### (8) regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 lays down common rules applicable to the eafrd and some other funds , which operate under a common framework. that regulation should continue to apply to programmes supported by the eafrd for the 2014–2020 programming period as well as to those programmes supported by the eafrd for which member states decide to extend that period to 31 december 2021. for those member states , the partnership agreement drawn up for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 should continue to be used as a strategic document by member states and the commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the eafrd for the programming year 2021. ### (8) regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 lays down common rules applicable to the eafrd and some other funds , which operate under a common framework. that regulation should continue to apply to programmes supported by the eafrd for the 2014–2020 programming period as well as to those programmes supported by the eafrd for which member states decide to extend that period to 31 december 2021 or , where applicable , to 31 december 2022. for those member states , the partnership agreement drawn up for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 should continue to be used as a strategic document by member states and the commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the eafrd for the programming year 2021 or , where applicable , the programming year 2022.


### (10) regulation (eu) no 1310/2013 of the european parliament and of the council15 and commission delegated regulation (eu) no 807/201416 provide that expenditure for certain long-term commitments undertaken pursuant to certain regulations that granted support for rural development before regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 should continue to be paid by the eafrd in the 2014-2020 programming period under certain conditions. that expenditure should also continue to be eligible for the duration of their respective legal commitment under the same conditions in the programming year 2021. for reasons of legal clarity and certainty , it also should be clarified that the legal commitments undertaken under measures that correspond to measures of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 to which the integrated administration and control system applies , should be subject to this integrated administration and control system and that payments related to these legal commitments have to be made within the period from 1 december to 30 june of the following calendar year. ### (10) regulation (eu) no 1310/2013 of the european parliament and of the council15 and commission delegated regulation (eu) no 807/201416 provide that expenditure for certain long-term commitments undertaken pursuant to certain regulations that granted support for rural development before regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 should continue to be paid by the eafrd in the 2014-2020 programming period under certain conditions. that expenditure should also continue to be eligible for the duration of their respective legal commitment under the same conditions in the programming year 2021 or , where applicable , the programming year 2022. for reasons of legal clarity and certainty , it also should be clarified that the legal commitments undertaken under measures that correspond to measures of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 to which the integrated administration and control system applies , should be subject to this integrated administration and control system and that payments related to these legal commitments have to be made within the period from 1 december to 30 june of the following calendar year.


### (14) in light of the fact that the cap strategic plans to be prepared by member states in accordance with the new legal framework are to be applicable as of 1 january 2022 , transitional rules should be laid down to regulate the transition from existing support schemes to the new legal framework , in particular regulation (eu) …/… of the european parliament and of the council18 [cap strategic plan regulation]. ### (14) in light of the fact that the cap strategic plans to be prepared by member states in accordance with the new legal framework are to be applicable as of 1 january 2022 , transitional rules should be laid down to regulate the transition from existing support schemes to the new legal framework , in particular regulation (eu) …/… of the european parliament and of the council18 [cap strategic plan regulation]. in line with principles set in the european code of conduct on partnership , member states should ensure participation of regional and local authorities , civil society organisations , including beneficiaries , in all stages of preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the transitional measures and programmes.


### (17) as regards the aid scheme in the olive oil and table olives sector , the existing work programmes drawn up for the period running from 1 april 2018 until 31 march 2021 should be extended until 31 december 2021. for aid schemes in the fruit and vegetables sector rules should be laid down regarding the modification or replacement of operational programmes. ### (17) as regards the aid scheme in the olive oil and table olives sector , the existing work programmes drawn up for the period running from 1 april 2018 until 31 march 2021 should be extended until 31 december 2021 or , where applicable , the programming year 2022. for aid schemes in the fruit and vegetables sector rules should be laid down regarding the modification or replacement of operational programmes.


### (19) in order to limit a significant carry-over of commitments from the current programming period for rural development to the cap strategic plans , the duration of new multiannual commitments in relation to agri-environment-climate , organic farming and forest-environment should be limited to a period of maximum 3 years. the extension of existing commitments should be limited to one year. ### (19) in order to limit a significant carry-over of commitments from the current programming period for rural development to the cap strategic plans. the extension of existing multiannual commitments in relation to agri-environment-climate , organic farming and forest-environment should be limited in a way that the commitments do not exceed 5 years.


### (20) the eafrd should be able to support community-led local development set up in accordance with the new rules laid down by regulation (eu) xxxx/xxxx [new cpr]. however , in order to avoid unspent funds for community-led local development in the programming year 2021 , member states that decide to extend their rural development programmes to 31 december 2021 and that also make use of the possibility to transfer amounts from direct payments to rural development , should be able to apply the 5% minimum allocation for community-led local development only to the eafrd contribution to the rural development extended to 31 december 2021 calculated before the transfer of amounts from direct payment has been done. ### (20) the eafrd should be able to support community-led local development set up in accordance with the new rules laid down by regulation (eu) xxxx/xxxx [new cpr]. however , in order to avoid unspent funds for community-led local development in the programming year 2021 or , where applicable , the programming year 2022 , member states that decide to extend their rural development programmes to 31 december 2021 and that also make use of the possibility to transfer amounts from direct payments to rural development , should be able to apply the 5% minimum allocation for community-led local development only to the eafrd contribution to the rural development extended to 31 december 2021 or , where applicable , 31 december 2022 , calculated before the transfer of amounts from direct payment has been done.


### (21) in order to ensure continuity in the transitional period , the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector should be maintained for 2021 and the relevant amount of the reserve for 2021 should be included. ### (21) in order to ensure continuity in the transitional period , the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector should be maintained for 2021 or , where applicable , for 2022 , and the relevant amount of the reserve for 2021 and , where applicable , for 2022 , should be included.


### (22) as regards prefinancing arrangements from the eafrd , it should be made clear that where member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period to 31 december 2021 , this should not lead to any additional prefinancing granted for the programmes concerned. ### (22) as regards prefinancing arrangements from the eafrd , it should be made clear that where member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period to 31 december 2021 or , where applicable , 31 december 2022 , this should not lead to any additional prefinancing granted for the programmes concerned.


### (23) article 11 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 currently only provides for a notification obligation for member states as regards their decisions and the estimated product related to the reduction of the part of the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer for a given calendar year exceeding eur 150 000 for the years 2015 to 2020. with a view to ensuring a continuation of the existing system , member states should also notify their decisions and the estimated product of reduction for calendar year 2021. ### (23) article 11 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 currently only provides for a notification obligation for member states as regards their decisions and the estimated product related to the reduction of the part of the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer for a given calendar year exceeding eur 150 000 for the years 2015 to 2020. with a view to ensuring a continuation of the existing system , member states should also notify their decisions and the estimated product of reduction for calendar year 2021 and , where applicable , calendar year 2022.


### (24) article 14 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 allows member states to transfer funds between direct payments and rural development as regards calendar years 2014 to 2020. in order to ensure that member states may keep their own strategy , the flexibility between pillars should be made available also for calendar year 2021 (i.e. financial year 2022). ### (24) article 14 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 allows member states to transfer funds between direct payments and rural development as regards calendar years 2014 to 2020. in order to ensure that member states may keep their own strategy , the flexibility between pillars should be made available also for calendar year 2021 (i.e. financial year 2022) and , where applicable , calendar year 2022 (i.e. financial year 2023).


### (25) in order to allow the commission to be able to set the budgetary ceilings in accordance with articles 22(1) , 36(4) , 42(2) , 47(3) , 49(2) , 51(4) and 53(7) of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 , it is necessary that member states notify their decisions on financial allocations by scheme for calendar year 2021 by 1 august 2020. ### (25) in order to allow the commission to be able to set the budgetary ceilings in accordance with articles 22(1) , 36(4) , 42(2) , 47(3) , 49(2) , 51(4) and 53(7) of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 , it is necessary that member states notify their decisions on financial allocations by scheme for calendar year 2021 by 1 august 2020 and , where applicable , their decisions on financial allocations by scheme for calendar year 2022 by 1 august 2021.


### (27) in accordance with the current legal framework , member states notified in 2014 their decisions up to calendar year 2020 , on the division of the annual national ceiling for the basic payment scheme between the regions and the possible annual progressive modifications for the period covered by regulation (eu) no 1307/2013. it is necessary that member states also notify those decisions for calendar year 2021. ### (27) in accordance with the current legal framework , member states notified in 2014 their decisions up to calendar year 2020 , on the division of the annual national ceiling for the basic payment scheme between the regions and the possible annual progressive modifications for the period covered by regulation (eu) no 1307/2013. it is necessary that member states also notify those decisions for calendar year 2021 and , where applicable , calendar year 2022.


### (28) the internal convergence mechanism is the core process for a more equitable distribution of direct income support among farmers. significant individual differences based on old historic references become more and more difficult to justify. in regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 , the basic model of internal convergence consists in the application by member states of a uniform flat rate for all payment entitlements , at national or regional level , from 2015. however , for the sake of ensuring a smoother transition to a uniform value , a derogation was set out allowing member states to differentiate the values of payment entitlements by applying partial convergence , also called the ‘tunnel model’ , between 2015 and 2019. some member states made use of this derogation. to continue the process towards a more equitable distribution of direct payments , member states can further converge towards a national or regional average after 2019 instead of going to a uniform flat rate or keeping the value of entitlements at their 2019 level. they should notify annually their decision for the following year. ### (28) the internal convergence mechanism is the core process for a more equitable distribution of direct income support among farmers. significant individual differences based on old historic references become more and more difficult to justify. in regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 , the basic model of internal convergence consists in the application by member states of a uniform flat rate for all payment entitlements , at national or regional level , from 2015. however , for the sake of ensuring a smoother transition to a uniform value , a derogation was set out allowing member states to differentiate the values of payment entitlements by applying partial convergence , also called the ‘tunnel model’ , between 2015 and 2019. some member states made use of this derogation. to continue the process towards a more equitable distribution of direct payments , member states can further converge towards a national or regional average after 2019 instead of going to a uniform flat rate. they should notify annually their decision for the following year.


### (29) article 30 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 provides for the annual progressive modifications in the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve to reflect the annual steps of the national ceiling set in annex ii to that regulation , reflecting a “multiannual” management of the reserve. those rules should be adapted so to reflect that it is possible to amend both the value of all allocated entitlements and of the reserve to adjust to a change in the amount in that annex ii between two years. moreover , in some member states not having reached a flat rate by 2019 , internal convergence is implemented on an annual basis. for calendar years 2020 and 2021 , only the value of the payment entitlement of the current year needs to be determined in the year of allocation. the unit value of entitlements to be allocated from the reserve in a given year should be calculated after possible adjustment of the reserve in accordance with article 22(5) of that regulation. in any subsequent year , the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve should be adapted in accordance with that article 22(5). ### (29) article 30 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 provides for the annual progressive modifications in the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve to reflect the annual steps of the national ceiling set in annex ii to that regulation , reflecting a “multiannual” management of the reserve. those rules should be adapted so to reflect that it is possible to amend both the value of all allocated entitlements and of the reserve to adjust to a change in the amount in that annex ii between two years. moreover , in some member states not having reached a flat rate by 2019 , internal convergence is implemented on an annual basis. for calendar years 2020 and 2021 and , where applicable , calendar year 2022 , only the value of the payment entitlement of the current year needs to be determined in the year of allocation. the unit value of entitlements to be allocated from the reserve in a given year should be calculated after possible adjustment of the reserve in accordance with article 22(5) of that regulation. in any subsequent year , the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve should be adapted in accordance with that article 22(5).


### (30) article 36 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 provides the application of the single area payment scheme (saps) until 31 december 2020. the cap strategic plan regulation (eu) …/… [cap strategic plan regulation] allows member states to implement a basic income support with the same modalities , i.e. without the allocation of payment entitlements based on historic references. therefore , it is appropriate to allow the prolongation of saps in 2021. ### (30) article 36 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 provides the application of the single area payment scheme (saps) until 31 december 2020. the cap strategic plan regulation (eu) …/… [cap strategic plan regulation] allows member states to implement a basic income support with the same modalities , i.e. without the allocation of payment entitlements based on historic references. therefore , it is appropriate to allow the prolongation of saps in 2021 and , where applicable , in 2022.


### member states that decide to make use of the possibility provided in the first subparagraph shall notify the commission of their decision within 10 days after the entry into force of this regulation. where member states have submitted a set of regional programmes in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , that notification shall also contain information on which of the regional programmes are to be extended and on the corresponding budgetary allocation within the annual breakdown for the year 2021 as set out in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013. ### member states that decide to make use of the possibility provided in the first subparagraph shall notify the commission of their decision within 10 days after the entry into force of this regulation. where member states have submitted a set of regional programmes in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , that notification shall also contain information on which of the regional programmes are to be extended and on the corresponding budgetary allocation within the annual breakdown for the transitional period as set out in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013.


### where the commission considers that an extension of the period under the first subparagraph is not justified , it shall inform the member state thereof within 6 weeks after receipt of the notification referred to in the second subparagraph. ### where the commission considers that an extension of the period under the first subparagraph is not justified , it shall inform the member state thereof within 8 weeks after receipt of the notification referred to in the second subparagraph.


### the notification referred to in the second subparagraph shall be without prejudice to the need to submit a request to amend a rural development programme for the year 2021 as referred to in article 11(1)(a) of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013. such an amendment shall aim at maintaining at least the same overall level of the eafrd expenditure for the measures referred to in article 59(6) of that regulation. ### the notification referred to in the second subparagraph shall be without prejudice to the need to submit a request to amend a rural development programme for the year 2021 and , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , for the year 2022 , as referred to in article 11(1)(a) of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013. such an amendment shall aim at maintaining at least the same overall level of the eafrd expenditure for the measures referred to in article 59(6) of that regulation.


### for member states that do not decide to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 of this article , article [8] of regulation (eu) …/…[regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027] shall apply to the allocation not used for the year 2021 as set out in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013. ### for member states that do not decide to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 of this article , article [8] of regulation (eu) …/…[regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027] shall apply to the allocation not used for the year 2021 and , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , for the year 2022 , as set out in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013.


### where a member state decides to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 only with regard to certain regional programmes , the allocation referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be the amount set out for that member state for 2021in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 minus the budgetary allocations notified in accordance with the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 for the regional programmes that are extended. ### where a member state decides to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 only with regard to certain regional programmes , the allocation referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be the amount set out for that member state for 2021 and , where article 1 of this regulation applies , for the year 2022 , in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 minus the budgetary allocations notified in accordance with the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 for the regional programmes that are extended.


### 2. for programmes for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the references to time periods or deadlines in articles 50(1) , 51(1) , 57(2) , 65(2) and (4) , and the first paragraph of article 76 of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall be extended for one year. ### 2. for programmes for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the references to time periods or deadlines in articles 50(1) , 51(1) , 57(2) , 65(2) and (4) , and the first paragraph of article 76 of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall be extended for the duration of the transitional period.


### 3. for member states that decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the partnership agreement drawn up for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall continue to be used as a strategic document by member states and the commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the eafrd for the year 2021. ### 3. for member states that decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the partnership agreement drawn up for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall continue to be used as a strategic document by member states and the commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the eafrd during the transitional period.


### eligibility of certain types of expenditure in 2021 ### eligibility of certain types of expenditure duration of the transitional period.


### without prejudice to article 65(2) of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 , to article 2(2) of this regulation and to article 38 of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 , the expenditure referred to in article 3(1) of regulation (eu) no 1310/2013 and in article 16 of delegated regulation (eu) no 807/2014 shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution from the 2021 allocation for programmes supported by the eafrd for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , subject to the following conditions: ### without prejudice to article 65(2) of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 , to article 2(2) of this regulation and to article 38 of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 , the expenditure referred to in article 3(1) of regulation (eu) no 1310/2013 and in article 16 of delegated regulation (eu) no 807/2014 shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution from the transitional period allocation for programmes supported by the eafrd for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , subject to the following conditions:


### such expenditure is provided for in the respective rural development programme for 2021; ### such expenditure is provided for in the respective rural development programme for the years of transitional period;


### ii application of articles 25 to 28 of regulation (eu) [new cpr] for the programming year 2021 ### application of articles 25 to 28 of regulation (eu) [new cpr] for the transitional regulation programming years


### 1. expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries incurred under the measures referred to in articles 23 , 39 and 43 of council regulation (ec) no 1698/200519 which are receiving support under regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 shall continue to be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the period 2022-2027 covered by the cap strategic plan , subject to the following conditions: ### 1. expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries incurred under the measures referred to in articles 23 , 39 and 43 of council regulation (ec) no 1698/200519 which are receiving support under regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 shall continue to be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the period 2022-2027 or , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , 2023-2027 , covered by the cap strategic plan , subject to the following conditions:


### such expenditure is provided for in the respective cap strategic plan for 2022- 2027 in accordance with regulation (eu) [cap plan regulation] and complies with regulation (eu) [hzr]; ### such expenditure is provided for in the respective cap strategic plan for 2022- 2027 or , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , 2023-2027 , in accordance with regulation (eu) [cap plan regulation] and complies with regulation (eu) [hzr];


### 2. expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries incurred under the multiannual measures referred to in articles 28 , 29 , 33 and 34 of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 and expenditure relating to legal commitments for a time period going beyond 1 january 2024 , or beyond 1 january 2025 in member states that have decided to extend the 2014-2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , under articles 14 to 18 , points (a) and (b) of article 19(1) , article 20 , articles 22 to 27 , 35 , 38 , 39 and 39a of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 and under article 35 of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the period 2022-2027 covered by the cap strategic plan , subject to the following conditions : ### 2. expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries incurred under the multiannual measures referred to in articles 28 , 29 , 33 and 34 of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 and expenditure relating to legal commitments for a time period going beyond 1 january 2024 , or beyond 1 january 2025 in member states that have decided to extend the 2014-2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , under articles 14 to 18 , points (a) and (b) of article 19(1) , article 20 , articles 22 to 27 , 35 , 38 , 39 and 39a of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 and under article 35 of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the period 2022-2027 or , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , 2023-2027 ,covered by the cap strategic plan , subject to the following conditions :


### such expenditure is provided for in the respective cap strategic plan for 2022-2027 in accordance with regulation (eu) [cap strategic plan regulation] and complies with regulation (eu) [hzr]; ### such expenditure is provided for in the respective cap strategic plan for 2022-2027 or , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , 2023-2027 , in accordance with regulation (eu) [cap strategic plan regulation] and complies with regulation (eu) [hzr];


### 1. the work programmes to support the olive oil and table olives sector referred to in article 29 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , drawn up for the period running from 1 april 2018 until 31 march 2021 , shall be extended and shall end on 31 december 2021. the relevant producer organisations recognised under article 152 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , the relevant associations of producer organisations recognised under article 156 of that regulation and the relevant interbranch organisations recognised under article 157 of that regulation shall modify their work programmes to take account of this extension. the modified work programmes shall be notified to the commission by 31 december 2020. ### 1. the work programmes to support the olive oil and table olives sector referred to in article 29 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , drawn up for the period running from 1 april 2018 until 31 march 2021 , shall be extended and shall end at the end of transitional period. the relevant producer organisations recognised under article 152 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , the relevant associations of producer organisations recognised under article 156 of that regulation and the relevant interbranch organisations recognised under article 157 of that regulation shall modify their work programmes to take account of this extension. the modified work programmes shall be notified to the commission by 31 december 2020 , or , where article 1 of this regulation applies , by 31 december 2021.


### recognised producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector having an operational programme as referred to in article 33 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 that has been approved by a member state for a duration beyond 31 december 2021 shall , by 15 september 2021 , submit a request to that member state to the effect that its operational programme: ### recognised producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector having an operational programme as referred to in article 33 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 that has been approved by a member state for a duration beyond the end of the transitional period may submit a request to that member state to the effect that its operational programme:


### where a recognised producer organisation does not submit such request by 15 september 2021 , its operational programme approved under regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 31 december 2021. ### where a recognised producer organisation does not submit such request by 15 september 2021 , its operational programme approved under regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 31 december 2021 or , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , for shall end on 31 december 2022.


### 3. the support programmes in the wine sector referred to in article 40 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 15 october 2023. articles 39 to 54 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after 31 december 2021 as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that regulation before 16 october 2023 within the aid scheme referred to in articles 39 to 52 of that regulation. ### 3. the support programmes in the wine sector referred to in article 40 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 15 october 2023. articles 39 to 54 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after the end of the transitional period as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that regulation before 16 october 2023 within the aid scheme referred to in articles 39 to 52 of that regulation.


### 4. the national programmes in the apiculture sector referred to in article 55 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 31 july 2022. articles 55 , 56 and 57 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after 31 december 2021 as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that regulation before 1 august 2022 within the aid scheme referred to in article 55 of that regulation. ### 4. the national programmes in the apiculture sector referred to in article 55 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 31 july 2022. articles 55 , 56 and 57 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after the end of the transitional period as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that regulation before 1 august 2022 or , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a of this regulation applies , 1 august 2023 , within the aid scheme referred to in article 55 of that regulation.


### 6. with regard to the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article , articles 7(3) , 9 , 21 , 43 , 51 , 52 , 54 , 59 , 67 , 68 , 70 to 75 , 77 , 91 to 97 , 99 , 100 , 102(2) , 110 and 111 of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 and the relevant provisions of delegated and implementing acts related to those articles shall continue to apply after 31 december 2021 in relation to expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 after that date and until the end of the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article. ### 6. with regard to the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article , articles 7(3) , 9 , 21 , 43 , 51 , 52 , 54 , 59 , 67 , 68 , 70 to 75 , 77 , 91 to 97 , 99 , 100 , 102(2) , 110 and 111 of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 and the relevant provisions of delegated and implementing acts related to those articles shall continue to apply after the end of this transitional period in relation to expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 after that date and until the end of the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article.


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.; ### if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from the start of transitional period the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from the start of the transitional period , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.;


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes. ### if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 , member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.; ### if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from the start of that transitional period the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from the start of that transitional period , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.;


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 , member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes. ### if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.


### for new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual renewal of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , as from 2021 the renewal shall not go beyond one year.; ### if member states provide for an annual renewal of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , as from the start of that transitional period the renewal shall not go beyond the length of the transitional period.;


### for new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual renewal of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , as from 2021 the renewal shall not go beyond one year. ### if member states provide for an annual renewal of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , as from 2021 the renewal shall not go beyond the length of the transitional period.


### without prejudice to paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 , the total amount of union support for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2021 shall be maximum eur 11 258 707 816 , in current prices , in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027.; ### without prejudice to paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 , the total amount of union support for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2021 and , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , from 1 january 2022 to 31 december 2022 , shall be maximum eur xxx , in current prices , in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027.;


### without prejudice to paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 , the total amount of union support for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2021 shall be maximum eur 11 258 707 816 , in current prices , in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027. ### without prejudice to paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 , the total amount of union support for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2021 shall be maximum eur x* , in current prices , in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027.


### for 2021 , the amount of the reserve shall be eur 400 million (at 2011 prices) and shall be included under heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework as set out in the annex to council regulation (eu) [xxxx/xxxx]*[mff]. ### for each year of the transitional period , the amount of the reserve shall be eur 400 million (at 2011 prices) and shall be included under heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework as set out in the annex to council regulation (eu) [xxxx/xxxx]*[mff].


### 5. for programmes for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of regulation (eu) [xxxx/xxxx] [this regulation] , no pre-financing shall be granted for the 2021 allocation.; ### 5. for programmes for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of regulation (eu) [xxxx/xxxx] [this regulation] , no pre-financing shall be granted for the allocations during the transitional period.;


### for the year 2021 , member states shall notify the commission of the decisions taken in accordance with this article and of any estimated product of reductions by 1 august 2020.; ### for every year of the transitional period , member states shall notify the commission of the decisions taken in accordance with this article and of any estimated product of reductions by 1 august of the preceding year.;


### notifications for calendar year 2021 ### notifications for calendar years during the transitional period


### for calendar year 2021 member states shall notify the percentages of the annual national ceiling referred to in articles 22(2) , 42(1) , 49(1) , 51(1) and 53(6) by 1 august 2020.; ### for every calendar year of the transitional period member states shall notify the percentages of the annual national ceiling referred to in articles 22(2) , 42(1) , 49(1) , 51(1) and 53(6) by 1 august of the preceding year.;


### for calendar year 2021 , if the ceiling for a member state set by the commission pursuant to paragraph 1 is different from that of the previous year as a result of a change in the amount set out in annex ii or as a result of any decision taken by that member state in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article , article 14(1) or (2) , article 42(1) , article 49(1) , article 51(1) , or article 53 , that member state shall linearly reduce or increase the value of all payment entitlements and/or reduce or increase the national reserve or regional reserves in order to ensure compliance with paragraph 4 of this article.; ### for every calendar year of the transitional regulation period , if the ceiling for a member state set by the commission pursuant to paragraph 1 is different from that of the previous year as a result of a change in the amount set out in annex ii or as a result of any decision taken by that member state in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article , article 14(1) or (2) , article 42(1) , article 49(1) , article 51(1) , or article 53 , that member state shall linearly reduce or increase the value of all payment entitlements and/or reduce or increase the national reserve or regional reserves in order to ensure compliance with paragraph 4 of this article.;


### for calendar year 2021 , member states applying the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall notify the commission by 1 august 2020 of the decisions referred to in paragraph 2 and 3.; ### for every calendar year of the transitional period , member states applying the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall notify the commission by 1 august of the preceding year of the decisions referred to in paragraph 2 and 3.;


### after having applied the adjustment referred to in article 22(5) , member states that have made use of the derogation provided for in paragraph 4 of this article may decide that payment entitlements held by farmers on 31 december 2019 having a value lower than the national or regional unit value for the year 2020 as calculated in accordance with the second subparagraph of this paragraph have their unit value increased towards the national or regional unit value in the year 2020. the increase shall be calculated under the following conditions: ### after having applied the adjustment referred to in article 22(5) , member states that have made use of the derogation provided for in paragraph 4 of this article may decide that payment entitlements held by farmers on 31 december 2019 and , and , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a (new) of this regulation applies , 31 december 2020 , having a value lower than the national or regional unit value for the year 2020 , or and , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a of this regulation applies , for the year 2021 , as calculated in accordance with the second subparagraph of this paragraph have their unit value increased towards the national or regional unit value in the corresponding year. the increase shall be calculated under the following conditions:


### to finance the increase , all or part of the owned or leased-in payment entitlements held by farmers on 31 december 2019 having a value higher than the national or regional unit value in the year 2020 as calculated in accordance with the second subparagraph shall be reduced. that reduction shall apply to the difference between the value of those entitlements and the national or regional unit value in the year 2020. the application of that reduction shall be based on objective and non-discriminatory criteria , which may include the fixing of a maximum decrease. ### to finance the increase , all or part of the owned or leased-in payment entitlements held by farmers on 31 december 2019 and where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a applies , 31 december 2020 having a value higher than the national or regional unit value in the year subsequent year of the transitional period as calculated in accordance with the second subparagraph shall be reduced. that reduction shall apply to the difference between the value of those entitlements and the national or regional unit value in the year 2020. the application of that reduction shall be based on objective and non-discriminatory criteria , which may include the fixing of a maximum decrease.


### the national or regional unit value for the year 2020 referred to in the first subparagraph shall be calculated by dividing the national or regional ceiling for the basic payment scheme set in accordance with article 22(1) or 23(2) for the year 2020 , excluding the amount of the national or regional reserve(s) , by the number of the owned or leased-in payment entitlements held by farmers on 31 december 2019. ### the national or regional unit value for the years of the transitional period , referred to in the first subparagraph shall be calculated by dividing the national or regional ceiling for the basic payment scheme set in accordance with article 22(1) or 23(2) for the year in question , excluding the amount of the national or regional reserve(s) , by the number of the owned or leased-in payment entitlements held by farmers on 31 december of the preceding year.


### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , member states that have made use of the derogation provided for in paragraph 4 may decide to keep the value of payment entitlements calculated in accordance with that paragraph subject to the adjustment referred to in article 22(5). ### deleted


### 12. for calendar year 2021 , member states may decide to apply further internal convergence by applying paragraph 11 to the respective year.; ### 12. for calendar years during the transitional period , member states may decide to apply further internal convergence by applying paragraph 11 to the respective year.;


### for allocations from the reserve in 2021 , the amount of the reserve to be excluded in accordance with the second subparagraph shall be adjusted in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 22(5). for allocations from the reserve in 2021 , the third subparagraph of this paragraph shall not apply.; ### for allocations from the reserve in 2021 , and , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a of this regulation applies , for allocations from the reserve in 2022 , the amount of the reserve to be excluded in accordance with the second subparagraph shall be adjusted in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 22(5). for allocations from the reserve in 2021 , and , where article 1 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1a of this regulation applies , for allocations from the reserve in 2022 , the third subparagraph of this paragraph shall not apply.;


### – bulgaria: eur 649 ,45 , ### – bulgaria: eur xxx ,


### – greece: eur 234 ,18 , ### – greece: eur xxx ,


### – spain: eur 362 ,15 , ### – spain: eur xxx ,


### – portugal: eur 228 ,00. ### – portugal: eur xxx.


### – greece: eur 225 ,04 , ### – greece: eur xxx ,


### – spain: eur 348 ,03 , ### – spain: eur xxx ,


### – portugal: eur 219 ,09.; ### – portugal: eur xxx.;


### – bulgaria: eur 649 ,45 , ### – bulgaria: eur x* ,


### – greece: eur 234 ,18 , ### – greece: eur x* ,


### – spain: eur 362 ,15 , ### – spain: eur x* ,


### – portugal: eur 228 ,00. ### – portugal: eur x*.


### – bulgaria: eur 624 ,11 , ### – bulgaria: eur x* ,


### – greece: eur 225 ,04 , ### – greece: eur x* ,


### – spain: eur 348 ,03 , ### – spain: eur x* ,


### – portugal: eur 219 ,09. ### – portugal: eur x*.


### – bulgaria: eur 624 ,11 , ### – bulgaria: eur xxx ,


### eur 11 098 000 for greece; ### eur xxx for greece;


### eur 576 000 for france; ### eur xxx for france;


### eur 35 991 000 for italy. ### eur xxx for italy.


### eur 10 666 000 for greece; ### eur xxx for greece;


### eur 554 000 for france; ### eur xxx for france;


### eur 34 590 000 for italy.; ### eur xxx for italy.;


### eur 11 098 000 for greece; ### eur x* for greece;


### eur 576 000 for france; ### eur x* for france;


### eur 35 991 000 for italy. ### eur x* for italy.


### eur 10 666 000 for greece; ### eur x* for greece;


### eur 554 000 for france; ### eur x* for france;


### eur 34 590 000 for italy. ### eur x* for italy.


### the union financing for the aid to producer organisations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be for 2020 eur 2 277 000 for germany. ### the union financing for the aid to producer organisations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be for 2020 eur xxx for germany.


### the union financing for the aid to producer organisations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be for 2021 eur 2 188 000 for germany.; ### the union financing for the aid to producer organisations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be for 2021 eur xxx for germany.;


### the union financing for the aid to producer organisations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be for 2020 eur 2 277 000 for germany. ### the union financing for the aid to producer organisations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be for 2020 eur x* for germany.


### the union financing for the aid to producer organisations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be for 2021 eur 2 188 000 for germany. ### the union financing for the aid to producer organisations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be for 2021 eur x* for germany.


### – in the french overseas departments: eur 267 580 000 , ### – in the french overseas departments: eur xxx ,


### – azores and madeira: eur 102 080 000 , ### – azores and madeira: eur xxx ,


### – canary islands: eur 257 970 000. ### – canary islands: eur xxx.


### – in the french overseas departments: eur 25 900 000 , ### – in the french overseas departments: eur xxx ,


### – azores and madeira: eur 20 400 000 , ### – azores and madeira: eur xxx ,


### – canary islands: eur 69 900 000. ### – canary islands: eur xxx.


### 2. the union shall finance the measures provided for in chapters iii and iv up to an amount of eur 23 000 000. ### 2. the union shall finance the measures provided for in chapters iii and iv up to an amount of eur xxx.


### 3. the amount allocated to finance the specific supply arrangements referred to in chapter iii shall not exceed eur 6 830 000.' . ### 3. the amount allocated to finance the specific supply arrangements referred to in chapter iii shall not exceed eur xxx.' .


### part two: breakdown of union support for rural development (2021) ### part two: breakdown of union support for rural development (early during the transitional regulation period)


### 2021 ### transitional period (yearly)


### 2021 onwards ### 2021 onwards


### a. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the eu , enshrined in the treaties and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; whereas gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated as a horizontal principle in all eu activities and policies; ### a. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the eu , enshrined in the treaties and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; whereas gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated as a horizontal principle in all eu activities and policies; whereas greater efforts are needed to address the multiple forms of discrimination and inequality that women face;


### a. whereas equality between women and men is a core value of the eu enshrined in articles 8 and 19 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union; whereas gender mainstreaming is therefore an important tool in the horizontal integration of this principle into eu policies , measures and actions , including cohesion policy; ### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the eu enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on european union; whereas article 8 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union establishes the principle of gender mainstreaming which is an important tool in the horizontal integration of gender equality into eu policies , measures and actions , including cohesion policy;


### b. whereas cohesion policy addresses disparities between various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions with a view to achieving economic , social and territorial cohesion through the european regional development fund (erdf) , the european social fund (esf) , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) and the european maritime and fisheries fund (emff) , which are subject to the principles of non-discrimination and equality between women and men; ### b. whereas cohesion policy addresses disparities between various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions with a view to achieving economic , social and territorial cohesion through the european regional development fund (erdf) , the european social fund (esf) , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) and the european maritime and fisheries fund (emff) , which are subject to the principles of non-discrimination and gender equality;


### c. whereas the full economic , employment and social consequences of the pandemic are still unknown; whereas preliminary studies suggest that the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities , which cohesion policy should take into account; ### c. whereas the full economic , employment and social consequences of the pandemic are still unknown; whereas preliminary studies suggest that the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities , having a disproportionate impact on women and girls and in particular women and girls from marginalised groups , which cohesion policy should take into account;


### d. whereas the provision of care is of the utmost importance in enabling women to remain active in the labour market; ### d. whereas the provision of care is of the utmost importance in enabling women to remain active in the labour market by promoting work-life balance; whereas investment in the care sector will also provide working opportunities in the formal economy for informal carers;


### g. whereas preliminary studies suggest that the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities , by disproportionately impacting women and marginalised groups; ### g. whereas preliminary studies suggest that the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities , such as an increase in care work and gender-based violence , by disproportionately impacting women and marginalised groups;


### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to step up their efforts to promote gender equality and non-discrimination in cohesion policy through effective gender mainstreaming in all phases of the policy cycle , showing strong political commitment at eu , national and regional level; encourages close cooperation with the european institute for gender equality (eige) in that regard , providing high-quality research and data to support better-informed and evidence-based decision-making by policymakers and other key stakeholders working to enhance equality between women and men; stresses that knowledge sharing by the eu institutions and agencies and support for capacity building is key to preventing high administrative costs and an unnecessary increase in bureaucracy; ### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to step up their efforts to promote gender equality and non-discrimination in cohesion policy through effective gender mainstreaming in all phases of the policy cycle , showing strong political commitment at eu , national and regional level; encourages close cooperation with the european institute for gender equality (eige) in that regard , providing high-quality research and data to support better-informed and evidence-based decision-making by policymakers and other key stakeholders working to enhance gender equality; stresses that knowledge sharing by the eu institutions and agencies and support for capacity building is key to preventing high administrative costs and an unnecessary increase in bureaucracy;


### 2. calls on the commission to raise awareness of the need for gender equality and to develop and provide specific tools and guidelines to help the member states integrate a gender perspective at the implementation and monitoring stage; stresses the importance of gender mainstreaming training for the officials managing the cohesion policy funds; ### 2. calls on the commission to raise awareness of the need for gender equality and to develop and provide specific tools and guidelines to help the member states integrate a gender perspective at the implementation and monitoring stage making use of the existing tools developed by eige such as its toolkit for gender budgeting in the eu funds; stresses the importance of gender mainstreaming training for the officials managing the cohesion policy funds at european , national , regional and local levels;


### 10. considers that programme stakeholders and monitoring committees still lack expertise on the implementation of a gender perspective in concrete projects , especially in european regional development fund (erdf) interventions; considers there to be a lack of guidelines , training programmes and concrete examples of good practice to address this; ### 10. considers that programme stakeholders and monitoring committees still lack expertise on the implementation of a gender perspective in concrete projects , especially in european regional development fund (erdf) interventions; considers there to be a lack of guidelines , training programmes and concrete examples of good practice to address this; points out to the need to especially raise awareness that the implementation of a gender perspective does not require a trade-off but complements other project objectives;


### 11. believes that all programmes implemented under cohesion policy should ensure gender equality throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation , as well as equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation; ### 11. believes that all programmes implemented under cohesion policy should ensure gender equality throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation , as well as equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on gender , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation;


### 12. recognises the burden placed on women as principal caregivers in formal and informal settings , as well as its social value , especially during the covid-19 crisis; therefore points out the crucial role of cohesion policy in securing investments in care services , to improve working conditions in this sector and to support a transition towards a care economy; ### 12. recognises the burden placed on women as principal caregivers in formal and informal settings , as well as its social value , especially during the covid-19 crisis; therefore points out the crucial role of cohesion policy in securing investments in care services; calls on the member states to prioritise available funds within cohesion policy for the provision of care to meet not only the growing demand for care infrastructure , but also to effectively address gender gaps in employment , resulting pay and pension gaps , labour market segregation and , as a result , to improve working conditions in this sector and to support a transition towards a care economy;


### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes. ### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2040 in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes.


### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes. ### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new sustainable development policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in view of achieving the union’s climate and energy targets for 2030 and to reach climate neutrality in the union by 2040 at the latest in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes.


### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes. ### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the commitment to the paris agreement and the objective to achieve the eu emission reduction target for 2030 and climate neutrality in the union by 2040 in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes.


### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes. ### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2040 or before in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes.


### (2) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal investment plan10 on 14 january 2020 , establishing the just transition mechanism which focuses on the regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition given their dependence on fossil fuels , including coal , peat and oil shale or greenhouse gas-intensive industrial processes but have less capacity to finance the necessary investments. the just transition mechanism consists of three pillars: a just transition fund implemented under shared management , a dedicated just transition scheme under investeu , and a public sector loan facility to mobilise additional investments to the regions concerned. ### (2) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal investment plan10 on 14 january 2020 , establishing the just transition mechanism which focuses on the regions , people and sectors that are most affected by the transition given their dependence on fossil fuels , including coal , peat and oil shale or greenhouse gas-intensive industrial processes but have less capacity to finance the necessary investments. the just transition mechanism consists of three pillars: a just transition fund implemented under shared management , a dedicated just transition scheme under investeu , and a public sector loan facility to mobilise additional investments to the regions concerned.


### (2) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal investment plan10 on 14 january 2020 , establishing the just transition mechanism which focuses on the regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition given their dependence on fossil fuels , including coal , peat and oil shale or greenhouse gas-intensive industrial processes but have less capacity to finance the necessary investments. the just transition mechanism consists of three pillars: a just transition fund implemented under shared management , a dedicated just transition scheme under investeu , and a public sector loan facility to mobilise additional investments to the regions concerned. ### (2) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal investment plan10 on 14 january 2020 , establishing the just transition mechanism which focuses on the regions , people and sectors that are currently most affected by the transition given their dependence on fossil fuels , including coal , peat and oil shale or greenhouse gas-intensive industrial processes but have less capacity to finance the necessary investments. the just transition mechanism consists of three pillars: a just transition fund implemented under shared management , a dedicated just transition scheme under investeu , and a public sector loan facility to mobilise additional investments to the regions concerned.


### (3) the proposal for establishing the just transition fund was adopted by the commission on 14 january 202011 . for the better programming and implementation of the fund , territorial just transition plans are to be adopted , setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. ### (3) the proposal for establishing the just transition fund was adopted by the commission on 14 january 202011 . for the better programming and implementation of the fund , territorial just transition plans are to be adopted , setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process towards reaching the 2030 climate targets of the union as referred to in article 2(11) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. the partnership principle applies for the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the territorial just transition plans as referred to in article [7] of regulation [jtf regulation].


### (3) the proposal for establishing the just transition fund was adopted by the commission on 14 january 202011 . for the better programming and implementation of the fund , territorial just transition plans are to be adopted , setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. ### (3) the proposal for establishing the just transition fund was adopted by the commission on 14 january 202011. for the better programming and implementation of the fund , territorial just transition plans are to be adopted , setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process , including legally binding dates for the phase out of all fossil fuels in a timeframe consistent with the objective of limiting the temperature increase to 1.5°c above pre-industrial levels , and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. the partnership principle applies for the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the territorial just transition plans as referred to in article [7] of [regulation (eu) 2020/xxx of the european parliament and of the council establishing the just transition fund ("jtf regulation"].


### (3) the proposal for establishing the just transition fund was adopted by the commission on 14 january 202011 . for the better programming and implementation of the fund , territorial just transition plans are to be adopted , setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. ### (3) the proposal for establishing the just transition fund was adopted by the commission on 14 january 202011 . for the better programming and implementation of the fund , territorial just transition plans are to be adopted , setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. the partnership principle applies for the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the territorial just transition plans as referred to in article [7] of regulation [jtf regulation].


### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. ### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism and should ensure synergies.


### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. ### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with regulation (eu) 2019/2088 of the european parliament and of the council1a and ensure synergies with those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. investments that are inconsistent with the achievement of the union’s climate and environmental objectives should not be eligible for support under this facility.


### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. ### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with regulation ((eu) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment [taxonomy regulation] and complement and ensure synergies with those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. investments that are inconsistent with the achievement of the union’s climate and environmental objectives should not be eligible for support under this facility.


### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. ### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. the sectors or regions that are particularly affected by climate transition , but not specifically targeted under the first pillar , can also benefit from the facility.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards the achievement of the union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate , and a climate neutral economy by 2040 , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover smart energy systems , grids and storage at local level , decarbonisation of the transport sector , high efficient district heating networks , zero-carbon mobility , waste management in accordance with the waste hierarchy , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination while keeping with the polluter-pays principle , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. such investments should be sustainable and should not increase nor maintain dependency on fossil fuels. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities should be used.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards the union’s 2030 targets for climate and energy and a climate neutral economy in the union by 2040 at the latest , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover clean technologies and infrastructure for renewable , highly efficient and renewables-based district heating networks , clean technologies and infrastructure for the transition towards zero-emission mobility , smart waste management , energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a non-toxic circular economy , land restoration and decontamination in line with the polluter pays principle , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand ecological disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the transition towards a climate-neutral , environmentally sustainable , energy- and resourec-efficient and circular economy. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility and that can make a substantial contribution to the union’s sustainability objectives , while respecting the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in regulation (eu) 2020/852 , the eu taxonomy established by that regulation on environmentally sustainable economic activities should be used.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards the union’s new 2030 targets for climate and energy and a climate neutral economy in the union by 2040 or before , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover clean technology and infrastructure for renewable energy and the decarbonisation of the transport sector , district heating networks , green and sustainable mobility , investments in research , innovation and digitalisation , smart waste management , clean renewable energy and energy efficiency measures , including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , unless falling under the scope of liabilities for environmental damage in accordance with the polluter pays principle referred to in article 191 tfeu , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand ecological disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility and that can make a substantial contribution to the union’s climate and energy targets as well as to the maintaining of biodiversity , while respecting the principle of do no harm , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities should be used. investments should be screened to determine whether they have an environmental , climate or social impact and if necessary they should be subject to sustainability proofing in accordance with the guidance to be developed by the commission under the investeu programme.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training , creation of jobs and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover for example energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the criteria of conformity to the union’s 2030 target for climate and climate-neutral economy by 2050 may be used.


### (12) resources for advisory support should also be provided for in order to promote the preparation , development and implementation of projects. ### (12) resources for advisory support should also be provided for in order to promote the preparation , development and implementation of projects , including at the application stage.