### 30. points out that , although the statistical data available indicate that women account for only 3% of those employed in productive fisheries activity , many vessels , in particular small-scale coastal fishing vessels , are operated as small family enterprises in which all necessary logistical and administrative support is provided on an informal basis by women not officially engaged in any other form of employment; ### 30. points out that , although the statistical data available indicate that women account for only 12% of those employed in productive fisheries activity , many vessels , in particular small-scale coastal fishing vessels , are in many cases operated as small family enterprises in which all necessary logistical and administrative support is provided on an informal basis by women not officially engaged in any other form of employment;


### 31. points that such informal ancillary activity does not generate any pay , welfare or pension entitlements for the women concerned and that , should the operation of the vessels be suspended or terminated , only the officially recognised workforce is entitled to welfare benefits , thus increasing existing worker inequalities; ### 31. points that such informal ancillary activity does not generate any pay , welfare , pension entitlements or workplace illnesses for the women concerned and that , should the operation of the vessels be suspended , temporarily halted or terminated , only the officially recognised workforce is entitled to welfare benefits , thus increasing existing worker inequalities;


### 32. points out that , despite the dangers of fishing activity , there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession , as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector , especially in the regional advisory councils; ### 32. points out that , despite the dangers of fishing activity , there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession , as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector , especially in the eu's fisheries advisory councils;


### 39. observes that , given the right training and specific skills , fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data , providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019 , the community fleet , consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes , provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of europe and the world; ### 39. observes that , given the right training and specific skills , fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data , providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019 , the community fleet , consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes , provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used , with suitable incentives to that end , for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of europe and the world;


### 40. points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy , but also keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change , which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet; ### 40. points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy , but will also succeed in encouraging populations to remain in rural areas , preserving the cultural heritage of many coastal communities; considers it to be of vital importance that younger generations are also better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change , which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;


### 41. stresses the importance of ocean literacy , which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users , software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new fisheries control regulation , which is currently under review , or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety , working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea; ### 41. stresses the importance of ocean literacy , which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users , software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new fisheries control regulation , which is currently under review , or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety , working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea; adds that life-long learning systems need to be established to keep skills up to date and create opportunities for all age cohorts;


### 42. points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings , as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse , including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear , and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged; ### 42. points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings , as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse , including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear , and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged; takes the view in this regard that the possibility of creating new activities and supplementary income streams should be considered;


### 45. points out that the need to improve on-board working , living and safety conditions , the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates , the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between member states and the need for manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishermen who are , in many cases , employed illegally; ### 45. points out that the need to improve the image of the sector , including the role of women , on-board working , living and safety conditions , with a view to attracting new generations and improving procedures for the recognition of fishery certificates in view of the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between member states and the need for manpower that has to be met by third-country fishermen in order to maintain activity in the sector;


### 46. calls on the european commission and the member states to raise public awareness in europe of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life , thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future; ### 46. calls on the european commission and the member states to raise public awareness in europe of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life , thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future; deplores the fact that the eu's large-scale and long-distance fishing fleets are often the target of smear campaigns that discredit their commitment to sustainability and neglect their leadership in control technologies , safety standards , comfort and working conditions , telecommunications , highly skilled jobs , supplying food , developing port infrastructure and minimising their environmental footprint;


### 47. notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the bénodet 2000 report entitled 'fish comes from the sea , but where will future fishermen come from?' , which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'fish comes from the sea , and fishermen are guardians of fish and the sea , but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishermen come from?'; ### deleted


### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant. ### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities and of the objectives of the green deal. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant.


### (19) with regard to the reform delivery tool , it is necessary to identify the types of reforms that should be eligible for financial support. to ensure their contribution to the objectives of the programme , the eligible reforms should be those addressing the challenges identified in the context of the european semester of economic policy coordination , including those proposed to address the country-specific recommendations. ### (19) with regard to the reform delivery tool , it is necessary to identify the types of reforms that should be eligible for financial support. to ensure transition to a circular economy with net-zero ghg emissions by 2050 at the latest and to the other objectives of the programme , the eligible reforms should be those addressing the challenges identified in the context of the european semester of economic policy coordination , including those proposed to address the country-specific recommendations.


### to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economies and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the member states , thereby contributing to cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth and employment; and ### to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economies and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the member states , thereby contributing to cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , social inclusion , gainful employment which respects all existing union labour rights , and the transition to net-zero ghg emissions by 2050 at the latest and a circular economy; and


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


### - having regard to articles 9 , 145 , 148 , 149 , 151 , 152 , 153 , 154 , 155 , 156 , 158 , 165 , 166 , 174 and 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) , ### - having regard to articles 9 , 145 , 148 , 149 , 151 , 152 , 153 , 154 , 155 , 156 , 158 , 165 , 166 , 168 , 174 and 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) ,


### (2) the network aims at reinforcing public employment services (pes) capacity , effectiveness and efficiency through providing a platform for comparing their performance at european level , identifying good practices and establishing a mutual learning system. it also aims at giving the pes more opportunities to help develop innovative , evidence-based policies in line with relevant union policy initiatives. ### (2) the network aims at modernising public employment services (pes) and reinforcing their capacity , effectiveness and efficiency through providing a platform for comparing their performance at european level , identifying good practices and establishing a mutual learning system. it also aims at giving the pes more opportunities to help develop innovative , future-oriented evidence-based policies in line with relevant union policy initiatives.


### (6) the network should continue to organise cooperation and contacts with other labour market stakeholders to promote synergies between them , including in particular cooperation with union agencies in the area of employment , social policy , education and training , to ensure a consistent policy framework. ### (6) the network should continue to organise cooperation and contacts with other labour market stakeholders to promote synergies between them , including in particular cooperation with union agencies in the area of employment , social policy , education and training , to ensure a consistent policy framework. more systematic and structural cooperation between pes and other service providers in social and employment fields should be enhanced in order to better respond to the needs of the jobseekers.


### the aim of this decision is to encourage cooperation between member states through the network in the field of employment , within the areas of pes responsibility , in order to contribute to the implementation of the union’s employment policies. this will also help implementing the european pillar of social rights and the united nations sustainable development goals , thereby supporting: ### the aim of this decision is to encourage cooperation between member states through the network in the field of employment , within the areas of pes responsibility , in order to contribute to the implementation of the union’s employment policies. this will also help implementing the principles of the european pillar of social rights , pursue the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , particularly sustainable development goals 1 , 4 , 5 , 8 , 10 , 13 , and the european green deal , thereby supporting:


### contribute to modernising and strengthening pes in key areas , in line with the union’s employment policies , the european pillar of social rights , and the sustainable development goals; ### contribute to modernising and strengthening pes in key areas , identified in the union’s employment policies , taking into account the european pillar of social rights , the sustainable development goals , the european green deal and the opportunities and challenges posed by the digitalisation , changing work patterns , including emerging platform economies , and societal and demographic developments;


### article 5 ### article 5


### article 10 ### article 10


### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union. ### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic and budgetary outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic and financial consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. sustainable growth enhancing reforms and sustainable public and private investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path , overcome the economic , social , heath and territorial divergences in the union and therefore prevent the gap from widening ever further between member states;.


### (6) member states have increasingly taken up technical support under the srsp in the past , therefore , through this regulation , a technical support instrument should be established with a view to continuing to support member states in the implementation of reforms. ### (6) member states have increasingly taken up technical support under the srsp in the past , therefore , through this regulation , a technical support instrument should be established with a view to continuing to support member states in the implementation of reforms as well to support the urgent implementation of the national recovery and resilience plans under the temporary recovery and resilience facility.


### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. ### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and 10% of the union budget supporting biodiversity objectives. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.


### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the institutional and administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors.


### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. ### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , in particular by providing experts appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management.


### (16) for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. ### (16) for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. in addition , the competent committee(s) of the european parliament can invite representatives from the commission to appear before the committee(s) to discuss the measures envisaged and taken pursuant to this regulation.


### (16) for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. ### (16) for the purposes of accountability , to guarantee the transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , all the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. the commission will publish on its website a complete and regularly updated list of the projects supported and for each of them the amount allocated;


### (17) provisions on the implementation of the technical support instrument should be laid down , in particular the management modes , the forms of funding for the technical support measures and the content of work programmes , which should be adopted by way of implementing acts. in view of the importance of sustaining the efforts of member states in pursuing and implementing reforms , it is necessary to allow for a co-financing rate for grants of up to 100% of the eligible costs. to allow for a rapid mobilisation of technical support in case of urgency , provision should be made for the adoption of special measures for a limited period of time. to that effect , a limited amount of the budget within the work programme of the technical support instrument should be set aside for special measures. ### (17) provisions on the implementation of the technical support instrument should be laid down , in particular the management modes , the forms of funding for the technical support measures and the content of work programmes , which should be adopted by way of implementing acts. in view of the importance of sustaining the efforts of member states in pursuing and implementing reforms , it is necessary to allow for a co-financing rate for grants of up to 80% of the eligible costs. to allow for a rapid mobilisation of technical support in case of urgency , provision should be made for the adoption of special measures for a limited period of time. to that effect , a limited amount of the budget within the work programme of the technical support instrument should be set aside for special measures.


### (1) technical support’ means measures that help member states to carry out institutional , administrative and growth-sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms; ### (1) technical support’ means measures that help member states to carry out institutional , administrative , structural and growth-sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms;


### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms and encourage investment that will support a sustainable and fair economic , social and gender equal recovery beyond the covid-19 pandemic necessary to achieve resilience and upward economic and social convergence , to effectively address the country-specific recommendations adopted in the context of the european semester , and to support member states' efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors and to implement policy objectives in line with the commitments of the union and of member states in the context of the paris agreement , in particular the objective to achieve the union's 2030 climate and energy targets , and climate neutrality by 2050 , of the united nations sustainable development goals and of the european pillar of social rights.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


### the co-financing rate for grants shall be up to 100 % of the eligible costs. ### the co-financing rate for grants shall be up to 80 % of the eligible costs.


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


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


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 as well as for the years 2023 and 2024 , where justified by a member state , should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 and where applicable for 2023 and 2024 , stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 , and where relevant the 2023 and 2024 tranches of the additional resources.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 and where justified by a member state , also for the year 2023 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 , and where applicable , for 2023 , stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche , and where relevant , 2023 tranche , of the additional resources.


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


### (6) horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding. ### (6) horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the protection of the union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states , as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective eu funding , while the protection of final beneficiaries is crucial to foster crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic. local and regional authorities , civil society organisations , ngos or smes cannot lose their funding as a consequence of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states. if necessary , the commission should temporarily , directly or indirectly , manage funds with recipients without the involvement of national governments violating the rule of law.


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


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


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


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance taking into special consideration the needs of the outermost regions , rural and depopulated areas , and areas affected by industrial transition , including , but not exclusively , through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations and women bearing the brunt of the ensuing economic crisis , support to youth employment measures , education and training , transition towards a more digital and online education system , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children and people in vulnerable situations. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law


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


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


### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 or by 31 december 2026 where additional resources are made available for budgetary commitment in 2023 and 2024 , to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are highly encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.


### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 , or by december 2025 where additional resources are made available for budgetary commitments in 2023 , to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. in its assessment of the react-eu implementation , the commission will evaluate the level of coordination between national authorities and local and regional authorities in defining the scope and the amount of assistance requested under react-eu.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states should take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles.


### these additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall constitute external assigned revenues in accordance with article 21(5) of the financial regulation. ### these additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall constitute external assigned revenues in accordance with article 21(5) of the financial regulation. based on the statistics and future developments related to recovery from the economic crisis provoked by covid-19 , the decision can be taken to prolong the flexibility measures under react-eu to the years 2023 and 2024.


### 3. 0.35% of the additional resources shall be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. ### 3. a minimum of 0.35% of the additional resources shall be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission.


### each member state shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the erdf and the esf to operational programmes. ### each member state shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the erdf and the esf to operational programmes following the consultation with regional and local authorities.


### by way of derogation from article 92(7) , a share of the additional resources may also be proposed to be used to increase the support for the fund for european aid to the most deprived (‘fead’) before or at the same time as the allocation to the erdf and the esf. ### by way of derogation from article 92(7) , a part of the additional resources shall be used to increase the support for the fund for european aid to the most deprived (‘fead’) before or at the same time as the allocation to the erdf and the esf. this part shall represent at least 3% of the additional resources in order to guarantee a vital amount in favour of the most deprived people , hardly hit by the covid-19 crisis.


### 6. up to 4% of the total additional resources under the erdf and the esf may be allocated to technical assistance under any existing operational programme supported from the erdf or the esf or the new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. ### 6. where necessary additional resources under the erdf and the esf may be allocated to technical assistance under any existing operational programme supported from the erdf or the esf or the new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. such additional technical and administrative assistance will serve i.e. as a prevention measure against cohesion policy efforts being compromised by domestic political factors.


### for the purpose of applying article 134(2) for the annual pre-financing in the years 2021 , 2022 and 2023 , the amount of the support from the funds for the whole programming period to the operational programme shall include the additional resources. ### for the purpose of applying article 134(2) for the annual pre-financing in the years 2021 , 2022 , 2023 and 2024 the amount of the support from the funds for the whole programming period to the operational programme shall include the additional resources.


### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , subject to paragraph 4 above. ### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. in this context , specific attention must be given to the repairing and building of critical infrastructure , such as hospitals and roads , as a means to accelerate economic recovery and enhance the utility of investments in cohesion policy.


### where such a new operational programme is established , only authorities designated under on-going operational programmes supported by the erdf , the esf and the cohesion fund may be identified by the member states for the purposes of point (a) of article 96(5). ### where such a new operational programme is established , only authorities designated under on-going operational programmes supported by the erdf , the esf and the cohesion fund may be identified by the member states for the purposes of point (a) of article 96(5) following the consultation with regional and local authorities.


### by way of derogation from article 56(3) and 114(2) , the member states shall ensure that by 31 december 2024 at least one evaluation on the use of the additional resources is carried out to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , impact and how they contributed to the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article. ### deleted


### the additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the addditional resources as set out in article 92a. the additional resources set out in article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to eur 18 000 000 in current prices. ### the additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the additional resources as set out in article 92a. by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , and based on a reasoned request from a member state , the additional resources may also be made available for budgetary commitment in 2023 and 2024. the additional resources set out in article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to eur 18 000 000 in current prices.


### the additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the additional resources as set out in article 92a. the additional resources set out in article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to eur 18 000 000 in current prices. ### the additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the additional resources as set out in article 92a. by way of derogation from the first subparagraph of this paragraph , and based on a reasoned request from a member state , the additional resources may also be made available for budgetary commitment in 2023. the additional resources set out in article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to eur 18 000 000 in current prices.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021. where applicable , it shall also be revised in 2022 in relation to budgetary commitments in 2023 and 2024 , based on the latest statistical data available. the revisions in 2021 , and 2022 if applicable , shall ensure that operational programmes are not negatively impacted.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021. where applicable , it shall also be revised in 2022 in relation to budgetary commitments in 2023 , based on the latest statistical data available. the revisions in 2021 , and 2022 if applicable , shall ensure that operational programmes are not negatively impacted.


### each member state shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the erdf and the esf to operational programmes. ### each member state shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the erdf and the esf to operational programmes , together with local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principle.


### by way of derogation from article 92(7) , a share of the additional resources may also be proposed to be used to increase the support for the fund for european aid to the most deprived (‘fead’) before or at the same time as the allocation to the erdf and the esf. ### by way of derogation from article 92(7) , a share of the additional resources shall be used to increase the support for the fund for european aid to the most deprived (‘fead’) before or at the same time as the allocation to the erdf and the esf. this share shall amount to at least 3% of the additional resources in order to ensure a minimum amount for the support to the most deprived who have been hit to an unprecedented degree by the covid-19 crisis.


### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , subject to paragraph 4 above. ### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , or 31 december 2024 where the derogation referred to in paragraph 2 of this article applies , subject to paragraph 4 of this article.


### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , subject to paragraph 4 above. ### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , or 31 december 2023 where the derogation referred to in paragraph 2 of this article applies , subject to paragraph 4 of this article.


### member states may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , subject to paragraph 4 above. ### by way of derogation from article 26(1) , the programme shall cover the period until 31 december 2022 , or 31 december 2024 where the derogation referred to in paragraph 2 of this article applies , subject to paragraph 4 of this article.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investments in products , staff and services for health services including residential care homes for elderly people , and to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , support to adapt to teleworking in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , including in the outermost regions , rural and depopulated areas and areas affected by industrial transition , or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors , such as tourism and culture , most affected by the crisis.


### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. ### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance taking into special consideration the needs of the outermost regions , rural and depopulated areas and areas affected by industrial transition , including , but not exclusively , through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , transition towards a more digital and online education system , skills development , and enhancing access to social services of general interest , including for children and people in vulnerable situations. the support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic may be provided , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law.


### the thematic objective referred to in the first subparagraph shall exclusively be available for the programming of the additional resources. by way of derogation from points (b) , (c) and (d) of article 96(1) , it shall not be combined with other investment priorities. ### the thematic objective referred to in the first subparagraph shall exclusively be available for the programming of the additional resources.


### the revised financing plan set out in article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020 , 2021 and , where applicable , for 2022 without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions. ### the revised financing plan set out in article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020 , 2021 and , where applicable , for 2022 and 2023 , without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions.


### the revised financing plan set out in article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020 , 2021 and , where applicable , for 2022 without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions. ### the revised financing plan set out in article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020 , 2021 and , where applicable , for 2022 , 2023 and 2024 , without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions.


### the derogation provided in the second sub-paragraph of article 65(10) setting the eligibility date of 1 february 2020 for operations for fostering crisis response capacities in the context of the covid-19 outbreak; ### deleted


### the derogation provided in article 25a(7) for the selection of operations fostering crisis response capacities in the context of the covid-19 outbreak as referred to in the second sub-paragraph of article 65(10); ### deleted


### 2. the rules described in paragraph 1 shall not result in allocations per member state for the whole period 2020 to 2022 higher than ### 2. the rules described in paragraph 1 shall not result in allocations per member state for the whole period 2020 to 2024 higher than


### (4) in accordance with regulation [european recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the european investment and structural funds should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [eri]. moreover , additional resources for economic , social and territorial cohesion should be made available through a revision of the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020. ### (4) in accordance with regulation [european recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the european investment and structural funds should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. moreover , additional resources for economic , social and territorial cohesion should be made available through a revision of the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020.


### 2. appreciates the foundation’s activities to support the reform of vocational training in the union’s partner countries; ### 2. appreciates the foundation’s activities to support the reform of vocational training and human capital development in the union’s partner countries to improve the employability and employment prospects of their citizens;