### (39) the recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the member states and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the commission by way of implementing act. in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. the implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council , under the examination procedure thereof13 . after the adoption of an implementing act , it should be possible for the member state concerned and the commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature , detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines , indicators for the milestones and targets , and access to underlying data. to allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan , it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding. ### (39) the recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the member states and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the commission by way of implementing act. in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. the implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council , under the examination procedure thereof13 . after the adoption of an implementing act , it should be possible for the member state concerned and the commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature , detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines , indicators for the milestones and targets , and access to underlying data. to allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan , it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding. as established in the commission's communication "further strengthening the rule of law within the union" (com(2019) 163 final) , "under the rule of law , all public powers always act within the constraints set out by law , in accordance with the values of democracy and fundamental rights , and under the control of independent and impartial courts. the rule of law includes , among others , principles such as legality , implying a transparent , accountable , democratic and pluralistic process for enacting laws; legal certainty; prohibiting the arbitrary exercise of executive power; effective judicial protection by independent and impartial courts , effective judicial review 3 including respect for fundamental rights; separation of powers; and equality before the law. these principles have been recognised by the european court of justice and the european court of human rights". it is therefore fundamental for the union to make all eu funding , especially the one meant to stop the covid-induced recession , conditional on the correct respect of the rule of law in all member states.


### (39) the recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the member states and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the commission by way of implementing act. in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. the implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council , under the examination procedure thereof13 . after the adoption of an implementing act , it should be possible for the member state concerned and the commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature , detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines , indicators for the milestones and targets , and access to underlying data. to allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan , it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding. ### (39) the recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the member states and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be adopted by the council by means of an implementing decision , on a proposal from the commission. in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. the implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council , under the examination procedure thereof13 . after the adoption of an implementing decision , it should be possible for the member state concerned and the commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature , detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines , indicators for the milestones and targets , and access to underlying data. to allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan , it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding.


### the scope of application of the recovery and resilience facility established by this regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic , social and territorial cohesion , the green and digital transitions , health , competitiveness , resilience , productivity , education and skills , research and innovation , smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , and the stability of the financial systems. ### the scope of application of the recovery and resilience facility established by this regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic , social and territorial cohesion , the reduction of the infrastructural gap , the green and digital transitions , health , competitiveness , resilience , productivity , education and skills , research and innovation , smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , and the stability of the financial systems.


### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth. ### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states and their regions , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital twin transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , encouraging economic convergence among member states and their regions , and promoting sustainable growth.


### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth. ### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , reducing the infrastructural gap and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth.


### resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the facility. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of article 62(1) of the financial regulation. those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned. ### resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the facility. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of article 62(1) of the financial regulation. those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state and of its regions concerned.


### 1. in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in article 15(7) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][cpr] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the recovery and resilience facility. ### 1. in the event of non-compliance with the rule of law as established in article 3 of this regulation as well as in relation to any of the cases laid down in article 15(7) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][cpr] , the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in articles 17(1) and 17(2) and/or to suspend payments under the recovery and resilience facility.


### 1. in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in article 15(7) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][cpr] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the recovery and resilience facility. ### 1. in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in article 15(7) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][cpr] , the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in articles 17(1) and 17(2) and/or to suspend payments under the recovery and resilience facility.


### 1. in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in article 15(7) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][cpr] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the recovery and resilience facility. ### 1. in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in article 15(7) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][cpr] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing decision to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the recovery and resilience facility.


### 2. in the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in article 15(11) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph. ### 2. in the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in article 15(11) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […] , the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period and/or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph.


### 2. in the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in article 15(11) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph. ### 2. in the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in article 15(11) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing decision to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph.


### 1. in pursuance of the objectives set out in article 4 , member states shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. these plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the member state concerned for the subsequent four years. recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package. ### 1. in pursuance of the objectives set out in article 4 , member states shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans taking into account their regional specificities and characteristics. these plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the member state concerned for the subsequent four years. recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.


### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific recommendations and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital twin transitions. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. finally , the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the rule of law as enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on the european union.


### 3. the recovery and resilience plan shall be duly reasoned and substantiated. it shall in particular set out the following elements: ### 3. the recovery and resilience plan shall be duly reasoned and substantiated and may be written in any of the regional and national official languages of the union. it shall in particular set out the following elements:


### an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester are expected to be addressed; ### an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific recommendations and priorities identified in the context of the european semester are expected to be addressed;


### an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state concerned , mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis , and its contribution to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion and convergence; ### an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential , job creation , regional convergence and economic and social resilience of the member state concerned , mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis , and enhances economic , social and territorial cohesion and convergence;


### an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state concerned , mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis , and its contribution to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion and convergence; ### an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state concerned , reduces the infrastructural gap , mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis , and its contribution to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion and convergence;


### an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them; ### an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital twin transitions or to the challenges resulting from them;


### where relevant , information on existing or planned union financing; ### where relevant , information on existing or planned union financing , taking into account the regional characteristics of the member state concerned;


### the accompanying measures that may be needed; ### the accompanying measures that may be needed , such as the due transposition of directives that may have not been duly transposed by the member state prior to the presentation of its recovery and resilience plan;


### a justification of the coherence of the recovery and resilience plan; ### a justification of the coherence of the recovery and resilience plan with the rule of law as set out in article 2 of the treaty on the european union and the union's legal framework;


### 4. in the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan , member states may request the commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting member states to benefit from the experience of other member states. member states may also request technical support under the technical support instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof. ### 4. in the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan , member states shall request the commission to organise an exchange of good practices and lessons-learned in order to allow all member states to benefit from the experience of their peers. member states shall also request technical support under the technical support instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof.


