### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach. ### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. the needs of less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation .../... [new cpr] should be taken into account. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment , following a needs-based approach and promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion.


### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach. ### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. the needs of less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of [regulation (eu) 2020/xxx of the european parliament and of the council laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , and the european maritime and fisheries fund and financial rules for those and for the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ("common provisions regulation")] should be taken into account. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach and promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion.


### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach. ### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. the needs of less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation .../... [new cpr] should be taken into account. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach and promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion.


### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach. ### (13) in order to ensure that all member states are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component , a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage , based on the distribution key proposed in the just transition fund regulation. however , in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the facility and its implementation , such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 december 2024. thereafter , the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level , while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and equitable regional convergence approach.


### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured. ### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion , the criteria for determining environmentally sustainable investment as established by [regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment] and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.


### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured. ### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project and , where applicable , the technical screening criteria in eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.


### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured. ### (14) specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevant criteria established by eu taxonomy for sustainable investment , the ability of the project to meet the objectives and development needs described in the territorial just transition plans , the contribution to the climate transition , the adoption by the public sector entity requesting support of a phase-out plan for all fossil fuels in a timeframe compatible with the paris agreement goals , the overall objective of promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. union support established by this regulation should thus only be made available to member states with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. the work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by member states to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.


### (21) in order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the grant component of this facility until 31 december 2024 , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to set out the available national allocations expressed as shares of the overall financial envelope of the facility for each member state in accordance with the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [the jtf regulation]. the implementing powers should be conferred without comitology procedures given that the shares derive directly from the application of a pre-defined calculation methodology. ### (21) in order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the grant component of this facility until 31 december 2024 , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to set out the available national allocations expressed as shares of the overall financial envelope of the facility for each member state in accordance with the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [the jtf regulation].


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards the achievement of the union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate , and a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2040.


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards the union’s 2030 targets for climate and energy and a climate-neutral economy in the union by 2040 at the latest as set out in [regulation (eu) 2020/xxx establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending regulation (eu) 2018/1999("european climate law")].


### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the union by 2050. ### the facility shall provide support benefitting union territories facing serious social , environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards the union’s new 2030 targets for climate and energy and a climate-neutral economy in the union by 2040 or before.


### 5. 'territorial just transition plan' means a plan established in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation] and approved by the commission; ### 5. 'territorial just transition plan' means a plan established together with relevant local and regional authorities and stakeholders of the territory concerned in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation] and approved by the commission;


### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation]. ### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic and environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards the achievement of the union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate , and a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in keeping with the partnership principle in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation].


### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation]. ### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic and environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral , environmentally sustainable , energy- and resource-efficient and circular economy by 2040 at the latest , for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation] , in particular to contribute to the union’s climate objectives as set out in [regulation (eu) 2020/xxx establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending regulation (eu) 2018/1999("european climate law")].


### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation]. ### 1. the general objective of the facility is to address serious socio-economic and environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the member states in accordance with article 7 of regulation [jtf regulation] and to contribute to the eu policy objectives , in particular the union’s new 2030 targets for climate and energy and the transition towards a climate-neutral economy in the union by 2040 or before , in line with the un sustainable development goals , the paris agreement and the european pillar of social rights.


### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be financed without the element of grant support from the union budget. ### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be financed without the element of grant support from the union budget. special attention shall be placed on less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation .../... [new cpr].


### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be financed without the element of grant support from the union budget. ### 2. the facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments , which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans , by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues.


### 3. in pursuing the achievement of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 2 , this regulation also aims at providing advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of eligible projects where necessary. that advisory support shall be provided in accordance with the rules and implementation methods for the investeu advisory hub established by article [20] of regulation [investeu regulation]. ### 3. in pursuing the achievement of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 2 , this regulation also aims at providing advisory support for the preparation , development , and implementation of eligible projects where necessary , including at the project application stage. that advisory support shall be provided in accordance with the rules and implementation methods for the investeu advisory hub established by article [20] of regulation [investeu regulation].


### 5. an amount up to 2% of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the facility such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems , as well as administrative expenditure and fees of the finance partners. ### 5. an amount up to 2% of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the facility such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit , information , communication , publicity and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems , as well as administrative expenditure of the finance partners.


### 5. an amount up to 2% of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the facility such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems , as well as administrative expenditure and fees of the finance partners. ### 5. an amount up to 2% of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the facility such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems , as well as administrative expenditure and fees of the finance partners. higher amounts of technical and administrative assistance can be made available upon request to beneficiaries who have lower administrative capacities in terms of technological equipment , staff and infrastructure.


### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence. ### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall place special attention on less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation .../... [new cpr] and take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of economic , social and territorial cohesion.


### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence. ### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall place special attention on less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of [regulation (eu) 2020/xxx of the european parliament and of the council laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , and the european maritime and fisheries fund and financial rules for those and for the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ("common provisions regulation)"] and take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional economic , social and territorial cohesion.


### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence. ### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall place special attention on less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation .../... [newcpr] and take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional economic , social and territorial cohesion .


### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence. ### 3. for grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 january 2025 , union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at union level until exhaustion of remaining resources , ensuring nonetheless an equitable geographical coverage. the award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] and the application of a redistributive factor taking into account the need of less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation .../... [new cpr] in the form of percentages of the total available resources.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] and the application of a redistributive factor taking into account the need of less developed regions as referred to in article [102(2)] of [regulation (eu) 2020/xxx of the european parliament and of the council laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , and the european maritime and fisheries fund and financial rules for those and for the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ("common provisions regulation")] in the form of percentages of the total available resources.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an delegated act setting out the respective shares for each member state resulting from the application of the methodology set out in annex i of regulation [jtf regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources.


### only projects contributing to the objectives referred to in article 3 and fulfilling all the conditions set out below shall be eligible for union support under the facility: ### only projects contributing directly to the objectives referred to in article 3 and fulfilling all the conditions set out below shall be eligible for union support under the facility:


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy by 2040 and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral , environmentally sustainable , energy- and resource-efficient and circular economy by 2040 at the latest , and contribute to the objectives and needs of the territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories; ### the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social , economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards the union’s new 2030 targets for climate and energy and a climate-neutral economy in the union by 2040 or before and contribute to the objectives and needs of the territories identified in a territorial just transition plan , even if they are not located in those territories;


### the projects do not receive support under any other union programmes; ### the projects complement and have synergetic effects with support under other union programmes;


### 2. the amount of the grant shall not exceed 15% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this facility. for projects located in territories in nuts level 2 regions with a gdp per capita not exceeding 75% of the average gdp of the eu-27 as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation [new cpr] , the amount of the grant shall not exceed 20% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner. ### 2. the amount of the grant shall not exceed 15% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this facility. for projects located in territories in nuts level 2 regions as established by regulation (ec) no 1059/2003 of the european parliament and of the council with a gdp per capita not exceeding 75% of the average gdp of the eu-27 as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation [new cpr] , the amount of the grant shall not exceed 30% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner.


### 2. the amount of the grant shall not exceed 15% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this facility. for projects located in territories in nuts level 2 regions with a gdp per capita not exceeding 75% of the average gdp of the eu-27 as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation [new cpr] , the amount of the grant shall not exceed 20% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner. ### 2. the amount of the grant shall not exceed 25% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this facility. for projects located in territories in nuts level 2 regions with a gdp per capita not exceeding 75% of the average gdp of the eu-27 as referred to in article [102(2)] of regulation [new cpr] , the amount of the grant shall not exceed 30% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner.


### the facility shall be implemented by work programmes established in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources , including any additional resources , for each member state in accordance with articles 4(1) and 6(2) of this regulation. ### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 17 in order to establish work programmes in accordance with article 110 of the financial regulation. the work programmes shall specify the criteria and conditions for the selection and for the prioritisation of projects , taking into account the relevant criteria laid down by regulation (eu) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment [taxonomy regulation] , the project’s ability to meet the objectives and needs identified in the territorial just transition plans , the contribution to the climate transition , the adoption by the public sector entities requesting financing of a credible decarbonisation plan , including dates for the phase-out of fossil fuels in a timeframe compatible with the paris agreement targets , as well as the overall objective of promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion and the grant’s contribution to the viability of projects.


### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the facility , the funded projects and their results. financial resources allocated to the facility shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3. ### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the facility , ensure transparency and public access to information concerning each and all the funded projects and their results. financial resources allocated to the facility shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3.


### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the facility , the funded projects and their results. financial resources allocated to the facility shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3. ### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the facility , the funded projects and their results. financial resources allocated to the facility shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3. the commission shall regularly update and publish the list of projects that have been selected or refused under this facility with the description of specific criteria for acceptance or refusal.


### (7) the facility should provide support in the form of grants provided by the union combined with loans provided by a finance partner. the financial envelope of the grant component , implemented by the commission in direct management should take the form of financing not linked to costs , in accordance with article 125 of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 of the european parliament and of the council (the ‘financial regulation’)12 . that form of financing should help incentivise project promoters to participate and contribute to the achievement of the facility’s objectives in an efficient way relative to the size of the loan. the loan component should be provided by the european investment bank (‘the eib’). the facility may also be extended to other finance partners providing the loan component , where additional resources for the grant component become available or where it is required for the correct implementation. ### (7) the facility should provide support in the form of grants provided by the union combined with loans provided by a finance partner. the financial envelope of the grant component , implemented by the commission in direct management should take the form of financing not linked to costs , in accordance with article 125 of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 of the european parliament and of the council (the ‘financial regulation’)12 . that form of financing should help incentivise project promoters to participate and contribute to the achievement of the facility’s objectives in an efficient way relative to the size of the loan. the loan component should be provided by the european investment bank (‘the eib’). the facility may also be extended to other finance partners providing the loan component , where additional resources for the grant component become available or where it is required for the correct implementation. in that case , other finance partners should respect climate , environmental , social and transparency standards at least equivalent to those of the eib.


### 1. audits on the use of the union support provided under the facility carried out by persons or entities , including by other than those mandated by the union institutions or bodies , shall form the basis of the overall assurance pursuant to article 127 of the financial regulation. ### 1. audits on the use of the union support provided under the facility shall be carried out by the court of auditors in accordance with article 287 tfeu. the court of auditors shall issue a special report on the implementation of the facility once the rate of implementation of the projects financed reaches at least 60% , but no later than five years after the entry into force of this regulation.


### 6. number of projects by sector ### 6. number of projects by sector and gender


### 6.4 direct support to transition (renewable energy , energy efficiency) ### 6.4 direct support to climate transition , decarbonisation (in particular support to renewable energy and energy efficiency) and other environmental objectives


### 6.4 direct support to transition (renewable energy , energy efficiency) ### 6.4 direct support to climate transition , decarbonisation (renewable energy , energy efficiency) and other environmental objectives


### 3. 'finance partners' means the eib , other international financial institutions , national promotional banks and financial institutions , with which the commission signs an administrative agreement to cooperate within the facility; ### 3. 'finance partners' means the eib , other international financial institutions , including private financial institutions , national promotional banks and financial institutions , with which the commission signs an administrative agreement to cooperate within the facility;


### 4. 'project' means any action identified by the commission as eligible , financially and technically independent , which has a pre-defined objective and a set period during which it must be implemented and finalised; ### 4. 'project' means any action identified by the commission as eligible , financially and technically independent , which has a pre-defined objective and a set period during which it must be implemented and finalised; projects that have already started , but could not be completed as a result of lacking financial resources , can also be eligible under this facility;


### 2. activities necessary to support the preparation , development and implementation of projects shall be eligible for advisory support. ### 2. activities necessary to support the preparation , development and implementation of projects shall be eligible for advisory support. projects financed under this facility may benefit where necessary from advisory and technical assistance support from other union programmes.


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council amending council regulation (ec) no 2012/2002 in order to provide financial assistance to member states to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council amending council regulation (ec) no 2012/2002 in order to modify the amount of advance payments


### (2) on 29 march 2017 , the united kingdom submitted the notification of its intention to withdraw from the union pursuant to article 50 of the treaty on european union (teu). the treaties cease to apply to the united kingdom from the date of entry into force of a withdrawal agreement or failing that , two years after that notification , unless the european council , in agreement with the united kingdom , unanimously decides to extend that period. ### deleted


### (3) on 11 april 2019 , following a request by the united kingdom , the european council agreed9 to extend further10 the period provided for in article 50(3) teu until 31 october 2019. unless the united kingdom ratifies the withdrawal agreement11 by 31 october 2019 or requests a third extension , to which the european council agrees by unanimity , the united kingdom will leave the union without an agreement and will become a third country as of 1 november 2019. ### deleted


### (4) to mitigate the economic impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement and to show solidarity with the most affected member states in such exceptional circumstances , regulation (ec) no 2012/2002 should be amended to support related public expenditure. ### deleted


### (5) as this is an exceptional use of the fund , its assistance to mitigate serious financial burden , inflicted on the member states as a direct consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement , should be targeted and limited in time to safeguard the fund’s original rationale and its capacity to respond to natural disasters. ### deleted


### (6) for the purposes of this exceptional use of the fund , it is appropriate to establish a minimum amount of estimated damage above which a member state may apply for assistance from the fund due to the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement. in addition , the eligibility rules need to be amended to include support for public expenditure incurred as a result of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement. ### deleted


### (7) to ensure equal treatment among the member states , there should be one single deadline applicable to all member states for the submission of applications for a financial contribution from the fund , without possibility to extend an application after that deadline to cover additional expenditure. ### deleted


### (8) to maintain the availability of the fund for natural disasters , its original purpose , a budgetary ceiling for support related to the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement should be established. ### deleted


### (9) assistance from the fund to mitigate serious financial burden inflicted on the member states as a consequence of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union without an agreement should be subject to the same rules for implementation , monitoring , reporting , control and audit as any other interventions of the fund. in addition , given the broad scope of public expenditure potentially eligible for support , it is important to ensure that other provisions of eu law , in particular the state aid rules , are respected. ### deleted


### (11) this regulation should enter into force as a matter of urgency on the day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union and should apply from the day following that on which the treaties cease to apply to the united kingdom pursuant to article 50(3) teu unless a withdrawal agreement concluded with the united kingdom has entered into force by that date. ### deleted


### [...] ### deleted


### it shall apply from the day following that on which the treaties cease to apply to the united kingdom pursuant to article 50(3) teu. ### deleted


### however , this regulation shall not apply if a withdrawal agreement concluded with the united kingdom in accordance with article 50(2) teu has entered into force by the date referred to in the second paragraph of this article. ### deleted


### c. whereas , despite the efforts that have been made , administrative , linguistic and legal barriers still abound and are hampering growth , socio-economic development and cohesion among and within border regions; ### c. whereas , despite the efforts that have been made , administrative , linguistic and legal barriers still abound and are hampering sustainable growth , socio-economic development and cohesion among and within border regions;


### 3. emphasises that the challenges border regions face vary from one region to the next depending on the legal , administrative , economic and geographical circumstances pertaining in the region concerned; calls for bespoke approaches to be taken , to a certain extent , that are integrated and region-specific; ### 3. emphasises that the challenges border regions face vary from one region to the next depending on the legal , administrative , economic , environmental and geographical circumstances pertaining in the region concerned; calls for bespoke approaches to be taken , to a certain extent , that are integrated , tailor-made and region-specific;


### 6. points out that , despite the efforts that have been made , administrative , legal and linguistic barriers still abound , hampering growth , socio-economic development and cohesion among and within border regions; ### 6. points out that , despite the efforts that have been made , administrative , legal and linguistic barriers still abound , hampering sustainable growth , socio-economic development and cohesion among and within border regions;


### 12. emphasises that the coordination of transport services in cross-border regions is still insufficient , partly owing to links that are missing or no longer in service , hampering mobility and blighting the prospects for cross-border development; emphasises , furthermore , that complex legal and administrative rules and regulations are hampering the development of cross-border transport infrastructure; ### 12. emphasises that the coordination of transport services in cross-border regions is still insufficient , partly owing to links that are missing or no longer in service , hampering mobility and blighting the prospects for cross-border development; emphasises , furthermore , that complex legal and administrative rules and regulations are hampering the development of sustainable cross-border transport infrastructure;


### 20. instructs its presidentto forward this resolution to the council and the commission. ### 20. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council , the commission , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the national and regional parliaments of the member states.


### (24) considering the importance of addressing climate and environmental challenges and in order to ensure that budget implementation contributes to the achievement of the european green deal30 , the concept of performance as regards the budget should be extended to include the implementation of programmes and activities in a sustainable way , which would not hinder the achievement of the environmental objectives of climate change mitigation , climate change adaptation , the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources , the transition to a circular economy , pollution prevention and control and the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. ### (24) considering the importance of addressing climate and environmental challenges and in order to ensure that budget implementation contributes to the achievement of the european green deal30 as well the unions’ climate and energy targets and to the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 latest , the concept of performance as regards the budget should be extended to include the implementation of programmes and activities in a sustainable way , which would not hinder the achievement of the environmental objectives of climate change mitigation , climate change adaptation , the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources , the transition to a circular economy , pollution prevention and control and the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.


### (29) without prejudice to the rules on the protection of personal data , the utmost transparency regarding information on recipients should be sought. the information on recipients of union funds should be published on a dedicated website of union institutions , such as the financial transparency system. publication requirements should cover all methods of budget implementation , including by other union institutions and bodies. to that end , member states , persons and entities implementing the budget and other union institutions and bodies should transmit to the commission , at least on a yearly basis , information on their recipients of union funding. that information should include at least the name , a unique identifier and the locality of the recipient , the amount committed and the purpose of the measure. that information should take into account relevant criteria such as the periodicity , the type and the importance of the measure. ### (29) without prejudice to the rules on the protection of personal data , the utmost transparency regarding information on recipients should be sought. the information on recipients of union funds should be published on a dedicated website of union institutions , such as the financial transparency system. publication requirements should cover all methods of budget implementation , including by other union institutions and bodies. to that end , member states , persons and entities implementing the budget and other union institutions and bodies should transmit to the commission , at least on a yearly basis , information on their recipients of union funding. that information should include at least the name , a unique identifier and the locality of the recipient , the gender of the recipient , if the recipient is a natural person , the amount committed and the purpose of the measure. that information should take into account relevant criteria such as the periodicity , the type and the importance of the measure.


### programmes and activities should be implemented to achieve their set objectives without doing significant harm to the environmental objectives of climate change mitigation , climate change adaptation , the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources , the transition to a circular economy , pollution prevention and control and the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems , as set out in article 9 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council51 . ### programmes and activities shall be implemented to achieve their set objectives without doing significant harm to the environmental objectives of climate change mitigation , climate change adaptation , the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources , the transition to a circular economy , pollution prevention and control and the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems , as set out in article 9 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council51 .


### prevention , detection , correction and follow-up of fraud , corruption , conflicts of interest , double funding and other irregularities , including through the electronic recording and storage of data on the recipients of union funds including their beneficial owners , as defined in article 3 , point (6) , of directive (eu) 2015/849 , and through the use of a single integrated it system for data-mining and risk-scoring provided by the commission to access and analyse those data ; ### prevention , detection , correction and follow-up of fraud , corruption , conflicts of interest , double funding , other irregularities and criminal activities , including through the electronic recording and storage of data on the recipients of union funds including their beneficial owners , as defined in article 3 , point (6) , of directive (eu) 2015/849 , and through the use of a single integrated it system for data-mining and risk-scoring provided by the commission to access and analyse those data ;


### the recipient’s full legal name in the case of legal persons , the first and last name in the case of natural persons , their vat identification number or tax identification number where available or another unique identifier at country level and the amount of funding. if a natural person , also the date of birth; ### the recipient’s full legal name in the case of legal persons , the first and last name in the case of natural persons , their vat identification number or tax identification number where available or another unique identifier at country level and the amount of funding. if a natural person , also the date of birth and gender;


### the use of and access to the data processed by the single integrated it system for data-mining and risk-scoring shall comply with applicable data protection rules and shall be limited to the commission or an executive agency as referred to in article 69 , the member states implementing the budget pursuant to article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point (b) , the member states that receive and implement union funds pursuant to budget implementation under article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the persons or entities implementing the budget pursuant to article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point (c) , olaf , the court of auditors , eppo and other union investigative and control bodies , within the exercise of their respective competences. ### the use of and access to the data processed by the single integrated it system for data-mining and risk-scoring shall comply with applicable data protection rules and shall be limited to the commission or an executive agency as referred to in article 69 , the member states implementing the budget pursuant to article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point (b) , the member states that receive and implement union funds pursuant to budget implementation under article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the persons or entities implementing the budget pursuant to article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point (c) , olaf , the court of auditors , eppo and other union investigative and control bodies , within the exercise of their respective competences. access to the tool shall also be granted on a case-by-case basis to those who can demonstrate a legitimate interest such as being a civil society organisation or journalist working in fields such as anti-corruption , the use of public funds or similar public interests.


### (43) in view of the increased volume of borrowing and lending operations carried out by the commission on behalf of the union to finance the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic , transparency regarding those operations should be further enhanced. to address the increased complexity of those operations and in order to ensure better visibility of their content , a comprehensive overview of borrowing and lending operations carried out by the commission should be added to the document annexed to the section of the budget relating to the commission. ### (43) in view of the increased volume of borrowing and lending operations carried out by the commission on behalf of the union to finance the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic , transparency regarding those operations should be further enhanced. to address the increased complexity of those operations and in order to ensure better visibility of their content , a comprehensive overview of borrowing and lending operations carried out by the commission including as a minimum , detailed information on maturities , outstanding debt , interest due , the borrowing plan including revenue sources for repayment , a liquidity forecast and certified by the chief risk officer should be added to the document annexed to the section of the budget relating to the commission.


### (246) the union should be able to participate in global initiatives , when such participation contributes to the achievement of union policy objectives. in order to provide a suitable legal framework for union participation in global initiatives , union contribution to such initiatives should be included as a new budget implementation instrument. the use of this new financial vehicle would be subject to conditions and limited to cases where other instruments provided in the financial regulation do not enable the achievement of the respective eu policy objectives with the same scale and impact. ### (246) the union should be able to participate in global initiatives , when such participation contributes to the achievement of union policy objectives , in particular for commitments under the umbrella of the united nations. in order to provide a suitable legal framework for union participation in global initiatives , union contribution to such initiatives should be included as a new budget implementation instrument. the use of this new financial vehicle would be subject to conditions and limited to cases where other instruments provided in the financial regulation do not enable the achievement of the respective eu policy objectives with the same scale and impact.


### respect for budgetary principles and general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget ### respect for budgetary principles and general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget and respect of fundamental rights


### 1. where budgetary commitments are decommitted in any financial year after the year in which they were made as a result of the total or partial non-implementation of the actions for which they were earmarked , the appropriations corresponding to such decommitments shall be cancelled , unless otherwise provided in regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 , regulation (eu) no 514/2014 , regulation (eu) no 223/2014 , regulation (eu) 2021/1060 and regulation (eu) 2021/2116 and notwithstanding article 15 of this regulation. ### 1. where budgetary commitments are decommitted in any financial year after the year in which they were made as a result of the total or partial non-implementation of the actions for which they were earmarked , the appropriations corresponding to such decommitments shall be made available again to the benefit of any budget line in the same heading or be transferred to the flexibility instrument.


### article 15 ### deleted


### 2. the union and the union bodies referred to in articles 70 and 71 shall not raise loans within the framework of the budget. ### deleted


### objectives for programmes and activities shall be established ex ante; ### objectives for programmes and activities including horizontal mainstreaming and spending targets shall be established ex ante;


### progress in the achievement of objectives shall be monitored with performance indicators; ### progress in the achievement of objectives including horizontal spending and mainstreaming targets shall be monitored with performance indicators;


### progress in , and problems with , the achievement of objectives shall be reported to the european parliament and to the council in accordance with article 41(3) , first subparagraph , point (h) , and with article 253(1) , point (e); ### progress in , and problems with , the achievement of objectives including horizontal objectives and spending targets shall be reported to the european parliament and to the council in accordance with article 41(3) , first subparagraph , point (h) , and with article 253(1) , point (e);


### 3. specific , measurable , attainable , relevant and time-bound objectives as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and relevant , accepted , credible , easy and robust indicators shall be defined where relevant. ### 3. specific , measurable , attainable , relevant and time-bound objectives as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and relevant , accepted , science-based , credible , easy and robust indicators as well as the basis of an effective , transparent and comprehensive methodology to estimate ex-ante and to measure results and impact shall be defined where relevant.


### for major programmes or activities that are expected to have significant economic , environmental or social impacts , the ex ante evaluation may take the form of an impact assessment that , in addition to meeting the requirements set out in the first subparagraph , analyses the various options concerning the methods of implementation. ### for major programmes or activities that are expected to have significant economic , environmental or social impacts , the ex ante evaluation shall take the form of an impact assessment that , in addition to meeting the requirements set out in the first subparagraph , analyses the various options concerning the methods of implementation.


### 6. for the purposes of point (d) of paragraph 2 , the following data shall be recorded and stored electronically in an open , interoperable and machine-readable format and regularly made available in the single integrated it system for data-mining and risk-scoring provided by the commission: ### 6. for the purposes of point (d) of paragraph 2 , the following data shall be recorded and stored electronically in an open , interoperable and machine-readable format and regularly made available in real time in the single integrated it system for data-mining and risk-scoring provided by the commission:


### the first name(s) , last name(s) , date of birth , and vat identification number(s) or tax identification number(s) where available or another unique identifier at country level of beneficial owner(s) of the recipients , where the recipients are not natural persons. ### the first name(s) , last name(s) , date of birth , gender and vat identification number(s) or tax identification number(s) where available or another unique identifier at country level of beneficial owner(s) of the recipients , where the recipients are not natural persons.


### 2. save in the cases referred to in paragraph 3 , the following information shall be published in an open , interoperable and machine-readable format , which allows data to be sorted , searched , extracted , compared and reused , having due regard for the requirements of confidentiality and security , in particular the protection of personal data: ### 2. save in the cases referred to in paragraph 3 , the following information shall be published in an open , interoperable and machine-readable format , which allows data to be sorted , searched , extracted , compared and available for reuse via suitable apis and , where relevant , as a bulk download , having due regard for the requirements of confidentiality and security , in particular the protection of personal data:


### whether the recipient is a natural or a legal person; ### whether the final recipient is a natural or a legal person;


### the recipient’s full legal name in the case of a legal person and their vat identification number or tax identification number where available or another unique identifier established at country level , the first and last name of the recipient in the case of a natural person ; ### the final recipient’s full legal name in the case of a legal person and their vat identification number or tax identification number where available or another unique identifier established at country level , the first and last name of the recipient in the case of a natural person as well as their gender;


### financial support provided through financial instruments or budgetary guarantees for an amount lower than eur 500 000; ### financial support provided through financial instruments or budgetary guarantees for an amount lower than eur 250 000 aggregate;


### where disclosure risks threatening the rights and freedoms of the persons or entities concerned as protected by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union or harming the commercial interests of the recipients; ### where disclosure risks threatening the rights and freedoms of the persons or entities concerned as protected by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union;


### — a comprehensive overview of borrowing and lending operations; ### — a comprehensive overview of borrowing and lending operations including at least detailed information on maturities , outstanding debt , interest due , the borrowing plan including revenue sources , a liquidity forecast and certified by the chief risk officer ;


### 2. where there is a risk of a conflict of interests involving a member of staff of a national authority , the person in question shall refer the matter to his or her hierarchical superior. where such a risk exists for staff covered by the staff regulations , the person in question shall refer the matter to the relevant authorising officer by delegation. the relevant hierarchical superior or the authorising officer by delegation shall confirm in writing whether a conflict of interests is found to exist. where a conflict of interests is found to exist , the appointing authority or the relevant national authority shall ensure that the person in question ceases all activity in the matter. the relevant authorising officer by delegation or the relevant national authority shall ensure that any further appropriate action is taken in accordance with the applicable law , including , in the cases involving a member of staff of a national authority , with the national law relating to conflict of interests . ### 2. where there is a risk of a conflict of interests involving a member of staff of a national authority , the person in question or anyone aware of the risk shall refer the matter to his or her hierarchical superior and competent authority at national level. in case risks of conflicts of interests are based on economic reasons or political affinity , such a case shall also be referred to a competent authority at eu level. where such a risk exists for an office holder at both national or eu level , the person in question or anyone aware of the risk shall refer the matter to the relevant eu authority.


### 9. the reports and findings of the internal auditor , as well as the report of the union institution concerned , shall be accessible to the public only after validation by the internal auditor of the action taken for their implementation. ### 9. the reports and findings of the internal auditor , as well as the report of the union institution concerned , shall be accessible to the public once the internal auditor has issued the final report.


### 2. where , after the award , the award procedure proves to have been subject to irregularities or fraud , the authorising officer responsible may: ### 2. where , after the award , the award procedure proves to have been subject to irregularities or fraud , the authorising officer responsible shall immediately take one of the following actions and report back to olaf:


### the authorising officer responsible may suspend payments or delivery or the implementation of the legal commitment where: ### the authorising officer responsible shall suspend payments or delivery or the implementation of the legal commitment where:


### beneficial owners and affiliated entities of the person or entity referred to in point (j). ### beneficial owners and affiliated entities of the person or entity referred to in point (k) and (j).


### (iii) been discovered by an authorising officer , olaf or the court of auditors following checks , audits or investigations; ### (iii) been discovered by the commission , an authorising officer , olaf or the court of auditors or any other union institution or body following checks , audits or investigations;


### five years for the cases referred to in article 139(1) , points (d) and (i) ; ### five years for the cases referred to in article 139(1) , points (c) , (d) and (i) ;


### where the conduct of a person or entity referred to in article 138(2) of this regulation concerned qualifies under several of the grounds listed in article 139(1) of this regulation , the limitation period applicable to the most serious of those grounds shall apply. ### where the conduct of a person or entity referred to in article 138(2) of this regulation concerned qualifies under several of the grounds listed in article 139(1) of this regulation , a permanent exclusion shall apply.


### in order to , where necessary , reinforce the deterrent effect of the exclusion and/or financial penalty , the commission shall , subject to a decision of the authorising officer responsible , publish on its website the following information related to the exclusion and , where applicable , the financial penalty in the cases referred to in points (c) to (h) of article 139(1): ### in order to reinforce the deterrent effect of the exclusion and/or financial penalty , the commission shall publish on its website the following information related to the exclusion and the financial penalty in the cases referred to in points (c) to (h) of article 139(1):


### the exclusion situation; ### the exclusion situation including the ground for an exclusion ;


### the decision to publish the information shall be taken by the authorising officer responsible either following the relevant final judgment or , where applicable , final administrative decision , or following the recommendation of the panel referred to in article 146 , as the case may be. that decision shall take effect three months after its notification to the person or entity concerned , as referred to in article 138(2). ### the decision information referred to in this paragraph shall be published three months after its notification to the person or entity concerned , as referred to in article 138(2).


### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall not be published in any of the following circumstances: ### 2. the exceptions to publishing information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article are the following:


### where a natural person is concerned , unless the publication of personal data is justified by exceptional circumstances , inter alia , by the seriousness of the conduct or its impact on the financial interests of the union. in such cases , the decision to publish the information shall duly take into consideration the right to privacy and other rights provided for in regulation (eu) 2018/1725. ### deleted


### the information referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be provided with due regard to confidentiality requirements and shall , in particular , not allow for the identification of the person or entity concerned , as referred to in article 138(2). ### the information referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be provided with due regard to confidentiality requirements but shall allow for the identification of the person or entity concerned , as referred to in article 138(2) unless they fall under one of the exceptions listed in article 143(2).


### article 149 ### deleted


### 6. the requirements of paragraph 6 of article 38 shall apply to persons or entities implementing union funds pursuant to article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point c) , where the financial support directly provided by persons or entities to third parties is of an amount higher than eur 500 000. ### 6. the requirements of paragraph 6 of article 38 shall apply to persons or entities implementing union funds pursuant to article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point c) , where the financial support directly provided by persons or entities to third parties is of an amount higher than eur 250 000 aggregate.


### (1) the union may make contributions in the form of financing not linked to costs to multi-donor , pooled funded global initiatives when these support the achievement of union policy objectives and where budget implementation instruments provided for in other titles of this regulation would not be sufficient to achieve such union policy objectives. ### (1) to reply to the enhanced need to coordinate external actions with multiples partners to effevtively address global challenges with appropriate scale the union may make contributions in the form of financing not linked to costs to multi-donor , pooled funded global initiatives when these support the achievement of union policy objectives and where budget implementation instruments provided for in other titles of this regulation would not be sufficient to achieve such union policy objectives.


### the union contribution is a minority contribution to the initiative , taking into account the global amount contributed to the initiative at the time of the contribution; ### deleted


### (1) since the adoption of regulation (eu) 2021/241 of the european parliament and of the council establishing the recovery and resilience facility ,3 unprecedented geopolitical events and their direct and indirect socio-economic consequences have considerably affected the union’s society and economy. in particular , it has become clearer than ever that the union’s energy security is indispensable for a successful , sustainable and inclusive recovery from the covid-19 crisis , as it is also a major factor contributing to the resilience of the european economy. ### (1) since the adoption of regulation (eu) 2021/241 of the european parliament and of the council establishing the recovery and resilience facility ,3 unprecedented geopolitical events and their direct and indirect socio-economic consequences have considerably affected the union’s society , its people , and economy. in particular , it has become clearer than ever that the union’s energy autonomy and security is indispensable for a successful , sustainable and inclusive recovery from the covid-19 crisis , as it is also a major factor contributing to the resilience of the european economy.


### (2) due to the direct links between a sustainable recovery , building the union’s resilience and the union’s energy security , and its role for a just and inclusive transition , the recovery and resilience facility is a well-suited instrument to contribute to the union’s response to these newly emerging challenges. ### (2) due to the direct links between a sustainable recovery , building the union’s resilience and the union’s energy security , and its role for a just and inclusive transition , the recovery and resilience facility is a well-suited instrument to contribute to the union’s response to these newly emerging challenges. at the same time , learning from the first year of implementation of this programme , it is imperative to strengthen its performance in mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , by ensuring that funds reach the real economy and people and are absorbed and spent. in particular , this should be achieved by maximising the involvement of local and regional authorities , civil society organisations , social partners , academia or other relevant stakeholders in the design and the implementation of the national recovery and resilience plans under the national legislation , based on clear and transparent principles , and by allowing for granular monitoring at regional level.


### (2) due to the direct links between a sustainable recovery , building the union’s resilience and the union’s energy security , and its role for a just and inclusive transition , the recovery and resilience facility is a well-suited instrument to contribute to the union’s response to these newly emerging challenges. ### (2) due to the direct links between a sustainable recovery , building the union’s resilience and the union’s energy security , and its role for a just , green , and inclusive transition , the recovery and resilience facility is a well-suited instrument to contribute to the union’s response to these newly emerging challenges.


### (3) the versailles declaration of 10-11 march 2022 of the heads of states and governments invited the commission to propose by the end of may a repowereu plan to phase out the dependency on russian fossil fuel imports , which was subsequently reiterated in the european council conclusions of 24-25 march 2022. this should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the eu’s green deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the european climate law. regulation (eu) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies , in particular fossil fuels , thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy. support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the energy efficiency of the member states’ economies. ### (3) the versailles declaration of 10-11 march 2022 of the heads of states and governments invited the commission to propose by the end of may a repowereu plan to phase out the dependency on russian fossil fuel imports , which was subsequently reiterated in the european council conclusions of 24-25 march 2022. this should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the eu’s green deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the european climate law. regulation (eu) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies , in particular fossil fuels , thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy. support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the renewables and energy efficiency of the member states’ economies.


### (3) the versailles declaration of 10-11 march 2022 of the heads of states and governments invited the commission to propose by the end of may a repowereu plan to phase out the dependency on russian fossil fuel imports , which was subsequently reiterated in the european council conclusions of 24-25 march 2022. this should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the eu’s green deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the european climate law. regulation (eu) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies , in particular fossil fuels , thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy. support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the energy efficiency of the member states’ economies. ### (3) the versailles declaration of 10-11 march 2022 of the heads of states and governments invited the commission to propose by the end of may a repowereu plan to phase out the dependency on russian fossil fuel imports , which was subsequently reiterated in the european council conclusions of 24-25 march 2022. this should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the eu’s green deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the european climate law. regulation (eu) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to enhancing the union’s independence and security through bolstering energy efficiency and renewable energy generation , thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy. support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the decarbonisation of the member states’ economies.


### (3) the versailles declaration of 10-11 march 2022 of the heads of states and governments invited the commission to propose by the end of may a repowereu plan to phase out the dependency on russian fossil fuel imports , which was subsequently reiterated in the european council conclusions of 24-25 march 2022. this should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the eu’s green deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the european climate law. regulation (eu) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies , in particular fossil fuels , thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy. support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the energy efficiency of the member states’ economies. ### (3) the versailles declaration of 10-11 march 2022 of the heads of states and governments invited the commission to propose by the end of may a repowereu plan to phase out the dependency on russian fossil fuel imports , which was subsequently reiterated in the european council conclusions of 24-25 march 2022. this should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the eu’s green deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the european climate law. regulation (eu) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to ending the union's dependence on fossil fuels by boosting energy efficiency and the deployment of sustainable renewable energy sources across sectors , thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy. support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the decarbonisation of the member states’ economies.


### (3) the versailles declaration of 10-11 march 2022 of the heads of states and governments invited the commission to propose by the end of may a repowereu plan to phase out the dependency on russian fossil fuel imports , which was subsequently reiterated in the european council conclusions of 24-25 march 2022. this should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the eu’s green deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the european climate law. regulation (eu) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies , in particular fossil fuels , thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy. support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the energy efficiency of the member states’ economies. ### (3) the versailles declaration of 10-11 march 2022 of the heads of states and governments invited the commission to propose by the end of may a repowereu plan to phase out the dependency on russian fossil fuel imports , which was subsequently reiterated in the european council conclusions of 24-25 march 2022. this should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the eu’s green deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the european climate law. regulation (eu) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to enhancing the union’s independence and security through bolstering energy efficiency and renewable energy generation , thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy. support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the decarbonisation and energy efficiency of the member states’ economies.


### (4) to maximise complementarity , consistency and coherence of policies and actions taken by the union and member states to foster independence and security of the union’s energy supply , these energy-related reforms and investments should be established through a dedicated ‘repowereu chapter’ of the recovery and resilience plans. ### (4) to maximise complementarity , consistency and coherence of policies and actions taken by the union and member states to foster independence and security of the union’s energy supply , these energy-related reforms and investments should be established through a dedicated ‘repowereu chapter’ of the recovery and resilience plans. in order to promote the objectives of the tfeu related to the economic , social and territorial cohesion , repowereu should support all regions. to provide balanced and gradual support and reflect the level of economic and social development , member states shall ensure an appropriate allocation of resources among the categories of region listed in art. 108 (2) of regulation (eu) 2021/1060 when deciding on the internal distribution of funding under the repowereu initiative.


### (4) to maximise complementarity , consistency and coherence of policies and actions taken by the union and member states to foster independence and security of the union’s energy supply , these energy-related reforms and investments should be established through a dedicated ‘repowereu chapter’ of the recovery and resilience plans. ### (4) to maximise complementarity , consistency and coherence of policies and actions taken by the union and member states to foster independence and security of the union’s energy supply , these energy-related reforms and investments should be established through a dedicated ‘repowereu chapter’ of the recovery and resilience plans. in order to promote the objectives of the treaty on the functioning of the european union related to economic , social and territorial cohesion , repowereu should support all regions. to provide balanced and gradual support and reflect the level of economic and social development , member states shall ensure an appropriate allocation of resources among the categories of region listed in article 108(2) of regulation 2021/1060 when deciding on the internal distribution of funding under the repowereu chapter.


### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas (entsog) , established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility. ### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims , aligned with the european green deal objectives. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas (entsog) , established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility.


### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas (entsog) , established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility. ### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs to be identified through an open and robust consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders and prioritising green and energy efficient alternatives to building new gas infrastructure. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility.


### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas (entsog) , established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility. ### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. new measures should not lower the level of ambition of the original plan. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. it is imperative to swiftly increase investments in energy efficiency measures , such as replacement of gas boilers with heat pumps , that present a sustainable and effective way to address some of the most pressing challenges of energy supply and energy cost , as well as to support energy-poor and vulnerable consumers. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility.


### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas (entsog) , established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility. ### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. it is imperative to swiftly increase investments in energy efficiency measures , such as replacement of gas boilers with heat pumps , that present a sustainable and effective way to address some of the most pressing challenges of energy supply and energy cost , as well as to support energy-poor and vulnerable consumers. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility.