### 4. recalls the importance of national energy and climate plans (necps) and territorial just transition plans for meeting the eu’s climate and energy priorities , fulfilling international commitments under the paris agreement , and taking into consideration the social aspects of the transition; highlights the role of local and regional authorities (lras) in mitigating and adapting to climate change; calls on the commission to monitor the progress of national governments and lras in addressing climate change; ### 4. recalls the importance of national energy and climate plans (necps) and territorial just transition plans for meeting the eu’s climate and energy priorities , fulfilling international commitments under the paris agreement , and taking into consideration the social aspects of the transition; highlights the role of local and regional authorities (lras) in mitigating and adapting to climate change; calls on the commission to monitor the progress of national governments and lras in addressing climate change , to provide technical guidance and help to mobilise funds and capacity building; in this context recalls and welcomes the commission’s ambition to launch the european climate pact;


### 5. calls for green infrastructure solutions to be implemented and notes that they are particularly important in urban environments , where approximately 70 % of the eu population lives; underlines that in cities , green infrastructure features such as green walls and roofs , urban woodlands , gardens and allotments deliver health-related benefits such as clean air , better water quality and soundproofing. ### 5. calls for green infrastructure and sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions to be implemented and notes that they are important both in urban and rural environments , to reduce climate impact and ensure regional accessibility;


### 5. recalls that climate policies should serve the pursuit of full employment , including green jobs , and fair social progress; ### 5. recalls that climate policies should serve the pursuit of full employment , including green and blue jobs and training that can contribute to fair social progress;


### 5. calls for holistic regional integration strategies to guarantee sustainable development and mitigate the consequences of climate change; ### 5. calls for holistic regional integration strategies to guarantee sustainable development and mitigate the consequences of climate change; highlights the importance of relying on smart specialisation strategies to develop strong competitive advantages and to establish synergies between the different european regions and member states through the european territorial cooperation goal to develop european answers to climate change challenges;


### a. whereas climate change is a challenge that transcends boundaries and requires immediate and ambitious action at union , national , regional and local levels to limit global warming to 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels and prevent biodiversity loss on a massive scale; ### a. whereas climate change is a challenge that transcends boundaries and requires immediate and ambitious action at global , european , national , regional and local levels to limit global warming to 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels and prevent biodiversity loss on a massive scale;


### f. whereas the economic , social and territorial disparities which cohesion policy has the primary goal of addressing may also be exacerbated by climate change and its long-term consequences; ### f. whereas the economic , social and territorial disparities which cohesion policy has the primary goal of addressing may also be exacerbated by climate change and its long-term consequences; eu climate policy measures should support the objectives of eu cohesion policy;


### i. whereas the transition to a climate-neutral , sustainable and circular economy must involve citizens and all sectors of society , including local and regional authorities , and must be backed by robust and inclusive social measures to ensure a fair transition that supports job retention and creation; ### i. whereas the transition to a climate-neutral , sustainable and circular economy must involve all stakeholders in society , particularly the private sector , social partners and citizens , together with elected officials , including local and regional authorities , and must be backed by inclusive social measures to ensure a fair transition that supports job retention and creation , particularly green and blue jobs;


### j. whereas energy sources derived from fossil fuels undermine efforts to achieve climate neutrality; ### j. whereas energy sources derived from fossil fuels undermine efforts to achieve climate neutrality; whereas , in this regard , cohesion policy should guarantee the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ , which aims to improve the efficiency of energy supply and demand , and which should be applied and observed in all energy-related investments made under cohesion policy;


### k. whereas regional environment strategies should serve the pursuit of full employment and social progress; ### k. whereas regional environment strategies should balance ecology and economy while supporting the pursuit of full employment and progress in order to better tackle the effects of climate change and fight the loss of biodiversity;


### 6. underlines the european council’s position that eu expenditure should be consistent with the objectives of the paris agreement and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the european green deal; ### 6. welcomes the european council’s position that eu expenditure should be consistent with the objectives of the paris agreement and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the european green deal; supports , too , the fact that the regulation laying down common provisions enshrines the ‘do no harm’ principle in all structural funds;


### 7. stresses that sustainability and the transition to an economy that is safe , climate neutral , climate resilient , more resource efficient and circular are crucial to ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the union economy; ### 7. stresses that sustainability and the transition to an economy that is safe , climate neutral , climate resilient , more resource efficient and circular are crucial to ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the union economy and preserving our living environment and the well-being of european citizens;


