### support the design , testing , implementation and deployment of interoperable digital solutions for eu level public services delivered through a data - driven reusable solutions platform , fostering innovation and establishing common frameworks in order to unleash the full potential of the public administrations’ services for european citizens and businesses ; ### support the design , testing , implementation and deployment of interoperable digital solutions for eu level public services delivered through a data - driven reusable solutions platform , fostering innovation and creativity and establishing common frameworks in order to unleash the full potential of the public administrations’ services for european citizens and businesses ;


### build up and strengthen the network of digital innovation hubs . ### build up , strengthen and promote the network of digital innovation hubs .


### additional digital innovation hubs shall be selected on the basis of an open and competitive process , in such a way to ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe . the number of entities of the network shall be proportional to the population of a given member states and there shall be at least one digital innovation hub per member state . to address the specific constraints faced by the eu outermost regions , specific entities may be nominated to cover their needs . ### additional digital innovation hubs shall be selected on the basis of an open process , in such a way to ensure the widest geographical coverage and the involvement of the workforce , trade unions , social partners , civil society and companies across europe . the number of entities of the network shall be proportional to the population of a given member states and there shall be at least one digital innovation hub per member state . to address the specific constraints faced by the eu outermost regions , specific entities may be nominated to cover their needs .


### where applicable , the economic , social , climate and environmental impact , and accessibility ; ### the impact on society , workforce , economy , climate , environment and accessibility ;


### the interim evaluation of the instrument shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the instrument , but no later than four years after the start of the implementation of the instrument . ### the interim evaluation of the instrument shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the instrument , but no later than two years after the start of the implementation of the instrument .


### at the end of the implementation of the instrument , but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in article 1 , a final evaluation of the instrument shall be carried out by the commission . ### at the end of the implementation of the instrument , but no later than two years after the end of the period specified in article 1 , a final evaluation of the instrument shall be carried out by the commission .


### text proposed by the european central bank the basic tasks to be carried out through the european system of central banks include the definition and implementation of the monetary policy of the union and the promotion of the smooth operation of payment systems . safe and efficient financial market infrastructures , in particular clearing systems , are essential for the fulfilment of these basic tasks . ### the basic tasks to be carried out through the european system of central banks include the definition and implementation of the monetary policy of the union and the promotion of the smooth operation of payment systems , which is essential in order to maintain financial stability . safe and efficient financial market infrastructures , in particular clearing systems , are essential for the fulfilment of these basic tasks .


### text proposed by the european central bank on 29 march 2017 , the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland notified the european council of its intention to withdraw from the european union . the withdrawal of the united kingdom will lead to a fundamental change in how certain systemically important euro - denominated clearing activities are regulated , overseen and supervised , thereby adversely affecting the eurosystem’s ability to monitor and manage risks to the smooth operation of payment systems , and implementation of the eurosystem’s monetary policy . ### on 29 march 2017 , the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland notified the european council of its intention to withdraw from the european union . the withdrawal of the united kingdom will lead to a fundamental change in how certain systemically important euro - denominated clearing activities that have impacts on the conduct of monetary policy are regulated , overseen and supervised , thereby adversely affecting the eurosystem’s ability to monitor and manage risks to the smooth operation of payment systems , and implementation of the eurosystem’s monetary policy .


### text proposed by the european central bank central clearing is becoming increasingly cross - border in nature and systemically important . given their diverse membership and the pan - european nature of the financial services they provide , ccps are of key importance to the union as a whole , and in particular to the euro area . this is reflected in regulation no 648 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council8 , which establishes collective supervisory arrangements in the form of colleges , composed of the relevant national and union authorities , including the eurosystem in its role as central bank of issue for the euro . _________________ 8 2 regulation no 648 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 4 july 2012 on otc derivatives , central counterparties and trade repositories . ### central clearing is becoming increasingly cross - border in nature and systemically important . given their diverse membership and the pan - european nature of the financial services they provide , ccps are of key importance to the union as a whole , and in particular to the euro area . this is reflected in regulation no 648 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council8 , which establishes collective supervisory arrangements in the form of colleges , composed of the relevant national and union authorities , including the eurosystem in its role as central bank of issue for the euro , the currency of the european union .


### the efsi , implemented and co - sponsored by the eib group , is firmly on track to deliver the objective of mobilising at least eur 315 billion in additional investments in the real economy by mid - 2018 . the market absorption has been particularly quick under the sme window where the efsi is delivering well beyond expectations . in july 2016 the sme window was thus scaled - up by eur 500 million within the existing parameters of regulation no 2015 / 1017 . a larger share of financing to be geared towards smes given the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi : 40% of the increased risk bearing capacity of the efsi should be geared towards increasing access to financing for smes . ### the efsi , implemented and co - sponsored by the eib group , hopes to deliver the objective of mobilising at least eur 315 billion in additional investments in the real economy by mid - 2018 . however , investments have been very uneven among the different member states , what constitutes an important shortcoming of the efsi which needs to be rapidly addressed . the market absorption has been particularly quick under the sme window where the efsi is delivering well beyond expectations . in july 2016 the sme window was thus scaled - up by eur 500 million within the existing parameters of regulation no 2015 / 1017 . a larger share of financing to be geared towards smes given the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi : 40% of the increased risk bearing capacity of the efsi should be geared towards increasing access to financing for smes .


### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union ' s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support . ### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation , taking account of the need to adapt to current trends by facilitating collaborative economy instruments . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union ' s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support .


### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme window should be enhanced . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises , including through the development and deployment of new instruments . ### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme and midcap window should be enhanced . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises , as well as sustainable / environmental projects , including through the development and deployment of new instruments .


### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme window should be enhanced . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises , including through the development and deployment of new instruments . ### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme window should be enhanced , especially in the less - developed regions and transition regions . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises , including through the development and deployment of new instruments .


### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 . ### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , by identifying instruments to measure the degree of visibility of efsi investment , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 .


### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 . ### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes and midcaps , have timely access to the corresponding correct information on the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 .


### the efsi agreement shall provide that the efsi is to support projects which address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations and which : ; ### the efsi agreement shall provide that the efsi is to support geographically balanced projects which address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations and which : ;


### such support shall include providing targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , on the use of innovative financial instruments and on the use of public - private partnerships , taking into account the specificities and needs of member states with less - developed financial markets . ; ### such support shall include providing targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , on the use of innovative financial instruments , taking account of current economic trends , and on the use of public - private partnerships , taking into account the specificities , needs and investment potential of member states with less - developed financial markets . ;


### leveraging local knowledge to facilitate efsi support across the union and contributing where possible to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi referred to in section 8 of annex ii by supporting the eib to originate operations ; ; ### leveraging local knowledge to facilitate efsi support across the union and contributing to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi referred to in section 8 of annex ii by supporting the eib to originate operations ; ;


### by 30 june 2018 and 30 june 2020 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report containing an independent evaluation of the application of this regulation . ; ### by 30 june 2018 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report containing an independent evaluation of the application of this regulation , and of the way a geographical balance of the projects has been ensured . ;


### the eib and eif shall inform or shall oblige financial intermediaries to inform the final beneficiaries , including smes , of the existence of efsi support . ; ### the eib and eif shall inform and shall oblige financial intermediaries to inform the final beneficiaries , including smes , of the existence of efsi support . the eib shall be obliged to publish on its website the amount of the efsi funding for each separate project as well as the amount of the total investment expected under the project ;


### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 _________________ 16 com80 ### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires a clear distinction between green and fossil co2 emissions and continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 _________________ 16 com80


### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . _________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 . ### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the value of the 2020 annual emission allocation according to commission implementing decision 2013 / 634 / eu19a and subsequent amendments , or on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 , using whichever value is lower , and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . in order to ensure the effort sharing is fair and balanced , member states with an average of greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 , 2017 and 2018 below its 2020 annual emission allocation and with a gdp per capita below eu28 average gdp per capita in 2013 , can opt for starting on the value of the 2020 annual emission allocation . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . _________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 . 19a 2013 / 634 / eu : commission implementing decision of 31 october 2013 on the adjustments to member states’ annual emission allocations for the period from 2013 to 2020 pursuant to decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council .


### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . the review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement . ### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2023 and every 3 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . the review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement . where necessary , the review of this regulation should be accompanied by legislative proposals in order to further improve the union ' s climate action , taking into account the current status of implementation of relevant sectoral policies , and in line with the facilitative dialogue under the unfccc .


### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . the review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement . ### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . the review should fully take into account the high end of the union ' s long - term climate and energy target for 2050 , evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement .


### a member state may transfer up to 5% of its annual emission allocation for a given year to other member states . the receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for the given year or for subsequent years until 2030 . ### member states may agree on and may make arrangements for the transfer of up to 10% of one member state ' s annual emission allocation for a given year to another member state . the member state which transfers such an emission allocation shall invest the proceeds from the transfer of that emission allocation in projects that aim at reducing the emissions referred to in article 2 . the receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for the given year or for subsequent years until 2030 .


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### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public . ### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 . the commission shall , for that purpose , adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 12 to supplement this regulation , concerning in particular annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public .


### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public . ### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . the european register system shall be transparent and include all relevant information regarding the transfer of allowances between member states . this information shall be accessible to the public through a dedicated website hosted by the commission .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 7 and 11 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 11 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### on 17 november 2017 , the european pillar of social rights was jointly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission as a response to social challenges in europe . the twenty key principles of the pillar are structured around three categories : equal opportunities and access to the labour market ; fair working conditions ; social protection and inclusion . the twenty principles of the european pillar of social rights should guide the actions under the european social fund plus . in order to contribute to the implementation of the european pillar of social rights the esf + should support investments in people and systems in the policy areas of employment , education and social inclusion , thereby supporting economic , territorial and social cohesion in accordance with article 174 tfeu . ### on 17 november 2017 , the european pillar of social rights was jointly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission as a response to social challenges in europe . the twenty key principles of the pillar are structured around three categories : equal opportunities and access to the labour market ; fair working conditions ; social protection and inclusion . the twenty principles of the european pillar of social rights should guide the actions under the european social fund plus . in order to contribute to the implementation of the european pillar of social rights the esf + should support investments in people and systems in the policy areas of employment , education and training and social inclusion , thereby supporting economic , territorial and social cohesion in accordance with article 174 tfeu .


### the council of [ … ] adopted revised guidelines for the employment policies of the member states to align the text with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , with a view to improving europe ' s competitiveness and making it a better place to invest , create jobs and foster social cohesion . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf + with the objectives of these guidelines , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , poverty and discrimination , the esf + should support member states , taking account of the relevant integrated guidelines and relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and , where appropriate , at national level , the national reform programmes underpinned by national strategies . the esf + should also contribute to relevant aspects of the implementation of key union initiatives and activities , in particular the ' skills agenda for europe ' and the european education area , relevant council recommendations and other initiatives such as the youth guarantee , upskilling pathways and on integration of the long - term unemployed . ### the council of [ … ] adopted revised guidelines for the employment policies of the member states to align the text with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , with a view to improving europe ' s competitiveness and making it a better place to invest , create jobs and foster social cohesion . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf + with the objectives of these guidelines , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , poverty and discrimination , the esf + should support member states , taking account of the relevant integrated guidelines and relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and , where appropriate , at national level , the national reform programmes underpinned by national strategies . the esf + should also contribute to relevant aspects of the implementation of key union initiatives and activities , in particular the ' skills agenda for europe ' and the european education area , relevant council recommendations and other initiatives such as the youth guarantee , upskilling pathways , including in the area of digital skills , and on integration of the long - term unemployed .


### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills , making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility . ### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and the inclusion of migrants , clean energy transition , technological change , growing threats to security and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills , making growth more inclusive and our societies more cohesive and by improving employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility .


### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills , making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility . ### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from social inequalities , e . g . unequal access to education , economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and related integration challenges , the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in quality and inclusive education and training , lifelong learning and relevant skills , making labour markets and growth more inclusive and by improving education , employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility .


### in view of this wider scope of the esf + it is appropriate to foresee that the aims to enhance the effectiveness of labour markets and promote access to quality employment , to improve the access to and the quality of education and training as well as to promote social inclusion and health and to reduce poverty are not only implemented under shared management , but also under direct and indirect management under the employment and social innovation and health strands for actions required at union level . ### in view of this wider scope of the esf + it is appropriate to foresee that the aims to enhance the effectiveness of labour markets and promote access to quality employment , to improve the access to and the quality of education and training , to aid reintegration into the education system , to promote life - long learning , to promote social inclusion – by means , for example , of culture - based measures – and health and to reduce poverty are not only implemented under shared management , but also under direct and indirect management under the employment and social innovation and health strands for actions required at union level .


### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the esf + . parts of this financial envelope should be used for actions to be implemented in direct and indirect management under the employment and social innovation and health strands . ### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the esf + . parts of this financial envelope should be used for actions to be implemented in direct and indirect management under the employment and social innovation – for example by means of culture - based measures – and health strands .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the education system and the world of work , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment as well as to provide further training , and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote quality employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment , with the accompanying adaptation of social protection systems , and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted and personalised counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition from education to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed , the inactive and persons with a disability , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences , in particular digital , linguistic and civic skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , remote or blended training , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications .


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards cultural awareness and expression and digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . the esf + should encourage and promote access to the teaching profession by minorities , aiming at a better integration of marginalised communities such as the roma , minorities and migrants .


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , trainers and teachers , validation of non - formal and informal learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications .


### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , should be supported within this context . ### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level and re - integration into the education system , as well as adult education and learning , thereby preventing the inter - generational transfer of poverty , fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving and social exclusion , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies with the erasmus programme should be established in this context in order properly to prepare disadvantaged learners for mobility experiences abroad and increase their participation in cross - border learning mobility .


### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , should be supported within this context . ### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , and to cultural activities , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning , namely in the field of arts , and facilitating learning mobility for all . special attention should be given to early childhood education as the early years are the most formative in human life and they greatly influence people ' s education , employment and integration prospects . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , with special attention to learners with disabilities , should be supported within this context .


### the esf + should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , notably digital skills and key enabling technologies , with a view to providing people with skills adjusted to digitalisation , technological change , innovation and social and economic change , facilitating career transitions , mobility and supporting in particular low - skilled and / or poorly qualified adults , in line with the skills agenda for europe . ### the esf + should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , notably digital skills and key enabling technologies , with a view to providing people of all ages across formal , non - formal and informal settings with skills adjusted to digitalisation , technological change , innovation and social and economic change , facilitating transitions from education to employment for young people , career transitions , mobility and supporting in particular low - skilled and / or poorly qualified adults , in line with the skills agenda for europe . in this context , special attention should be paid to local actors , community and cultural spaces including museums , libraries , theatres and other cultural heritage institutions , that play an important role in supporting individuals to acquire skills , especially digital skills and media literacy .


### the esf + should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , notably digital skills and key enabling technologies , with a view to providing people with skills adjusted to digitalisation , technological change , innovation and social and economic change , facilitating career transitions , mobility and supporting in particular low - skilled and / or poorly qualified adults , in line with the skills agenda for europe . ### the esf + should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , notably basic and advanced skills , as well as digital skills and key enabling technologies , with a view to providing people with skills , competences and knowledge adjusted to digitalisation , technological change , innovation and social and economic change , facilitating career transitions , mobility and supporting in particular low - skilled and / or poorly qualified adults , in line with the skills agenda for europe .


### synergies with the horizon europe programme should ensure that the esf + can mainstream and scale up innovative curricula supported by horizon europe in order to equip people with the skills and competences needed for the jobs of the future . ### synergies with the horizon europe programme should ensure that the esf + can mainstream and scale up innovative curricula supported by horizon europe in order to equip people with the skills and competences needed for their personal development and the jobs of the future .


### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . ### the esf + should support member states’ efforts at all levels , including at regional and local level , to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , minorities , migrants and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion and citizenship of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration , namely via educational and cultural projects . the potential of sport as a tool for social inclusion should be fully recognised and further exploited . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility , and fair conditions for self - employed workers .


### in the light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of member states and regions , in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment , nor in education or training , it is necessary that those member states continue to invest sufficient resources of the esf + strand under shared management towards actions to promote youth employment including through the implementation of youth guarantee schemes . building on the actions supported by the youth employment initiative in the 2014 - 2020 programming period targeting individual persons , member states should further promote employment and education reintegration pathways and outreach measures for young people by prioritising , where relevant , long - term unemployed , inactive and disadvantaged young people including through youth work . member states should also invest in measures aimed at facilitating school - to - work transition as well as reforming and adapting employment services with a view to providing tailor - made support to young people . member states concerned should therefore allocate at least 10% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to support youth employability . ### in the light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of member states and regions , in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment , nor in education or training , it is necessary that those member states continue to invest sufficient resources of the esf + strand under shared management towards actions to promote youth employment including through the implementation of youth guarantee schemes . building on the actions supported by the youth employment initiative in the 2014 - 2020 programming period targeting individual persons , member states should further promote employment and education reintegration pathways and outreach measures for young people by prioritising , where relevant , long - term unemployed , inactive and disadvantaged young people including through youth work . member states should also invest in measures aimed at facilitating school - to - work transition as well as reforming and adapting public employment services with a view to providing tailor - made and personalised support to young people , and increasing their outreach to the most vulnerable in particular . member states concerned should therefore allocate at least 15% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to support youth employability .


### in the light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of member states and regions , in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment , nor in education or training , it is necessary that those member states continue to invest sufficient resources of the esf + strand under shared management towards actions to promote youth employment including through the implementation of youth guarantee schemes . building on the actions supported by the youth employment initiative in the 2014 - 2020 programming period targeting individual persons , member states should further promote employment and education reintegration pathways and outreach measures for young people by prioritising , where relevant , long - term unemployed , inactive and disadvantaged young people including through youth work . member states should also invest in measures aimed at facilitating school - to - work transition as well as reforming and adapting employment services with a view to providing tailor - made support to young people . member states concerned should therefore allocate at least 10% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to support youth employability . ### in the light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of member states and regions , in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment , nor in education or training , it is necessary that those member states continue to invest sufficient resources of the esf + strand under shared management towards actions to promote youth employment including through the implementation of youth guarantee schemes . building on the actions supported by the youth employment initiative in the 2014 - 2020 programming period targeting individual persons , member states should further promote employment and education reintegration pathways and outreach measures for young people , especially neets , by prioritising , where relevant , long - term unemployed , inactive and disadvantaged young people including through youth work and formal , non - formal and informal learning . member states should also invest in measures aimed at facilitating school - to - work transition as well as reforming and adapting employment services with a view to providing tailor - made support lifelong career guidance to young people . member states concerned should therefore allocate at least 10% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to support youth employability .


### member states should ensure coordination and complementarity between the actions supported by these funds . ### member states should ensure coordination and complementarity between the actions supported by these funds , in particular erasmus , creative europe and the european solidarity corps .


### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf + depends on good governance and partnership between all actors at the relevant territorial levels and the socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and civil society . it is therefore essential that member states encourage the participation of social partners and civil society in the implementation of the esf + under shared management . ### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf + depends on good governance and partnership between all actors at the relevant territorial levels and the socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and civil society . it is therefore essential that member states ensure the participation of social partners and civil society in the implementation and monitoring of the esf + under shared management .


### with a view to rendering policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative solutions , support for social innovation is crucial . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf + . ### with a view to rendering policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative solutions , support for social innovation , for example with culture - based measures , is crucial . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf + .


### with a view to rendering policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative solutions , support for social innovation is crucial . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf + . ### with a view to rendering policies more responsive to societal change and to encourage and support innovative solutions , support for social innovation is crucial . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf + .


### the member states and the commission should ensure that esf + contributes to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with article 8 tfeu to foster equality of treatment and opportunities between women and men in all areas , including regarding participation in the labour market , terms and conditions of employment and career progression . they should also ensure that the esf + promotes equal opportunities for all , without discrimination in accordance with article 10 tfeu and promotes the inclusion in society of persons with disabilities on equal basis with others and contributes to the implementation of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities . these principles should be taken into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation , monitoring , implementation and evaluation of programmes , in a timely and consistent manner while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality and equal opportunities . the esf + should also promote the transition from residential / institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple discrimination . the esf + should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion . regulation no [ future cpr ] provides that rules on eligibility of expenditure are to be established at national level , with certain exceptions for which it is necessary to lay down specific provisions with regard to the esf + strand under shared management . ### the member states and the commission should ensure that esf + contributes to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with article 8 tfeu to foster equality of treatment and opportunities between women and men in all areas , including regarding participation in the labour market , terms and conditions of employment and career progression . they should also ensure that the esf + promotes equal opportunities for all , without discrimination in accordance with article 10 tfeu and promotes the inclusion in society of persons with disabilities on equal basis with others and contributes to the implementation of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities . these principles should be taken into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation , monitoring , implementation and evaluation of programmes , in a timely and consistent manner while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality and equal opportunities . the esf + should also promote accessibility in accordance with article 9 of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities , as ratified by the european union and its member states , and the transition from residential / institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple discrimination . the esf + should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion . regulation no [ future cpr ] provides that rules on eligibility of expenditure are to be established at national level , with certain exceptions for which it is necessary to lay down specific provisions with regard to the esf + strand under shared management .


### lack of access to finance for microenterprises , social economy and social enterprises is one of the main obstacles to business creation , especially among people furthest from the labour market . the esf + regulation lays down provisions in order to create a market eco - system to increase the supply of and access to finance for social enterprises as well as to meet demand from those who need it most , and in particular the unemployed , women and vulnerable people who wish to start up or develop a microenterprise . this objective will also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the social investment and skills policy window of the investeu fund . ### lack of access to finance for microenterprises , notably in the cultural and creative sectors , social economy and social enterprises is one of the main obstacles to business creation , especially among people furthest from the labour market . the esf + regulation lays down provisions in order to create a market eco - system to increase the supply of and access to finance for social enterprises as well as to meet demand from those who need it most , and in particular the unemployed , women and vulnerable people who wish to start up or develop a microenterprise . this objective will also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the social investment and skills policy window of the investeu fund .


### ' key competences ' means the knowledge , skills and competences all individuals need , at any stage of their lives , for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the key competences are : literacy ; multilingual ; mathematics , science , technology and engineering ; digital ; personal , social and learning to learn ; citizenship ; entrepreneurship ; cultural awareness and expression ; ### ' key competences ' means the knowledge , skills and competences all individuals need , at any stage of their lives , for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the key competences are : literacy ; multilingual ; mathematics , science , technology and engineering ; digital ; media ; personal , intercultural , social and learning to learn ; citizenship ; entrepreneurship ; cultural awareness and expression ;


### ' key competences ' means the knowledge , skills and competences all individuals need , at any stage of their lives , for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the key competences are : literacy ; multilingual ; mathematics , science , technology and engineering ; digital ; personal , social and learning to learn ; citizenship ; entrepreneurship ; cultural awareness and expression ; ### ' key competences ' means the knowledge , skills and competences all individuals need , at any stage of their lives , for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the key competences are : literacy ; multilingual ; mathematics , science , technology , engineering and the arts ; digital skills ; personal , social and learning to learn ; citizenship ; entrepreneurship ; cultural , artistic and creative awareness and expression and critical thought .


### improving access to employment of all jobseekers , in particular youth and long - term unemployed , and of inactive people , promoting self - employment and the social economy ; ### improving access to employment , with good working conditions , of all jobseekers , in particular youth and long - term unemployed , and of inactive people such as parents and carers returning to the world of work , promoting self - employment and the social economy ;


### fostering active inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation , and improving employability ; ### fostering active inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation , and improving employability as well as individual and collective development and well - being ;


### enhancing the equal and timely access to quality , sustainable and affordable services ; modernising social protection systems , including promoting access to social protection ; improving accessibility , effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long - term care services ; ### enhancing the equal and timely access to quality , sustainable and affordable services ; modernising social protection systems , including promoting access to social protection ; improving access to culture ; improving accessibility , effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long - term care services ;


### promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion , including the most deprived and children ; ### promoting social integration of people experiencing or at risk of poverty or social exclusion , including the most deprived , as well as children and their families , for example by means of culture - based measures ;


### member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall foster synergies and ensure coordination , complementarity and coherence between the esf + and other union funds , programmes and instruments such as erasmus , the asylum and migration fund and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument , both in the planning phase and during implementation . member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort and ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions . ### member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall foster synergies and ensure coordination , complementarity and coherence between the esf + and other union funds , programmes and instruments such as erasmus , creative europe , the european solidarity corps , the asylum and migration fund and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument , both in the planning phase and during implementation . member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort and ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions .


### member states having a rate of young people aged 15 to 29 not in employment , education or training above the union average in 2019 on the basis of eurostat data , shall allocate at least 10% of their esf + resources under shared management for the years 2021 to 2025 to targeted actions and structural reforms to support youth employment and school - to - work transition , pathways to reintegrate into education or training and second chance education , in particular in the context of implementing youth guarantee schemes . ### member states having a rate of young people aged 15 to 29 not in employment , education or training above the union average in 2019 on the basis of eurostat data , shall allocate at least 15% of their esf + resources under shared management for the years 2021 to 2025 to targeted actions and structural reforms to support youth employment and school - to - work transition , pathways to reintegrate into education or training and second chance education , with particular reference to young mothers and families in difficulty , in particular in the context of implementing youth guarantee schemes .


### each member state shall ensure adequate participation of social partners and civil society organisations in the delivery of employment , education and social inclusion policies supported by the esf + strand under shared management . ### each member state shall ensure adequate participation of social partners and civil society organisations in the delivery and monitoring of employment , education and social inclusion policies and initiatives supported by the esf + strand under shared management .


### member states shall support actions of social innovation and social experimentations , or strengthen bottom - up approaches based on partnerships involving public authorities , the private sector , and civil society such as the local action groups designing and implementing community - led local development strategies . ### member states shall support actions of social as well as socio - cultural innovation and experimentations , or strengthen bottom - up approaches based on partnerships involving public authorities , the private sector , and civil society such as the local action groups designing and implementing community - led local development strategies .


### the purchase of land and real estate , and the provision of infrastructure , and ### the purchase of land , real estate and infrastructure , and


### programmes benefitting from the general support of the esf + strand under shared management shall use common output and result indicators , as set out in annex 1 to this regulation to monitor progress in implementation . the programmes may also use programme - specific indicators . ### programmes benefitting from the general support of the esf + strand under shared management shall use common output and result indicators , as set out in annex 1 to this regulation to monitor progress in implementation , with flexibility to adapt those indicators to national , regional and local needs where appropriate . the programmes may also use programme - specific indicators .


### provision of infrastructure ; ### purchase of infrastructure ;


### priorities addressing material deprivation shall use common output and result indicators , as set out in annex ii to this regulation to monitor progress in implementation . these programmes may also use programme - specific indicators . ### priorities addressing material deprivation shall use common output and result indicators , as set out in annex ii to this regulation to monitor progress in implementation . these programmes may also use programme - specific indicators . projects may as well establish additional quantitative and qualitative indicators that measure soft outcomes and the progress made by participants towards the common results and indicators .


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 172 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 171 , article 172 thereof ,


### regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council22 sets out a common framework for the creation of state - of - the - art , interoperable networks for the development of the internal market . the trans - european transport networks have a dual layer structure : the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the union . regulation no 1315 / 2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation , with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050 . __________________ 22 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu . ### regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council22 sets out a common framework for the creation of state - of - the - art , interoperable networks for the development of the internal market . the planning , development and operation of trans - european transport networks aim to develop smart , safe and sustainable mobility of persons and goods , ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the union , including the remote , insular and outermost regions and contributing to further economic growth and competitiveness , while pursuing environmental , social and sustainable development goals . the ten - t have a dual layer structure : the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the union . regulation no 1315 / 2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation , with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050 . __________________ 22 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu .


### regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council22sets out a common framework for the creation of state - of - the - art , interoperable networks for the development of the internal market . the trans - european transport networks have a dual layer structure : the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the union . regulation no 1315 / 2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation , with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050 . _________________ 22 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu . ### regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council22 sets out a common framework for the creation of state - of - the - art , interoperable networks for the development of the internal market which should also take into account the development dynamics of the transport sector and of new technologies in the future . the trans - european transport networks have a dual layer structure : the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the union . regulation no 1315 / 2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation , with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050 . _________________ 22 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu .


### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with complex permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other procedures . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , harmonised action is necessary at union level . ### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with complex permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other procedures . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs , as well as in uncertainty for project promoters and potential private investors . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , harmonised action is necessary at union level . in this regard , member states should decide on their national infrastructure plans in accordance with the ten - t objectives .


### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with complex permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other procedures . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , , harmonised action is necessary at union level . ### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with complex permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other procedures . a single framework should therefore be introduced to monitor the synchronisation of procedures across cross - border projects . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , , harmonised action is necessary at union level .


### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with complex permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other procedures . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , , harmonised action is necessary at union level . ### notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines , experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the ten - t are confronted with slow and cumbersome permit granting procedures , cross - border procurement procedures and other complex procedures . this situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs . in order to address these issues and make synchronised ten - t completion possible , , harmonised action is necessary at union level .


### in the legal frameworks of many member states priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy . priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines , simultaneous procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached . when such a framework exists within a national legal framework , it should automatically apply to union projects recognised as projects of common interest under regulation no 1315 / 2013 . ### in the legal frameworks of many member states priority treatment is given to certain project categories that benefit from fast - track procedures based on their greater european added value and strategic importance for the economy . priority treatment is characterised by a reduction in the number of permits that need to be obtained , shorter timelines , simultaneous procedures or limited timeframes for the completion of the procedure for obtaining permission or for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached . when such a framework exists within a national legal framework , it should automatically apply to union projects recognised as projects of common interest under regulation no 1315 / 2013 .


### in the legal frameworks of many member states priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy . priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines , simultaneous procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached . when such a framework exists within a national legal framework , it should automatically apply to union projects recognised as projects of common interest under regulation no 1315 / 2013 . ### in the legal frameworks of many member states priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy . priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines , simultaneous procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached . when such a framework exists within a national legal framework , it should automatically apply to union projects recognised as projects of common interest under regulation no 1315 / 2013 , so as to enable the key objectives of such projects to be met at a pan - european level .


### in the legal frameworks of many member states priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy . priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines , simultaneous procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached . when such a framework exists within a national legal framework , it should automatically apply to union projects recognised as projects of common interest under regulation no 1315 / 2013 . ### in the legal frameworks of many member states priority treatment is given to certain project categories based on their strategic importance for the economy . priority treatment is characterised by shorter timelines , simultaneous , simplified procedures or limited timeframes for appeals while ensuring that the objectives of other horizontal policies are also reached . when such a framework exists within a national legal framework , it should automatically apply to union projects recognised as projects of common interest under regulation no 1315 / 2013 .


### in order to improve the effectiveness of the environmental assessments and streamline the decision - making process , where the obligation to carry out assessments related to environmental issues of core network projects arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu , and from other union legislation such as directive 92 / 43 / eec , directive 2009 / 147 / ec , directive 2000 / 60 / ec , directive 2008 / 98 / ec , directive 2010 / 75 / eu , directive 2012 / 18 / eu and directive 2011 / 42 / ec , member states should ensure that a joint procedure fulfilling the requirements of these directives is provided . ### in order to improve the effectiveness of the environmental assessments and streamline the decision - making process , where the obligation to carry out assessments related to environmental issues of core network projects arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu , and from other union legislation such as directive 92 / 43 / eec , directive 2009 / 147 / ec , directive 2000 / 60 / ec , directive 2008 / 98 / ec , directive 2010 / 75 / eu , directive 2012 / 18 / eu and directive 2011 / 42 / ec , member states should ensure that a joint procedure fulfilling the requirements of these directives is provided . moreover , early scoping of environmental impacts and early discussion with the competent authority about the content of the environmental assessments might reduce delays during the permitting stage and generally improve the quality of assessments .


### core network projects should be supported by integrated permit granting procedures to make clear management of the overall procedure possible and to provide a single entry point for investors . member states should designate a competent authority in accordance with their national legal frameworks and administrative set - ups . ### core network projects - both large - scale and smaller ten - t projects should be supported by integrated permit granting procedures to make clear management of the overall procedure possible and to provide a single entry point for investors . member states should designate a competent authority in accordance with their national legal frameworks and administrative set - ups .


### core network projects should be supported by integrated permit granting procedures to make clear management of the overall procedure possible and to provide a single entry point for investors . member states should designate a competent authority in accordance with their national legal frameworks and administrative set - ups . ### core network projects should be supported by integrated permit granting procedures to make clear , transparent and cohesive management of the overall procedure possible and to provide a single entry point for investors . member states should designate a competent authority in accordance with their national legal frameworks and administrative set - ups .


### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu . ### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and coordination and increase the transparency of the procedures . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu .


### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu . ### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures so as to enable the projects to be efficiently implemented and the set objectives to be attained . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu .


### the procedure set out by this regulation should be without prejudice to the fulfilment of the requirements defined in the international and union law , including provisions to protect the environment and human health . ### the procedure set out by this regulation should be without prejudice to the fulfilment of the requirements defined in the international and union law , including provisions to protect the environment and human health through the promotion of sustainable , low - emission transport and through meeting the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to low levels .


### cross - border ten - t infrastructure projects face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures . the european coordinators should be empowered to monitor these procedures and facilitate their synchronisation and completion . ### cross - border ten - t infrastructure projects face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures . in order to avoid delays in the cross - border implementation of these projects , the european coordinators should be empowered to monitor these procedures and to facilitate their synchronisation and completion .


### the commission is not systematically involved in the authorisation of individual projects . however , in some cases , certain aspects of the project preparation are subject to clearance at union level . where the commission is involved in the procedures , it will give priority treatment to the union projects of common interest and ensure certainty for project promoters . in some cases state aid approval might be required . in line with the best practice code for the conduct of state aid control procedures , member states may ask the commission to deal with projects of common interest on the core network of the ten - t they consider to be of priority with more predictable timelines under the case portfolio approach or the mutually agreed planning . ### the commission is not systematically involved in the authorisation of individual projects . however , in some cases , certain aspects of the project preparation are subject to clearance at union level . where the commission is involved in the procedures , it will give priority treatment to the union projects of common interest and ensure certainty for project promoters . in some cases state aid approval might be required whereas a rapid appraisal procedure will be adopted in cases where a project is complies with state aid rules , which would enhance legal certainty and the predictability of the investment . in line with the best practice code for the conduct of state aid control procedures , member states may ask the commission to deal with projects of common interest on the core network of the ten - t they consider to be of priority with more predictable timelines under the case portfolio approach or the mutually agreed planning .


### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23 foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest . __________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final ### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23 foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . the established voluntary ex - ante assessment mechanism24 of the procurement aspects for large infrastructure projects should be made available for all ten - t projects . by using a combination of tools national , regional and local authorities and project promoters will benefit considerably from existing expertise and get the best value for public money . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest . __________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final