### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund . that review should provide a fully - fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant csrs issued in 2024 . in parallel , in 2024 the commission should , together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025 , review all member states ' total allocations under the investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 , applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 . ### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + , the eafrd and the cohesion fund . that review , where appropriate , should provide an adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should , where necessary , result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 .


### the co - financing rate for the cohesion fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 70 % . ### the co - financing rate for the cohesion fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 85 % .


### 40 % for the more developed regions . ### 50 % for the more developed regions .


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


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


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


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


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### in accordance with their respective responsibilities , the member states , local and regional authorities and the commission , on the basis of the principles of partnership and multi - level governance , shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles and values as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . operations financed by the funds should contribute to eliminating inequalities , to promoting equality between men and women , as well as at combating discrimination based on any ground , including sex , racial or ethnic origin , colour or social origin , genetic features , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all , it is necessary to target support of the funds towards the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights and the sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 united nations agenda , to which the union and its member states have committed . the funds should furthermore contribute to the eradication of poverty in the union . when implementing the funds , member states should ensure consistency , coherence and synergies with the aforementioned principles and targets , taking into account local and regional challenges .


### member states should take account of the contents of their draft national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , for their programmes , as well as for the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments . _________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] . ### member states should take account of the contents of their draft national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , as well as for the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments . _________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] .


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


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


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


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


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### member states , local and regional authorities and the commission , basing their approach on the principles of partnership and multi - level governance , shall ensure coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds , including the eafrd , and other union instruments they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


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


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


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . ### reflecting the particular urgency of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions , to reaching the reduction of co2 emissions by 45 percent until 2030 compared to 2010 and zero emissions by 2050 and , to this end , to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives .


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


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


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


### member states should determine how relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 of the tfeu and relevant council recommendations adopted in accordance with article 148 of the tfeu are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents . during the 2021–2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the csrs . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant csrs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period . ### member states should take into account country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 of the tfeu and council recommendations adopted in accordance with article 148of the tfeu in the preparation of programming documents . during the2021–2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the csrs . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant csrs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period .


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


### in order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period , the commission should carry out a mid - term assessment of the funds . at the end of the programming period , the commission should carry out retrospective evaluations of the funds , which should focus on the impact of the funds . ### in order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period , the commission should carry out a mid - term assessment of the funds . at the end of the programming period , the commission should carry out ex post evaluations of the funds , which should focus on the impact of the funds .


### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include at least the following partners : ### for the partnership agreement and for each programme , each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities , civil society and the social partners . that partnership shall include at least the following partners :


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


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### member states , local and regional authorities and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments , in line with the principle of subsidiarity and multilevel governance , such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### in accordance with their respective responsibilities , the member states , local and regional authorities and the commission , on the basis of the principles of partnership and multi - level governance , shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


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


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


### the part of commitments still open on 31 december 2029 shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the esf + , the erdf and the cohesion fund have not been submitted to the commission by the time limit set out in article 38 . ### the part of commitments still open on 31 december 2030 shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the esf + , the erdf and the cohesion fund have not been submitted to the commission by the time limit set out in article 38 .


### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund . that review should provide a fully - fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant csrs issued in 2024 . in parallel , in 2024 the commission should , together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025 , review all member states ' total allocations under the investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 , applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 . ### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + , the eafrd and the cohesion fund . that review , where appropriate , should provide an adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should , where necessary , result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 .


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


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


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 50% of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives .


### a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ; ### a smarter europe by promoting transformation towards an innovative and smart circular economy geared to sustainability ;


### the elements of remuneration under national law or universally applicable collective agreements should be clear and transparent to all service providers . it is therefore justified to impose on member states the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remuneration on the single website provided for by article 5 of the enforcement directive . ### the elements of remuneration should be clear and transparent to all service providers and posted workers . it is therefore justified to impose on member states the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remuneration on the single website provided for by article 5 of the enforcement directive as transparency and access to information are key elements for service providers . the provision of information on the single website should be in line with international labour organisation standards , the council of europe ' s european social charter , and the law and practice of the host member state , and should respect the autonomy of the social partners . travel , board , lodging and accommodation expenses should not be considered to be part of service providers ' or the posted workers ' remuneration , and expenses should not be deducted from their salaries .


### the rome i regulation provides that the country where the work is habitually carried out shall not be deemed to have changed if he is temporarily employed in another country . ### the rome i regulation provides that the country where the work is habitually carried out shall not be deemed to have changed if he is temporarily employed in another country . it deems work carried out in another member state to be temporary if the employee is expected to resume work in his or her member state of origin after carrying out tasks abroad .


### it is within member states ' competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with their law and practice . however , national rules on remuneration applied to posted workers must be justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately restrict the cross - border provision of services . ### it is within member states ' exclusive competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with national law and practice .


### the elements of remuneration under national law or universally applicable collective agreements should be clear and transparent to all service providers . it is therefore justified to impose on member states the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remuneration on the single website provided for by article 5 of the enforcement directive . ### the elements of remuneration under national law or universally applicable collective agreements should be clear and transparent to all service providers and posted workers . it is therefore justified to impose on member states the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remuneration on the single website provided for by article 5 of the enforcement directive .


### it is within member states ' competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with their law and practice . however , national rules on remuneration applied to posted workers must be justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately restrict the cross - border provision of services . ### it is within member states ' exclusive competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with their law and practice .


### a third - country national in respect of whom there are serious grounds for believing that he has committed a serious crime or in respect of whom there are clear indications of an intention to commit such an offence in the territory of a member state . ### a third - country national in respect of whom there is proof that he has committed a serious crime in the territory of a member state .


### ‘ serious crime’ means offences listed in article 2 and of framework decision 2002 / 584 / jha of 13 june 200268 ; _________________ 68 council framework decision of 13 june 2002 on the european arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between member states . ### ‘ serious crime’ means offences listed in article 2 of framework decision 2002 / 584 / jha of 13 june 2002 ;


### an alert may not be entered without the data referred to in article 20 , , , , and . where an alert is based upon a decision taken under article 24 the data referred to in article 20 shall also be entered . ### an alert may not be entered without the data referred to in article&#160 ; 20 , , &#160 ; , , , , , and . where an alert is based upon a decision taken under article 24 the data referred to in article 20 shall also be entered .


### this regulation should set out the conditions for use of dactylographic data and facial images for identification purposes . the use of facial images for identification purposes in sis should also help ensure consistency in border control procedures where identification and the verification of identity are required by the use of dactylographic data and facial images . searching with dactylographic data should be mandatory if there is any doubt concerning the identity of a person . facial images for identification purposes should only be used in the context of regular border controls in self - service kiosks and electronic gates . ### this regulation should set out the conditions for use of dactylographic data and facial images for identification purposes . the use of facial images for identification purposes in sis should also help ensure consistency in border control procedures where identification and the verification of identity are required by the use of dactylographic data and facial images . facial images for identification purposes should only be used in the context of regular border controls in self - service kiosks and electronic gates .


### three years after sis is brought into operation and every four years thereafter , the commission shall produce an overall evaluation of central sis and the bilateral and multilateral exchange of supplementary information between member states . that overall evaluation shall include an examination of results achieved against objectives , and an assessment of the continuing validity of the underlying rationale , the application of this regulation in respect of central sis , the security of central sis and any implications for future operations . the commission shall transmit the evaluation to the european parliament and the council . ### one year after sis is brought into operation and every four years thereafter , the commission shall produce an overall evaluation of central sis and the bilateral and multilateral exchange of supplementary information between member states . that overall evaluation shall include an examination of results achieved against objectives , and an assessment of the continuing validity of the underlying rationale , the application of this regulation in respect of central sis , the security of central sis and any implications for future operations . the commission shall transmit the evaluation to the european parliament and the council .


### dactylographic data may also be used to identify a person . dactylographic data stored in sis shall be used for identification purposes if the identity of the person cannot be ascertained by other means . ### fingerprints may also be used to identify a person . fingerprints stored in sis shall be used for identification purposes if the identity of the person cannot be ascertained by other means .


### the comprehensive decision issued by the single competent authority shall be the sole legally binding decision resulting from the statutory permit granting procedure . where other authorities are concerned by the project , they may give their opinion as input to the procedure , in accordance with national legislation . this opinion shall be taken into account by the single competent authority . ### the comprehensive decision issued by the competent authority shall be decision resulting from the permit granting procedures . where other authorities are concerned by the project , they shall exercise their competences , in accordance with national legislation . their permits , decisions and opinions shall be respected by the competent authority .


### in order to meet the time limits set out in article 6 and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest , all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law , both national and of the union , shall be integrated and result in only one comprehensive decision . ### in order to meet the time limits set out in article 6 and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest , all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law , both national and of the union , shall result in comprehensive decision .


### the single competent authority shall assess the application and adopt a comprehensive decision within the period of one year from the date of submission of the complete application file in accordance with paragraph 7 . member states may set an earlier time - limit , where appropriate . ### the competent authority shall assess the application and adopt a comprehensive decision within the period of one year from the date of submission of the complete application file in accordance with paragraph 7 , unless the competent authority decides to extend this period on its own initiative , substantiating the decision , or on the basis of a substantiated application by the project promoter . member states may also set an earlier time - limit , where appropriate .


### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the single competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the single competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the single competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure . ### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the single competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the competent authority or competent authorities shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the single competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states or two or more national authorities are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure .


### each project of common interest on the ten - t core network shall be subject to an integrated permit granting procedure managed by a single competent authority designated by each member state in accordance with articles 5 and 6 . ### each project of common interest on the ten - t core network shall be subject to a procedure managed by competent authority designated by each member state in accordance with articles 5 and 6 .


### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the single competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the single competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the single competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure . ### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a description of the project . no later than four months following the receipt of the above notification , the competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure .


### the single competent authority shall assess the application and adopt a comprehensive decision within the period of one year from the date of submission of the complete application file in accordance with paragraph 7 . member states may set an earlier time - limit , where appropriate . ### the competent authority shall assess the application and adopt a comprehensive decision within the period of 6 months from the date of submission of the complete application file in accordance with paragraph 7 . member states may set an earlier time - limit , where appropriate .


### within three months of the start of the permit granting procedure , the single competent authority , in close cooperation with the project promoter and other authorities concerned and taking into account the information submitted by the project promoter on the basis of the notification referred to in paragraph 3 , shall establish and communicate to the project promoter a detailed application outline , containing : ### within three months of the start of the permit granting procedure , the competent authority , in close cooperation with the project promoter and other authorities concerned and taking into account the information submitted by the project promoter on the basis of the notification referred to in paragraph 3 , shall establish and communicate to the project promoter a detailed application outline , containing :


### in the case of projects of common interest for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council and other union law , member states shall ensure that joint procedures within the meaning of article 2 of directive 2011 / 92 / eu are provided for . ### in the case of projects of common interest for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council and other union law , member states shall ensure that joint procedures within the meaning of article 2 of directive 2011 / 92 / eu are provided for . the assessments may be carried out before pre - application phase referred to in article 6 .


### the responsibility of the single competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 and / or the tasks related to it may be delegated to , or carried out by , another authority at the appropriate administrative level , per project of common interest or per particular category of projects of common interest , under the following conditions : ### the competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall :


### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the single competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the single competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the single competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure . ### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure .


### member states shall ensure that , where there is likelihood of insolvency , debtors in financial difficulty have access to an effective preventive restructuring framework that enables them to restructure their debts or business , restore their viability and avoid insolvency . 2 . preventive restructuring frameworks may consist of one or more procedures or measures . 3 . member states shall put in place provisions limiting the involvement of a judicial or administrative authority to where it is necessary and proportionate so that rights of any affected parties are safeguarded . 4 . preventive restructuring frameworks shall be available on the application by debtors , or by creditors with the agreement of debtors . ### member states shall ensure that , where there is likelihood of insolvency , debtors in financial difficulty have access to an effective preventive restructuring framework that enables them to restructure their debts or business , restore their viability or arrange for sustainable management by another undertaking and avoid insolvency or find a solution that is more satisfactory than liquidation of assets to help pay off creditors claims , protect jobs and sustain business activity . 2 . preventive restructuring frameworks may consist of one or more procedures or measures , duly negotiated and consulted with workers’ representatives if any , who shall retain all rights of collective bargaining and industrial action . it shall also provide for procedures or measures destined to the recovery of the indebted firm by workers , according to the relevant national law . 3 . member states shall put in place provisions limiting the involvement of a judicial or administrative authority to where it is necessary and proportionate , while ensuring that rights of any affected parties are safeguarded . 4 . preventive restructuring frameworks shall be available on the application by debtors , by workers or by other creditors with the agreement of debtors .


### member states shall ensure that affected parties are treated in separate classes which reflect the class formation criteria . classes shall be formed in such a way that each class comprises claims or interests with rights that are sufficiently similar to justify considering the members of the class a homogenous group with commonality of interest . as a minimum , secured and unsecured claims shall be treated in separate classes for the purposes of adopting a restructuring plan . member states may also provide that workers are treated in a separate class of their own . ### member states shall ensure that affected parties are treated in separate classes which reflect the class formation criteria . classes shall be formed in such a way that each class comprises claims or interests with rights that are sufficiently similar to justify considering the members of the class a homogenous group with commonality of interest . as a minimum , secured and unsecured claims shall be treated in separate classes for the purposes of adopting a restructuring plan . member states shall also provide that workers are treated in a separate class of their own and guarantee the priority of their claims


### preventive restructuring frameworks shall be available on the application by debtors , or by creditors with the agreement of debtors . ### preventive restructuring frameworks shall be available on the application by debtors , by workers or by other creditors with the agreement of debtors .


### member states shall publish in the single official national website referred to in article 5 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu the constituent elements of remuneration in accordance with point . ### member states shall publish in the single official national website referred to in article 5 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu the constituent elements of minimum rates of pay , their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point of the first subparagraph .


### remuneration , including overtime rates ; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes ; ### minimum rates of pay , including overtime rates , unless the member state fails to publish in the single official national website referred to in article 5 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu the constituent elements of minimum rates of pay , their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation ; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes ;


### the delegation of power referred to in the second subparagraph of article 15 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect on the day following publication in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 12 and in the second subparagraph of article 15 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect on the day following publication in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions , governance , administration , economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness , growth , jobs , and investment , in particular in the context of economic governance processes , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . ### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national , local and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions , governance , administration , economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness , sustainable growth , jobs , investment and economic , social and territorial cohesion , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to the second subparagraph of article 15 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of two months of the notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 12 and the second subparagraph of 15 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of two months of the notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely to contribute to the institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions , governance , administration , economic and social sectors , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone , but can rather , by reason of their scale and effects , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the member state concerned . ### since the objective of this regulation , namely to contribute to the institutional , administrative and structural reforms decided by the member states , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone , but can rather , by reason of their scale and effects , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the member state concerned .


### support under the programme should be provided by the commission upon request by a member state , in areas such as budget and taxation , public function , institutional and administrative reforms , the justice system , anti - fraud , anti - corruption and anti - money laundering , business environment , private sector development , investment , competition , public procurement , privatization processes , access to finance , investment , trade , sustainable development , innovation , education and training , labour policies , public health , asylum , migration policies , agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies . ### support under the programme should be provided by the commission upon request by a member state , region or local authority in areas such as anti - tax avoidance , budget and taxation , anti - fraud , anti - corruption and anti - money laundering , the environment , sme development , investment , public procurement , public water and energy management , access to finance , investment , trade , sustainable development , innovation , strengthening of public education and training systems , strengthening of public health systems , agriculture and rural development and financial sector control and taxation policies .


### against this background , it is necessary to establish a structural reform support programme with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - enhancing administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . the programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery , job creation , boosting europe’s competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy . ### it is necessary to establish a support programme for member states , regions and local authorities with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states , regions and local authorities to prepare and implement administrative and structural reforms which can improve living conditions , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely to contribute to the institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions , governance , administration , economic and social sectors , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone , but can rather , by reason of their scale and effects , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the member state concerned . ### since the objective of this regulation , namely to contribute to sustainable institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing technical assistance , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone , but can rather , by reason of their scale and effects , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective .


### member states that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the programme with additional funds . currently , regulation no 1303 / 2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a member state to those member states which face temporary budgetary difficulties . regulation no 1303 / 2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all member states to participate financially to the programme . the resources transferred to the union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart , sustainable and inclusive growth or fund - specific purposes in the member states concerned . ### member states that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the programme with additional funds . the resources transferred to the union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart , sustainable and inclusive growth or fund - specific purposes in the member states concerned .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in the second subparagraph of article 15 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of four years from 1 january 2017 . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 12 and the second subparagraph of article 15 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of four years from 1 january 2017 .


### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken at their own initiative , notably to achieve sustainable investment , growth and job creation . ### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken at their own initiative .


### to achieve the general objective set out in article 4 , the programme shall have the following specific objectives : to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms according to priorities , taking into account initial conditions and expected socio - economic impacts ; to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate , develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors ; to support the efforts of national authorities to define and implement appropriate processes and methodologies by taking into account good practices and lessons learned by other countries in addressing similar situations ; to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management , where appropriate , through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills . these objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with beneficiary member states . 2 . the specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to competitiveness , growth , jobs and investment , in particular to the following : public financial management , budget process , debt management and revenue administration ; institutional reform and efficient and service - oriented functioning of public administration , effective rule of law , reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti - fraud , anti - corruption and anti - money laundering ; business environment , private sector development , investment , privatization processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for innovation ; education and training , labour market policies , social inclusion , social security and social welfare systems , public health and healthcare systems , asylum , migration and borders policies ; policies for the agricultural sector and the sustainable development of rural areas ; financial sector policies and access to finance . ### to achieve the general objective set out in article 4 , the programme shall have the following specific objectives . to assist the initiatives of national , regional and local authorities to design their reforms according to priorities , taking into account initial conditions and expected socio - economic impacts ; to support the national regional and local authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate , develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors ; to support competent authorities to improve systems and policies in the field of education , training and access to culture , which should be universal , of high quality , sustainable , inclusive , promote excellence , research and development at every level ; to support the efforts of national , regional and local authorities to define and implement appropriate processes and methodologies by taking into account good practices and lessons learned by other countries in addressing similar situations ; to assist the national , regional and local authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management , where appropriate , through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills . to encourage the involvement of citizens in decision - making through consultations and to strengthen citizenship through participatory elements . these objectives shall be pursued upon the request of beneficiary member states and in close cooperation with them . 2 . the member state shall , in consultation with its competent authorities , where applicable with its regional authorities , determine the policy areas it wishes to tackle in accordance with specific national and regional needs .


### in order to adapt the list of indicators measuring the achievement of the objectives of the programme , in the light of experience during the implementation of the programme , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the amendment of the list . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to adapt the list of indicators measuring the achievement of the objectives of the programme , in the light of experience during the implementation of the programme , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the amendment of the list . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes , in particular of the relevant country specific recommendations issued in the context of the european semester or of relevant actions related to the implementation of union law ; ### the implementation of reforms or of relevant actions related to the implementation of union law ;


### further to a dialogue with the requesting member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission should analyse the request , taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency , breadth and depth of the problems as identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged , analysis of socioeconomic indicators , and the general administrative capacity of the member state . the commission should also , in close cooperation with the member state concerned , identify the priority areas , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support , taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes . ### further to a dialogue with the requesting member state , subject to the involvement context of the social partners and civil society , the commission should analyse the request , taking into account the principles of subsidiarity , transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency , breadth and depth of the problems as identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged , analysis of socioeconomic indicators , and the general administrative capacity of the member state . the commission should also , in close cooperation with the member state concerned , identify the priority areas , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support , taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes .


### further to a dialogue with the requesting member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission should analyse the request , taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency , breadth and depth of the problems as identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged , analysis of socioeconomic indicators , and the general administrative capacity of the member state . the commission should also , in close cooperation with the member state concerned , identify the priority areas , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support , taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes . ### the commission should analyse the request , taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency , analysis of socioeconomic indicators , and the general administrative capacity of the member state . the commission should also , in close cooperation with the member state concerned , identify the global financial contribution for such support , taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes .


### the commission shall monitor the implementation of the actions financed by the programme and measure the achievement of the specific objectives referred to in article 5 in accordance with indicators set out in the annex . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 16 concerning amendments to the list of indicators set out in the annex . 2 . the commission shall provide the european parliament and the council with an interim evaluation report , by mid of 2019 , at the latest , and an ex - post evaluation report by end of december 2021 . 3 . the interim evaluation report shall include information on the achievement of the programme ' s objectives , the efficiency of the use of resources and the programme’s european added value and assessment on whether funding in areas covered by the programme needs to be adapted or extended after 2020 . it shall also address the continued relevance of all objectives and actions . the ex - post evaluation report shall include information on the longer - term impact of the programme . ### the commission shall monitor the implementation of the actions financed by the programme and measure the achievement of the specific objectives referred to in article 5 in accordance with indicators set out in the annex . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 16 concerning amendments to the list of indicators set out in the annex . 2 . the commission shall provide the european parliament and the council with annual monitoring report and an interim evaluation report , by 31 december 2018 , at the latest , and an ex - post evaluation report by end of december 2021 . 3 . the interim evaluation report shall include information on the achievement of the programme ' s objectives , the efficiency of the use of resources and the programme’s european added value and assessment on whether funding in areas covered by the programme needs to be adapted or extended after 2020 . it shall also address the continued relevance of all objectives and actions . the ex - post evaluation report shall include information on the longer - term impact of the programme and shall assess the programme as a whole , both its weaknesses and its strengths . 3a . the implementation of the programme shall be subject to annual monitoring as well as to independent interim and ex - post evaluation on the basis of which the possible suspension after 2020 could be decided . therefore , output indicators maybe added to the proposed set of indicators .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions , governance , administration , economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness , growth , jobs , and investment , in particular in the context of economic governance processes , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . ### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and structural reforms decided by the member states by providing support to national authorities , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds .


### the programme should support the design , implementation and enforcement of union legislation underpinning the proper functioning of the internal market . the programme should support the creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market : businesses , citizens including consumers , civil society and public authorities . to that end , the programme should aim to ensure the competitiveness of businesses , notably smes , but also supporting the enforcement of consumer protection and safety rules and by raising the awareness of businesses and individuals by providing them with the right tools , knowledge and competence to make informed decisions and strengthen their participation in union’s policy - making . furthermore , the programme should aim to enhance regulatory and administrative cooperation , notably through exchange of best practices , building of knowledge and competence bases , including the use of strategic public procurement . the programme should also aim to support the development of high - quality international standards that underpin the implementation of union legislation . this also includes standard setting in the field of financial reporting and audit , thereby contributing to the transparency and well - functioning of the union’s capital markets and to enhancing investor protection . the programme should support rulemaking and standard setting also by ensuring the broadest possible stakeholder involvement . the objective of the programme should also be to support the implementation and enforcement of union legislation providing for a high level of health for humans , animals and plants along the food chain and the improvement of the welfare of animals . ### the programme should support the design , implementation and enforcement of union legislation underpinning the proper functioning of the internal market and improvements thereto in terms of social equality and minimising the increasing divergence between countries . the programme should support the creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market : businesses , citizens including consumers , civil society and public authorities . to that end , the programme should aim to ensure the competitiveness of businesses , notably smes , and the creation of quality jobs , but also supporting the enforcement of consumer protection and safety rules and by raising the awareness of businesses and individuals by providing them with the right tools , knowledge and competence to make informed decisions and strengthen their participation in the union’s policy - making . furthermore , the programme should aim to respect and keep labour laws and to enhance regulatory and administrative cooperation , notably through exchange of best practices , building of knowledge and competence bases , including the use of strategic public procurement . the programme should also aim to support the development of high - quality international standards that underpin the implementation of union legislation . this also includes standard setting in the field of financial reporting and audit , which should contribute to the transparency and well - functioning of the union’s capital markets and to enhancing investor protection . the programme should support rulemaking and standard setting also by ensuring the broadest possible stakeholder involvement . the objective of the programme should also be to support the implementation and enforcement of union legislation providing for a high level of health for humans , animals and plants along the food chain and the improvement of the welfare of animals .


### the maximum total number of persons to be resettled ; ### the targeted minimum number of persons to be resettled , which should be the equivalent of at least 25% of the predicted global resettlement needs ;


### this regulation establishes a union resettlement framework for the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection . ### this regulation establishes a union resettlement framework for the selection , admission and transfer of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection .


### where necessary , local coordination and practical cooperation arrangements among member states , supported by the [ european union agency for asylum ] in accordance with article 12 , and with third countries , and unhcr or other partners ; ### where necessary , local coordination and practical cooperation arrangements among member states , supported by the unhcr and the [ european union agency for asylum ] in accordance with article 12 , and with third countries , or other partners ;


### - the father , mother or another adult responsible for the unmarried minor to be resettled , whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult is present ; ### - the father , mother or another adult responsible for the minor to be resettled , whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult is present ;


### member states shall ensure that family unity can be maintained between persons referred to in point . ### member states shall ensure that family unity can be maintained .


### persons who have already been resettled by another member state in the implementation of this regulation , the conclusions of the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council 11097 / 15 of 20 july 2015 , the eu - turkey statement of 18 march 2016 , the commission recommendation c 9490 of 15 december 2015 , or a national resettlement scheme ; and ### persons who have already been resettled by another member state in the implementation of this regulation , or as part of a national resettlement scheme ; and


### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to or within a third country and any onward movement of those persons to the territory of the member states ; ### the global resettlement needs shown in the unhcr global resettlement needs document , which identifies the most vulnerable refugees in need of resettlement across the world ;


### overall geographical priorities . ### overall geographical priorities , in line with the unhcr global resettlement needs document .


### - the minor children of couples referred to in the first indent or of third - country nationals or stateless persons to be resettled , on the condition that they are unmarried , regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law ; ### - the minor children of couples referred to in the first indent or of third - country nationals or stateless persons to be resettled , regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law ;


### probationary periods allow employers to verify that workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training . such periods may be accompanied by reduced protection against dismissal . any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity . as established in the european pillar of social rights , probationary periods should therefore be of reasonable duration . a substantial number of member states have established a general maximum duration of probation between three and six months , which should be considered reasonable . probationary periods may be longer than six months where this is justified by the nature of the employment such as for managerial positions and where this is in the interest of the worker , such as in the case of long illness or in the context of specific measures promoting permanent employment notably for young workers . ### probationary periods allow employers to verify that workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training . such periods may be accompanied by reduced protection against dismissal . any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity . probationary periods must not be made into mechanisms for exploiting workers in that they are guaranteed employment for prolonged periods on low wages and then dismissed at the end of the probationary period . this would be a way of replacing fixed - term contracts with more precarious contracts , with women once again bearing the brunt of this . probationary periods should not exceed three months and should ideally be shorter . probationary periods may exceed three months in duly justified cases , such as when the technical complexity of the work or the high degree of responsibility in the worker ' s post justifies this or where the worker is appointed to a managerial position . member states should pass legislation defining the cases in which exceptions may exceed the three - month probationary period and the corresponding appropriate periods .


### there is added value to the union intervention : trust funds shall only be created and implemented at union level where their objectives , in particular by reason of their scale or potential effects , may be better achieved at union level than at national level ; ### there is added value to the union intervention : trust funds shall only be created and implemented at union level where their objectives , in particular by reason of their scale or potential effects , may be better achieved at union level than at national level and cannot be achieved to the same extent through&#160 ; any other existing financial instrument ;


### ensure a continuous capacity at the union level to observe , analyse and adapt to fast - evolving digital trends , as well as sharing and mainstreaming best practices ; ### ensure a continuous capacity at the union level to observe , analyse and adapt to fast - evolving digital trends , as well as sharing and mainstreaming best practices ; specifically call for eurofound , as a specialised agency , to draw up a biannual study on the impact of digitalisation on the labour market ;


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


### deploy , coordinate at the union level and operate an integrated world - class exascale77 supercomputing and data infrastructure in the union that shall be accessible on a non - commercial basis to public and private users and for publicly funded research purposes ; _________________ 77 billions of billions of floating operations per second ### deploy , coordinate at the union level and operate an integrated world - class exascale77 supercomputing and data infrastructure in the union that shall be accessible to public and private users and for publicly funded research purposes as long as it can be shown that there is no commercial intent ; _________________ 77 billions of billions of floating operations per second


### additional digital innovation hubs shall be selected on the basis of an open and competitive process , in such a way to ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe . the number of entities of the network shall be proportional to the population of a given member states and there shall be at least one digital innovation hub per member state . to address the specific constraints faced by the eu outermost regions , specific entities may be nominated to cover their needs . ### additional digital innovation hubs shall be selected on the basis of an open , transparent and competitive process , in such a way to ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe . the number of entities of the network shall be proportional to the population of a given member states and there shall be at least one digital innovation hub per member state , while taking into consideration the union ' s less advantaged regions , the demographic situation and the regional skills forecast needs . to address the specific constraints faced by the eu outermost regions , specific entities may be nominated to cover their needs .


### to achieve maximum flexibility throughout the lifetime of the programme and develop synergies between its components , each of the specific objectives may be implemented through all instruments available under the financial regulation . the delivery mechanisms to be used are direct management and indirect management when union financing should be combined with other sources of financing or when execution requires the setup of commonly governed structures . ### to achieve maximum flexibility throughout the lifetime of the programme and develop synergies between its components , each of the specific objectives may be implemented through all instruments available under the financial regulation . the delivery mechanisms to be used are direct management and indirect management when union financing should be combined with other sources of financing or when execution requires the setup of commonly governed structures . in cases of indirect management , the commission will ensure that all quality and safety standards required for the direct management of the programme are maintained and respected .


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


### the general objective of the programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation , research and technological development , for the benefit of businesses and citizens all over the union . the programme should be structured into five specific objectives reflecting key policy areas , namely : high - performance computing , cybersecurity , artificial intelligence , advanced digital skills , and deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability . for all these areas , the programme should also aim at better aligning union , member states and regional policies , and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies . ### the general objective of the programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and of european societies and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation , research and technological development , for the benefit of businesses , regions , local communities and citizens all over the union . the programme should be structured into five specific objectives reflecting key policy areas , namely : high - performance computing , cybersecurity , artificial intelligence , advanced digital skills , and deployment , best use of digital capacities , interoperability and closing the digital gap between regions and between urban and rural communities . for all these areas , the programme should also aim at better aligning union , member states and regional policies , and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies .


### the financial intervention by the union under specific objective 4 . advanced digital skills shall support the development of advanced digital skills in areas supported by this programme , thus contributing to increase europe ' s talent pool , fostering greater professionalism , especially with regard to high performance computing , big data analytics , cybersecurity , distributed ledger technologies , robotics and artificial intelligence . the financial intervention shall pursue the following operational objectives : ### the financial intervention by the union under specific objective 4 . advanced digital skills shall support the development of advanced digital skills in areas supported by this programme , thus contributing to increase the union’s talent pool , fostering greater professionalism , especially with regard to high performance computing , big data analytics , cybersecurity , distributed ledger technologies , robotics , artificial intelligence and computer linguistics . the financial intervention shall pursue the following operational objectives :