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


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


### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned. ### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of supporting national and , where appropriate , subnational authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms , through , among other things , exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies , broad stakeholder involvement , and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned , and , when relevant , namely for policy areas under article 5 (1) (d) and (e) , according to laws and practice of the member state concerned , with social partners of the member state concerned.


### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned. ### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of supporting national and , where appropriate , regional and local authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop , implement and monitor reforms , such as the preparation , implementation , revision and improvement of national recovery and resilience plans in accordance with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx. it shall do so through , among other things , exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies , broad stakeholder involvement , and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned.


### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned. ### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , in particular the exchange of experts , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned.


### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , productivity , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions , and in particular to one or more of the following: ### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to convergence , the improvement of economic , social and administrative resilience , sustainable development , cohesion , gender equality , childcare , health care , elderly care , education , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis on actions that foster the green and digital transitions , such as one or more of the following:


### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , productivity , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions , and in particular to one or more of the following: ### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to convergence , the improvement of economic , social and administrative resilience , sustainable development , cohesion , gender equality , childcare , health care , elderly care , education , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis on actions that foster the green and open digital transitions , such as one or more of the following:


### institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration and e-government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering; ### institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration and digitalisation of public administration , including secure digital communication systems including video-conferencing , to promote e-government , including the digitalisation of public administration and , where appropriate , through the clarification or simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems , well-equipped competition and antitrust authorities , and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering;


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


### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation; ### a sustainable competitive business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , removing barriers to entry in product and service markets , promoting sustainable investment , public participation in enterprises , trade , competition , increasing efficiency and transparency in public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of high quality jobs especially for young people and decent working conditions for all workers , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , participation and representation of workers and pursuing a comprehensive social dialogue , the fight against poverty and income inequality , gender inequality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate , high quality , affordable and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , in particular social protection measures with a focus on vulnerable groups; accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , affordable high-quality child care and care for the elderly and for persons with disabilities , as well as cohesion policies;


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


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


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


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


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


### financial sector policies , including: the promotion of financial literacy , financial stability , access to finance and lending to the real economy; and production , provision and quality monitoring of data and statistics. ### financial sector policies , especially the promotion of financial stability through improved and harmonised supervision , as well as policies to improve access to finance , lending to the real economy and financial and general economic education; and production , provision and quality monitoring of data and statistics;


### 2. the financial envelope for the instrument may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities , which are required for the management of the instrument and the achievement of its objectives , in particular studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , in so far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the instrument. expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of technical support projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of structural reforms. ### 2. the financial envelope for the instrument may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities , which are required for the management of the instrument and the achievement of its objectives , in particular studies , meetings of stakeholders and experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , in so far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the instrument. expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of technical support projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of structural reforms.


### 2. the financial envelope for the instrument may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities , which are required for the management of the instrument and the achievement of its objectives , in particular studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , in so far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the instrument. expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of technical support projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of structural reforms. ### 2. the financial envelope for the instrument may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities , which are required for the management of the instrument and the achievement of its objectives , in particular studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , in so far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the instrument. expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of technical support projects on the ground , in particular by sending experts , and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of structural reforms.


### 3. resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the instrument. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of article 62(1) of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that article. those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned. ### 3. the amount of resources transferred to the instrument shall not exceed 2% of the total amount allocated to a member state under shared management over the 2021-2027 period.


### (iii) training actions and the development of online or other training modules to support the necessary professional skills and knowledge relating to the relevant reforms; ### (iii) training actions , especially in the field of gender equality , and the development of online or other training modules to support the necessary professional skills and knowledge relating to the relevant reforms;


### organisation of local operational support in areas such as asylum , migration and border control; ### organisation of local operational support in areas such as asylum , migration and the integration of migrants and refugees;


### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material; ### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , gender impact assessments , the results of which shall be automatically exchanged amongst member states and with the commission in order to ensure the highest level of transparency and to secure eu-wide policy coherence in the field of gender equality , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material;


### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material; ### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , gender impact assessments , the results of which shall be automatically exchanged amongst member states and with the commission in order to ensure the highest level of transparency and to secure union-wide policy coherence in the field of gender equality , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material;


### 1. a member state wishing to receive technical support under the instrument shall submit a request for technical support to the commission , identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope as set out in article 5. these requests shall be submitted by 31 october of a calendar year. the commission may provide guidance on the main elements to be included in the request for support. ### 1. a member state or regional and local authority wishing to receive technical support under the instrument shall submit a request for technical support to the commission , identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope as set out in article 5. these requests shall be submitted by 31 october of a calendar year. the commission may provide guidance on the main elements to be included in the request for support.


### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth and job creation and enhance resilience; ### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support a sustainable recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth , promote high-quality job creation , social inclusion , environmental protection , climate change mitigation , gender equality as well as social and economic resilience;


### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth and job creation and enhance resilience; ### the implementation of reforms by member states or regional and local authorities , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support a sustainable recovery [in line with regulation (eu)no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth , promote high-quality job creation , social inclusion , environmental protection , climate change mitigation , gender equality as well as social and economic resilience;


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


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


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


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


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


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


### 2. notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 , the commission shall transmit the cooperation and support plan to the european parliament and the council in the following circumstances: ### deleted


### as soon as the member state concerned has redacted all sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state; ### deleted


### after a reasonable period of time , when the disclosure of relevant information would not adversely affect the implementation of the support measures , and in any case no later than two months after the delivery of such measures under the cooperation and support plan. ### deleted


### 6. in order to implement the technical support , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts , and inform the european parliament and the council thereof. ### 6. in order to implement the technical support , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of delegated acts in accordance with article 16b ,


### 6. in order to implement the technical support , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts , and inform the european parliament and the council thereof. ### 6. in order to implement the technical support , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of delegated acts in accordance with article 16b.


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


### 7. to ensure timely availability of resources , a limited part of the work programme shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control. ### 7. to ensure timely availability of resources , a limited part of the work programme shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state or a regional or local authority going beyond its control.


### 7. to ensure timely availability of resources , a limited part of the work programme shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control. ### 7. to ensure timely availability of resources , a limited part of the work programme shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic , social or health conditions in a member state going beyond its control.


### (12) in order to cater for additional needs under the technical support instrument , member states should have the possibility to transfer to the budget of that instrument resources programmed in shared management under the union funds , in accordance with the procedure thereof. transferred resources should be implemented in accordance with the rules of that instrument and should be used exclusively for the benefit of the member state concerned. the commission should provide feedback to the member state concerned on the use of the additional voluntary contributions. ### (12) in order to cater for additional needs under the technical support instrument , member states should have the possibility to transfer to the budget of that instrument resources programmed in shared management under the union funds , in accordance with the procedure thereof. those budget transfers should be capped at 2% of the financial means attributable to the member state in question under shared management programmes during the 2021-2027 period. transferred resources should be implemented in accordance with the rules of that instrument and should be used exclusively for the benefit of the member state concerned. the commission should provide feedback to the member state concerned on the use of the additional voluntary contributions.


### (18) in order to ensure an efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and to respect the principle of sound financial management , actions under this regulation should be consistent with and be complementary to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. in particular , the commission and the member state should ensure , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency , coherence , complementarity and synergy among sources of funding , including technical assistance thereof. ### (18) in order to ensure an efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the union budget and to respect the principle of sound financial management , actions under this regulation should be consistent with and be complementary to ongoing union programmes , whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. in particular , the commission and the member state or regional and local authority should ensure , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency , coherence , complementarity and synergy among sources of funding , including technical assistance thereof.


### public financial and asset management , budget process , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax fraud and evasion and revenue administration and customs union; ### modern and effective administrative structures and information management systems for public financial and asset management , budget process , in particular gender budgeting , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , combatting aggressive tax planning , tax fraud and evasion , and revenue administration and customs union;


### public financial and asset management , budget process , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax fraud and evasion and revenue administration and customs union; ### public financial and asset management , budget process , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax fraud and evasion , legal system and revenue administration and customs union;


### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period 2021-2027 shall be eur 864 406 000 in current prices. ### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period 2021-2027 shall be eur 2 000 000 000 in current prices.


### institutional , administrative or sectoral capacity building and related supporting actions at all governance levels , also contributing to the empowerment of civil society , including social partners , as appropriate , in particular: ### institutional , administrative or sectoral capacity building and related supporting actions at all governance levels , also contributing to the empowerment of civil society , including social partners , under the condition of a strong motivation for the added value to the purpose of the instrument and all the information concerning the organisation and the costs of these activities to be made public in order to ensure transparency and accountability in particular:


### collection of data and statistics , development of common methodologies and , where appropriate , indicators or benchmarks; ### collection of data and statistics , especially data that is disaggregated by gender and income levels to promote socially and gender-sensitive policies , development of common methodologies for , among others , gender and climate mainstreaming , and , where appropriate , indicators or benchmarks;


### it capacity building , including expertise related to development , maintenance , operation and quality control of the it infrastructure and applications needed to implement the relevant reforms , cybersecurity , as well as expertise related to programmes geared towards the digitalisation of public services; ### it capacity building , including expertise related to development , maintenance , operation and quality control of the it infrastructure and applications needed to implement the relevant reforms , cybersecurity , development of open software and open hardware contributing to the digital transition and the reinforcement of personal data protection , as well as expertise related to programmes geared towards the digitalisation of public services;


### any other relevant activity in support of the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4. ### any other relevant activity in support of the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 , facilitating absorption capacity.


### 2. members states may submit a request for technical support in the following circumstances linked to: ### 2. members states or regional and local authorities may submit a request for technical support in the following circumstances linked to:


### the preparation of recovery and resilience plans pursuant to regulation (eu) no yyy/xx and the implementation thereof undertaken by member states; ### the preparation and revision of recovery and resilience plans pursuant to regulation (eu) no yyy/xx and the implementation thereof undertaken by member states or regional and local authorities;


### the preparation of recovery and resilience plans pursuant to regulation (eu) no yyy/xx and the implementation thereof undertaken by member states; ### the development and implementation of recovery and resilience plans pursuant to regulation (eu) no yyy/xx and the implementation thereof undertaken by member states;


### 3. taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , and further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state. ### 3. taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , and further to a dialogue with the member state or the regional or local authority , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state or the regional or local authority.


### 3. taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , and further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state. ### 3. taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , and further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and institutional and general administrative capacity of the member state.


### 4. the cooperation and support plan referred to in paragraph 3 shall identify , separately from other technical support , the measures linked to the recovery and resilience plans for the member states pursuant to regulation (eu) no yyy/xx. ### 4. the cooperation and support plan referred to in paragraph 3 shall identify , separately from other technical support , the measures linked to the recovery and resilience plans for the member states or the regional and local authorities pursuant to regulation (eu) no yyy/xx.


### 3. the commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the union funding for the support measures envisaged in the cooperation and support plans , including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned. ### 3. the commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the union funding for the support measures envisaged in the cooperation and support plans , including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned. the commission will publish on its website a complete and regularly updated list of the projects supported and for each of them the amounts allocated: it will regularly inform the european parliament liaison offices (eplos) and the europa experience centres of these projects in the member states concerned.


### actions financed under the instrument may receive support from other union programmes , instruments or funds under the union's budget provided that such support does not cover the same costs. ### actions financed under the instrument may receive support from other union programmes , instruments or funds under the union's budget provided that such support does not cover the same costs and this in order to help a good absorption capacity of funds by member states.


### 1. the commission shall implement the instrument in accordance with the financial regulation. ### 1. the commission shall implement the instrument in accordance with the financial regulation , including full compliance with the rules for the protection of the union’s budget in the case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states in accordance with regulation (eu) yyy/xx of the european parliament and of the council [rule of law mechanism in the mff].


### the commission may , on request by a member state wishing to receive technical support , adopt special measures in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in the instrument to provide technical support to the national authorities in addressing urgent needs. such special measures shall be interim in nature , and shall be linked the circumstances laid down in article 8(2). the special measures shall end within six months and may be replaced by technical support measures in accordance with the conditions set out in article 8. ### the commission may , on request by a member state or a regional or local authority that wishes to receive technical support , adopt special measures in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in the instrument to provide technical support to the national authorities in addressing urgent needs. such special measures shall be interim in nature , and shall be linked the circumstances laid down in article 8(2). the special measures shall end within six months and may be replaced by technical support measures in accordance with the conditions set out in article 8.


### 2. the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the instrument and results are collected efficiently , effectively , and in a timely manner. to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of union funding. ### 2. the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the instrument and results are collected efficiently , effectively , in a timely manner and , whenever possible , disaggregated by gender and income level. to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of union funding.


### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the instrument , its actions and its results. financial resources allocated to the instrument shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in articles 3 and 4. ### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the instrument , its actions and its results. financial resources allocated to the instrument shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in articles 3 and 4. the commission will publish on its website a complete and regularly updated list of the projects supported and for each of them the amount allocated. it will regularly inform the european parliament liaison offices (eplos) and europa experience centres of these projects in the members states concerned.


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### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis has exacerbated the situation of people experiencing or at risk of poverty , deepened social cleavages , increased job losses and inequalities , and has hampered growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures.


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


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


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and in particular its social impacts and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies with special focus on the most deprived , such as homeless people and people living in segregated institutions , who are traditionally not reached by member state statistical offices; to this end , data should be collected with the involvement of non-governmental organisations working in the field of poverty and social exclusion. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


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


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and in particular its social impacts , and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with respect to the “do no harm principle” and with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies with a special focus on the most deprived , such as homeless people and people living in segregated institutions , who are traditionally not reached by member state statistical offices; to this end , data should be collected with the involvement of non-governmental organisations working in the field of poverty and social exclusion. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (6) horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding. ### (6) horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding. furthermore , the flexibility of spending of the allocations under react-eu demands specific spending control that goes beyond the self-assessment by the member states and needs therefore to be subjected to the oversight by the commission , olaf , eppo and the court of auditors.


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


### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes. ### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at nuts-2 regional level. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to allow flexibility concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while also allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.


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


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services ensuring a maximum complementarity with the eu4health , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , development of social infrastructure or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


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


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services ensuring maximum complementarity with eu4health , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing non-discriminatory basic services to citizens , also in rural areas , the development of social infrastructure or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to universal , inclusive , accessible , affordable and high-quality services , including healthcare and social services of general interest , with a particular focus on building resilience in the care and childcare sector and to enhance access for vulnerable groups and for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , also in rural areas , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to universal , inclusive , accessible , affordable and high-quality services , including healthcare and social services of general interest , with a particular focus on building resilience in the care and childcare sector and to enhance access for vulnerable groups and for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (11) in order to ensure that member states have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre-financing payment for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. the initial pre-financing to be paid should ensure that member states have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims. ### (11) in order to ensure that member states have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre-financing payment for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. the initial pre-financing to be paid should ensure that member states have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims.


### (11) in order to ensure that member states have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre-financing payment for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. the initial pre-financing to be paid should ensure that member states have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims. ### (11) in order to ensure that member states have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with respect to the “do no harm principle” , it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre-financing payment for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. the initial pre-financing to be paid should ensure that member states have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims.


### (12) member states should have the flexibility to allocate the additional resources to new dedicated operational programmes or new priority axes within existing programmes. in order to allow quick implementation , only already designated authorities of existing operational programmes supported by the erdf , the esf , or the cohesion fund are allowed to be identified for new dedicated operational programmes. an ex ante evaluation by the member states should not be required and the elements required for the submission of the operational programme to the commission’s approval should be limited. ### (12) member states should have the flexibility to allocate the additional resources to new dedicated operational programmes or new priority axes within existing programmes. in order to allow quick implementation , only already designated authorities of existing operational programmes supported by the erdf , the esf , or the cohesion fund are allowed to be identified for new dedicated operational programmes. an ex ante evaluation by the member states should not be required and the elements required for the submission of the operational programme to the commission’s approval should be limited. however , react-eu should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion or provides an income below the member states' poverty threshold. the gender aspects should be taken into account in all programmes implemented , throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation. moreover , react-eu should comply with article 21 of the charter that stipulates that any discrimination based on any ground such as sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age , sexual orientation is prohibited.


### (12) member states should have the flexibility to allocate the additional resources to new dedicated operational programmes or new priority axes within existing programmes. in order to allow quick implementation , only already designated authorities of existing operational programmes supported by the erdf , the esf , or the cohesion fund are allowed to be identified for new dedicated operational programmes. an ex ante evaluation by the member states should not be required and the elements required for the submission of the operational programme to the commission’s approval should be limited. ### (12) member states should have the flexibility to allocate the additional resources to new dedicated operational programmes or new priority axes within existing programmes following the consultation with regional and local authorities. in order to allow quick implementation , only already designated authorities of existing operational programmes supported by the erdf , the esf , or the cohesion fund are allowed to be identified for new dedicated operational programmes. an ex ante evaluation by the member states should not be required and the elements required for the submission of the operational programme to the commission’s approval should be limited.


### (12) member states should have the flexibility to allocate the additional resources to new dedicated operational programmes or new priority axes within existing programmes. in order to allow quick implementation , only already designated authorities of existing operational programmes supported by the erdf , the esf , or the cohesion fund are allowed to be identified for new dedicated operational programmes. an ex ante evaluation by the member states should not be required and the elements required for the submission of the operational programme to the commission’s approval should be limited. ### (12) member states should have the flexibility to allocate the additional resources to new dedicated operational programmes or new priority axes within existing programmes. the resources should be primarily allocated to regional programmes , where such programmes are in place , in accordance to the objective to target the worst hit regions set out in recital 5. in order to allow quick implementation , only already designated authorities of existing operational programmes supported by the erdf , the esf , or the cohesion fund are allowed to be identified for new dedicated operational programmes. an ex ante evaluation by the member states should not be required and the elements required for the submission of the operational programme to the commission’s approval should be limited. however , react-eu should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion or provides an income below the member states' poverty threshold. gender aspects should be taken into account in all programmes implemented , throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation. moreover , react-eu should comply with article 21 of the charter , which stipulates that any discrimination based on any ground such as sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age , or sexual orientation , is prohibited.


### (13) with a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , member states should be given the exceptional possibility to request a co-financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources. ### (13) with a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with respect to the “do no harm principle” , member states should be given the exceptional possibility to request a co-financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources.


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


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


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