### 7. stresses that sustainability and the transition to an economy that is safe , climate neutral , climate resilient , more resource efficient and circular are crucial to ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the union economy; ### 7. stresses that sustainability and the transition to an economy that is safe , climate neutral , climate resilient , more resource efficient , circular and socially balanced are crucial to ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the union economy;


### 9. believes that cohesion policy should focus on the implementation of the paris agreement and the fight against climate change through an effective methodology for monitoring climate spending and its performance , including its negative effects for eu regions; ### 9. believes that cohesion policy should contribute to the implementation of the sustainable development goals (sdgs) , the paris climate agreement , the convention on biological diversity and the european green deal in order to tackle climate change , particularly through an effective methodology for monitoring climate spending and its performance , including its negative effects for eu regions; calls for this methodology to be used in all programmes under the multiannual financial framework and the european recovery plan , particularly for basic infrastructure in key economic sectors such as energy production and distribution , transport , water and waste management , and public buildings;


### 10. underlines the key role of local and regional authorities in achieving a fair transition to a climate-neutral economy for all , with social and economic cohesion at its core; ### 10. underlines the key role of local and regional authorities in achieving a fair transition to a climate-neutral economy for all , with social , economic and territorial cohesion at its core;


### 11. calls on the commission to monitor the progress of national governments and local and regional authorities in addressing climate change; stresses the need to enhance the effectiveness and complementarity of esi funds in tackling climate change; ### 11. calls on the commission to monitor the progress of national governments and local and regional authorities in addressing climate change at all levels; stresses the need to enhance the effectiveness and complementarity of esi funds as well as other eu programmes and instruments , such as the eafrd , the emff , life , horizon europe or creative europe , in tackling climate change;


### 12. welcomes the proposal to top up the just transition fund; regrets the fact , however , that the top-up amount proposed by the commission has been cut under the council agreement on next generation eu; underlines that these cuts would jeopardise the fund’s core objectives; ### 12. welcomes the agreement reached in trilogue on the just transition fund; regrets the fact , however , that the top-up amount proposed by the commission has been cut under the council agreement on next generation eu; calls on the member states to programme the funds as quickly as possible and calls on the member states concerned to give special consideration to the outermost regions in the distribution of funds;


### 15. highlights the need to capitalise on the outcome of initiatives such as new energy solutions optimised for islands (nesoi) and clean energy for eu islands (ce4eui) to ensure a functional transition between the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 programming periods; welcomes the memorandum of split , which recognises the leading role for island communities in the energy transition; ### 15. highlights the need to capitalise on the outcome of initiatives such as new energy solutions optimised for islands (nesoi) and clean energy for eu islands (ce4eui) , which also includes islands that have the status of overseas countries and territories (octs) forming part of the european family , to ensure a functional transition between the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 programming periods; welcomes the memorandum of split , which recognises the leading role for island communities in the energy transition;


### 18. calls for the updated circular economy action plan to continue to support the transition towards a circular economy , to tackle issues linked to resource efficiency and to drive sustainable consumption; ### 18. calls for the updated circular economy action plan to continue to support the transition towards a circular economy geared towards re-use and repair in order to promote resource efficiency and drive sustainable consumption by providing consumers with information on the durability and reparability of products through mandatory labelling;


### 19. calls for a greater role for cohesion policy in supporting risk prevention efforts to adapt to the present and future impacts of climate change at regional and local levels; ### 19. calls for a greater role for cohesion policy in supporting risk prevention efforts to adapt to the present and future impacts of climate change at regional and local levels , with a particular focus on the outermost regions given that they are significantly affected by climate change and are exposed to natural disasters such as cyclones , volcanic eruptions and drought , as well as flooding and rising water levels;


### (6) past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. however , it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long-term growth potential. investing in green and digital technologies , capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition , boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. it will also help make the union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains. ### (6) past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. however , it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long-term growth potential. investing in green and digital technologies , capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition , building modern transport networks , including alternative fuels infrastructures , boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. it will also help make the union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.


### (8) against this background , it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to member states and provide direct financial support to member states through an innovative tool. to that end , a recovery and resilience facility (the ‘facility’) should be established under this regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the member states. the facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the commission and the member states from the use of the other instruments and programmes. ### (8) against this background , it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to member states and provide direct financial support to member states through an innovative tool. to that end , a recovery and resilience facility (the ‘facility’) should be established under this regulation to provide effective financial and significant support for the recovery of the european economy , and in particular of sectors which have experienced significant losses such as transport and tourism , and to increase its resilience , stepping up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the member states. the facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the commission and the member states from the use of the other instruments and programmes.


### (11) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the union's commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the facility established by this regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. ### (11) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the union's commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the facility established by this regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. the facility should only finance projects respecting the “do no significant harm” principle.


### (14) the facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic , social and territorial cohesion. for that purpose , it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral europe by 2050 , thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union in the aftermath of the crisis , fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. ### (14) the facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic , social and territorial cohesion. for that purpose , it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , with a specific focus on sectors that have been more significantly affected , such as tourism and transport , and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a competitive and climate neutral europe by 2050 , thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union in the aftermath of the crisis , fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.


### (14) the facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic , social and territorial cohesion. for that purpose , it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral europe by 2050 , thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union in the aftermath of the crisis , fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. ### (14) the facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic , social and territorial cohesion. for that purpose , it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , contributing to the upward economic and social convergence and thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union in the aftermath of the crisis , fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.


### (20) it is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the member states , and the content thereof. with a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures , a member state should submit a recovery and resilience plan at the latest by 30 april , in the form of a separate annex of the national reform programme. to ensure a fast implementation , member states should be able to submit a draft plan together with the draft budget of the forthcoming year , on 15 october of the preceding year. ### (20) it is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the member states , and the content thereof. with a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures , a member state can submit a recovery and resilience plan annually at any moment in time. in 2024 the recovery and resilience plan shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 april , in the form of a separate annex of the national reform programme. to ensure a fast implementation , member states should be able to submit a draft plan together with the draft budget of the forthcoming year , on 15 october of the preceding year.


### (21) in order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments , member states wishing to receive support should submit to the commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. the recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation , including targets and milestones , and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester. close cooperation between the commission and the member states should be sought and achieved throughout the process. ### (21) in order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments , member states wishing to receive support should submit to the commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. the recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation , including targets and milestones , and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the latest country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission or in the analytical information on the member state concerned elaborated by the commission services in the context of the european semester. close cooperation between the commission and the member states should be sought and achieved throughout the process.


### (22) the commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the member states and should act in close cooperation with the member state concerned. the commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the member state concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the member state is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the member state concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state , mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic , social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the member state of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the member state concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan , including the proposed milestones and targets , and the related indicators. ### (22) the commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the member states and should act in close cooperation with the member state concerned. the commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the member state concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the member state is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant latest country-specific recommendation , including the recitals , addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester or in the analytical information on the member state concerned elaborated by the commission services in the context of the european semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the member state concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state , mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic , social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the member state of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the member state concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan , including the proposed milestones and targets , and the related indicators.


### (36) pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the interinstitutional agreement for better law-making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the recovery and resilience facility established by this regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states. these requirements , where appropriate , should include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. ### (36) pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the interinstitutional agreement for better law-making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the recovery and resilience facility established by this regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states and on final recipients of union funding. these requirements , where appropriate , should include key performance indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground.


### (36) pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the interinstitutional agreement for better law-making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the recovery and resilience facility established by this regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states. these requirements , where appropriate , should include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. ### (36) pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the interinstitutional agreement for better law-making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the recovery and resilience facility established by this regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states. these requirements , where appropriate , should include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. a dedicated scoreboard should be set up within the european semester to that effect. spending under the facility should be subject to a discharge procedure by the european parliament.


### (37) it is opportune that the commission provides an annual report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the facility set out in this regulation. this report should include information on the progress made by member states under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the facility under the european union recovery instrument in the previous year , broken down by budget line , and the contribution of the amounts raised through the european union recovery instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the facility. ### (37) it is opportune that the commission provides an annual report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the facility set out in this regulation. this report should include information on the progress made by member states under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the facility under the european union recovery instrument in the previous year , broken down by budget line , the contribution of the amounts raised through the european union recovery instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the facility , the full list of final beneficiaries of the facility , and the purpose of each operation financed in whole or in part by the facility.


### (37) it is opportune that the commission provides an annual report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the facility set out in this regulation. this report should include information on the progress made by member states under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the facility under the european union recovery instrument in the previous year , broken down by budget line , and the contribution of the amounts raised through the european union recovery instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the facility. ### (37) it is opportune that the commission provides a biannual report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the facility set out in this regulation. this report should include information on the progress made by member states under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the facility under the european union recovery instrument in the previous year , broken down by budget line , and the contribution of the amounts raised through the european union recovery instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the facility.


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


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


### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth. ### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to support the recovery and promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union and fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , as well as improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis and supporting the green transition and the digital transformation , in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , and the stability of the financial systems , keeping the added value of the financial support within the union.


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


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


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


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


### 1. in pursuance of the objectives set out in article 4 , member states shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. these plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the member state concerned for the subsequent four years. recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package. ### 1. in pursuance of the objectives set out in article 4 , member states shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans , in close cooperation with all national , regional , local authorities and all relevant stakeholders. these plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the member state concerned for the subsequent four years. recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.


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


### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for the policy areas listed under article 3. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds.


### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. the recovery and resilience plans shall be drawn up following adequate consultation with regional and local authorities and other stakeholders , including social partners and the civil society in accordance with the code of conduct on partnership;


### 2. the recovery and resilience plan presented by the member state concerned shall constitute an annex to its national reform programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 april. a draft plan may be submitted by member state starting from 15 october of the preceding year , together with the draft budget of the subsequent year. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plan presented by the member state concerned shall constitute an annex to its national reform programme and can be officially submitted annually at any moment in time. in 2024 the recovery and resilience plan shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 april. a draft plan may be submitted by member state starting from 15 october of the preceding year , together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.


### 2. the recovery and resilience plan presented by the member state concerned shall constitute an annex to its national reform programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 april. a draft plan may be submitted by member state starting from 15 october of the preceding year , together with the draft budget of the subsequent year. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plan presented by the member state concerned shall constitute an annex to its national reform programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 april. a draft plan shall be submitted by member state starting from 15 october of the preceding year , together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.


### an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester are expected to be addressed; ### an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester or in the analytical information on the member state concerned elaborated by the commission services in the context of the european semester;


### an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state concerned , mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis , and its contribution to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion and convergence; ### an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state concerned , mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis , with a specific focus on microenterprises and smes most affected by the crisis , and its contribution to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion and convergence;


### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years , and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years; ### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years , and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years , with the exception of complex infrastructural investments whose execution periods require a longer timeframe;


### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years , and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years; ### envisaged milestones , targets , indicators which allow the measurement of those and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years , and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;


### 1. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan , the commission shall act in close cooperation with the member state concerned. the commission may make observations or seek additional information. the member state concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed , prior to its official submission. ### 1. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan , the commission shall act in close cooperation with the member state concerned including/and consulting the local and regional authorities and professional and relevant civil society organisations. the commission may make observations or seek additional information. the member state concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed , prior to its official submission.


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


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


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


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


### 6. where the member state concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension , the commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to article 14(1) of the financial regulation after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions. ### 6. where the member state concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension , the commission shall make the amount of the financial contribution available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders , including social partners and civil society organisations that contribute to addressing the challenges identified in the recovery and resilience plan after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.


### the member state concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the european semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans , including the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6). to that effect , the quarterly reports of the member states shall be appropriately reflected in the national reform programmes , which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans. ### the member state concerned shall report on a biannual basis within the european semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans , including the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6). to that effect , the quarterly reports of the member states shall be appropriately reflected in the national reform programmes , which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans. in order to ensure greater transparency and accountability , member states representatives responsible of the recovery and resilience plans and the relevant institutions and stakeholders shall , at the request of the european parliament , appear before the competent committees to discuss the measures provided for and to be taken pursuant to this regulation. relevant information shall be made available by member states , at any stage during the process , to the european parliament and the council simultaneously


### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the delegated act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. such a request shall not be interpreted extensively.


### 2. the commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan , including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned. ### 2. the commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan , including through joint communication activities with the national regional and local authorities as well as with professional and relevant civil society organisations.


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


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


### 1. the commission shall provide an annual report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the facility set out in this regulation. ### 1. the commission shall provide an biannual reports to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the facility set out in this regulation.


### 2. the annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the member states concerned under the facility. ### 2. the biannual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the member states concerned under the facility.


### 3. the annual report shall also include the following information: ### 3. the biannual report shall also include the following information:


### 1. the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , in particular when promoting the actions and their results , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public. ### 1. the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , in particular when promoting the actions and their results , displaying the union emblem together with the reference to the "recovery and resilience facility" supporting the actions , both offline and online , and by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public.


### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the instruments established by this regulation , its actions and its results. financial resources allocated to the instruments established by this regulation shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in articles 4. ### 2. the commission shall implement information and communication actions in a user-friendly manner , in order to raise awareness among citizens , businesses , especially smes and public administrations about the financial resources provided through the instruments established by this regulation , as well as its actions and its results. financial resources allocated to the instruments established by this regulation shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in articles 4.


### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral europe by 2050; ### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral europe by 2050 and the union's new 2030 climate targets in line with the criteria laid down in the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852;


### or ### and


### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and/or digital transitions ### — 3 - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the climate and environment objectives of the union , notably the transition towards achieving the union’s 2030 climate targets and the objective of union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [regulation (eu) 2020/xxx establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending regulation (eu) 2018/1999 ("european climate law")] and the digital transition


### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the digital transformation of economic or social sectors; ### — 2- the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the digital transformation of economic or social sectors;


### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact. ### — 4 - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact.


### — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the member states and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the member state concerned , stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis , while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment. ### — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the member states and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the member state concerned , in particular for smes , stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis , while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment in line with the criteria laid down in eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852.


### (40) in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council14 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2988/9515 ,council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/9616 and council regulation (eu) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out administrative investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council18 . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors. ### (40) in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council14 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2988/9515 ,council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/9616 and council regulation (eu) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out administrative investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council18 . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds report any suspicion of irregularities or fraud or corruption and to is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors. for detection and reporting of irregularities and fraud , the commission should develop and/or adapt existing it-systems to create a digital performance reporting system to be used by the national and european authorities involved in the implementation of support and in investigation of any suspicion of irregularities or fraud or corruption under the facility. the european investigative bodies shall have full and direct access to the digital performance reporting system.


### the suspension shall be lifted where the member state has taken the necessary measures to ensure a satisfactory implementation of the milestones and targets referred to in article 17(1). ### the suspension shall be lifted where the member state has taken the necessary measures to ensure a satisfactory implementation of the milestones and targets referred to in article 17(1) and guaranteed that funds spent in a non-satisfactory manner will be reimbursed.


### 7. where , within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in article 17(1) , no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the member state concerned , the amount of the financial contribution shall be cancelled pursuant to article 14(1) of the financial regulation. ### 7. where , within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in article 17(1) , no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the member state concerned , the amount of the financial contribution shall be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders , including social partners and civil society organisations that contribute to addressing the challenges identified in the recovery and resilience plan.


### 24 annual report ### 24 biannual report


### 2. ‘financial contribution’ means non-repayable financial support available for allocation or allocated to the member states under the facility; and ### 2. ‘financial contribution’ means non-repayable financial support available for allocation or allocated to the member states under the facility; 'loan' means a non-revolving credit line available for allocation or allocated to the member states under the facility and


### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy , with 90% of goods arriving by sea; ### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy , transporting more than 80% of the world’s goods1a;


### a. whereas oceans and the preservation thereof are essential for humankind as climate regulators , hosts of biodiversity , and source of food security; ### a. whereas oceans and the preservation and restoration of its ecosystems are essential for humankind since they act as climate regulators , hosts of biodiversity , and source of food security; as well as the place and source of diverse economic activities including fisheries , transport , trade , tourism , renewable energy and health products;


### b. whereas the maritime sector is the sector which has the least-regulated emissions at european level , even though it uses heavy fuel oil , which is the most polluting fuel; ### b. whereas at european level a system for monitoring , reporting and verification of co2 emissions from maritime transport1a is currently under revision , aiming at reducing shipping ghg emissions in eu waters;


### c. whereas maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of co2 annually and is responsible for approximately 2.5% of global ghg emissions6 ; ### c. whereas international maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of co2 annually and is responsible for approximately 2.5% of global ghg emissions6 ;


### d. whereas if mitigation measures are not swiftly introduced , emissions from maritime transport could increase by between 50% and 250% by 20507 , thereby undermining the objectives of the paris agreement; ### d. whereas if mitigation measures are not swiftly introduced , emissions from international maritime transport could increase by between 50% and 250% by 20507 , thereby undermining the objectives of the paris agreement;


### e. whereas all emissions from the maritime sector which are harmful to air quality and citizens’ health should be limited and regulated; ### e. whereas all emissions from the maritime sector which are harmful to air quality and citizens’ health should be limited and addressed following an impact assessment of the relevant legislation;


### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs and structural health and safety measures for all workers; ### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs , retraining and redeployment guarantees and structural health and safety measures for all workers , with particular focus on opportunities for women and young workers in order to diversify the maritime sector workforce; whereas adequate training and decent working conditions of maritime personnel are fundamental , among others to prevent incidents , including environmental incidents;


### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs and structural health and safety measures for all workers; ### f. whereas public and private investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment and the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs and structural health and safety measures for all workers;


### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs and structural health and safety measures for all workers; ### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs and structural health and safety measures for all workers , starting by drawing up plans aimed to accomplish a green transition for daily maritime transport;


### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs and structural health and safety measures for all workers; ### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs and structural health and safety measures for all workers , without hampering the competitiveness of the eu maritime sector;


### 1. deplores the distortion of competition on the european market between fossil energies , which benefit from more favourable tax treatment , and clean alternative fuels from renewable sources; calls on the commission to address this situation by proposing to restore fair competition rules , applying the polluter-pays principle to maritime transport and promoting the use of renewable-energy alternative fuels in the maritime sector; ### 1. deplores the distortion of competition on the european market between fossil energies , and clean alternative fuels from renewable sources; calls on the commission to address this situation by proposing to restore fair competition rules , applying the polluter-pays principle to maritime transport and promoting and further incentivising the use of renewable-energy alternative fuels , including but not limited to hydrogen , ammonia and sustainable biofuels , in the maritime sector;


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### deleted


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### 2. stresses the need to accelerate the transition towards a massive use of low-carbon and zero-carbon alternative fuels in the maritime transport sector while taking into account the specificities of the different types of fleets and existing technological capacities; highlights the necessity of preserving the competitiveness of the european maritime transport sector during this transition;


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### 2. stresses the need to phase-out the use of heavy fuel oil , both in pure form and as a blending substance , as soon as possible , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste;


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , not only as a fuel itself but also as a blending substance for marine fuels , which is still used by many ships. regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste;


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil in the long-term , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need to negotiate the reduction of co2 emissions of the maritime transport sector first at international level within the imo framework given the international and competitive dimension of the maritime transport sector; if no solution can be found at the imo level in due time , calls for the implementation of a european mechanism , in the form of the inclusion of the maritime transport sector within the eu emission trading system (ets) following an impact assessment; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022 , following an update of the impact assessment carried out in 2013 , by 31 december 2020; proposes that at least 50% of maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding a fleet renewal programme as well as research and innovation , improving the energy efficiency of ships and supporting investment in innovative technologies and infrastructure for decarbonising european maritime transport sector , including shortsea shipping and ports , and the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels , such as hydrogen8a; strongly believes , moreover , that the member states should earmark these ets related revenues to fostering sustainable , waterborne related investments8b; furthermore , the eu mrv regulation (eu 2015/757 , under revision) , should ensure an international level playing field for the european fleet8c;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022 in accordance with the amendments adopted by the european parliament on 16 september 2020 on the proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council amending regulation (eu) 2015/757 in order to take appropriate account of the global data collection system for ship fuel oil consumption data; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports;


### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions; ### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the technical and operational measures , which would boost the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu)2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030 as an average across all ships under their responsibility , compared to the average performance per category of ships of the same size and type as reported under the mrv regulation; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions;


### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions; ### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions; alternative fuels that do not meet the redii -70% threshold on a life-cycle basis should not be allowed for regulatory compliance; food/feed-based biofuels should be excluded from the list of compliant fuels and the contribution of advanced biofuels should be capped;


### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders in order to develop an overall policy for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas; ### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders and exchange of best practices between ports , the shipping sector as well as fuel and energy suppliers in order to develop an overall policy framework for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas;


### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders in order to develop an overall policy for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas; ### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders , including shipping lines , ports and energy providers , in order to develop an overall policy for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas;


### 1. acknowledges that the proposed 2021 draft budget is based on the new commission 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (mff) proposals of 27 may 2020 and regrets that the council proposal of 21 july 2020 is below that revised commission proposal (eur-25 700 million); ### 1. acknowledges that the proposed 2021 draft budget is based on the new commission 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (mff) proposals of 27 may 2020; welcomes the historic recovery plan adopted by the european council , but regrets that the council proposal of 21 july 2020 on the mff is below that revised commission proposal (eur-25 700 million);


### 1. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; deeply regrets that the proposal of the commission did not follow the promises made regarding increases in the budget allocated to those programmes , namely tripling the budget for the erasmus+ programme , or responding to the will of the european parliament to double the budget for the creative europe programme , while the council proposes further irresponsible cuts; ### 1. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; deeply regrets that the proposal of the commission did not follow the promises made regarding increases in the budget allocated to those programmes , namely tripling the budget for the erasmus+ programme , or responding to the will of the european parliament to double the budget for the creative europe programme , while the council proposes further cuts , that are particularly irresponsible given the dramatic consequences of the covid-19 crisis on european cultural and creative actors;


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


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


### 1. regrets that , in the proposed revised ceiling for the new heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the major categories of common agricultural policy (cap) spending are likely to be cut in 2021 , namely direct payments , market measures and rural development; recalls parliament’s previous resolutions asking for the cap funding to be maintained at least at current levels; ### 1. regrets that , in the proposed revised ceiling for the new heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the major categories of common agricultural policy (cap) spending are likely to be cut in 2021 , namely direct payments , market measures and rural development; recalls parliament’s previous resolutions asking for the cap funding to be maintained at least at current levels; in that connection recalls , specifically , its resolution of 30 may 2018 on the future of food and farming1a where it insisted that any budget cuts in agriculture and rural development must not lead to a lowering of ambition;


### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities across europe , and helps increase social cohesion and the building of a european sense of belonging and is therefore a crucial investment in the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated; ### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities across europe , and helps increase social cohesion and the building of a european sense of belonging and is therefore a crucial investment in the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated; recalls that insufficient funding for the erasmus+ programme will endanger its capacity to reach its new objectives and to uphold the challenges of becoming more inclusive and ecological;


### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities across europe , and helps increase social cohesion and the building of a european sense of belonging and is therefore a crucial investment in the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated; ### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities as well as sports , especially for people with disabilities , across europe , helps increase european integration , social cohesion and the building of a european sense of belonging and building life-long cross-border networks , and is therefore a crucial investment in the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated;


### 2. reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the eu and member states and that as a main public investment policy it will play a major role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic; emphasises that cohesion policy is based on a solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic , social and territorial disparities between member states and within the eu and regions; emphasizes in that context that programmes managed under european structural and investments (esi) funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair and inclusive economic growth , investments and competitiveness , as well as high quality , safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens , including equal opportunities , social justice and non-discrimination; ### 2. reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the eu and member states and as an effective public investment policy it will play a major role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic; emphasises that cohesion policy is based on solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic , social and territorial disparities between member states and their regions; notes , however , that the regional differences in all member states have not narrowed in the desired way; emphasises in that context that programmes managed under esi funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair , sustainable and inclusive economic growth , investments and competitiveness , as well as high quality , safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens , including equal opportunities , social justice and non-discrimination;


### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic; ### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic; highlights the fact that the 2021 budget not only must address the host of social and employment-related challenges posed by the covid-19 pandemic , but also must support workers and businesses in the move towards a more solidarity-based , more digital and greener economy;


### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes; ### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors to reduce the substantive losses of the sector due to the unforeseeable closure of venues during the covid-19 pandemic and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes;


### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes; ### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes , while undertaking their ecological transition;


### 3. notes that the budget for the year 2021 starts the new programming period 2021-2027 and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of an updated and reoriented multiannual financial framework (mff) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social and economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic , while carefully considering available resources as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic , immediate and satisfactory implementation; ### 3. notes that the budget for the year 2021 is the first year of the new programming period 2021-2027 and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of revised multiannual financial framework (mff) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social and economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic , while carefully considering available resources as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic , immediate and satisfactory implementation;


### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; notes that increased sustainability requirements demand adequate funding; draws attention to the fact that the covid-19 crisis highlighted the importance of union food production and supply; recalls that food security and food chain sustainability require investments and support to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas; ### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund; notes that increased sustainability requirements demand adequate funding and substantially improved baseline; draws attention to the fact that while the covid-19 crisis highlighted the importance of union food production and supply , the failure to adapt and mitigate climate change has been assessed as the gravest risk for a number of years now and half of the biggest risks we face are environmental risks 1a; recalls that those challenges require investments , independent advice and knowledge transfer and other support to farmers , other land managers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas;