### ‘ representative’ means a person or an organisation appointed by the competent bodies in order to assist and represent an unaccompanied minor in procedures provided for in this regulation with a view to ensuring the best interests of the child and exercising legal capacity for the minor where necessary . where an organisation is appointed as a representative , it shall designate a person responsible for carrying out its duties in respect of the minor , in accordance with this regulation ; ### ‘ guardian’ means a person as defined in article [ 4 ] of regulation no xxx / xxx [ procedures regulation ]


### the member state conducting the personal interview shall make a written summary thereof which shall contain at least the main information supplied by the applicant at the interview . this summary may either take the form of a report or a standard form . the member state shall ensure that the applicant and / or the legal advisor or other counsellor who is representing the applicant have timely access to the summary . ### the member state conducting the personal interview shall make a written summary thereof which shall contain at least the main information supplied by the applicant at the interview . this summary may either take the form of a report or a standard form . the member state shall ensure that the applicant and / or the guardian , the legal advisor or counsellor who is representing the applicant have access to the summary as soon as possible after the interview , and in any case before a transfer decision is taken .


### by way of derogation from article 3 and only as long as no member state has been determined as responsible , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 3 , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation .


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that a guardian represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to all procedures provided for in this regulation . the guardian shall have the qualifications , expertise and independence to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such a guardian shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant ' s file including the specific information materials for unaccompanied minors . the guardian shall be appointed as soon as possible , but at the latest within five days from the making of the application .


### assuming responsibility by a member state for examining an application lodged with it in cases when such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation may undermine the effectiveness and sustainability of the system and should be exceptional . therefore , a member state should be able to derogate from the responsibility criteria only on humanitarian grounds , in particular for family reasons , before a member state responsible has been determined and examine an application for international protection lodged with it or with another member state , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the binding criteria laid down in this regulation . ### a member state should be able to derogate from the responsibility criteria and examine an application for international protection lodged with it or with another member state , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the binding criteria laid down in this regulation . in order to counter the phenomenon of secondary movements and encourage asylum seekers to apply promptly in the first member state of arrival , an applicant should be allowed to make a written , duly motivated request , in particular on the basis of his or her extended family , cultural or social ties or language skills which would facilitate his or her integration into a specific member state , for his or her application to be examined by the member state where the application was lodged , or for that member state to request another member state to assume responsibility .


### ‘ resettled person’ means a person subject to the process of resettlement whereby , on a request from the united nations high commissioner for refugees based on a person’s need for international protection , third - country nationals are transferred from a third country and established in a member state where they are permitted to reside with one of the following statuses : ### ' resettled person ' means a person subject to a process of resettlement whereby , on a request based on a person ' s need for international protection by the united nations high commissioner for refugees or by other entities or sponsors having concluded a dedicated agreement with the relevant members state ' s authorities , third - country nationals are transferred from a third country and established in a member state where they are permitted to reside with one of the following statuses :


### where the requested member state accepts to take charge of an applicant , the requesting member state shall notify the applicant in writing without delay of the decision to transfer him or her to the member state responsible and , where applicable , of not examining his or her application for international protection . ### where the requested member state accepts to take charge of an applicant , the requesting member state shall notify the applicant in writing within 5 days of the decision to transfer him or her to the member state responsible and , where applicable , of not examining his or her application for international protection .


### in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor first has lodged his or her application for international protection , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor . ### in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , and if no other criteria set out in chapter iii and iv apply , including articles 19 and 20 , the member state responsible shall be determined by the allocation mechanism set out in chapter vii , provided that the minor should be always granted the choice among the member states of possible allocation according to article 36c . any decision on the member state responsible should be preceded by a multidisciplinary assessment of the best interests of the minor , including in case of allocation .


### in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor first has lodged his or her application for international protection , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor . ### in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor is present or has lodged an asylum application , provided that this is in the best interests of the minor .


### –technologies for assessing hazards , exposures and health impact of chemicals , pollutants and other stressors , including climate - related and environmental stressors , and combined effects of several stressors ; ### –safe , effective , affordable technologies , including low - cost technologies , for assessing hazards , exposures and health impact of chemicals , pollutants and other stressors , including climate - related and environmental stressors , and combined effects of several stressors ;


### 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 , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### acknowledging climate change as one of the biggest and most important global and societal challenges and 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 , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### –treatments or cures , including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments ; ### –safe , effective and accessible treatments or cures , including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments ;


### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goals in particular : sdg 2 – zero hunger ; sd 6 - clean water and sanitation ; sdg 11 – sustainable cities and communities ; sdg 12 - responsible consumption and production ; sdg 13 – climate action ; sdg 14 – life below water ; sdg 15 - life on land . ### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goals in particular : sdg 2 – zero hunger ; sdg 3 - good health and well - being , sdg 6 - clean water and sanitation ; sdg 11 – sustainable cities and communities ; sdg 12 - responsible consumption and production ; sdg 13 – climate action ; sdg 14 – life below water ; sdg 15 - life on land .


### in accordance with article 9of regulation &#8230 ; fp / rfp regulation , the financial envelope for the implementation of the specific programme for the period 2021 to 2027 shall be eur 94 100 000 000 in current prices . ### in accordance with article 9of regulation &#8230 ; fp / rfp regulation , the financial envelope for the implementation of the specific programme for the period 2021 to 2027 shall be eur 120 000 000 000 in constant prices [ eur 135 248 000 000 in current prices ] .


### 2 . 6 . health care systems ### 2 . 6 . person - centred and equitable health care systems


### 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 , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### 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 , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute at least 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### –trans - border aspects of infectious diseases and specific challenges in low - and middle - income countries , such as tropical diseases . ### –trans - border aspects of infectious diseases and specific challenges in low - and middle - income countries , such as neglected tropical diseases , aids , tuberculosis and malaria . poverty - related and neglected diseases need to be tackled in a comprehensive approach based on partnership with member states and affected regions .


### –improving health technology assessment ; ### –improving and facilitating health technology assessment , and supporting more efficient allocation of healthcare budgets based on patient - relevant outcomes ;


### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the effectiveness of this regulation , the co2 reduction target to be determined for 2030 pursuant to article 1 and the setting of co2 reduction targets to other types of heavy - duty vehicles including trailers . that report shall also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the modalities addressing , in particular , zero - and low - emission vehicles , notably buses taking into account the targets set out in directive 2009 / 33 / ec30 , and the co2 credit system and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond and , where appropriate , be accompanied by a proposal for amending this regulation . _________________ 30 clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec as amended by directive … / … / eu ### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the effectiveness of this regulation . that report shall also include an assessment of inter alia : the co2 reduction target to be determined for 2030 pursuant article 1 , that in any case shall be only revised upwards . the setting of co2 reduction targets to other types of heavy - duty vehicles , including vehicles of categories m2 and m3 , vehicles of the category n that do not meet the characteristics set out in point a ) to d ) of article 1 and do not fall within the scope or regulation no 510 / 2011 , as well as to vehicles of the categories o3 and o4 . the effectiveness of the binding 2030 minimum share of zero emission buses referred to in article 1 a . the effectiveness of the modalities addressing zero - and low - emission vehicles , considering their deployment in the union market as well as the roll - out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure , and taking into account the targets set out in directive 2009 / 33 / ec30 . the effectiveness of the 5% benchmark determined for 2026 pursuant to article 5 paragraph 3a , that in any case shall be only revised upwards . the effectiveness of the modalities related to the co2 emission credit and debt system pursuant to article 7 , including assessing the need of differentiating between vehicle subgroups and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond , as well as the possibility of replacing them with similar flexibilities . the real - world representativeness of the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined in accordance with regulation 2017 / 2400 . the robustness of the reference co2 emissions . the report shall be accompanied by 31 december 2024 : –by a legislative proposal setting co2 engine standards for vocational vehicles ; –and , if appropriate , by a study on how to move from a tail - pipe approach standard to a well to wheel standard on co2 regulations . _________________ 30 clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec as amended by directive … / … / eu


### in designing the incentive mechanism for the deployment of zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles , also smaller lorries , buses and coaches that are not subject to the co2 emission targets under this regulation should be included . these vehicles also have significant benefits in terms of helping to address air pollution problems in cities . however , it should be noted that zero - emission buses are already on the market and are incentivised through demand - side measures such as public procurement . in order to ensure that the incentives are well balanced between the different types of vehicles , the savings resulting from the zero - emission smaller lorries , buses and coaches should therefore also be subject to a cap . ### in designing the incentive mechanism for the deployment of zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles , also smaller lorries and other types of heavy duty vehicles that are not yet subject to the co2 emission targets under this regulation should be included . these vehicles also have significant benefits in terms of helping to address air pollution problems in cities .


### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the effectiveness of this regulation , the co2 reduction target to be determined for 2030 pursuant to article 1 and the setting of co2 reduction targets to other types of heavy - duty vehicles including trailers . that report shall also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the modalities addressing , in particular , zero - and low - emission vehicles , notably buses taking into account the targets set out in directive 2009 / 33 / ec30 , and the co2 credit system and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond and , where appropriate , be accompanied by a proposal for amending this regulation . _________________ 30 clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec as amended by directive … / … / eu ### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the effectiveness of this regulation , the co2 reduction target to be determined for 2030 pursuant to article 1 and the setting of co2 reduction targets to other types of heavy - duty vehicles including trailers , including the possibility of introducing engine co2 standards as a complement to the co2 reduction targets applied to the vehicle as a whole . that report shall also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the modalities addressing , in particular , zero - and low - emission vehicles , notably buses taking into account the targets set out in directive 2009 / 33 / ec30 , and the co2 credit system and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond and , where appropriate , be accompanied by a proposal for amending this regulation . _________________ 30 clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec as amended by directive … / … / eu


### it shall also apply , for the purposes of article 5 and point 2 . 3 of annex i , to vehicles of the categories m2 and m3 , and to vehicles of the category n that do not fall within the scope of regulation no 510 / 2011 and do not meet the characteristics set out in points to . ### it shall also apply , for the purposes of article 5 and point 2 . 3 of annex i , to vehicles of the category n that do not fall within the scope of regulation no 510 / 2011 and do not meet the characteristics set out in points to .


### for that purpose , the commission shall ensure the availability , from manufacturers or national authorities , as the case may be , of robust non - personal data on real - world co2 emissions and energy consumption of heavy - duty vehicles . ### for that purpose , the commission shall ensure the availability , from manufacturers or national authorities , as the case may be , of robust non - personal data on real - world co2 emissions and energy consumption of heavy - duty vehicles . these real - world fuel consumption data shall be based on mandatory standardised fuel consumption meters .


### starting from 2020 and for each subsequent calendar year , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts referred to in article 10 , determine for each manufacturer the zero - and low - emission factor referred to in article 4 for the preceding calendar year . ### starting from 2020 and until the 31 december 2025 , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts referred to in article 10 , determine for each manufacturer the zero - and low - emission factor referred to in article 4 for the preceding calendar year .


### the amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the union . ### the amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the union . those amounts shall be used only for the purpose of supporting programmes conducted in close cooperation with social partners , promoting the just transition of the automotive sector towards low - emission mobility , and promoting innovative solutions that incentivise the rapid deployment of zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles .


### from 1 january 2030 onwards by at least 30% subject to the review pursuant to article 13 . ### from 1 january 2030 onwards by at least 35% subject to the review pursuant to article 13 . the 2022 review shall confirm or revise upwards the 2030 target .


### it shall also apply , for the purposes of article 5 and point 2 . 3 of annex i , to vehicles of the categories m2 and m3 , and to vehicles of the category n that do not fall within the scope of regulation no 510 / 2011 and do not meet the characteristics set out in points to . ### it shall also apply , for the purposes of article 5 and point 2 . 3 of annex i , to vehicles of the category n that do not fall within the scope of regulation no 510 / 2011 and do not meet the characteristics set out in points to . furthermore it shall apply , for the purpose of article 1 a to vehicles of the categories m2 and m3 that meet the technical criteria referred to in paragraph 2a of this article .


### contrary to cars and vans , zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles are not yet available on the market , except for buses . a dedicated mechanism , in the form of super credits , should therefore be introduced to facilitate a smooth transition towards zero - emission mobility . this will provide incentives for the development and deployment on the union market of zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles that would complement demand - side instruments , such as the clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council26 . _________________ 26 directive 2009 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy - efficient road transport vehicles as amended by directive … / … / eu [ com 653 final ] . ### contrary to cars and vans , zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles are not yet available on the market , except for buses . a dedicated mechanism , in the form of super credits , should therefore be introduced to facilitate a smooth transition towards zero - emission mobility . this will provide incentives for the development and deployment on the union market of zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles that would complement demand - side instruments , such as the clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council26 . the super credits mechanism should only remain in force until 31 december 2025 . from that date onwards , a reference level of 5 % of the quota for new low - and zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles entering the market will be introduced , accompanied by a bonus / malus performance scheme . the malus system should only apply if the manufacturer comes within 2 % of the reference level . _________________ 26 directive 2009 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy - efficient road transport vehicles as amended by directive … / … / eu [ com 653 final ] .


### for that purpose , the commission shall ensure the availability , from manufacturers or national authorities , as the case may be , of robust non - personal data on real - world co2 emissions and energy consumption of heavy - duty vehicles . ### for that purpose , the commission shall ensure the availability , including to third parties for the purpose of independent testing , from manufacturers or national authorities , as the case may be , of robust non - personal data on real - world co2 emissions and energy consumption of heavy - duty vehicles .


### eligible costs shall not include value added tax . ### eligible costs include value added tax in accordance with article 126 of regulation no 966 / 2012 .


### in order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network , a cohesion fund allocation should be transferred to the programme to finance transport projects in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund . in an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope , the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund . the remaining 30 % of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund with priority to cross - border links and missing links . the commission should support member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects , in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned . ### in order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network , a cohesion fund allocation should be transferred to the programme to finance transport projects in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund . in an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope , the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund . the remaining 30% of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund with priority to cross - border links , investment in regions with heavy traffic and missing links . the commission should support member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects , in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned .


### expenditure related to the purchase of land shall not be an eligible cost ; ### expenditure related to the purchase of land shall not be an eligible cost ; with the exception of funds transferred in the transport sector from the cohesion fund under the regulation laying down common provisions .


### as regards the amounts transferred from the cohesion fund , the maximum co - financing rates shall be those applicable to the cohesion fund as referred to in the regulation xxx [ cpr ] . these co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 85% for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph ; ### as regards the amounts transferred from the cohesion fund , the maximum co - financing rates shall be those applicable to the cohesion fund as referred to in the regulation xxx [ cpr ] . these co - financing rates may be increased by up to 15 percentage points for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph ;


### for studies , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 50 % of the total eligible cost . for studies financed with the amounts transferred from the cohesion fund , the maximum co - financing rates shall be those applicable to the cohesion fund as specified in paragraph 2 . ### for studies , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 50 % of the total eligible cost .


### the programme should aim at supporting climate change , environmentally and socially sustainable projects and , where appropriate , climate change mitigation and adaptation actions . in particular , the contribution of the programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the paris agreement as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long - term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced . ### the programme must aim at supporting climate change , environmentally and socially sustainable projects and , focusing on programmes to prevent and combat the medium and long - term impact , seeking to achieve climate change mitigation and adopt suitable adaptation actions . in particular , the contribution of the programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the paris agreement as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long - term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced .


### eligible costs shall not include value added tax . ### eligible costs shall not include value added tax . as regards the amount transferred from the cohesion fund to be spent in member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund , the eligibility rules concerning vat shall be those applicable to the cohesion fund referred to in regulation xxx [ regulation of the european parliament and of the council laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , and the european maritime and fisheries fund and financial rules for those and for the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ] .


### actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes , maritime ports , inland ports and rail - road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at annex ii to regulation no 1315 / 2013 ; ### actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in border and outermost regions in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes , maritime ports , inland ports and rail - road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at annex ii to regulation no 1315 / 2013 ;


### eur 11 , 285 , 493 , 000 transferred from the cohesion fund to be spent in line with this regulation exclusively in member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund ; ### eur xxx transferred from the cohesion fund to be spent in line with this regulation exclusively in member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund ;


### in order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network , a cohesion fund allocation should be transferred to the programme to finance transport projects in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund . in an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope , the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund . the remaining 30% of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund with priority to cross - border links and missing links . the commission should support member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects , in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned . ### in order to improve the completion of missing links or allow for the reactivation of existing links which are out of order in cross - border transport projects in less developed parts of the network , a cohesion fund allocation could be envisaged for the programme to finance transport projects in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund . the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund , and the commission should offer maximum support to member states in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects , in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned .


### in order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network , a cohesion fund allocation should be transferred to the programme to finance transport projects in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund . in an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope , the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund . the remaining 30 % of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund with priority to cross - border links and missing links . the commission should support member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects , in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned . ### in order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network , a cohesion fund allocation should be transferred to the programme to finance transport projects in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund . in an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope , the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund . the remaining 30% of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund with priority to the improvement of existing cross - border links and the creation of missing links . the commission should support member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects , in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned .


### expenditure related to the purchase of land shall not be an eligible cost ; ### expenditure related to the purchase of land shall not be an eligible cost , except for funds transferred from the cohesion fund in the transport sector in accordance with regulation xxx [ regulation of the european parliament and of the council laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , and the european maritime and fisheries fund and financial rules for those and for the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ] ;


### an important objective of this programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport , energy and digital sector . for that purpose , the programme should provide for the adoption of cross - sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas , for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels . in addition , the programme should allow , within each sector , the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector , where such an approach improves the socio - economic benefit of the investment . synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions . ### an important objective of this programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport , energy and digital sector , bearing in mind the rapid development of new technologies in these areas . for that purpose , the programme should provide for the adoption of cross - sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas , for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels . in addition , the programme should allow , within each sector , the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector , where such an approach improves the socio - economic benefit of the investment . synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions .


### resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the programme . the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [ point of article 62 ] of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point of that article . where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned . ### resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the programme . the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [ point of article 62 ] of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point of that article . the transfer of those resources shall have a voluntary basis and shall exclusively be used in the member state concerned .


### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors . ### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital , to facilitate cross - border cooperation and create cross border links in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors .


### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ; ### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 65 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions . the co - funding rates may be increased to a maximum of 65% for the specific objective referred to in article 3 in case of member states benefitting from the transfer from the cohesion fund ;


### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change . ### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate new job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure that must help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections must help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks must facilitate cross - border connections , taking account of economic developments and trends in the services sector , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change .


### under the specific objective referred to in article 3 : actions , or specific activities within an action , supporting transport infrastructure on the ten - t network in order to adapt it to military mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian - military dual - use of the infrastructure . ### under the specific objective referred to in article 3 : actions , or specific activities within an action , supporting new and existing transport infrastructure on the ten - t network in order to adapt it to military mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian - military dual - use of the infrastructure .


### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 , and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it may issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target . ### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it shall issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure in particular the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . such measures shall take into consideration the level of compliance by member states with their national binding target and trajectory . in the area of energy efficiency , such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of : products , pursuant to directive 2010 / 30 / eu and directive 2009 / 125 / ec , buildings , pursuant to directive 2010 / 31 / eu and directive 2012 / 27 / eu and transport .


### should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , for the first period , in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets . should progress made by the union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery , the commission should , in addition to issuing recommendations , take measures at union level or member states should take additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets . such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by member states to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can also include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport . ### should the policies and measures described in the integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the achievement of the 2030 binding national targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the achievement of these objectives and targets . the commission should issue recommendations , take measures at union level or request additional measures from member states . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union , including rpei . recommendations and measures should take into account the level of compliance of the member states concerned with their binding trajectory . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport .


### a description of the policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives , targets and contributions set out under point ; ### a description of the planned policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets set out under points and , including a description of the way the energy efficiency first principle is integrated into these policies and measures ;


### the goal of a resilient energy union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give union consumers , both households and businesses , secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy , which requires a fundamental transformation of europe ' s energy system . that objective can only be achieved through coordinated action , combining both legislative and non - legislative acts at union and national level . ### the goal of a resilient energy union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give union consumers , both households and businesses , secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy , which requires a fundamental transformation of europe ' s energy system . that objective can only be achieved through coordinated action , combining both legislative and non - legislative acts at union , local and national level as well as within the frame of macro - regional partnerships .


### the conclusions of the council of 26 november 201516 recognised that the governance of the energy union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the energy union and the achievement of its objectives . they underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy , at union , regional and national level . they also underlined that the governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met ; and that the governance would monitor the union’s collective progress towards the achievement of the policy objectives across the five dimensions of the energy union . __________________ 16 conclusions of the council of 26 november 2015 . ### the conclusions of the council of 26 november 201516recognised that the governance of the energy union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the energy union and the achievement of its objectives . they underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy , at union , regional and national level . they also underlined that the governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met ; and that the governance would monitor individual member states ' and the union ' s collective progress towards the achievement of targets and policy objectives across the five dimensions of the energy union . __________________ 16 conclusions of the council of 26 november 2015 .


### member states shall cooperate with each other at regional level to effectively meet the targets , objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . ### member states shall cooperate with each other at macro - regional level to effectively meet the targets and objectives set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . in order to facilitate this cooperation , the commission shall evaluate for each of the macro - regions mentioned in annex ia , the cost of not acting together and propose concrete scenarios for effective macro - regional partnerships .


### measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production , including the roll - out of intraday market coupling and cross - border balancing markets ### measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system , including the roll - out of intraday market coupling and cross - border balancing markets , adjustment of product definitions , equal treatment for all market actors , and the removal of barriers to aggregation


### the transition to a low - carbon economy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions requires a boost to efficiency and innovation in the european economy and in particular should also lead to improvements of air quality . ### the transition to a highly energy - efficient and fully renewables - based economy that optimises the energy potential of all the regions as part of a comprehensive notion of efficiency requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions requires a boost to efficiency and innovation in the european economy and in particular should also lead to improvements of air quality .


### interactions between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 . projections concerning security of supply , infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios . ### interactions between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten year period at least until the year 2030 . projections concerning security of supply , infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios to establish a clear understanding of the impacts of energy efficiency / energy savings policies on the sizing of the energy system and to reduce the risk of stranded investments in energy generation , network and end - use ;


### member states shall express their contribution in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ; ### member states shall express their energy efficiency targets in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a binding linear trajectory for that target from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### the member state ' s binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a binding linear trajectory for target from 2021 onwards starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part a of annex i of directive 2009 / 28 / ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 77 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec , and pursuant to [ article 3 ] of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] ;


### regional cooperation ### macro - regional partnership


### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , iterative process between the commission and member states in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to regional cooperation , and corresponding commission action . ### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , transparent , iterative process between the commission and member states ensuring full participation of local authorities , stakeholders , and the general public in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to macro - regional partnerships , and corresponding commission action .


### without prejudice to any other union law requirements , member states shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in article 9 and attach to the submission of their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the commission a summary of the public’s views . in so far as the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec are applicable , consultations undertaken in accordance with that directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this regulation . ### without prejudice to any other union law requirements , member states shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in article 9 of this regulation , of long - term strategies referred to in article 14 of this regulation , and of progress reports referred to in article 15 of this regulation , when all options are open and effective public participation can take place . given the politically recognised role of local and regional authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies , and taking into account the commission ' s objective of ensuring better legislation , national authorities need to include local and regional authorities in the planning and monitoring process , in accordance with the framework of the constitutional and political provisions of each member state , ensuring a balanced and sustainable development which also acts as a factor of social and territorial cohesion .


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 2014 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### an inclusive , transparent and predictable governance system should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states . such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . the governance should step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national and regional energy policies , and foster macro - regional partnerships between member states . plans and any other measures should also be drawn up making it possible to take advantage of all the opportunities for economic growth , quality job creation and social and territorial cohesion that sustainable energy development offers . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy . ### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting their trajectories , targets and objectives or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 .


### an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of an executive summary , a description of the consultation and involvement of stakeholders and their results , and of regional cooperation with other member states in preparing the plan ; ### an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of : an executive summary ; a description of the processes implemented to involve local authorities , civil society , businesses and the general public pursuant to articles 10 and 10a of this regulation , summary of comments and opinions provided within these processes and information how the comments and opinions expressed by stakeholders and the general public have been taken into account ; a description of regional cooperation with other member states in preparing the plan ;


### member states ' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans . a template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021 . the progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the union , other member states and market actors including consumers . they should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the energy union and , for the first period , at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 climate and energy framework . ### member states ' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans . a template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021 . the progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the union , other member states , regional and local authorities , market actors including consumers , any other relevant stakeholders and the general public . they should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the energy union and , for the first period , at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 climate and energy framework .


### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 321 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 6 . ### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 132 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 846 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 4 , on the basis of a linear trajectory , starting from 1474 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1 078 mtoe of final energy in 2020 .


### trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling , electricity , and transport sectors ; ### the member state ' s trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling , electricity , and transport sectors ;


### when preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant . ### when preparing the national plans referred in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union , notably the energy efficiency first principle . they shall use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant and make the data used for modelling exercises publicly available .


### the member state shall set out , in its integrated national energy and climate progress report made in the year following the year the recommendation was issued , how it has taken utmost account of the recommendation and how it has implemented or intends to implement it . it shall provide justifications where it deviates from it ; ### the member state shall set out , in its integrated national energy and climate progress report made in the year following the year the recommendation was issued , how it has taken utmost account of the recommendation and how it has implemented or intends to implement it . the member state does not have the obligation to take recommendations into account , but it has to provide justification in case it deviates from it ;


### the trajectory for primary and final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy savings contribution to achieving the union - level 2030 target including underlying methodology ; ### the trajectory for primary and final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy savings binding targets to achieving the union - level 2030 target including underlying methodology ;


### an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of an executive summary , a description of the consultation and involvement of stakeholders and their results , and of regional cooperation with other member states in preparing the plan ; ### an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of : an executive summary ; an overview of current policy situation ; a description of the consultation and involvement of local authorities , civil society , social partners , citizens and their results ; a description of macro - regional partnerships established pursuant to article 11 of this regulation and of regional cooperation with other member states in preparing the plan and in organising together a cost - optimised highly energy - efficiency and highly renewables - based energy system ;


### a description of the policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives , targets and contributions set out under point ; ### a description of the policies , measures and investment strategies foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives , targets and contributions set out under point ;


### current energy mix , domestic energy resources , import dependency , including relevant risks ### current energy mix , domestic energy resources , including demand response , import dependency , including relevant risks


### the achievement of the energy union objectives should be ensured through a combination of union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans . sectorial union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements , which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level . their introduction at different moments in time has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas . current separate planning , reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should therefore as far as possible be streamlined and integrated . ### the achievement of the energy union targets and objectives should be ensured through a combination of union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans . sectorial union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements , which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level . current separate planning , reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should , where relevant , be streamlined and integrated .


### the level of electricity interconnectivity that the member state aims for in 2030 in consideration of the electricity interconnection target for 2030 of at least 15 % ; member states shall explain the underlying methodology used ; ### the level of electricity interconnectivity taking into account the actual level of implementation of pci projects in its territory ;


### the member state ' s planned share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 as its national contribution to achieve the binding eu - level target of at least 27% in 2030 ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 set out in annex ia


### by 1 january 2019 and every ten years thereafter , each member state shall notify to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan . ### by 1 january2019 and every five years thereafter , each member state shall submit to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year periods from 2026 to 2035 , from 2031 to 2040 , from 2036 to 2045 and from 2041 to 2050 .


### by 1 january 2019 and every ten years thereafter , each member state shall notify to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan . ### by 1 january 2020 and every ten years thereafter , each member state shall notify to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan .


### interactions between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 . projections concerning security of supply , infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios . ### an assessment of interactions between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten year period at least until the year 2030 . the assessment also includes interactions between existing and planned policies and measures and european energy and climate policy measures . projections concerning security of supply , infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios .


### consider whether the union ' s milestone of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ; ### assess whether individual member states are on track to meet their national binding target and whether the union ' s target of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ;


### specific measures to introduce a one - stop - shop , streamline administrative procedures , provide information and training , and empower renewable self - consumers and energy communities ### specific measures to introduce a one - stop - shop , streamline administrative procedures , provide information and training . expected impact in terms of triggered new renewable energy capacity


### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 . ### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a binding linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 35% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 .


### measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production , including the roll - out of intraday market coupling and cross - border balancing markets ### measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system , including the roll - out of intraday market coupling and cross - border balancing markets , adjustment of product definitions , equal treatment for all market actors , and the removal of barriers to aggregation


### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred to in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a low - carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement ### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] and the target for enhancing removals from sinks , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , including incentives to implement and support , including through result - based payment , actions relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests , cropland , grassland and wetland going beyond standard good practice and set baseline , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a low - carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement


### in line with the commission ' s strong commitment to better regulation , the energy union governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the member states , the commission and other union institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at union and national level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a low - carbon economy . ### in line with the commission ' s strong commitment to better regulation , the energy union governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the member states , and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at union and national level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a sustainable low - carbon economy .


### expected progress on transition to a low greenhouse gas emission economy including greenhouse gas intensity , co2 intensity of gross domestic product and strategies for related research , development and innovation ; ### expected progress on transition to a low greenhouse gas emission economy including greenhouse gas intensity and strategies for related long - term investments , research , development and innovation ;


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity ; expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy efficiency target in 2030 as referred to in article 1 , article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] and annex xx , expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used


### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 , and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it may issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target . ### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it shall issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure in particular the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . such measures shall take into consideration the level of compliance by member states with their national binding target and trajectory . in the area of energy efficiency , such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of : products , pursuant to directive 2010 / 30 / eu and directive 2009 / 125 / ec , buildings , pursuant to directive 2010 / 31 / eu and directive 2012 / 27 / eu and transport .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity ; expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy efficiency target in 2030 as referred to in article 1 , article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] and annex ib , expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used


### when preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant . ### when preparing the national plans referred in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union , notably the energy efficiency first principle . they shall use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant and make the data used for modelling exercises publicly available .


### the long - term low emission strategies and the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in article 3 should be consistent with each other . ### the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in article 3 shall be consistent with the long - term climate and energy strategies .


### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , iterative process between the commission and member states in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to regional cooperation , and corresponding commission action . ### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , transparent , iterative process between the commission and member states ensuring full participation of local authorities , stakeholders , and the general public in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to macro - regional partnerships , and corresponding commission action .


### if , on the basis of its assessment of the integrated national energy and climate plans and their updates pursuant to article 12 , the commission concludes that the targets , objectives and contributions of the national plans or their updates are insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , for the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , it shall take measures at union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of those objectives and targets . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration the level of ambition of contributions to the union ' s 2030 target by member states set out in the national plans and their updates . ### if , on the basis of its assessment of the integrated national energy and climate plans and their updates pursuant to article 12 , the commission concludes that the targets , objectives and contributions of the national plans or their updates are insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , for the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , it shall take measures at union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of those objectives and targets . with regard to renewable energy , these measures , such as the recourse to a financing platform set up at european level contributing to renewable energy projects and managed directly or indirectly by the commission , shall take into consideration the level of ambition of contributions to the union ' s 2030 target by member states set out in the national plans and their updates .


### without prejudice to any other union law requirements , member states shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in article 9 and attach to the submission of their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the commission a summary of the public’s views . in so far as the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec are applicable , consultations undertaken in accordance with that directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this regulation . ### without prejudice to any other union law requirements , member states shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in article 9 of this regulation , of long - term strategies referred to in article 14 of this regulation , and of progress reports referred to in article 15 of this regulation , when all options are open and effective public participation can take place . given the politically recognised role of local and regional authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies , and taking into account the commission ' s objective of ensuring better legislation , national authorities need to include local and regional authorities in the planning and monitoring process , in accordance with the framework of the constitutional and political provisions of each member state , ensuring a balanced and sustainable development which also acts as a factor of social and territorial cohesion .


### for the purposes specified in paragraph 1 , member states shall continue to cooperate at regional level when implementing the policies and measures of their plans . ### for the purposes specified in paragraph 1 , member states shall continue to cooperate at macro - regional level when implementing the policies and measures of their plans .


### a description of the policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives , targets and contributions set out under point ; ### a description of the policies , measures and investment strategies foreseen to meet the corresponding objective and targets as set out under points and , including a description of the way energy efficiency first principle is integrated into these policies and measures ;


### an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of an executive summary , a description of the consultation and involvement of stakeholders and their results , and of regional cooperation with other member states in preparing the plan ; ### an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of : an executive summary ; an overview of current policy situation ; a description of the consultation and involvement of local authorities , civil society , social partners , citizens and their results ; a description of macro - regional partnerships established pursuant to article 11 of this regulation and of regional cooperation with other member states in preparing the plan and in organising together a cost - optimised highly energy - efficiency and highly renewables - based energy system ;


### member states and the commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the energy union and this regulation , with close involvement of the european parliament . the commission should as appropriate assist member states in implementing this regulation , particularly with regard to the establishment of the national plans and associated capacity building . ### member states and the commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the energy union and this regulation , with close involvement of the european parliament . the commission should assist member states in implementing this regulation , particularly with regard to the establishment of the integrated national energy and climate plans , the long - term climate and energy strategy and associated capacity building by mobilising internal resources from the european environment agency , the joint research centre , internal modelling capacity and , where relevant , external expertise .


### implement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the energy union , and for the first ten - year period from 2021 to 2030 in particular the eu ' s 2030 targets for energy and climate ; ### implement long - term climate and energy strategies and measures to achieve by 2050 a highly energy efficient and highly renewables - based energy system , which fully reflects the energy efficiency first principle ;


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of at least 40%in 2030 , the member state ' s binding national energy efficiency target as referred to in [ article 1 and article 3 ] of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] . the union ' s 2020 energy consumption shall be no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption shall be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ;


### the conclusions of the council of 26 november 201516 recognised that the governance of the energy union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the energy union and the achievement of its objectives . they underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy , at union , regional and national level . they also underlined that the governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met ; and that the governance would monitor the union’s collective progress towards the achievement of the policy objectives across the five dimensions of the energy union . __________________ 16 conclusions of the council of 26 november 2015 . ### the conclusions of the council of 26 november 201516 recognised that the governance of the energy union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the energy union and the achievement of its objectives . they underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy , at union , regional and national level . they also underlined that the governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met ; and that the governance would monitor the member states ' and the union ' s collective progress towards the achievement of targets and policy objectives across the five dimensions of the energy union . __________________ 16 conclusions of the council of 26 november 2015 .


### regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the energy union . member states should get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states and ensure that common objectives are met collectively . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security . ### macro - regional partnerships are the ideal level of governance for member states to jointly implement some policies and measures contributing to the achievement of common targets and objectives in a cost - optimal manner . the commission should facilitate the establishment of such partnerships between member states and identify the costs of non - acting together . member states should also get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans and monitoring of their impact in the regions should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security .


### a description of the national objectives , targets and contributions for each of the five dimensions of the energy union ; ### a description of the national objectives and , where applicable , targets for each of the five dimensions of the energy union , including on energy poverty ;


### the macroeconomic , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### the macroeconomic , environmental , health , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections of existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ;


### member states shall cooperate with each other at regional level to effectively meet the targets , objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . ### member states shall cooperate with each other at macro - regional level to effectively meet the targets and objectives set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . in order to facilitate this cooperation , the commission shall evaluate for each of the macro - regions mentioned in annex ia , the cost of not acting together and propose concrete scenarios for effective macro - regional partnerships .


### regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the energy union . member states should get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states and ensure that common objectives are met collectively . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security . ### macro - regional partnerships are the ideal level of governance for member states to jointly implement some policies and measures contributing to achieve common targets and objectives in a cost - optimal manner . the commission should facilitate the establishment of such partnerships between member states and identify the costs of non - acting together . member states should also get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security .


### long - term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings , including policies and measures to stimulate cost - effective deep and staged deep renovation ; ### long - term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings , including policies and measures to stimulate cost - effective deep and staged deep renovation as well as the planned renovation rate and the summarised results of the public consultation according to article 2 of [ epbd recast ] ;


### member states ' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans . a template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021 . the progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the union , other member states and market actors including consumers . they should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the energy union and , for the first period , at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 climate and energy framework . ### member states ' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans . a template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021 . the progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the union , other member states , local authorities , market actors including consumers , any other relevant stakeholders and the general public . they should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the energy union and , for the first period , at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 climate and energy framework .


### key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the energy union strategy ; ### key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the energy union strategy ;