### the commission shall keep the european parliament informed of the implementation of this article . in particular , the commission shall , when one of the conditions set out in paragraph 7 is fulfilled for a member state , immediately inform the european parliament and provide details of the funds and programmes which could be subject to a suspension of commitments . ### the commission shall keep the european parliament informed of the implementation of this article . in particular , the commission shall , when one of the conditions set out in paragraph 7 is fulfilled for a member state , immediately inform the european parliament and provide reasons for its proposal and details of the funds and programmes which could be subject to a suspension of commitments , as well as the expected impact of that suspension on the member state ' s economy , for the purposes of structured dialogue to ensure a meaningful debate and facilitate a transparent enforcement process . the commission shall inform the european parliament before it makes a proposal on suspension of commitments .


### member states shall ensure that all exchanges of information between beneficiaries and the programme authorities are carried out by means of electronic data exchange systems in accordance with annex xii . ### member states shall ensure that all exchanges of information between beneficiaries and the programme authorities can be carried out by means of electronic data exchange systems in accordance with annex xii .


### 2022 : 0 . 5 % ; ### 2022 : 0 , 7 % ;


### 40 % for the more developed regions . ### 50 % for the more developed regions .


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation and evaluation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 .


### the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto , and where relevant , a justification for using the delivery mode of the investeu , taking into account relevant country - specific recommendations ; ### the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto , taking into account relevant country - specific recommendations ;


### the commission shall approve the amendment of a programme no later than six months after its submission by the member state . ### the commission shall approve the amendment of a programme as soon as possible but no later than three months after its submission by the member state .


### where the commission considers that an enabling condition is no longer fulfilled , it shall inform the member state and give it the opportunity to present its observations within one month . where the commission concludes that the non - fulfilment of the enabling condition persists , expenditure related to the specific objective concerned cannot be included in payment applications as from the date the commission informs the member state accordingly . ### where the commission considers that an enabling condition is no longer fulfilled , it shall inform the member state and give it the opportunity to present its observations within one month . where the commission concludes that the non - fulfilment of the enabling condition persists , expenditure related to the specific objective concerned or , for the eafrd , linked to the intervention concerned , cannot be included in payment applications as from the date the commission informs the member state accordingly .


### the member state shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant member state authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 6 . ### the member state shall make a proposal for the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant member state authorities and intermediate bodies taking into account the need for gender balance and diversity and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 6 . gender balance and appropriate representation of minority and other excluded groups in the monitoring committee have to be safeguarded . the monitoring committees shall be approved by the commission .


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . __________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation .


### the esf + regulation may establish higher co - financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 14 ] of that regulation . ### the esf + regulation may in duly justified cases establish higher co - financing rates , of up to 90 % , for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 14 ] of that regulation .


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation , implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 7 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 5 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### a more social europe implementing the european pillar of social rights ; ### a fairer , more inclusive and a more skilled europe of equal opportunities , implementing the rights and principles laid down and envisaged by the european pillar of social rights , the european social charter , the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular title iii and title iv ;


### expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective cannot be included in payment applications until the commission has informed the member state of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4 . ### expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective can also be included in payment applications before the commission has informed the member state of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4 , without prejudice to the suspension of the reimbursement until the condition is fulfilled .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles and values as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . operations financed by the funds should contribute to eliminating inequalities , to promoting equality between men and women , as well as at combating discrimination based on any ground , including sex , racial or ethnic origin , colour or social origin , genetic features , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all , it is necessary to target support of the funds towards the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights and the sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 united nations agenda , to which the union and its member states have committed . the funds should furthermore contribute to the eradication of poverty in the union . when implementing the funds , member states should ensure consistency , coherence and synergies with the aforementioned principles and targets , taking into account local and regional challenges .


### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension , to the european parliament and to the council . ### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension to the european parliament and to the council immediately after its adoption , stating the reasons for the proposal .


### rules applicable for the transport sector under regulation [ new cef regulation ] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph . until 31 december 2023 , the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred to the cef . ### rules applicable for the transport sector under regulation [ new cef regulation ] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph . until 31 december 2022 , the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund .


### 70 % for the less developed regions ; ### 85 % for the less developed regions ;


### for the esf + support : 4% and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 5 % ; ### for the esf + support : 5 % and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 6 % ;


### challenges identified in relevant country - specific recommendations and other relevant union recommendations addressed to the member state ; ### challenges identified in relevant country - specific recommendations ;


### a national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains : mapping of health and long - term care needs , including in terms of medical staff , to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures 2 . measures to ensure the efficiency , sustainability , accessibility and affordability to health and long - term care services , including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long - term care systems 3 . measures to promote community based services , including prevention and primary care , home - care and community - based services ### a national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains : mapping of health and long - term care needs , including in terms of medical staff , to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures 2 . measures to ensure the efficiency , sustainability , accessibility and affordability of health and long - term care services , including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long - term care systems and those who are hardest to reach 3 . measures to promote community based services , including prevention and primary care , home - care and community - based services , and the transition from institutional to family and community based care


### another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the member state for investments programmed for the erdf under the policy objective referred in article 4 . ### another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the member state for investments programmed under the policy objective referred in article 4 .


### resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount to 2 . 5 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the funds for the period 2021 - 2027 . ### resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount to 3 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the funds for the period 2021 - 2027 .


### the percentage of the funds reimbursed for technical assistance shall be the following : ### on the basis of an agreement between the commission and the member states , the percentage of the funds reimbursed for technical assistance may be set at up to :


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may reallocate an amount of up to 10 % of the allocation of a priority , which will be 12% for the outermost regions , and no more than 6 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the reallocation shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### a more social europe implementing the european pillar of social rights ; ### a non - discriminatory , inclusive and more social europe implementing the european pillar of social rights and eliminating poverty and social exclusion ;


### a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban , rural and coastal areas and local initiatives . ### a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all regions , areas and local initiatives .


### a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban , rural and coastal areas and local initiatives . ### a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban , rural , coastal and island areas , and local initiatives .


### the member state shall review the amended programme and take into account the observations made by the commission . ### the member state shall review the amended programme and take into account , where appropriate , the observations made by the commission .


### 2024 : 0 . 5 % ; ### 2024 : 1 , 5 % ;


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 7 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 5 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### member states should also prevent , detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries . moreover , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 201318 , and regulations no 2988 / 9519 and no 2185 / 9620 the european anti - fraud office 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 2017 / 193921 , the european public prosecutor ' s office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive 2017 / 137122 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . member states should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the union’s financial interests , grants the necessary rights and access to the commission , the european anti - fraud office , the european public prosecutor ' s office and the european court of auditors and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should report to the commission on detected irregularities including fraud , and on their follow - up as well as on the follow - up of olaf investigations . _________________ 18 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . 19 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 20 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 21 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . 22 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . ### member states should also prevent , detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries . moreover , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 201318 , and regulations no 2988 / 9519 and no 2185 / 9620 the european anti - fraud office 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 irregular activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with regulation 2017 / 193921 , the european public prosecutor ' s office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive 2017 / 137122 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . member states should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the union’s financial interests , grants the necessary rights and access to the commission , the european anti - fraud office , the european public prosecutor ' s office and the european court of auditors and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should report to the commission on detected irregularities including fraud , and on their follow - up as well as on the follow - up of olaf investigations . _________________ 18 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . 19 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 20 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 21 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . 22 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law .


### the organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201438 . __________________ 38 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 108 to provide for a european code of conduct on partnership in order to support and facilitate member states in the organisation of partnership in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article . the code of conduct shall set out the framework within which the member states , in accordance with their institutional and legal framework as well as their national and regional competences , shall pursue the implementation of partnership . the code of conduct , while fully respecting the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality , shall lay down the following elements : the main principles concerning transparent procedures to be followed for the identification of the relevant partners including , where appropriate , their umbrella organisations in order to facilitate member states in designating the most representative relevant partners , in accordance with their institutional and legal framework ; the main principles and good practices concerning the involvement of the different categories of relevant partners set out in paragraph 1 in the preparation of the partnership agreement and programmes , the information to be provided concerning their involvement , and at the various stages of implementation ; good practices concerning the formulation of the rules of membership and internal procedures of monitoring committees to be decided , as appropriate , by the member states or the monitoring committees of programmes in accordance with the relevant provisions of this regulation and the fund - specific rules ; the main objectives and good practices in cases where the managing authority involves the relevant partners in the preparation of calls for proposals and in particular good practices for avoiding potential conflicts of interest in cases where there is a possibility of relevant partners also being potential beneficiaries , and for the involvement of the relevant partners in the preparation of progress reports and in relation to monitoring and evaluation of programmes in accordance with the relevant provisions of this regulation and the fund - specific rules ; the indicative areas , themes and good practices concerning how the competent authorities of the member states may use the funds including technical assistance to strengthen the institutional capacity of relevant partners in accordance with the relevant provisions of this regulation and the fund - specific rules ; the role of the commission in the dissemination of good practices ; the main principles and good practices that are apt to facilitate the member states ' assessment of the implementation of partnership and its added value . the code of conduct shall not in any way contradict the relevant provisions of this regulation or the fund - specific rules . __________________ 38 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds .


### where the implementation of such a strategy involves support from more than one fund , the relevant managing authorities may choose one of the funds concerned as the lead fund . ### where the implementation of such a strategy involves support from more than one fund , the type of measures and operations to be financed by each affected fund must be foreseen . .


### ' climate proofing ' means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance , where available , or internationally recognised standards . ### ' climate proofing ' means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance , where available , or internationally recognised standards ; the application of the energy efficiency first principle


### a national framework for implementing the uncrpd is in place that includes : objectives with measurable goals , data collection and monitoring mechanism . 2 . arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy , legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes . ### a national framework for implementing the uncrpd is in place that includes : objectives with measurable goals , data collection and monitoring mechanism . 2 . arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy , legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation implementation of the programmes and included in the project selection criteria and obligations .


### member states shall prepare programmes to implement the funds for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### member states shall prepare programmes to implement the funds for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . programmes shall be drawn up by member states or at sub - national level , in cooperation with the partners referred to in article 6 and in accordance with the code of conduct for partnership and multi - level governance .


### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for eliminating poverty and promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination , such as equality bodies and independent human rights organisations ;


### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument , the post - 2020 eu framework for national roma integration strategies , etc . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


### the commission shall make a proposal to the council to suspend all or part of the commitments or payments for one or more of the programmes of a member state in the following cases : ### the commission shall make a proposal to the council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of a member state in the following cases :


### a national framework for implementing the uncrpd is in place that includes : objectives with measurable goals , data collection and monitoring mechanism . 2 . arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy , legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes . ### a national framework for implementing the uncrpd is in place that includes : objectives with measurable goals , data collection and monitoring mechanism , applicable across all policy objectives . 2 . arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy , legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes in line with the provisions of the uncrpd . 2a . reporting arrangements to the monitoring committee on the compliance of the operations supported .


### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . ### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5&#160 ; % of the total allocation of each fund . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . while fully respecting the principle of territoriality in the redistribution of resources , these contributions shall also be managed in a shared way with the competent national and regional authorities .


### the esf + regulation may establish higher co - financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 14 ] of that regulation . ### the esf + regulation may establish higher co - financing rates for priorities or programmes addressing material deprivation in accordance with article [ 9 ] , supporting youth unemployment in accordance with article [ 10 ] , a european child guarantee in accordance with article [ 10a ] and innovative actions in accordance with article [ 13 ] of that regulation .


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### member states and the commission shall promote the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


### a proposal by the commission for the suspension of commitments shall be deemed adopted by the council unless the council decides , by means of an implementing act , to reject such a proposal by qualified majority within one month of the submission of the commission proposal . ### a proposal by the commission for the suspension of commitments shall be deemed adopted by the council unless the council decides , by means of an implementing act , to reject such a proposal by qualified majority within three months of the submission of the commission proposal .


### another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the member state for investments programmed for the erdf under the policy objective referred in article 4 . ### another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the member state or a subnational - level entity for investments programmed for the erdf under the policy objective referred in article 4 .


### member states may allocate , in the partnership agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 5 % of the total allocation of each fund , except in duly justified cases . such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under article 21 . ### member states may allocate in the request for an amendment of a programme under the mid - term review , the amount of erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff to be contributed to investeu and delivered through budgetary guarantees . the amount to be contributed to investeu shall not exceed 3 % of the total allocation of each fund and shall be available for investments in line with cohesion policy objectives . only resources of future calendar years may be allocated .


### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account . ### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse structural , economic or social conditions , such as those in the outermost regions , shall be a specific factor to be taken into account .


### the amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point in paragraph 1 allocated to the esf + shall be eur 376 928 934 . ### to the amount of additional funding for the outermost regions and the nuts level 2 regions that comply with the criteria established in article 2 of protocol 6 to the 1994 act of accession referred to in point in paragraph 1 , the equivalent of 0 . 4 % of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 shall be added from the esf + .


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . _________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation .


### for the erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal , and for the cohesion fund support : 2 , 5 % ; ### for the erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal , and for the cohesion fund support : 3 % ;


### for the erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal , and for the cohesion fund support : 2 , 5 % ; ### for the erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal , and for the cohesion fund support : 3% &#8211 ; and 4% for the outermost regions ;


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . _________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . _________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] .


### the monitoring committee shall approve : ### the monitoring committee shall approve or , for programmes supported by the eafrd , give its opinion on :


### the socio - economic situation of the member state or region concerned ; ### the socio - economic situation of the member state or region concerned , including the challenges for the member state as identified in the social scoreboard and the joint employment report ; taking the european pillar of social rights as a reference point .


### the commission shall give at least 12 working days ' notice for the audit to the competent programme authority , except in urgent cases . officials or authorised representatives of the member state may take part in such audits . ### the commission shall give at least 15 working days ' notice for the audit to the competent programme authority . officials or authorised representatives of the member state may take part in such audits .


### eur 500 000 000 of the resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the european urban initiative under direct or indirect management by the commission . ### eur 560 000 000 in 2018 prices of the resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the european urban initiative under direct or indirect management by the commission .


### for the esf + support : 4% and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 5 % ; ### for the esf + support : 5 % and for programmes under article 4 of the esf + regulation : 6 % ;


### resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to 97 . 5 % of the global resources and shall be allocated as follows : ### resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to 97 % of the global resources and shall be allocated as follows :


### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the second calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 . ### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the third calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 .


### a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the funds , including where relevant , through the use of investeu ; ### a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the funds ;


### within each programme , technical assistance shall take the form of a priority relating to one single fund . ### within each programme , technical assistance may take the form of a single - fund or multi - fund priority in an operational programme , or the form of a specific operational programme , or both .


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### member states , local and regional authorities and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments , in line with the principle of subsidiarity and multilevel governance , such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


### the member state shall submit to the commission by 31 march 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with article 19 . the member state shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1 . ### in accordance with the outcome of the review , the member state shall submit to the commission by 31 march 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with article 19 , or state that no amendment is requested . the member state shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1 or , as appropriate , give reasons for not requesting the amendment of a programme .


### in order to optimise the uptake of co - financed environmental investments , synergies should be ensured with the life programme for environmental and climate action , in particular through life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects . ### in order to optimise the uptake of co - financed environmental investments , synergies should be ensured with the life programme for environmental and climate action , in particular through life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects , as well as complementariness with other european union funds and instruments .


### the co - financing rate for interreg programmes shall be no higher than 70 % . ### the co - financing rate for interreg programmes shall be no higher than 85 % .


### in order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period , the commission should carry out a mid - term assessment of the funds . at the end of the programming period , the commission should carry out retrospective evaluations of the funds , which should focus on the impact of the funds . ### in order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period , the commission should carry out a mid - term assessment of the funds . at the end of the programming period , the commission should carry out retrospective evaluations of the funds , which should assess the non - discriminatory outreach and impact of the funds , and for the sake of informing citizens and restoring their trust in the eu and its institutions , the commission should also publish the results of the evaluations .


### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for eliminating poverty and promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination , such as equality bodies and independent human rights organisations ;


### part of the budget of the union allocated to the funds should be implemented by the commission under shared management with member states within the meaning of regulation [ number of the new financial regulation ] of the european parliament and of the council12 . therefore , when implementing the funds under shared management , the commission and the member states should respect the principles referred to in the financial regulation , such as sound financial management , transparency and non - discrimination . _________________ 12 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### part of the budget of the union allocated to the funds should be implemented by the commission under shared management with member states within the meaning of regulation [ number of the new financial regulation ] of the european parliament and of the council12 . therefore , when implementing the funds under shared management , the commission and the member states should respect the principles referred to in the financial regulation , such as sound financial management , transparency and non - discrimination , other than the place - based approach , the principle of subsidiarity and principle of proportionality as set out in the tfeu . _________________ 12 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### urban and other public authorities ; ### regional , local , urban and other public authorities ;


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . in that context , the funds should be implemented in a way which promotes deinstitutionalisation and community - based care . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation , or infrastructure that is inaccessible for persons with disabilities . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . poverty being one of the greatest challenges in the eu , the funds under cpr shall contribute to the elimination of poverty . furthermore , the funds under cpr shall contribute to fulfilling the commitment of the union and its member states to achieving the sustainable development goals .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . in that context , the funds should be implemented in a way which promotes deinstitutionalisation and community - based care . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities , combatting poverty and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation , social exclusion or territorial isolation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union’s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### the first transmission shall be due by 31 january 2022 and the last one by 31 january 2030 . ### the first transmission shall be due by 31 may 2022 and the last one by 31 january 2030 .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . at least 45 % of the funds as a whole shall contribute to the achievement of a low carbon economy on all territories of the union based on just transition strategies defined at the relevant territorial level . affected workers and communities should be fully involved in the development , implementation and enforcement of these just transition strategies . no investments running counter to the commitments agreed to implement the paris agreement and the united nations ' sustainable development goals shall be financed with the support of the funds .


### to ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of union support granted by the funds , a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established . each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support . where those conditions are not fulfilled , expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications . . in order to maintain a favourable investment framework , the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly . it is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions , thus ensuring that all co - financed operations are in line with the union policy framework . ### to ensure the necessary prerequisites for the non - discriminatory , inclusive , effective , efficient and transparent use of union support granted by the funds , which can also contribute to re - building the trust of union citizens concerning the union and its workings , a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established . each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support . where those conditions are not fulfilled , expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications . . in order to maintain a favourable investment framework , the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly . it is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions , thus ensuring that all co - financed operations are in line with the union policy framework .


### transferred resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the fund or the instrument to which the resources are transferred and , in the case of transfers to instruments under direct or indirect management , for the benefit of the member state concerned . ### transferred resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the fund or the instrument to which the resources are transferred .


### when the managing authority selects an operation of strategic importance , it shall inform the commission immediately and shall provide all relevant information to the commission about that operation . ### when the managing authority selects an operation of strategic importance , it shall inform the commission immediately and shall provide all relevant information to the commission about that operation , including a cost - benefit analysis drawn up in accordance with indicative guidelines , provided by the commission itself . the commission may ask the managing authority for some supplementary information in the ex - ante assessment and ask it to cooperate with the commission in the ex - post assessment of these operations of strategic importance .


### urban and other public authorities ; ### urban , rural and other public authorities ;


### ensure that selected operations present the best relationship between the amount of support , the activities undertaken and the achievement of objectives ; ### ensure that selected operations present an appropriate relationship between the amount of support , the activities undertaken and the achievement of objectives ;


### esf : 4 . 2 . 1improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems ; 4 . 2 . 2promoting flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , including by facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility 4 . 2 . 3promoting equal access , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level ; ### esf : 4 . 2 . 1improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills ; 4 . 2 . 2promoting lifelong learning , notably flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , including by facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility 4 . 2 . 3promoting equal access to and completion of , quality and inclusive education and training , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , including facilitating learning mobility for all ;


### to ensure the effectiveness , fairness and sustainable impact of the funds , there should be provisions guaranteeing that investments in infrastructure or productive investment are long - lasting and prevent the funds from being used to undue advantage . managing authorities should pay particular attention not to support relocation when selecting operations and to treat sums unduly paid to operations not complying with the requirement of durability as irregularities . ### to ensure the inclusiveness , non - discrimination , effectiveness , fairness and sustainable impact of the funds , there should be provisions guaranteeing that investments in infrastructure or productive investment are inclusive , non - discriminatory , long - lasting and prevent the funds from being used to undue advantage . managing authorities should pay particular attention not to support relocation when selecting operations and to treat sums unduly paid to operations not complying with the requirement of durability as irregularities . transparency throughout the process is key .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives .


### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ; ### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean socially fair and just energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate mitigation and adaptation and risk prevention and management ;


### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account . ### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account .


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the cohesion fund and the shared management parts of the esf + and the emff .


### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include at least the following partners : ### for the partnership agreement and for each programme , each member state shall organise a fully - fledged , effective partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include the following partners :


### member states may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the funds to any other fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management . ### member states may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the funds to the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus or the cohesion fund .


### the member state shall submit to the commission by 31 march 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with article 19 . the member state shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1 . ### the member state may submit to the commission by 31 march 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with article 19 . a possible change shall be substantiated by the member state on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1 .


### of not more than 15 % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions ; ### of not more than 5 % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions ;


### mechanisms to ensure a link between union funding policies and the economic governance of the union should be further refined , allowing the commission to make a proposal to the council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of the member state concerned where that member state fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process . in order to ensure uniform implementation and in view of the importance of the financial effects of measures being imposed , implementing powers should be conferred on the council which should act on the basis of a commission proposal . to facilitate the adoption of decisions which are required to ensure effective action in the context of the economic governance process , reversed qualified majority voting should be used . ### mechanisms to ensure a link between union funding policies and the economic governance of the union should be further refined , allowing the commission to make a proposal to the council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of the member state concerned where that member state fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process . in order to ensure uniform implementation and in view of the importance of the financial effects of measures being imposed , implementing powers should be conferred on the council which should act on the basis of a commission proposal and after consulting the european parliament . to facilitate the adoption of decisions which are required to ensure effective action in the context of the economic governance process , reversed qualified majority voting should be used .


### expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective cannot be included in payment applications until the commission has informed the member state of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4 . ### expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective or , for the eafrd , linked to the intervention concerned , cannot be included in payment applications until the commission has informed the member state of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4 .


### the commission may implement outermost regions ' cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal under indirect management . ### the commission may implement outermost regions ' cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal under indirect management , subject to a prior agreement of the member states and regions concerned .


### in case of persistent non - compliance , the suspension of commitments may exceed the maximum percentages set out in the first sub - paragraph . ### in case of persistent non - compliance , the suspension of commitments is subject to a ceiling of twice the maximum percentages set out in the first sub - paragraph .


### a more connected europe by enhancing mobility and regional ict connectivity ; ### a more connected europe by enhancing mobility ;


### for programmes supported by the amif , the isf and the bmvi , progress in implementing the relevant union acquis and action plans ; ### by derogation from points to of article17 , for programmes supported by the amif , the isf and the bmvi , progress in implementing the relevant union acquis and action plans and identified shortcomings ;


### for each specific objective , prerequisite conditions for its effective and efficient implementation are laid down in this regulation . ### for each specific objective , prerequisite conditions for its inclusive , non - discriminatory , effective and efficient implementation are laid down in this regulation .


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### member states , local and regional authorities and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments , in line with the principle of subsidiarity and multilevel governance , such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### bodies representing civil society , such as environmental partners , non - governmental organisations , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination .


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . __________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation .


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle and following a bottom - up approach , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 .


### urban and other public authorities ; ### local&#160 ; and other public competent authorities or their representatives and umbrella organisations ;


### drawing up the accounts in accordance with article 92 and keeping records of all the elements of the accounts in an electronic system ; ### drawing up and presenting the accounts in accordance with article 92 and keeping records of all the elements of the accounts in an electronic accounting system ;


### the objectives of this regulation , namely to strengthen economic , social and territorial cohesion and to lay down common financial rules for part of the budget of the union implemented under shared management , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states by reason on the one hand due to the extent of the disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions , as well as the limit on the financial resources of the member states and regions and on the other hand due to the need for a coherent implementation framework covering several union funds under shared management . since those objectives can therefore rather be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the teu . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . ### the objectives of this regulation , namely to strengthen economic , social and territorial cohesion and to lay down common financial rules for part of the budget of the union implemented under shared management , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states by reason on the one hand due to the extent of the disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the specific challenges faced by the least favoured regions , as well as the limit on the financial resources of the member states and regions and on the other hand due to the need for a coherent implementation framework covering several union funds under shared management . since those objectives can therefore rather be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the teu . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives .


### in addition to article 31 , the member state may propose to undertake additional technical assistance actions to reinforce the capacity of member state authorities , beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the funds . ### in addition to article 31 , the member state may propose to undertake additional technical assistance actions to reinforce the institutional capacity and efficiency of public authorities and public services and the capacity of member state authorities , beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the funds .


### the amount of resources available for the esf + under the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be eur 88 646 194 590 . ### the resources available for the esf + shall amount to 27 , 6 % of the resources under the investment for jobs and growth goal . that does not include the financial envelope for the employment and social innovation strand or the health strand .


### the commission shall assess the partnership agreement and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific rules . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , take into account relevant country - specific recommendations . ### the commission shall assess the partnership agreement and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific rules . in its assessment , the commission shall also&#160 ; take into account relevant council recommendations and country - specific recommendations .


### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include at least the following partners : ### each member state shall organise , in accordance with its institutional and legal framework , a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include at least the following partners :


### member states should take account of the contents of their draft national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , for their programmes , as well as for the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] . ### member states should deliver on objectives laid down in their draft integrated national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , for their programmes , as well as for the financial needs allocated for zero - carbon investments . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] .


### by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment . ### by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs , with expected additional costs in order to take account of factors such as increases in tariffs or promotions , by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on gender , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . they should also ensure that the funds promote equal opportunities for all , without discrimination in accordance with article 10 of the tfeu , promote the inclusion in society of persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others , and contribute to the implementation of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 . the funds should also promote the transition from institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple discrimination . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### 005investment in intangible assets in small and medium - sized enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities ### 005investment in intangible assets in small and medium - sized enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities or linked to competitiveness


### the part of commitments still open on 31 december 2029 shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the esf + , the erdf and the cohesion fund have not been submitted to the commission by the time limit set out in article 38 . ### the part of commitments still open on 31 december 2030 shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the esf + , the erdf and the cohesion fund have not been submitted to the commission by the time limit set out in article 38 .


### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension , to the european parliament and to the council . ### the commission shall transmit the proposal for suspension of commitments or the proposal to lift such a suspension to the european parliament and to the council immediately after its adoption , stating the reasons for the proposal .


### to ensure availability of comprehensive up - to - date information on programme implementation , more frequent electronic reporting on quantitative data should be required . ### to ensure availability of comprehensive up - to - date information on programme implementation , effective and timely electronic reporting on quantitative data should be required .


### complementarities between the funds and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects ; ### complementarities between the funds and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects , and , where appropriate , projects funded under horizon europe ;


### complementarities between the funds and other union instruments , including life strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects ; ### complementarities and synergies between the funds and other union instruments ;


### a national strategic policy framework for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes : evidence - based diagnosis of poverty and social exclusion including child poverty , homelessness , spatial and educational segregation , limited access to essential services and infrastructure , and the specific needs of vulnerable people 2 . measures to prevent and combat segregation in all fields , including through providing adequate income support , inclusive labour markets and access to quality services for vulnerable people , including migrants 3 . measures for the shift from institutional to community - based care 4 . arrangements for ensuring that its design , implementation , monitoring and review is conducted in close cooperation with social partners and relevant civil society organisations ### a national strategic policy framework for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes : evidence - based diagnosis of poverty and social exclusion including child poverty , homelessness , spatial and educational segregation , limited access to essential services and infrastructure , and the specific needs of vulnerable people 2 . measures to prevent and combat segregation in all fields , including through providing adequate income support , inclusive labour markets and access to quality services for vulnerable people , including migrants and refugees 3 . measures for the transition from institutional to community - based care 4 . arrangements for ensuring that its design , implementation , monitoring and review is conducted in close cooperation with social partners and relevant civil society organisations


### the managing authority shall ensure that , within six months of the programme ' s approval , there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available , covering the programme ' s objectives , activities , available funding opportunities and achievements . ### the managing authority shall ensure that , within six months of the programme ' s approval , there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available , covering the programme ' s objectives , activities , available funding opportunities , achievements , and actions safeguarding inclusiveness and non - discrimination .


### 001investment in fixed assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities ### 001investment in fixed assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities or linked to competitiveness


### eur 175 000 000 of the esf + resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions under direct or indirect management . ### eur 196 000 000 in 2018 prices of the esf + resources for the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions under direct or indirect management .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles and values as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . operations financed by the funds should contribute to eliminating inequalities , to promoting equality between men and women , as well as at combating discrimination based on any ground , including sex , racial or ethnic origin , colour or social origin , genetic features , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all , it is necessary to target support of the funds towards the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights and the sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 united nations agenda , to which the union and its member states have committed . the funds should furthermore contribute to the eradication of poverty in the union . when implementing the funds , member states should ensure consistency , coherence and synergies with the aforementioned principles and targets , taking into account local and regional challenges .


### member states shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators . ### member states shall ensure the quality , independence and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators .


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than six months after the date of submission of the programme by the member state . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than three months after the date of submission of the revised version of the programme by the member state .