### 1. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan , the commission shall act in close cooperation with the member state concerned. the commission may make observations or seek additional information. the member state concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed , prior to its official submission. ### 1. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan , the commission shall act in close cooperation with the member state concerned. the commission shall make observations or seek additional information. the member state concerned shall provide the requested additional information and shall revise the plan if needed , prior to its official submission.


### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information on the member state concerned available in the context of the european semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and , if relevant , information from technical support received via the technical support instrument. ### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information on the member state concerned available as regards to the rule of law and in the context of the european semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and information from technical support received via the technical support instrument.


### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information on the member state concerned available in the context of the european semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and , if relevant , information from technical support received via the technical support instrument. ### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information available on the member state concerned as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and , if relevant , information from technical support received via the technical support instrument.


### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester; ### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned and in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission as regards the respect for the rule of law in the member state concerned and as regards the european semester;


### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester; ### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned and in the national reform programmes;


### whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them; ### whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital twin transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;


### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the member state concerned; ### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the member state concerned as well as in all its regions;


### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential , job creation , and economic and social resilience of the member state , mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis , and contribute to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion; ### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential , job creation , regional convergence and economic and social resilience of the member state , mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis , and contribute to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion;


### whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions; ### whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions , such as the due transposition of directives that may have not been duly transposed by the member state prior to the presentation of its recovery and resilience plan and whose transposition may have a positive impact on these reforms;


### 5. for the purpose of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by member states , the commission may be assisted by experts. ### 5. for the purpose of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by member states , the commission shall be assisted by experts.


### 1. the commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the member state , by means of an implementing act. in the event that the commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan , that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the member state , including the milestones and targets , and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with article 11. ### 1. on a proposal from the commission , the council shall approve by means of an implementing decision , the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan as submitted by the member state. in the event that the commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan , the commission proposal for a council implementing decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the member state , including the milestones and targets , and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with article 11.


### 3. the financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall be determined on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the member state concerned , as assessed under the criteria set out in article 16(3). the amount of financial contribution shall be set as follows: ### 3. the financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall be determined on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the member state concerned as well as by its respect for the rule of law , as assessed under the criteria set out in article 16(3). the amount of financial contribution shall be set as follows:


### 7. the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 27(2). ### 7. the council shall adopt the implementing decisions referred to in paragraphs1 by qualified majority , as a rule , within four weeks of the adoption of the commission proposal.


### 1. where the recovery and resilience plan including relevant milestones and targets , is no longer achievable , either partially or totally , by the member state concerned because of objective circumstances , the member state concerned may make a reasoned request to the commission to amend or replace the decisions referred to in article 17(1) and 17(2). to that effect , the member state may propose a modified or a new recovery and resilience plan. ### 1. where the recovery and resilience plan including relevant milestones and targets , is no longer achievable , either partially or totally , by the member state concerned because of objective circumstances , the member state concerned shall make a reasoned request to the commission to amend and/or replace the decisions referred to in article 17(1) and 17(2). to that effect , the member state shall propose a modified or a new recovery and resilience plan.


### 3. upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the commission , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and , where relevant , of the loan tranche. such requests for payment may be submitted by the member states to the commission on a biannual basis. the commission shall assess , within two months of receiving the request , whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. for the purpose of the assessment , the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. the commission may be assisted by experts. ### 3. upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the commission , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and , where relevant , of the loan tranche. such requests for payment shall be submitted by the member states to the commission on a biannual basis. the commission shall assess , within two months of receiving the request , whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. for the purpose of the assessment , the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. the commission may be assisted by experts.


### 20 reporting by the member state in the european semester ### 20 reporting by the member state in the european semester and as regards the respect for the rule of law


### the member state concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the european semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans , including the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6). to that effect , the quarterly reports of the member states shall be appropriately reflected in the national reform programmes , which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans. ### the member state concerned shall report on a quarterly basis on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans as regards the respect for the rule of law and within the european semester process , including the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6). to that effect , the quarterly reports of the member states shall be appropriately reflected in the national reform programmes , which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.


### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans as approved in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state.


### 2. the commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan , including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned. ### 2. the commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan , including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned , whereby all official languages of the member states shall be used.


### ensure complementarity , synergy , coherence and consistency among different instruments at union , national and , where appropriate , regional levels , in particular in relation to measures financed by union funds , both in the planning phase and during implementation; ### ensure complementarity , synergy , coherence and consistency among different instruments at union , national , regional and local levels , in particular in relation to measures financed by union funds , both in the planning phase and during implementation;


### optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort; and ### optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort , with a special focus on subsidiarity within member states; and


### ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at union , national and , where appropriate , regional levels to achieve the objectives of the instruments established under this regulation. ### ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at union , national , regional and local levels to achieve the objectives of the instruments established under this regulation.


### 2. the annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the member states concerned under the facility. ### 2. the annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of all the member states concerned under the facility , both individually as well as the union as a whole.


### 4. for the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2 , the commission may use the content of the relevant documents officially adopted by the commission under the european semester as appropriate. ### 4. for the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2 , the commission may use the content of the relevant documents under the european semester such as the national reform programs , as appropriate.


### 4. the ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this regulation and shall include information on its impact in the long-term. ### 4. the ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this regulation and shall include information on its impact in the long-term , taking into account the lessons-learned after the entry into force and the first four years of implementation of this regulation.


### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the instruments established by this regulation , its actions and its results. financial resources allocated to the instruments established by this regulation shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in articles 4. ### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the instruments established by this regulation , its actions and its results. all languages of the union , also those not official in the union but official in the member states , shall be used and guaranteed. financial resources allocated to the instruments established by this regulation shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in articles 4.


### a – the recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the csrs , or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester , and the plan represents an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the member state concerned. ### a – the recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the csrs , or in other relevant documents in the european semester such as the national reform programs and the plan represents an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the member state concerned.


### b – the recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the csrs , or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester and the plan represents a partially adequate response to the economic and social situation of the member state concerned. ### b – the recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the csrs , or in other relevant documents in the european semester such as the national reform programs and the plan represents a partially adequate response to the economic and social situation of the member state concerned.


### c – the recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the csrs , or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester and the plan does not represent an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the member state concerned. ### c – the recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the csrs , or in other relevant documents in the european semester such as the national reform programs and the plan does not represent an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the member state concerned.


### (26) provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria , the member state concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to , or higher than , the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. the member state concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the maximum financial contribution itself. no financial contribution should be awarded to the member state if the recovery and resilience plan does not satisfactorily address the assessment criteria. ### (26) the council should approve the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans by means of an implementing decision , based on a proposal by the commission , and which it should endeavour to adopt within four weeks of the proposal. provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria , the member state concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to , or higher than , the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. the member state concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the maximum financial contribution itself. no financial contribution should be awarded to the member state if the recovery and resilience plan does not satisfactorily address the assessment criteria.


### commission decision ### commission proposal and council implementing decision


### 2. in case the member state concerned requests a loan support , the decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in article 12(4) and (5) and the additional reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the member state covered by that loan support , including the additional milestones and targets. ### 2. in case the member state concerned requests a loan support , the commission proposal for a council implementing decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in article 12(4) and (5) and the additional reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the member state covered by that loan support , including the additional milestones and targets.


### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester; ### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents in the european semester such as the national reform programs;


### 2.1 the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester. ### 2.1 the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant in the european semester , such as the national reform programs.


### — the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations , including fiscal aspects , or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester addressed to the member states concerned , ### — the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations , including fiscal aspects , or in other relevant documents in the european semester such as the national reform programs.


### number of recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission; ### number of recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing decision of the commission;


### 3. ‘european semester of economic policy coordination’ (hereinafter ‘european semester’) means the process set out by article 2-a of council regulation (ec) no 1466/97 of 7 july 199720 . ### deleted


### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , fair and inclusive sustainable growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at the eu level; ### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , fair and inclusive sustainable growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at the eu level;


### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , fair and inclusive sustainable growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at the eu level; ### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , fair and inclusive growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at the eu level;


### 1. notes that there is no specific mention of the conference on the future of europe in the relevant communication budget lines of the commission’s proposals. ### 1. regrets the fact that there is no specific mention of the conference on the future of europe in the relevant communication budget lines of the commission’s proposals.


### 1. recalls the economic , social and environmental aspects of fisheries , aquaculture and maritime affairs; stresses their vital role in boosting the development of the blue economy and their contribution to developing and revitalising coastal areas; ### 1. recalls the economic , social and environmental aspects of fisheries , aquaculture and maritime affairs; stresses their vital role in boosting the development of the blue economy and their contribution to developing and revitalising coastal areas and overseas territories;


### 2. stresses that the eu budget for 2021 should include enough commitment and payment appropriations to meet the financing needs of the common fisheries policy; asserts that , for fisheries and aquaculture to continue to be viable , increased funding for these industries is needed; believes that the budget for this sector must be fully consistent with the eu’s new goals , particularly those set out in the green deal , the new industrial strategy , the ‘farm to fork’ strategy and the eu biodiversity strategy for 2030; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries sector must be go hand in hand with achieving these goals; ### 2. stresses that the eu budget for 2021 should include enough commitment and payment appropriations to meet the financing needs of the common fisheries policy; asserts that , for fisheries and aquaculture to continue to be viable , increased funding for these industries is needed , given the harsh impact on them of covid-19 and , in all likelihood , brexit; believes that the budget for this sector must be fully consistent with the eu’s new goals , the new industrial strategy , the ‘farm to fork’ strategy and the eu biodiversity strategy for 2030; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries sector must be go hand in hand with achieving these goals;


### 3. welcomes the proposed increase by 12% in commitment appropriations and by 5% in payment appropriations as compared to the 2020 budget for the ‘executive and corporate communication services’; proposes a further increase to enable active engagement by the commission in its communication on the future of europe and to step up the fight against disinformation. ### 3. believes that the proposed increase by 12% in commitment appropriations and by 5% in payment appropriations as compared to the 2020 budget for the ‘executive and corporate communication services’ is excessive; finds that the present budgetary resources are adequate to guarantee active engagement by the commission in its communication on the future of europe and to step up the fight against disinformation.


### 3. rejects the deep cuts to heading 6 in the european council agreement on the mff of 21 july 2020 , which would leave the ndici at a lower level than its predecessor instruments during the current financial programming period; ### 3. notes the deep cuts to heading 6 in the european council agreement on the mff of 21 july 2020 , which would leave the ndici at a lower level than its predecessor instruments during the current financial programming period;


### 4. recalls that in its resolution of 19 june 2020 on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2021 budget , parliament stressed that the primary focus of the 2021 budget should be to mitigate the effects of the covid-19 outbreak and support the recovery , built on the european green deal and digital transformation; ### 4. recalls that in its resolution of 19 june 2020 on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2021 budget , parliament stressed that the primary focus of the 2021 budget should be to mitigate the effects of the covid-19 outbreak and support the recovery , built on the european green deal and digital transformation; stresses the importance of a rapid and effective answer to the needs of european citizens that are suffering the most important economic crisis in the last 70 years; calls the institutions for a fast agreement in order to start a real economic recovery of the situation;


### 4. calls for increased funding levels for all geographic and thematic programmes under the ndici , in line with its first-reading position on the latter; reiterates its position that the thematic programmes within the ndici , including on human rights and democracy and on eu elections observation missions , should be reinforced in order to allow the union to maintain its strong role in these priority areas; ### 4. calls for a significant reduction in funding levels for all geographic and thematic programmes under the ndici on the latter;


### 4. calls for increased funding levels for all geographic and thematic programmes under the ndici , in line with its first-reading position on the latter; reiterates its position that the thematic programmes within the ndici , including on human rights and democracy and on eu elections observation missions , should be reinforced in order to allow the union to maintain its strong role in these priority areas; ### 4. calls for increased funding levels for all geographic and thematic programmes under the ndici , in line with its first-reading position on the latter; reiterates its position that the thematic programmes within the ndici should be reinforced in order to allow the union to maintain its strong role in these priority areas; calls in particular for a more ambitious budget in the human rights components of the instrument , in order to address the increasing challenges to human rights in the world , which face unprecedented pressures further compounded by the covid-19 crisis;


### 5. welcomes the proposed increase by 35% in commitment appropriations and by 24% in payment appropriations for ‘communication services for citizens’; proposes a further increase in view of the scale of communication actions that will be needed in the framework of the conference on the future of europe. ### 5. takes note of the proposed increase by 35% in commitment appropriations and by 24% in payment appropriations for ‘communication services for citizens’; believes that the proposed increase could be justified because of the scale of communication actions that will be needed in the framework of the conference on the future of europe.


### 5. emphasises the need for increased funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms , with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of ‘more for more and less for less’; ### 5. calls for an end to the accession process of the western balkan countries and , to this end , the dismantling of ipa iii; calls for an immediate end to all european union funding for turkey , including funds allocated under the 2016 agreement on migrants and under iap iii;


### 5. emphasises the need for increased funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms , with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of ‘more for more and less for less’; ### 5. highlights the numerous challenges and the situation of instability in the european neighbourhood; strongly calls for an increase of funding for the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms and support democratic transitions , with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of ‘more for more and less for less’;


### 6. welcomes the stronger focus of the funding under the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii) on the so-called fundamentals , notably democracy , the rule of law , respect for human and fundamental rights , good governance and civil society , as well as people-to-people contacts. ### deleted


### 6. welcomes the stronger focus of the funding under the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii) on the so-called fundamentals , notably democracy , the rule of law , respect for human and fundamental rights , good governance and civil society , as well as people-to-people contacts. ### 6. welcomes the stronger focus of the funding under the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii) on the so-called fundamentals , notably democracy , the rule of law , respect for human and fundamental rights , good governance and civil society , as well as people-to-people contacts; strongly believes that turkey is moving further away from the respect of eu values and copenhagen criteria , and that it should receive substantially diminished ipa shares;


### 9. calls on the member states to share clearly and determinedly their post-crisis plans , ambitions and expectations as well as acknowledge their shared role in preparation for a coordinated eu approach. ### 9. calls on the member states to share clearly and determinedly their post-crisis expectations as well as acknowledge their shared role in preparation for a coordinated eu approach.


### 18. stresses the crucial role of the connecting europe facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-european network , supporting energy projects in the shift towards a climate-neutral economy with security of supply , and buttressing the digital transition , including the up-skilling and re-skilling of union workers; proposes therefore major increases , in particular for the transport and energy strands; ### 18. stresses the crucial role of the connecting europe facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-european network , supporting energy projects in the shift towards a climate-neutral economy with security of supply , and buttressing the digital transition , including the up-skilling and re-skilling of union workers; proposes therefore major increases , in particular for the transport and energy strands and calls for a comprehensive analysis of the financed projects in order to establish what are the effective priorities and not to finance projects with negative environmental impact;


### 30. deeply regrets that the commission still has not responded to parliament's call for a comprehensive review of the budget line for multimedia measures , particularly with regard to the framework contract with euronews; decides to put its budgetary allocation in reserve until the commission has answered the concerns raised by the court of auditors; ### 30. deeply regrets that the commission still has not responded to parliament's call for a comprehensive review of the budget line for multimedia measures , particularly with regard to the framework contract with euronews; decides to put its budgetary allocation in reserve until the commission has answered the concerns raised by the court of auditors; notes however that the court of auditors does not point to any shortcomings on euronews’s part in its contractual reporting duties under the current framework; regrets that such a reserve of 18 million euros endangers the financial viability of euronews , and consequently its staff , while it is highly important that the eu supports independent and high-quality journalism on eu affairs;


### a. whereas in the field of transport , more than eur 700 billion in investment is needed for the trans-european transport network alone between now and 2030 and additional investments are required for the deployment of innovative strategies , charging infrastructure and alternative fuels; ### a. whereas in the field of transport , more than eur 700 billion in investment is needed for the trans-european transport network alone between now and 2030 and additional investments are required for the comprehensive deployment of low and zero-emission mobility solutions , innovative strategies , charging infrastructure and alternative fuels , in urban as well as in low-density and rural areas;


### 1. acknowledges the actions taken in the transport sector to reduce specific emissions and stresses the need to strengthen support for research on and innovation in zero-emissions mobility solutions; ### 1. acknowledges the actions taken in the transport sector to reduce specific emissions and stresses the need to strengthen support for research on and innovation in low and zero-emissions mobility solutions;


### 1. underlines that erasmus+ , the european solidarity corps and creative europe , as the eu’s main education , volunteering and culture programmes , play a key role in fostering education in the skills needed for the green transition , raising awareness of environmental issues , volunteering to protect the environment , and developing creative , inclusive and accessible solutions to tackle environmental challenges; ### 1. underlines that erasmus+ , the european solidarity corps and creative europe , as the eu’s main education , volunteering and culture programmes , play a key role in fostering education in the skills needed for the green transition , raising awareness of environmental and climate issues , volunteering to protect the environment and the rural area , and developing creative , inclusive and accessible solutions to tackle environmental challenges; highlights in this regard the importance of agricultural internships supported by erasmus+;


### 1. underlines that erasmus+ , the european solidarity corps and creative europe , as the eu’s main education , volunteering and culture programmes , play a key role in fostering education in the skills needed for the green transition , raising awareness of environmental issues , volunteering to protect the environment , and developing creative , inclusive and accessible solutions to tackle environmental challenges; ### 1. underlines that erasmus+ , the european solidarity corps and creative europe , as the eu’s main education , volunteering and culture programmes , play a role in fostering education in the skills needed for the green transition , raising awareness of environmental issues , volunteering to protect the environment , and developing common-sense (short supply chains , local market support) , creative and accessible solutions to tackle environmental challenges , although this is not their primary objective;


### 2. points out that under the investment plan , funding can be dedicated to thematic projects in the fields of education , volunteering and culture; calls on the commission to step up the synergies between the green deal and erasmus+ , the european solidarity corps and creative europe in order to complement and cross-fertilise their specific methods of tackling environmental issues; ### 2. points out that under the investment plan , funding should be allocated inter alia to thematic projects , at local , regional , national and european level , in the fields of education , volunteering and culture to raise awareness on climate- and environmental-related issues; calls on the commission to step up the synergies between the green deal and erasmus+ , the european solidarity corps and creative europe in order to complement and cross-fertilise their specific methods of tackling environmental issues;


### 3. calls on the commission to introduce financial incentives in the investment plan to complement the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps and creative europe programmes in the shift towards more environmentally friendly , sustainable means of transport , while also promoting inclusion and accessibility; takes the view that such incentives should be supported with an ambitious and dedicated budget within the investment plan; ### 3. calls on the commission to introduce financial incentives in the investment plan to complement the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps and creative europe programmes in the shift towards more environmentally friendly , sustainable means of transport , in particular railways , while also promoting inclusion and accessibility; takes the view that participants for whom air travel is the only option , shall not be discriminated or excluded from the programmes; such incentives should be supported with an ambitious and dedicated budget within the investment plan;


### 3. calls on the commission to introduce financial incentives in the investment plan to complement the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps and creative europe programmes in the shift towards more environmentally friendly , sustainable means of transport , while also promoting inclusion and accessibility; takes the view that such incentives should be supported with an ambitious and dedicated budget within the investment plan; ### 3. calls on the commission to introduce financial incentives in the investment plan to complement the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps and creative europe programmes in the shift towards more environmentally friendly , sustainable means of transport , while also promoting inclusion and accessibility; takes the view that such incentives should be supported with an ambitious , accurate and dedicated budget within the investment plan;


### 4. is concerned about the situation resulting from the covid-19 crisis , especially that of the most vulnerable individuals and sectors and that of minorities , who face an even more precarious situation than before the crisis; calls on the commission to take all necessary measures to adapt the proposal for the green deal investment plan to develop an approach coordinated with emergency measures , such as the coronavirus response investment initiative and the proposed sure scheme , and recovery instruments , and requests that investment in the fields of culture , education , youth and sport be considered strategic in order to foster the green transition promoted through the green deal. ### 4. is concerned about the situation resulting from the covid-19 crisis , especially that of the most vulnerable individuals and sectors which face an even more precarious situation than before the crisis; calls on the commission to take all necessary measures to adapt the proposal for the green deal investment plan to develop an approach coordinated with emergency measures , such as the coronavirus response investment initiative and the proposed sure scheme , and recovery instruments , and requests that investment in the fields of culture , education , youth and sport be considered strategic in order to foster the green transition promoted through the green deal.


### — having regard to its resolution of 18 december 2019 on fair taxation in a digitalised and globalised economy: beps 2.0’5 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the final report and recommendations of the high-level group on own resources , ### deleted


### (1) the covid-19 pandemic is a major shock to the global and union economy. due to the necessary containment measures , economic activity in the eu dropped significantly. the contraction in eu gdp in 2020 is expected to be around 7.5% , far deeper than during the financial crisis in 2009. the outbreak of the pandemic has shown the interconnectivity of global supply chains and exposed some vulnerabilities such as the over-reliance of strategic industries on non-diversified external supply sources. such vulnerabilities need to be addressed , to improve the union’s emergency response as well as the resilience of the entire economy , while maintaining its openness to competition and trade in line with its rules. investment activity is expected to have dropped significantly. even before the pandemic , while a recovery in investment-to-gdp ratios in the union could be observed , it remained below what might be expected in a strong recovery and was insufficient to compensate for years of underinvestment following the 2009 crisis. more importantly , the current investment levels and forecasts do not cover the union’s needs for structural investment to restart and sustain long-term growth in the face of technological change and global competitiveness , including for innovation , skills , infrastructure , small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) and the need to address key societal challenges such as sustainability or population ageing. consequently , in order to achieve the union's policy objectives and to support a swift , inclusive and healthy economic recovery , support is necessary to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and to reduce the investment gap in targeted sectors. ### (1) the covid-19 pandemic is a major shock to the global and union economy. due to the necessary containment measures , economic activity in the eu dropped significantly. the contraction in eu gdp in 2020 is expected to be around 7.5% , far deeper than during the financial crisis in 2009. the intensity of the macroeconomic shock cannot be yet determined precisely. moreover the impact of the pandemic is uneven in europe with certain regions being affected more harshly , increasing thus the expectations of market failures in these areas as well as in specific industrial sectors with tremendous impact on growth and employment. the outbreak of the pandemic has shown the interconnectivity of global supply chains and exposed some vulnerabilities such as the over-reliance of strategic industries on non-diversified external supply sources. additionally , the pandemic made it clear that traditional value creation and value delivery functions of the business models are very weak and that the need for transition to a sustainable and digitalized production paradigm is a strategic priority for a future global leadership of the union. such vulnerabilities affected particularly smes and the start-up ecosystems , and need to be addressed , to improve the union’s emergency response as well as the resilience of the entire economy , while maintaining its openness to competition and trade in line with its rules. investment activity is expected to have dropped significantly. even before the pandemic , while a recovery in investment-to-gdp ratios in the union could be observed , it remained below what might be expected in a strong recovery and was insufficient to compensate for years of underinvestment following the 2009 crisis. this is also an indicator of the need not only to correct the investment market failures by boosting the supply side with strong investment instruments , but also the demand side for those instruments. more importantly , the current investment levels and forecasts do not cover the union’s needs for structural investment to restart and sustain long-term growth in the face of technological change and global competitiveness , including for innovation , skills , infrastructure , small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) , start-ups and the need to address key societal challenges such as sustainability or population ageing. consequently , in order to achieve the union's policy objectives and to support a swift , inclusive , sustainable and healthy economic recovery , support is necessary to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and to reduce the investment gap in targeted sectors.


### (4) in line with the objectives set out in the commission communication on the european green deal , there is a need to transform the union economy and to rethink policies , in particular in the field of transport and mobility , which implies accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility. transport accounts for a quarter of the union’s greenhouse gas emissions , and still growing. to achieve climate neutrality , a 90% reduction in transport emissions is needed by 2050. achieving sustainable transport means putting users first and providing them with more affordable , accessible , healthier and cleaner alternatives to their current mobility habits. the european green deal implies to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility to address these challenges. in particular , a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road should shift onto rail and inland waterways. ### (4) in line with the objectives set out in the commission communication on the european green deal , there is a need to transform the union economy and to rethink policies , in particular in the field of transport and mobility , which implies accelerating the shift to sustainable , zero emissions and smart mobility. in this way , the eu paves the ecological pathway that should safeguard social rights and improves the lives of all union citizens. transport accounts for a quarter of the union’s greenhouse gas emissions , and still growing. to achieve climate neutrality , a 90% reduction in transport emissions is needed by 2050. achieving sustainable transport means putting users first and providing them with more affordable , accessible , healthier and cleaner alternatives to their current mobility habits. the european green deal implies to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility to address these challenges. in particular , a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road should shift onto rail and inland waterways;


### (4) in line with the objectives set out in the commission communication on the european green deal , there is a need to transform the union economy and to rethink policies , in particular in the field of transport and mobility , which implies accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility. transport accounts for a quarter of the union’s greenhouse gas emissions , and still growing. to achieve climate neutrality , a 90% reduction in transport emissions is needed by 2050. achieving sustainable transport means putting users first and providing them with more affordable , accessible , healthier and cleaner alternatives to their current mobility habits. the european green deal implies to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility to address these challenges. in particular , a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road should shift onto rail and inland waterways. ### (4) there is a need to transform the union economy and to rethink policies , in particular in the field of transport and mobility , which implies accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility. transport accounts for a quarter of the union’s greenhouse gas emissions , and still growing. to achieve climate neutrality , transport emissions must be reduced. achieving sustainable transport means putting users first and providing them with more affordable , accessible , healthier and cleaner alternatives to their current mobility habits. the european green deal implies to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility to address these challenges. in particular , a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road should shift onto rail and inland waterways , a process to be encouraged by improvements to the logistical efficiency of networks and the introduction of incentives for operators in the sector.


### (5) rail has a significant role to play as a game changer to achieve the climate neutrality objective by 2050. it is one of the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient transport modes. rail is largely electrified and emits far less co2 than equivalent travel by road or air , and is the only mode that has consistently reduced its greenhouse gas emissions and co2 emissions since 1990. in addition , rail has decreased its energy consumption between 1990-201618 and increasingly uses renewable energy sources. ### (5) mobility is one of the key pillars of the european green deal and rail has a significant role to play as a game changer to achieve the climate neutrality objective by 2050. it is one of the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient transport modes. rail is largely electrified and emits far less co2 than equivalent travel by road or air , and is the only mode that has consistently reduced its greenhouse gas emissions and co2 emissions since 1990. in addition , rail has decreased its energy consumption between 1990-201618 and increasingly uses renewable energy sources;


### (6) by connecting the union’s main transport routes with its peripheral regions and territories , the rail sector contributes to social , economic and territorial cohesion. ### (6) by connecting the union’s main transport routes with its peripheral regions and territories , the rail sector contributes to social , economic and territorial cohesion. however , in many circumstnaces , connections are absent or the necessary infrastructure is not present;


### (6) by connecting the union’s main transport routes with its peripheral regions and territories , the rail sector contributes to social , economic and territorial cohesion. ### (6) by connecting the union’s main transport routes with its territories , including at regional and local level , the rail sector contributes to social , economic and territorial cohesion. the creation of a functional rail network covering the whole of europe can be an opportunity to enhance political cohesion at a time when the eu , in the wake of the covid-19 crisis , needs specific objectives and measures that foster the development of collective , shared and integrated mobility. the european year of rail should also be an opportunity to promote awareness of the capacity of the rail sector to prevent local communities , mountain and coastal regions and border areas from becoming isolated and foster greater integration with urban and regional areas , protecting the environment and promoting social inclusion.


### (7) while the share of passenger rail in the union land transport has only slightly increased since 2007 , the share of freight has decreased. many obstacles remain to achieve a true single european rail area , including in respect of the need to minimise noise. overcoming these obstacles together with cost reduction and accelerated innovation will allow rail to realise its full potential. rail therefore needs a further boost to become more attractive to travellers and businesses alike. ### (7) while the share of passenger rail in the union land transport has only slightly increased since 2007 , the share of freight has decreased. many obstacles remain to achieve a true single european rail area , including in respect of the need to minimise noise. overcoming these obstacles together with cost reduction and accelerated innovation will allow rail to realise its full potential. rail therefore needs a further boost to become more attractive to travellers and businesses alike. the union should promote policies that are more inclusive , accessible to people with disabilities and appealing to young people;


### promote rail as a sustainable , innovative and safe mode of transport , in particular by highlighting the role of rail as a game changer to help reaching the union’s climate neutrality objective by 2050 and by reaching out to the wider public , especially youth; ### promote rail as a sustainable , affordable , innovative and safe mode of transport , in particular by highlighting the role of rail as a game changer to help reaching the union’s climate neutrality objective by 2050 and comply with the paris agreement , and by reaching out to the wider public , especially youth; highlights the need for public financial support to cross-border rail services across the eu , especially after the covid-19 crisis , which are an alternative to short and medium distance flights;


### highlight the european , cross-border dimension of rail , that brings citizens closer together , allows them to explore the union in all its diversity , fosters cohesion and contributes to integrate the union internal market; ### highlight the european , cross-border dimension of rail , that brings citizens closer together , allows them to explore the union in all its diversity , fosters cohesion and contributes to integrate the union internal market; particular attention and support must also be given to the regional and local dimension , including rural , mountain , island and border areas , where local rail networks and small stations address social and mobility needs , generating a high degree of added value which outweighs their poor economic performance. at regional level , emphasis must be placed on the importance of rail freight transport , which has proved crucial , for example , in the current health emergency , as a mode of transport which is fundamental to environmental sustainability and safety.


### enhance the contribution of rail to union economy , industry and society , covering in particular aspects related to regional development , industrial competitiveness , sustainable tourism , innovation , employment , education , youth and culture , and improving accessibility for persons with disabilities; ### enhance the contribution of rail to union economy , industry and society , covering in particular aspects related to regional development , including on a cross-border basis , the industrial transition , sustainable tourism , innovation , employment , education , youth and culture , improving accessibility for the elderly , the disadvantaged and persons with disabilities and enhancing mobility for huge numbers of commuters;


### contribute to promoting rail as an important element of the relations between the union and neighbouring countries , in particular in the western balkans , building on the interest and needs in partner countries and on the union’s expertise in rail transport. ### contributes to promoting railways as an important element of relations between the union and its neighbours , building on the interest and needs in partner countries , such as those in the western balkans , norway , the united kingdom and switzerland , and on the union’s expertise in rail transport.


### 1. the measures to be taken to achieve the objectives set out in article 2 shall include the following activities at union , national , regional or local level linked to the objectives of the european year: ### 1. the measures to be taken to achieve the objectives set out in article 2 shall include the following activities at union , national , regional or local level , and with a clear focus on civil society , linked to the objectives of the european year;


### initiatives and events to promote debate , raise awareness and facilitate citizens , businesses and public authorities' engagement to attract more people and goods to rail as a means to combat climate change , through multiple channels and tools , including events in member states; ### initiatives and events to promote debate , raise awareness and facilitate citizens , , including young people's , students' and people with disabilities' , businesses and public authorities' engagement to attract more people and goods to rail as a means to combat climate change , foster cultural exchange and sustainable travel and tourism , through multiple channels and tools , including events in member states;


### sharing experience and good practices of national , regional and local authorities , civil society , business and schools on promoting the use of rail and on how to implement behavioural change at all levels; ### sharing experience and good practices of national , regional and local authorities , social partners , civil society , business , universities and schools on promoting the use of rail and on how to implement behavioural change at all levels;


### the undertaking of studies and innovative activities and the dissemination of their results on a european or national scale; and ### the undertaking of studies and innovative activities and the dissemination of their results on a european , national and regional scale;


### the organisation of participation in the european year at national level is a responsibility of the member states. to that end , member states shall appoint national coordinators. the national coordinators shall ensure the coordination of relevant activities at national level. ### the organisation of participation in the european year at national level is a responsibility of the member states. to that end , member states shall appoint national coordinators. the national coordinators shall ensure the coordination of relevant activities at national level agreed with regional and local authorities.


### the commission shall convene regular meetings of stakeholders and representatives of organisations or bodies active in the field of rail transport , including existing transnational networks and relevant ngos , as well as of youth organisations and communities , to assist it in implementing the european year at union level. ### the commission shall convene regular meetings of stakeholders and representatives of organisations or bodies active in the field of rail transport , including existing transnational and transregional networks and specifically relevant ngos , as well as of youth organisations and communities , to assist it in implementing the european year at union level.


### the commission may , budget allowing , organise calls for proposals and projects that can receive support for their outstanding contribution to the objectives of the year. ### the commission may organise calls for proposals and projects that can receive support for their outstanding contribution to the objectives of the year;


### (3) in order to be successful , the transition has to be fair and socially acceptable for all. therefore , both the union and the member states must take into account its economic and social implications from the outset , and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences. the union budget has an important role in that regard. ### (3) in order to be successful , the transition has to be fair and socially acceptable for all. therefore , both the union and the member states must take into account its economic and social implications from the outset , as well as the characteristics and specificities of their regions , and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences. the union budget has an important role in that regard.


### (7) the resources from the jtf should complement the resources available under cohesion policy. ### (7) the resources from the jtf should complement the resources available under cohesion policy. the establishment of the jtf should not lead to cuts in or transfers from the funds covered by regulation (eu) [new cpr].


### (10) this regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the jtf. all supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the union. the list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long-term , taking into account all the objectives of the green deal. the projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. for declining sectors , such as energy production based on coal , lignite , peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels , support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. as regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels , support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies , new processes or products , leading to significant emission reduction , in line with the eu 2030 climate objectives and eu climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies , as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity , provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards , and contribute to , a climate-neutral and circular economy. ### (10) this regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the jtf. all supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the union. the list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long-term , taking into account all the objectives of the green deal. the projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. for declining sectors , such as energy production based on coal , lignite , peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels , support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. as regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels , support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies , new processes or products , leading to significant emission reduction , in line with the eu 2030 climate objectives and eu climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies , as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity , provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards , and contribute to , a climate-neutral and circular economy. the commission should take into account those initiatives made before the entry into force of this regulation in member states , regions or municipalities and that could complement the know-how and expertise for the just transition foreseen in this regulation. at the same time , the commission should share the good practices consequent to the implementation of this regulation.


### (11) to protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition , the jtf should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers , with the aim of helping them to adapt to new employment opportunities , as well as providing job-search assistance to jobseekers and their active inclusion into the labour market. ### (11) to protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition , the jtf should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers , with the aim of helping them to adapt to new employment opportunities , as well as providing job-search assistance to jobseekers and their active inclusion into the labour market , assisting them in the acquisition of new professional skills , also in the field of digitalisation.


### (12) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the jtf should provide support to productive investment in smes. productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. for enterprises other than smes , productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition , by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. investments in existing industrial facilities , including those covered by the union emissions trading system , should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and of the council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. in order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy , support to undertakings should comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 tfeu and , in particular , support to productive investments by enterprises other than smes should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of article 107(3) tfeu. ### (12) in order to enhance the economic diversification and to ensure the economic renovation and modernisation of territories impacted by the transition , the jtf should provide support to productive investment in smes. productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. for enterprises other than smes , productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition , by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. investments in existing industrial facilities , including those covered by the union emissions trading system , should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and of the council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. in order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy , support to undertakings should comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 tfeu and , in particular , support to productive investments by enterprises other than smes should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of article 107(3) tfeu. furthermore , those companies that may have received grants from other entities before having received funds from the jtf should disclose the information regarding the origin and quantity of these funds to the commission.


### (14) the jtf support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy. in that regard , member states should prepare , in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the commission , territorial just transition plans , detailing the transition process , consistently with their national energy and climate plans. to this end , the commission should set up a just transition platform , which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors. ### (14) the jtf support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy. in that regard , member states should prepare , in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the commission and the participation of regional or local entities , territorial just transition plans , detailing the transition process , consistently with their national energy and climate plans , having into account the opinions of their regions. to this end , the commission should set up a just transition platform , which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors.