have been hit harder by this pandemic , the elderly population and those with mental health illness , including also children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time and focused on improving the employability of that population on a medium basis.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to invest in education in general , and in particular to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. as it remains important to delay the spread of the coronavirus so as to avoid additional confinement measures which risk impeding the successful repair and recovery of the economy , it should be possible for the esf to continue supporting this kind of operations with the additional resources. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (11) in order to ensure that member states have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre-financing payment for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. the initial pre-financing to be paid should ensure that member states have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims. ### (11) in order to ensure that member states have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy , it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre-financing payment or , where applicable , annual pre-financing , for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. this pre-financing rate will serve as a defence mechanism against the economic and social consequences , as the beneficiaries of the funds need a strong momentum in ensuring the financial liquidity. the initial pre-financing to be paid should ensure that member states have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims , as more current available resources mean more opportunities to react.


### (13) with a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , member states should be given the exceptional possibility to request a co-financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources. ### (13) with a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy , member states should be given the exceptional possibility to request a co-financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources.


### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the health systems and economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 , or by 31 december 2026 where additional resources are made available for budgetary commitment in 2023 and 2024 , to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.


### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 , or by 31 december 2026 where additional resources are made available for budgetary commitment in 2023 and 2024 , to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.


### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are required to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.


### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for the economic and social crisis and recover quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , competitive , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2022 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states will make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas that were most affected , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on those most affected , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , particularly in the most deprived regions , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs , investment priorities and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles.


### these additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall constitute external assigned revenues in accordance with article 21(5) of the financial regulation. ### these additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall constitute external assigned revenues in accordance with article 21(5) of the financial regulation. of the abovementioned eur 53 272 800 000 , the amount of eur 1 000 000 000 is allocated as a special budgetary item for the promotion of european groupings of territorial cooperation. the political management of a european grouping of territorial cooperation can request that the commission directly transfer funds from the special budgetary item to the european grouping of territorial cooperation. once a european grouping of territorial cooperation has presented its programming for the planned use of the funds to the commission , the european grouping of territorial cooperation is provided with the requested funds for independent budgetary management.


### exceptional additional resources and implementing arrangements for the investment for growth and jobs goal to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu) ### exceptional additional resources and implementing arrangements for the investment for growth and jobs goal and the european territorial cooperation goal to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu)


### 1. the additional resources referred to in articles 91(1a) and 92a (‘the additional resources’) shall be made available under the investment for growth and jobs goal to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu). the additional resources shall be used to implement technical assistance pursuant to paragraph 6 of this article and the operations implementing the thematic objective in paragraph 10 of this article. ### 1. up to 95% of the additional resources referred to in articles 91(1a) and 92a (‘the additional resources’) shall be made available under the investment for growth and jobs goal , and a minimum of 5 % of those resources shall be made available under the european territorial cooperation goal. in both cases , the additional resources shall provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu). the additional resources shall be used to implement technical assistance pursuant to paragraph 6 of this article and the operations implementing the thematic objective in paragraph 10 of this article.


### the additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the additional resources as set out in article 92a. the additional resources set out in article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to eur 18 000 000 in current prices. ### under the investment for growth and jobs goal , the additional resources as set out in article 92a shall be made available for 2021 and 2022 and , based on a reasoned request from a member state , may also be made available for budgetary commitments in 2023 and 2024. under the european territorial cooperation goal , the additional resources as set out in article 92a shall be made available for 2021 , 2022 , 2023 and 2024. the additional resources set out in article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to eur 18 000 000 in current prices.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021. ### 4. with regard to the investment for growth and jobs goal , the commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 149 of this regulation setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia and , where applicable , shall also take into account member states' temporary job retention schemes that were put or are still in place during the reference period.


### by way of derogation from articles 86(2) and 136(1) , the commitments for additional resources shall be decommitted in accordance with the rules to be followed for the closure of the programmes. ### by way of derogation from articles 86(2) and 136(1) , the commitments for additional resources shall be decommitted on 31 december 2024. by way of derogation from article 65(2) , where applicable , expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the esi funds if it has been incurred by a beneficiary and paid between the date of submission of the programme to the commission or from 1 january 2014 , whichever is earlier , and 31 december 2024. by way of derogation form article 136(2) , that part of commitments still open on 31 december 2023 or 31 december 2024 shall be decommitted if any of the documents required under article 141(1) has not been submitted to the commission by the deadline set out in article 141(1).


### each member state shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the erdf and the esf to operational programmes. ### each member state shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the erdf and the esf to operational programmes involving public authorities as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principle , bearing in mind that this approach adds value to the implementation of european public policies. up to 5 % of the additional resources shall be used for cross-border projects.


### 8. the additional resources not allocated to technical assistance shall be used under the thematic objective set out in paragraph 10 to support operations fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy. ### 8. the additional resources not allocated to technical assistance shall be used under the thematic objective set out in paragraph 10 to support operations fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic , focusing for example on the revitalization of tourism , health and other hardest-hit sectors , as well as preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy.


### 8. the additional resources not allocated to technical assistance shall be used under the thematic objective set out in paragraph 10 to support operations fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy. ### 8. the additional resources not allocated to technical assistance shall be used under the thematic objective set out in paragraph 10 to support operations fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , competitive , digital and resilient recovery of the economy.


### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , subject to paragraph 4 above. ### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , subject to paragraph 4 of this article.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health infrastructure , systems and services , including cross-border health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment and advisory support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens living in rural , insular , mountainous and outermost regions , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis such as tourism. additional resources may also be used to develop centres of excellence for specific diseases and health crises around the eu by providing financial support for the procurement of medicinal products and medical devices , as well as supporting the additional specialization of already established centres for complex diseases and virus research , which will enable equal access to health care , reduce unmet medical needs and increase resilience to future health crises.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services and socio-healthcare services (including elderly day-care centres and residences) to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital , competitive and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis , paying special attention to the needs of border regions.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , including health services in cross-border areas , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , including in rural areas , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall be eligible as of 1 february 2020 and be primarily used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis.


### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. ### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support the modernisation of the labour market , health and social systems , as well as comprehensive lifelong learning strategies in order to negate long-term unemployment and support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and significant support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations and for those living in rural , insular , mountainous and outermost regions , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. special attention shall be given to measures supporting training and the mobilisation of health and social care workers , particularly in the context of increasing resilience for potential future crises.


### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. ### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures including self-employment and entrepreneurship policies , education , training , lifelong learning , skills development , as well as reskilling and upskilling , in particular to support the twin green , competitive and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest to those that have been hit hardest by this pandemic , the elderly population and those with mental health illness , including also children.


### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. ### for the esf , the additional resources shall be eligible as of 1 february 2020 and be primarily used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes for employees and schemes supporting the self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. all esf operations fostering crisis response capacity , including short-term work schemes , in the context of the covid-19 pandemic may be programmed under the investment priority referred to in article 3(1)(a)(i) ,(ii) and (v) and article 3(1)(b)(iv) of regulation (eu) no 1304/2013.


### the revised financing plan set out in article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020 , 2021 and , where applicable , for 2022 without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions. ### the revised financing plan set out in article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020 , 2021 and , where applicable , for 2022 , 2023 and 2024 , without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions.


### by way of derogation from article 30(1) , requests for the amendment of a programme submitted by a member state shall be duly justified and shall in particular set out expected impact of the changes to the programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy. they shall be accompanied by the revised programme. ### by way of derogation from article 30(1) , requests for the amendment of a programme submitted by a member state shall be duly justified and shall in particular set out expected impact of the changes to the programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of health systems and the economy. they shall be accompanied by the revised programme.


### 10. by way of derogation from article 26(4) , a new dedicated operational programme may be drawn up by member states under the new thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10. no ex ante evaluation as set out in article 55 shall be required. ### 10. by way of derogation from article 26(4) , a new dedicated operational programme may be drawn up by member states under the new thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10.


### by way of derogation from article 56(3) and 114(2) , the member states shall ensure that by 31 december 2024 at least one evaluation on the use of the additional resources is carried out to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , impact and how they contributed to the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article. ### by way of derogation from article 56(3) and 114(2) , the member states shall ensure that by 31 december 2024 at least one evaluation on the use of the additional resources is carried out to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , impact and how they contributed to the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article. by the same date , the commission shall carry out a specific ex-post evaluation of the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of financial support under react-eu.


### by way of derogation from article 56(3) and 114(2) , the member states shall ensure that by 31 december 2024 at least one evaluation on the use of the additional resources is carried out to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , impact and how they contributed to the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article. ### by way of derogation from article 56(3) and 114(2) , the member states shall ensure that by 31 december 2024 at least one evaluation on the use of the additional resources is carried out to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , impact and how they contributed to the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article. to this end , they are required to make use of programme-specific indicators made available by the commission.


### ex ante conditionalities , by way of derogation from article 19 and the fund-specific rules; ### deleted


### the derogation provided in the second sub-paragraph of article 65(10) setting the eligibility date of 1 february 2020 for operations for fostering crisis response capacities in the context of the covid-19 outbreak; ### deleted


### 13. while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility in accordance with article 115(1) and (3) and with annex xii , member states and managing authorities shall ensure that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### 13. while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility in accordance with article 115(1) and (3) and with annex xii , member states and managing authorities shall ensure that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. in accordance with article 115(2) , operations receiving additional support stemming from the additional resources shall be disclosed with full transparency. they shall be listed in a digital monitoring system for eu funds to be introduced by the commission.


### (4) in accordance with regulation [european recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the european investment and structural funds should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [eri]. moreover , additional resources for economic , social and territorial cohesion should be made available through a revision of the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020. ### (4) in accordance with regulation [european recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the european investment and structural funds should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [eri]. moreover , additional resources for economic , social and territorial cohesion , particularly in the most deprived regions , should be made available through a revision of the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020.


### (16) in order to facilitate the transfers authorised by the changes introduced under this regulation , the condition laid down in article 30(1)(f) of the financial regulation regarding the use of appropriations for the same objective should not apply in respect of those transfers. ### (16) in order to facilitate the transfers authorised by the changes introduced under this regulation , the condition laid down in article 30(1)(f) of the financial regulation regarding the use of appropriations for the same objective should not apply to those transfers.


### (19) in view of the covid-19 pandemic and the urgency to address the associated public health crisis , it is considered necessary to use the exception to the eight-week period referred to in article 4 of protocol no 1 on the role of national parliaments in the european union , annexed to the treaty on european union , to the treaty on the functioning of the european union and to the treaty establishing the european atomic energy community. ### deleted


### (3) member states have been affected by the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic crisis in an unprecedented manner. the crisis has led to severe economic and social consequences. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures in line with the european pillar of social rights. ### (3) member states have been affected by the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic crisis in an unprecedented manner. the crisis has led to severe economic and social consequences. job losses , companies going bankrupt , short-time working and financial difficulties mean that more people are falling into severe poverty and insecurity. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures in line with the european pillar of social rights.


### 6. notes that the foundation has several anti-harassment measures in place and that all newcomers attend an information session presented by confidential counsellors; ### deleted


### 4. welcomes the foundation’s agreements and annual action plans on cooperation in areas of policy overlap with the european foundation for the improvements of living and working conditions and with the european centre for the development of vocational training; appreciates that the foundation became the leader of the inter-agency contract for the provision of benchmarked staff engagement surveys; ### 4. welcomes the foundation’s agreements and annual action plans on cooperation in areas of policy overlap with the european foundation for the improvements of living and working conditions and with the european centre for the development of vocational training; appreciates that the foundation became the leader of the inter-agency contract for the provision of benchmarked staff engagement surveys; commends this practice as an example worth following; strongly encourages the foundation to actively seek further and broader cooperation with all of the union agencies;


### 1. grants the executive director of the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) discharge in respect of the implementation of the foundation’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) discharge in respect of the implementation of the foundation’s budget for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the executive director of the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) discharge in respect of the implementation of the foundation’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### 1. approves the closure of the accounts of the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) for the financial year 2018/ postpones the closure of the accounts of the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) for the financial year 2018; ### 1. approves the closure of the accounts of the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) for the financial year 2018;


### 5. notes with regret from the court’s report that the ex-ante controls performed by eurofound within the context of intermediary services provided by a framework contractor were not effective , as well as the court’s observation that the foundation should adapt ex-ante controls on payments under such contracts and ensure the existence of a competitive procedure for all procurements; notes from the foundation’s reply that the respective framework contract had expired and the new one had successfully addressed the issues raised by the court; ### 5. notes from the court’s report that the ex-ante controls performed by eurofound within the context of intermediary services provided by a framework contractor were not effective , as well as the court’s observation that the foundation should adapt ex-ante controls on payments under such contracts and ensure the existence of a competitive procedure for all procurements; notes from the foundation’s reply that the respective framework contract had expired and the new one had successfully addressed the issues raised by the court; recognises that the foundation had only limited input in the design and the pricing structure of this respective contract as it was an inter-institutional contract led by the commission’s dg digit;


### 2. notes with satisfaction that , according to the annual report of the european court of auditors’ (the 'court') on union agencies for the financial year 2018 (the 'court’s report') , the court issued an unqualified audit opinion on the reliability of the accounts of all agencies; notes in addition that the court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the revenue underlying the accounts for all agencies; observes that the court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the payments underlying the accounts for all agencies , except for the european asylum support office (easo); points out with regret that for easo’s payments for the financial years 2016 and 2017 , the court issued a qualified opinion; ### 2. welcomes the visible progress made by the agencies in their efforts to respond to the demands and recommendations expressed within the annual discharge procedures; notes with satisfaction that , according to the annual report of the european court of auditors’ (the 'court') on union agencies for the financial year 2018 (the 'court’s report') , the court issued an unqualified audit opinion on the reliability of the accounts of all agencies; notes in addition that the court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the revenue underlying the accounts for all agencies; observes that the court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the payments underlying the accounts for all agencies , except for the european asylum support office (easo); points out with regret that for easo’s payments for the financial years 2016 and 2017 , the court issued a qualified opinion; acknowledges the continued progress made by the office in delivering reforms and corrective action plans;


### main risks identified by the court ### main risks and recommendations identified by the court


### 8. stresses that the need to have separate administrative structures and procedures for all agencies constitutes an inherent risk to administrative efficiency; ### 8. stresses that the need to have separate administrative structures and procedures for all agencies constitutes an inherent risk to administrative inefficiency and urges agencies to strengthen their thematic bundling and cooperation according to their fields of policy to ensure harmonisation and efficient sharing of resources;


### 10. notes the network’s reply in support of parliament’s invitation to provide the union institutions with constructive feedback in the framework of the post-2020 multiannual financial framework negotiations and that each agency was invited to perform an analysis of the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 proposal by the commission; ### 10. notes the network’s reply in support of parliament’s invitation to provide the union institutions with constructive feedback in the framework of the post-2020 multiannual financial framework negotiations and that each agency was invited to perform an analysis of the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 proposal by the commission; acknowledges the high importance of the multiannual financial framework on the budgeting of the agencies and encourages them to continue exploring new sources of financing in addition to the existing union budget contributions;


### 12. encourages the agencies and the commission to apply the principle of performance-based budgeting , to consistently seek the most effective ways to provide added value , and to further explore possible improvements in efficiency in relation to resources management; notes the court’s suggestion that a publication of agency budgets by activity would allow linking resources to the activities they are used for; ### 12. encourages the agencies and the commission to apply the principle of performance-based budgeting , to consistently seek the most effective ways to provide added value , and to further explore possible improvements in efficiency in relation to resources management; notes the court’s suggestion that a publication of agency budgets by activity would allow linking resources to the activities they are used for and would assist for easier budget allocation , efficacy and limit unnecessary expenses;


### 14. notes with satisfaction that some agencies cooperate according to their thematic grouping , for exemple the justice and home affairs agencies and the european supervisory authorities; encourages other agencies also to increase cooperation with each other whenever possible , not only in establishing shared services and synergies , but in their common policy areas as well; notes that a majority of agencies do focus and strive on further enhancing synergies and sharing resources; notes that the network has established an online catalogue of shared services , mainly it services , and that in 2018 , a pilot has been developed to monitor the use and benefit of the shared services which has been extended in 2019 to all share services; ### 14. notes with satisfaction that some agencies cooperate effectively according to their thematic grouping , for example the justice and home affairs6 agencies and the european supervisory authorities7; encourages other agencies also to increase cooperation with each other whenever possible , not only in establishing shared services and synergies , but in their common policy areas as well; notes that a majority of agencies do focus and strive on further enhancing synergies and sharing resources; notes that the network has established an online catalogue of shared services , mainly it services , and that in 2018 , a pilot has been developed to monitor the use and benefit of the shared services which has been extended in 2019 to all share services;


### 15. notes from the court’s report that in 2018 , some progress was made in relation to the introduction of sysper ii , the human resources management tool developed by the commission , with five additional agencies signed up for it in 2018; notes , however , that the progress in its implementation varies , the project being complex and each agency having its own specificities; notes furthermore that good progress was made in relation to the introduction of e-procurement; ### 15. notes from the court’s report that in 2018 , some progress was made in relation to the introduction of sysper ii , the human resources management tool developed by the commission , with five additional agencies signed up for it in 2018; notes , however , that the progress in its implementation varies , the project being complex and each agency having its own specificities; notes furthermore that good progress was made in relation to the introduction of e-procurement; nevertheless , a number of agencies are still in the process of introducing the tools of electronic invoicing as developed by the commission;