### a key based on the size of the population and of the economy of the member states should be applied as a point of reference in the operation of the corrective allocation mechanism in conjunction with a threshold , so as to enable the mechanism to function as a means of assisting member states under disproportionate pressure . the application of the corrective allocation for the benefit of a member state should be triggered automatically where the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible exceeds 150% of the figure identified in the reference key . in order to comprehensively reflect the efforts of each member state , the number of persons effectively resettled to that member state should be added to the number of applications for international protection for the purposes of this calculation . ### a key based on the size of the population and of the economy of the member states should be applied as a point of reference in the operation of the corrective allocation mechanism in conjunction with a threshold , so as to enable the mechanism to function as a means of assisting member states under disproportionate pressure . the application of the corrective allocation for the benefit of a member state should be triggered automatically where the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible exceeds 100% of the figure identified in the reference key . in order to comprehensively reflect the efforts of each member state , the number of persons effectively resettled to that member state should be added to the number of applications for international protection for the purposes of this calculation .


### a key based on the size of the population and of the economy of the member states should be applied as a point of reference in the operation of the corrective allocation mechanism in conjunction with a threshold , so as to enable the mechanism to function as a means of assisting member states under disproportionate pressure . the application of the corrective allocation for the benefit of a member state should be triggered automatically where the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible exceeds 150% of the figure identified in the reference key . in order to comprehensively reflect the efforts of each member state , the number of persons effectively resettled to that member state should be added to the number of applications for international protection for the purposes of this calculation . ### a key based on the size of the population and of the economy of the member states should be applied as a point of reference in the operation of the corrective allocation mechanism in conjunction with a threshold , so as to enable the mechanism to function as a means of assisting member states under disproportionate pressure . the application of the corrective allocation for the benefit of a member state should be triggered where the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible exceeds 150% of the figure identified in the reference key . in order to comprehensively reflect the efforts of each member state , the number of persons effectively resettled to that member state should be added to the number of applications for international protection for the purposes of this calculation .


### financial solidarity ### solidarity


### this regulation should add two interreg - specific objectives , one to support an interreg - specific objective strengthening institutional capacity , enhancing legal and administrative cooperation , in particular where linked to implementation of the border regions communication , intensify cooperation between citizens and institutions and the development and coordination of macro - regional and sea - basin strategies , and one to address specific external cooperation issues such as safety , security , border crossing management and migration . ### this regulation should add one interreg - specific objectives , one to support an interreg - specific objective strengthening institutional capacity , enhancing legal and administrative cooperation , in particular where linked to implementation of the border regions communication , intensify cooperation between citizens and institutions and the development and coordination of macro - regional and sea - basin strategies .


### provisions on the preparation , approval and amendment of interreg programmes as well as on territorial development , on the selection of operations , on monitoring and evaluation , on the programme authorities , on audit of operations , and on transparency and communication should be adapted to the specificities of interreg programmes compared to the provisions set out in regulation [ new cpr ] . ### provisions on the preparation , approval and amendment of interreg programmes as well as on territorial development , on the selection of operations , on monitoring and evaluation , on the programme authorities , on audit of operations , and on transparency and communication should be adapted to the specificities of interreg programmes compared to the provisions set out in regulation [ new cpr ] . these specific provisions shall be kept simple and clear in order to avoid gold - plating and additional administrative burden for member states and beneficiaries .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the funds on the ground . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable indicators which are found to be most suited to measure progress towards the goals of the european territorial cooperation goal programme as a basis for evaluating the effects of the funds used in this programme on the ground .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the funds on the ground . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states and beneficiaries . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the funds on the ground .


### based on experience during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the system introducing a clear hierarchy of rules on eligibility of expenditure should be continued while maintaining the principle of rules on eligibility of expenditure to be established at union level or for interreg programme as a whole to avoid any possible contradictions or inconsistencies between different regulations and between regulations and national rules . additional rules adopted by one member state which would only apply to the beneficiaries in that member state should be limited to the strict minimum . in particular , provisions of the commission delegated regulation no 481 / 201433 adopted for the programming period 2014 - 2020 should be integrated into this regulation . _________________ 33 commission delegated regulation no 481 / 2014 of 4 march 2014 supplementing regulation no 1299 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council with regard to specific rules on eligibility of expenditure for cooperation programmes . ### based on experience during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the system introducing a clear hierarchy of rules on eligibility of expenditure should be continued while maintaining the principle of rules on eligibility of expenditure to be established at union level or for interreg programme as a whole to avoid any possible contradictions or inconsistencies between different regulations and between regulations and national rules . additional rules adopted by one member state which would only apply to the beneficiaries in that member state should be avoided . in particular , provisions of the commission delegated regulation no 481 / 201433 adopted for the programming period 2014 - 2020 should be integrated into this regulation . _________________ 33 commission delegated regulation no 481 / 2014 of 4 march 2014 supplementing regulation no 1299 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council with regard to specific rules on eligibility of expenditure for cooperation programmes .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3% of the programme budget to another priority of the same interreg programme . ### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 10% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 6% of the programme budget to another priority of the same interreg programme .


### for internal cross - border cooperation interreg programmes supported by the erdf : 6% ; ### for internal cross - border cooperation interreg programmes supported by the erdf : 7% ;


### the monitoring committee shall meet at least once a year and shall review all issues that affect the programme’s progress towards achieving its objectives . ### the monitoring committee shall meet at least once a year and shall review all issues that affect the programme’s progress towards achieving its objectives and draw recommendations where necessary .


### a review may be organised by the commission to examine the performance of interreg programmes . ### a review may be organised by the commission to examine the performance of interreg programmes if it is found necessary due to arising operational difficulties or significant changes of context .


### the outcome of the review shall be recorded in agreed minutes . ### the outcome of the review shall be recorded in agreed minutes and published on the website of the reviewed programme .


### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme by 31 january , 31 march , 31 may , 31 july , 30 september and 30 november of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] . ### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme by 31 january , 31 may , and 30 september of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] .


### common output and common result indicators , as set out in annex [ i ] to regulation [ new erdf ] , and , where necessary , programme - specific output and result indicators shall be used in accordance with article [ 12 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] , and point of article 17 and point of article 31 of this regulation . ### common output and common result indicators , as set out in annex [ i ] to regulation [ new erdf ] , which are found to be most suited to measure progress towards the goals of the european territorial cooperation goal programme , shall be used in accordance with article [ 12 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] , and point of article 17 and point of article 31 of this regulation .


### the managing authority shall carry out evaluations of each interreg programme . each evaluation shall assess the programme ' s effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and eu added value with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of the respective interreg programme . ### the managing authority shall carry out evaluations of each interreg programme . each evaluation shall assess the programme ' s effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and eu added value with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of the respective interreg programme . the frequency of evaluations to be determined in the evaluation plan mentioned in paragraph 5 below shall not be higher than once per year .


### publicly displaying public plaques or billboards as soon as the physical implementation of an interreg operation involving physical investment or the purchase of equipment starts , the total cost of which exceeds eur 100 000 ; ### publicly displaying public plaques or billboards as soon as the physical implementation of an interreg operation involving physical investment or the purchase of equipment starts , the total cost of which exceeds eur 25 000 ;


### for interreg operations not falling under point , publicly displaying at least one printed or electronic display of a minimum size a3 with information about the interreg operation highlighting the support from an interreg fund ; ### for interreg operations not falling under point , publicly displaying at least one printed or electronic display of a minimum size a2 with information about the interreg operation highlighting the support from an interreg fund ;


### for operations of strategic importance and operations whose total cost exceed eur 10 000 000 organising a communication event and involving the commission and the responsible managing authority in a timely manner . ### for operations of strategic importance and operations whose total cost exceed eur 5 000 000 organising a communication event and involving the commission and the responsible managing authority in a timely manner .


### for small project funds and financial instruments , the beneficiary shall ensure that final recipients comply with the requirements set out in point of paragraph 4 . ### for small project funds and financial instruments , the beneficiary shall ensure that final recipients comply with the requirements set out in point and of paragraph 4 .


### the board of supervisors shall adopt , before 30 september of each year , on the basis of a proposal by the executive board , the work programme of the authority for the coming year , and shall transmit it for information to the european parliament , the council and the commission . ; ### the board of supervisors shall adopt , before 30 september of each year , on the basis of a proposal by the executive board and by taking into account the recommendation of the interinstitutional working group on decentralised agencies ' resources , the work programme of the authority for the coming year , and shall transmit it for information to the european parliament , the council and the commission . ;


### “the board of supervisors shall adopt , before 30 september of each year , on the basis of a proposal by the executive board , the work programme of the authority for the coming year , and shall transmit it for information to the european parliament , the council and the commission . ” ; ### “the board of supervisors shall adopt , before 30 september of each year , on the basis of a proposal by the executive board and by taking into account the recommendation of the interinstitutional working group on decentralised agencies ' resources , the work programme of the authority for the coming year , and shall transmit it for information to the european parliament , the council and the commission . ” ;


### the multi - annual work programme shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual budgetary procedure and shall be made public . ### in paragraph 6 , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following : the multi - annual work programme shall be adopted by taking into account the recommendation of the interinstitutional working group on decentralised agencies ' resources , without prejudice to the annual budgetary procedure and shall be made public .


### the multi - annual work programme shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual budgetary procedure and shall be made public . ### in paragraph 6 , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following : “the multi - annual work programme shall be adopted by taking into account the recommendation of the interinstitutional working group on decentralised agencies ' resources , without prejudice to the annual budgetary procedure and shall be made public . ” ;


### the commission shall submit the shortlist to the european parliament for approval . following the approval of that shortlist , the council shall adopt a decision to appoint the full time members of the executive board including the member in charge . the executive board shall be balanced and proportionate and shall reflect the union as a whole . ### the commission shall submit the shortlist to the european parliament for approval . following the approval of that shortlist , the council shall adopt a decision to appoint the full time members of the executive board including the member in charge . the executive board shall be balanced , including in terms of gender , and proportionate and shall reflect the union as a whole .


### the commission shall submit the shortlist to the european parliament for approval . following the approval of that shortlist , the council shall adopt a decision to appoint the full time members of the executive board including the member in charge . ### the commission shall submit the shortlist to the european parliament for approval . following the approval of that shortlist , the council shall adopt a decision to appoint the full time members of the executive board including the member in charge . the executive board shall be balanced , including in terms of gender , and proportionate and shall reflect the union as a whole .


### decisions by the executive board shall be adopted by simple majority of its members . each member shall have one vote . in the event of a tie , the chairperson shall have a casting vote . ### decisions by the executive board shall be adopted by absolute majority of its members . each member shall have one vote .


### one member of the executive board , the representative of the commission and the esrb shall be invited to the meetings of the joint committee , as well as of any sub - committees referred to in article 57 , as observers . ; ### one member of the executive board , the representatives of the commission , the european parliament and the esrb shall be invited to the meetings of the joint committee , as well as of any sub - committees referred to in article 57 , as observers . ;


### “2 . one member of the executive board , the representative of the commission and the esrb shall be invited to the meetings of the joint committee , as well as of any sub - committees referred to in article 57 , as observers . ” ; ### “2 . one member of the executive board , the representatives of the commission , the european parliament and the esrb shall be invited to the meetings of the joint committee , as well as of any sub - committees referred to in article 57 , as observers . ” ;


### a balancing contribution from the union , entered in the general budget of the union which shall not exceed 40% of the estimated revenues of the authority ; ### a balancing contribution from the union , entered in the general budget of the union which shall not exceed 40% and shall not be below 15% of the estimated revenues of the authority ;


### a balancing contribution from the union , entered in the general budget of the union which shall not exceed 40% of the estimated revenues of the authority ; ### a balancing contribution from the union , entered in the general budget of the union which shall not exceed 40% and shall not be below 15% of the estimated venues of the authority ;


### the criteria referred to in point of the first paragraph may establish either de minimis thresholds below which no contribution is due or minima below which contributions must not fall ; ### the commission shall , before adopting a delegated act on the calculation of annual contributions by financial institutions , consult stakeholders and national supervisory authorities . the european parliament and the council shall be informed by the commission before the adoption of such delegated act . the delegated act shall be limited in time and include a sunset clause . the criteria referred to in point of the first paragraph may establish either de minimis thresholds below which no contribution is due or minima below which contributions must not fall . ” ;


### the criteria referred to in point of the first paragraph may establish either de minimis thresholds below which no contribution is due or minima below which contributions must not fall . ” ; ### the commission shall , before adopting a delegated act on the calculation of annual contributions by financial institutions , consult stakeholders and national supervisory authorities . the european parliament and the council shall be informed by the commission before the adoption of such delegated act . the delegated act shall be limited in time and include a sunset clause . the criteria referred to in point of the first paragraph may establish either de minimis thresholds below which no contribution is due or minima below which contributions must not fall . ” ;


### the translation services required for the functioning of the authority shall be provided by the translation centre for the bodies of the european union . ### in article 73 , paragraph 3 is replaced by the following : “3 . the translation services required for the functioning of the authority shall be provided by the translation centre for the bodies of the european union or other translation service providers in accordance with the procurement rules and within the limits established by the relevant financial rules . ” ;


### “2 . one member of the executive board , the member in charge in accordance with article 47 , the representative of the commission and the esrb shall be invited to the meetings of the joint committee , as well as of any sub - committees referred to in article 57 , as observers ; ### “2 . one member of the executive board , the member in charge in accordance with article 47 , the representatives of the commission , the european parliament and the esrb shall be invited to the meetings of the joint committee , as well as of any sub - committees referred to in article 57 , as observers . ” ;


### in order to reduce atmospheric nh3 and pm2 , 5 emissions from the main contributors , national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector . member states should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances . ### in order to reduce atmospheric nh3 , ch4 and pm2 , 5 emissions from the main contributors , national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector . member states should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this directive with at least an equivalent or higher level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances .


### this directive establishes the limits for the member states ' atmospheric emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants , ozone precursors , primary particulate matter and precursors of secondary particulate matter and other air pollutants and requires that national air pollution control programmes be drawn up , adopted and implemented and pollutant emissions and their impacts be monitored and reported . ### the aim of this directive is to limit atmospheric emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants , ozone precursors , primary particulate matter and precursors of secondary particulate matter and thereby reduce the potential risks to human health and the environment from such emissions .


### member states shall , as a minimum , limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide , nitrogen oxides , volatile organic compounds other than methane , ammonia , particulate matter and methane in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020 and 2030 , as laid down in annex ii . ### member states shall limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide , nitrogen oxides , volatile organic compounds other than methane , ammonia and particulate matter in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020 and 2030 , as laid down in annex ii .


### without prejudice to paragraph 1 , member states shall take all the necessary measures not entailing disproportionate costs to limit their 2025 anthropogenic emissions of so2 , nox , nmvoc , nh3 , pm2 , 5 and ch4 . the levels of those emissions shall be determined on the basis of fuels sold , by a linear reduction trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030 . ### without prejudice to paragraph 1 , member states may take measures not entailing disproportionate costs to limit their 2025 anthropogenic emissions of so2 , nox , nmvoc , nh3 and pm2 , 5 . the levels of those emissions shall be determined on the basis of fuels sold , by a reduction trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction [ commitments ] for 2030 .


### in order to comply with the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 in accordance with article 4 , paragraph 2 , and the national emission reduction commitments set out in annex ii applicable from 2030 onwards for nox , so2 and pm2 , 5 , member states may offset nox , so2 and pm2 , 5 emission reductions achieved by international maritime traffic against nox , so2 and pm2 , 5 emissions released by other sources in the same year , provided that they meet the following conditions : ### in order to comply with the national emission reduction commitments set out in annex ii applicable from 2030 onwards for nox , so2 and pm2 , 5 , member states may offset nox , so2 and pm2 , 5 emission reductions achieved by international maritime traffic against nox , so2 and pm2 , 5 emissions released by other sources in the same year , provided that they meet the following conditions :


### where the commission has raised no objections within nine months from the date of receipt of the relevant report referred to in article 7 , paragraphs 4 , 5 and 6 , the member state concerned shall consider the use of the flexibility applied to be accepted and valid for that year . where the commission considers the use of a flexibility not to be in accordance with the applicable requirements and criteria , it shall adopt a decision and inform the member state that it cannot be accepted . ### where the commission has raised no objections within nine months from the date of receipt of the relevant report referred to in article 7 , paragraphs 4 , 5 and 6 , the member state concerned shall consider the use of the flexibility applied to be accepted and valid for that year . where the commission considers the use of a flexibility not to be in accordance with the applicable requirements and criteria , it shall adopt a decision and inform the member state that it cannot be accepted and the reasons for its decision .


### the programme ' s overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment . for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned . ### the programme ' s overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , social inclusion , and employment . for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative and institutional capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned .


### for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate . ### for the purposes of accountability , transparency and to ensure visibility of the union action , subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information , the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate . a dedicated communication platform should be established for the purpose of providing information on technical support activities and facilitating mutual knowledge of good practices .


### an independent mid - term evaluation , looking at the achievement of the objectives of the programme , the efficiency of the use of its resources and its added value should be carried out . an independent ex - post evaluation should , in addition , deal with the long - term impact of the programme . ### an independent mid - term evaluation , looking at the achievement of the objectives of the programme , the efficiency of the use of its resources and its added value should be carried out . an independent ex - post evaluation should , in addition , deal with the long - term impact of the programme and its effects on sustainability .


### policies for implementing climate action , mobility , promoting energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas ; and ### policies for implementing climate action , the circular economy , mobility , promoting energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas ; and


### the union civil protection mechanism governed by decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and the council12strengthens cooperation between the union and the member states and facilitates coordination in the field of civil protection in order to improve the union ' s response to natural and man - made disasters . _________________ 12 decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 on a union civil protection mechanism . ### the union civil protection mechanism governed by decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and the council12 strengthens cooperation between the union , the member states and their regions and facilitates coordination in the field of civil protection in order to improve the union ' s response to natural and man - made disasters . _________________ 12 decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 on a union civil protection mechanism .


### natural and man - made disasters can strike anywhere across the globe , often without warning . whether of natural or man - made origin , they are becoming increasingly frequent , extreme and complex , exacerbated by the impacts of climate change , and irrespective of national borders . the human , environmental , and economic consequences stemming from disasters can be enormous . ### natural and man - made disasters can strike anywhere across the globe . whether of natural origin and exacerbated by climate change , or man - made , the disasters have enormous human , environmental , and economic consequences .


### natural and man - made disasters can strike anywhere across the globe , often without warning . whether of natural or man - made origin , they are becoming increasingly frequent , extreme and complex , exacerbated by the impacts of climate change , and irrespective of national borders . the human , environmental , and economic consequences stemming from disasters can be enormous . ### natural and man - made disasters , including new types of threat , can strike anywhere across the globe , often without warning . whether of natural or man - made origin , they are becoming increasingly frequent , extreme and complex , exacerbated by the impacts of climate change , and irrespective of national borders . the human , environmental , and economic consequences stemming from disasters can be enormous in the medium and long term .


### recent experience has shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient . ### recent experiences have shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a timely and satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states and those in the near neighbourhood are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient to intervene in a timely manner .


### recent experience has shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient . ### recent experience has shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states and their regions are affected by recurrent and simultaneous disasters and the collective response capacity is insufficient .


### prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action . to that effect , member states should share risk assessments on a regular basis as well as summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management , linking risk prevention , preparedness and response actions . in addition , the commission should be able to require member states to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans in relation to specific disasters , notably with a view to maximising overall union support to disaster risk management . administrative burden should be reduced and prevention policies strengthened , including by ensuring necessary links to other key union policies and instruments , notably the european structural and investment funds as listed in recital 2 of regulation no 1303 / 201313 . _________________ 13 regulation no 1303 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund and laying down general provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund and the european maritime and fisheries fund and repealing council regulation no 1083 / 2006 . ### prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action . to that effect , member states should share risk assessments on a regular basis as well as summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management , including in cross - border events , linking risk prevention , preparedness and response actions as swiftly as possible . in addition , the commission should be able to require member states to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans in relation to specific disasters , including in cross - border events , notably with a view to maximising overall union support to disaster risk management . administrative burden should be reduced and prevention policies should be linked together at regional and cross - border level and strengthened , including by ensuring necessary links to other key union policies and instruments , notably the european structural and investment funds as listed in recital 2 of regulation no 1303 / 201313 . _________________ 13 regulation no 1303 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund and laying down general provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund and the european maritime and fisheries fund and repealing council regulation no 1083 / 2006 .


### prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action . to that effect , member states should share risk assessments on a regular basis as well as summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management , linking risk prevention , preparedness and response actions . in addition , the commission should be able to require member states to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans in relation to specific disasters , notably with a view to maximising overall union support to disaster risk management . administrative burden should be reduced and prevention policies strengthened , including by ensuring necessary links to other key union policies and instruments , notably the european structural and investment funds as listed in recital 2 of regulation no 1303 / 201313 . _________________ 13 regulation no 1303 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund and laying down general provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund and the european maritime and fisheries fund and repealing council regulation no 1083 / 2006 . ### prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action . to that effect , member states and their regions should share risk assessments on a regular basis as well as summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management , linking risk prevention , preparedness and response actions . in addition , the commission should request member states to provide specific training , prevention and preparedness plans in relation to disasters , notably with a view to maximising overall union support to disaster risk management . administrative burden should be reduced and prevention policies strengthened , including by ensuring necessary links to other key union policies and instruments , notably the european structural and investment funds as listed in recital 2 of regulation no 1303 / 201313 . _________________ 13 regulation no 1303 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund and laying down general provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund and the european maritime and fisheries fund and repealing council regulation no 1083 / 2006 .


### there is a need to reinforce the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters notably through mutual support in europe . in addition to strengthening the possibilities already offered by the european emergency response capacity , from now on referred to as ' european civil protection pool ' , the commission should also establish resceu . the composition of resceu should include emergency response capacities to respond to wildfires , large - scale floods and earthquakes , as well as a field hospital and medical teams in line with world health organisation standards , that can be rapidly deployed . ### there is a need to reinforce the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters notably through mutual support in europe . in addition to strengthening the possibilities already offered by the european emergency response capacity , from now on referred to as ' european civil protection pool ' , the commission should also establish resceu . the composition of resceu should include joint emergency response capacities to respond to wildfires , large - scale floods , earthquakes and other potential and unforeseen events , as well as a field hospital , and medical teams in line with world health organisation standards , that can be deployed to intervene rapidly and concomitantly in several different locations , if need be .


### there is a need to reinforce the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters notably through mutual support in europe . in addition to strengthening the possibilities already offered by the european emergency response capacity , from now on referred to as ' european civil protection pool ' , the commission should also establish resceu . the composition of resceu should include emergency response capacities to respond to wildfires , large - scale floods and earthquakes , as well as a field hospital and medical teams in line with world health organisation standards , that can be rapidly deployed . ### there is a need to reinforce the collective ability to train , prepare and respond to disasters in keeping with the size of european regions notably through immediate , effective and mutual support in europe . in addition to strengthening the possibilities already offered by the european emergency response capacity , from now on referred to as ' european civil protection pool ' , the commission should also establish resceu . the composition of resceu should include emergency response capacities to respond to wildfires , large - scale floods and earthquakes , as well as a field hospital and medical teams in line with world health organisation standards , that can be rapidly deployed .


### the union should be able to support member states where available capacities are insufficient to allow for an effective response to disasters by contributing to the financing of leasing or rental arrangements for ensuring rapid access to such capacities or by financing their acquisition . this would substantially increase the effectiveness of the union mechanism , by ensuring availability of capacities in cases where an effective response to disasters would otherwise not be ensured , particularly for disasters with wide ranging impacts affecting a significant number of member states . union procurement of capacities should allow for economies of scale and better coordination when responding to disasters . ### the union should be able to support member states where available capacities are insufficient to allow for an effective response to disasters , especially in the case of cross - border events , by contributing to the financing of leasing or rental arrangements for ensuring rapid access to such capacities or by financing their acquisition . this would substantially increase the effectiveness of the union mechanism , by ensuring availability of capacities in cases where an effective response to disasters would otherwise not be ensured , particularly for disasters with wide ranging impacts affecting a significant number of member states . the drawing - up of lists of the most suitable equipment for use by one or more member states and union procurement of capacities should allow for economies of scale and better coordination when responding to disasters .


### in order to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness of training and exercises and enhance co - operation between member states ' national civil protection authorities and services it is necessary to establish a union civil protection knowledge network that is based on existing structures . ### in order to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of training and exercises to reflect the continual development of new technologies and the latest innovations in the field of research that could be used in emergencies , and to enhance co - operation between member states ' national civil protection authorities and services , including at a cross - border level where applicable , it is necessary to establish a union civil protection knowledge network that is based on existing structures .


### in order to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness of training and exercises and enhance co - operation between member states ' national civil protection authorities and services it is necessary to establish a union civil protection knowledge network that is based on existing structures . ### in order to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness of the results of research , training and exercises and also to enhance co - operation between member states ' national civil protection authorities and services it is necessary to establish a union civil protection knowledge network that is based on existing structures in which the research and training centres of the member states and third countries are involved .


### there is a need to simplify union mechanism procedures to ensure that member states can access assistance and capacities needed in order to respond to natural or man - made disasters as rapidly as possible . ### there is a need to simplify union mechanism procedures to ensure that member states can access assistance and capacities needed in order to respond to natural or man - made disasters as rapidly as possible , including in response to cross - border events .


### it is important to ensure that member states take all the necessary actions in order to effectively prevent natural and man - made disasters and mitigate their effects . provisions should reinforce links between prevention , preparedness and response actions under the union mechanism . coherence should also be ensured with other relevant union legislation on prevention and disaster risk management , including for cross - border prevention action and response to threats such as serious cross - border health threats15 . likewise , coherence should be ensured with international commitments such as the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 – 2030 , the paris agreement and agenda 2030 for sustainable development . _________________ 15 decision no 1082 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on serious cross border threats to health and repealing decision no 2119 / 98 / ec . ### it is important to ensure that member states take all the necessary actions in order to effectively prevent natural and man - made disasters and mitigate their effects . provisions should reinforce links between prevention , preparedness and response actions under the union mechanism . coherence should also be ensured with other relevant union legislation on prevention and disaster risk management , including for cross - border and inter - municipal prevention action and response to threats such as serious cross - border health threats15 . likewise , coherence should be ensured with international commitments such as the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 – 2030 , the paris agreement and agenda 2030 for sustainable development . _________________ 15 decision no 1082 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on serious cross border threats to health and repealing decision no 2119 / 98 / ec .


### take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate the sharing of knowledge , the results of scientific research , best practices and information , including among member states that share common risks . ### take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate the sharing of knowledge , the results of scientific research , with recommendations and short - term forecasts , best practices and information , including among member states that share common risks , and assisting in decision - making ;


### a summary of the relevant elements of the risk management planning shall be provided to the commission , including information on the selected prevention and preparedness measures , by 31 january 2019 and every three years thereafter . in addition , the commission may require member states to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans , which shall cover both short - and long - term efforts . the union shall duly consider the progress made by the member states with respect to disaster prevention and preparedness as part of any future ex - ante conditionality mechanism under the european structural and investment funds . ### a summary of the relevant elements of the risk management planning shall be provided to the commission , including information on the selected prevention and preparedness measures , by 31 january 2019 and every two years thereafter . in addition , the commission may require member states to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans , which shall cover both short - and long - term efforts . the union shall duly consider the progress made by the member states with respect to disaster prevention and preparedness as part of any future ex - ante conditionality mechanism under the european structural and investment funds .


### the commission and the member states shall work together to improve the planning of disaster response operations under the union mechanism , including through scenario - building for disaster response based on the risk assessments referred to in point of article 6 and the overview of risks referred to in point of article 5 , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities . ### the commission and the member states shall work together to improve the planning of disaster response operations , both for natural or man - made disasters , under the union mechanism , including through scenario - building for disaster response based on the risk assessments referred to in point of article 6 and the overview of risks referred to in point of article 5 , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities .


### a european civil protection pool shall be established . it shall consist of a pool of pre - committed response capacities of the member states and include modules , other response capacities and experts . ### a european civil protection pool shall be established . it shall consist of an auxiliary response pool of pre - committed response capacities of the member states and include modules , other response capacities and a pool of experts .


### the references to the european emergency response capacity , eerc and the voluntary pool shall be understood as a reference to the european civil protection pool . ### the references to the european emergency response capacity , eerc , and the auxiliary response pool shall be understood as a reference to the european civil protection pool .


### urban search and rescue ; ### urban , mountain and forest search and rescue ;


### the network shall carry out the following tasks in the field of training , exercises , lessons learnt and knowledge dissemination , in close coordination with relevant knowledge centres , where appropriate : ' ### the network shall carry out the following tasks in the field of training , exercises , lessons learnt and knowledge dissemination , in close coordination with relevant knowledge centres : '


### on 20 june 2017 , the council endorsed the union response to the ' un 2030 agenda for sustainable development’ - a sustainable european future . the council underlined the importance of achieving sustainable development across the three dimensions , in a balanced and integrated way . it is vital that sustainable development is mainstreamed into all union internal and external policy areas , and that the union is ambitious in the policies it uses to address global challenges . the council welcomed the commission communication on ' next steps for a sustainable european future ' of 22 november 2016 as a first step in mainstreaming the sustainable development goals and applying sustainable development as an essential guiding principle for all union policies , including through its financing instruments . ### on 20 june 2017 , the council endorsed the union response to the ' un 2030 agenda for sustainable development’ - a sustainable european future . the council underlined the importance of achieving sustainable development across the three dimensions , in a balanced and integrated way . it is vital that sustainable development is mainstreamed into all union internal and external policy areas , and that the union is ambitious in the policies it uses to address global challenges . the council welcomed the commission communication on ' next steps for a sustainable european future ' of 22 november 2016 as a first step in mainstreaming the sustainable development goals and applying sustainable development as an essential guiding principle for all union policies , including through its financing instruments . the esf + should contribute to the implementation of the sustainable development goals by reducing poverty and eradicating extreme forms of poverty , achieving quality and inclusive education , promoting gender equality , promoting sustained , inclusive and sustainable economic growth , full and productive employment and decent work for all , and reducing inequality .


### 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 . ### asa main instrument in the eu’s promotion of social , economic and territorial cohesion , 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 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 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 , adapted to the different levels of development between and within eu regions , aimed at 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 .


### 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 employment services with a view to providing tailor - made support to young people . member states concerned should therefore allocate at least 20% – representing at least a doubling of the amounts allocated to the youth employment initiative in comparison to the current mff and current 2014 - 2020 programming1a – of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to support youth employability . _______________ 1a eur 9 290 million at 2018 prices .


### 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 and arrangements based on active involvement and volunteering . 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 accordance with article 349 tfeu and article 2 of protocol no 6 to the 1994 act of accession , the outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions are entitled to specific measures under common policies and eu programmes . due to the permanent constraints these regions require specific support . ### in accordance with article 349 and 174 tfeu and article 2 of protocol no 6 to the 1994 act of accession , the outermost regions , islands , and the northern sparsely populated regions , are entitled to specific measures under common policies and eu programmes . due to the permanent constraints these regions require specific support .


### 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 . the gender aspect should be taken into account in all dimensions and stages of the planning and implementation of programmes . the member states and the commission should also ensure that the esf + promotes equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on sex , racial , social or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age , sexual orientation , sex characteristics or gender identity 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 esf + shall support , complement and add value to the policies of the member states to ensure equal opportunities , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , and a high level of human health protection . ### the esf + shall support , complement and add value to the policies of the member states to ensure equal opportunities , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection , poverty eradication , social inclusion and a high level of human health protection .


### 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 , non - discrimination and active participation , and improving employability ;


### fostering active inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation , and improving employability ; ### fostering active social and economic inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation , and improving employability ;


### the total financial envelope for the esf + for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 101&#160 ; 174&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 in current prices . ### the total financial envelope for the esf + for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 100&#160 ; 861&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 in 2018 prices .


### the part of the financial envelope for the esf + strand under shared management under the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be eur 100 000 000 000 in current prices or eur 88 646 194 590 in 2018 prices of which eur 200 000 000 in current prices or eur 175 000 000 in 2018 prices shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions as referred to in article 23 and eur 400 000 000 in current prices or eur 376 928 934 in 2018 prices as additional funding to the outermost regions identified in article 349 tfeu and the nuts level 2 regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in article 2 of protocol no 6 to the 1994 act of accession . ### the part of the financial envelope for the esf + strand under shared management under the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be eur 100 685 806 460 in 2018 prices , of which eur 196 000 000 in 2018 prices shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions as referred to in article 23 and eur 402 743 225 in 2018 prices as additional funding to the outermost regions identified in article 349 tfeu and the nuts level 2 regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in article 2 of protocol no 6 to the 1994 act of accession .


### the financial envelope for the employment and social innovation strand and the health strand for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 1 174 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the employment and social innovation strand and the health strand for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 1 075 000 000 in 2018 prices .


### eur 761&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 for the implementation of the employment and social innovation strand ; ### eur 697&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 in 2018 prices for the implementation of the employment and social innovation strand ;


### eur 413 000 000 for the implementation of the health strand . ### eur 378 000 000 in 2018 prices for the implementation of the health strand .


### member states shall concentrate the esf + resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes , in the european semester as well as in the relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu , and take into account principles and rights set out in the european pillar of social rights . ### member states shall concentrate the esf + resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes , in the european semester as well as in the relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu , and take into account principles and rights set out in the european pillar of social rights and the sustainable development goals .


### member states shall concentrate the esf + resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes , in the european semester as well as in the relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu , and take into account principles and rights set out in the european pillar of social rights . ### member states shall concentrate the esf + resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes , in the european semester as well as in the relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu , and ensure the implementation of the account principles and rights set out in the european pillar of social rights .


### 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 20 % – representing at least a doubling of the amounts allocated to the youth employment initiative in comparison to the current mff and current 2014 - 2020 programming1a – 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 . _______________ 1a eur 9 290 million at 2018 prices .


### 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 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 , arrangements based on active involvement and volunteering and second chance education , in particular in the context of implementing youth guarantee schemes .


### the second situation is where the trader provides electronically supplied services , other than services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter , such as cloud services , data warehousing services , website hosting and the provision of firewalls . in this case , no physical delivery is required , as the services are being supplied electronically . the trader can declare and pay vat in a simplified manner in accordance with the rules on vat mini - one - stop - shop set out in council implementing regulation no 282 / 201126 . _________________ 26 council implementing regulation no 282 / 2011 of 15 march 2011 laying down implementing measures for directive 2006 / 112 / ec on the common system of value added tax . ### the second situation is where the trader provides electronically supplied services , other than services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use or selling of copyright protected works of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter , such as cloud services , data warehousing services , website hosting and the provision of firewalls . in this case , no physical delivery is required , as the services are being supplied electronically . the trader can declare and pay vat in a simplified manner in accordance with the rules on vat mini - one - stop - shop set out in council implementing regulation no 282 / 201126 . _________________ 26 council implementing regulation no 282 / 2011 of 15 march 2011 laying down implementing measures for directive 2006 / 112 / ec on the common system of value added tax .


### this regulation should be regularly evaluated , with a view to proposing amendments where necessary . the first evaluation should concentrate , in particular , on the possible extension of the prohibition of article 4 to electronically supplied services , the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter , provided that the trader has the requisite rights for the relevant territories . ### this regulation should be regularly evaluated , with a view to proposing amendments where necessary . the first evaluation should concentrate , in particular , on the possible extension of the prohibition of article 4 to electronically supplied services , the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use or the selling of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter , provided that the trader has the requisite rights for the relevant territories . the first evaluation should take into account the legal developments in member states with regard to the copyright reform , audiovisual services and cross - border portability of online content services .


### where the trader provides electronically supplied services , other than services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter ; ### where the trader provides electronically supplied services , other than services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use or selling of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter ;


### in order to facilitate the taking of evidence by diplomatic officers or consular agents , such persons may , in the territory of another member state and within the area where they exercise their functions , take evidence without the need for a prior request by hearing nationals of the member state which they represent without compulsion in the context of proceedings pending in the courts of the member state which they represent . ### in order to facilitate the taking of evidence by diplomatic officers or consular agents , such persons may , in the territory of another member state and within the area where they exercise their functions , take evidence without the need for a prior request by hearing nationals of the member state which they represent without compulsion in the context of proceedings pending in the courts of the member state which they represent . in these cases , the taking of evidence should be performed under the supervision of the requesting court , in accordance with its national law .


### in order to update the standard forms in the annexes or to make technical changes to those forms , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amendments to the annexes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making* . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### in order to define the detailed arrangements for the functioning of the decentralised it system and in order to establish the minimum standards and requirements for the use of videoconference , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . such delegated acts should guarantee effective , reliable and smooth transmission of the relevant information through the decentralised it system , and should ensure , inter alia , that the videoconferencing session is as close as possible to the usual practice in any court where evidence is taken in open court and that professional secrecy and legal professional privilege are safeguarded . furthermore , in order to update the standard forms in the annexes or to make technical changes to those forms , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amendments to the annexes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making* . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### requests and communications pursuant to this regulation shall be transmitted through a decentralised it system composed of national it systems interconnected by a communication infrastructure enabling the secure and reliable cross - border exchange of information between the national it systems . ### requests and communications pursuant to this regulation shall be transmitted through a decentralised it system composed of national it systems interconnected by a communication infrastructure enabling the secure and reliable cross - border exchange of information between the national it systems . such decentralised it system shall be based on e - codex .


### requests and communications pursuant to this regulation shall be transmitted through a decentralised it system composed of national it systems interconnected by a communication infrastructure enabling the secure and reliable cross - border exchange of information between the national it systems . ### requests and communications pursuant to this regulation shall be transmitted through a decentralised it system composed of national it systems interconnected by a communication infrastructure and enabling the secure and reliable cross - border exchange of information between the national it systems .


### the general legal framework for the use of trust services set out in council regulation no 910 / 201420 shall apply to the requests and communications transmitted through the decentralised it system referred to in paragraph 1 . _________________ 20 regulation no 910 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing directive 1999 / 93 / ec . ### the general legal framework for the use of qualified trust services set out in council regulation no 910 / 201420 shall apply to the requests and communications transmitted through the decentralised it system referred to in paragraph 1 . _________________ 20 regulation no 910 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing directive 1999 / 93 / ec .


### where evidence is to be taken by hearing a person domiciled in another member state as witness , party or expert and the court does not request the competent court of another member state to take evidence in accordance with article 1 , the court shall take evidence directly in accordance with article 17 via videoconference , if available to the respective courts , where it deems the use of such technology appropriate on account of the specific circumstances of the case . ### where evidence is to be taken by hearing a person domiciled in another member state as witness , party or expert and the court does not request the competent court of another member state to take evidence in accordance with article 1 , the court shall take evidence directly in accordance with article 17 via videoconference or other available communications technologies , if available to the respective courts , and where it deems the use of such technology appropriate on account of the specific circumstances of the case .


### where a request for direct taking of evidence via videoconference is made , the hearing shall be held in the premises of a court . the requesting court and the central body or the competent authority referred to in article 3 or the court on whose premises the hearing is to be held shall agree on the practical arrangements for the videoconference . ### where a request for direct taking of evidence via videoconference is made , the hearing shall be held in the premises of a court . the requesting court and the central body or the competent authority referred to in article 3 or the court on whose premises the hearing is to be held shall agree on the practical arrangements for the videoconference , which shall be in line with the minimum standards and requirements for the use of videoconference , defined in accordance with paragraph 3a .


### where evidence is taken by videoconference : ### where evidence is taken by videoconference or other available communications technologies :


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 19 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from … [ date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 6 , in article 17a and in article 19 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 5 years from… [ date of entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the power to adopt delegate acts referred to in article 19 shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 19 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 6 , in article 17a and in article 19 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 19 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by 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 of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 6 , article 17a or article 19 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of three 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 of the council .


### by [ two years after the date of application ] at the latest , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation . ### by [ one year after the date of entry into force ] at the latest , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation .


### no sooner than [ five years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . ### no later than [ four years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by a legislative proposal .


### for the high performance computing specific objective a joint undertaking is deemed the most suited implementation mechanism , in particular to coordinate national and union strategies and investments in high performance computing infrastructure and research and development , pool resources from public and private funds , and safeguard the economic and strategic interests of the union63 . moreover , high performance computing competence centres in member states will provide high performance computing services to industry , academia and public administrations . _________________ 63 impact assessment accompanying the document ' proposal for a council regulation on establishing the eurohpc joint undertaking ' ### for the high performance computing specific objective a joint undertaking is deemed the most suited implementation mechanism , in particular to coordinate national and union strategies and investments in high performance computing infrastructure and research and development , pool resources from public and private funds , and safeguard the economic and strategic interests of the union63 . moreover , high performance computing competence centres in member states will provide high performance computing services to industry , including smes and start - ups , academia and public administrations . _________________ 63 impact assessment accompanying the document ' proposal for a council regulation on establishing the eurohpc joint undertaking '


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives74 . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . _________________ 74 com 321 final , page 1 ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives74 . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . it is imperative that the eu delivers on its commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the un sustainable development goals although there is a lack of a clear and visible commitment to that end in the mff proposals , therefore , the mainstreaming of the sdgs should be present in all eu policies and initiatives of the next mff . _________________ 74 com 321 final , page 1


### the programme will have five specific objectives : ### the programme will have six specific objectives :


### support the design and delivery of short - term trainings and courses for entrepreneurs , small business leaders and the workforce ; ### support the design and delivery of short - term trainings and courses for entrepreneurs , small business leaders , including start - uppers and the workforce ;


### support the uptake of advanced digital and related technologies , including in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and future emerging technologies by the union industry , notably smes ; ### support the uptake of advanced digital and related technologies , including in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and future emerging technologies by the union industry , notably smes and start - ups ;


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021&#8722 ; 2027shall be eur 9 194 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021&#8722 ; 2027 shall be eur 8 192 391 000 in 2018 prices .


### up to eur 2 698 240 000 for specific objective 1 , high performance computing ### up to eur 2 404 289 438 in 2018 prices for specific objective 1 , high performance computing


### up to eur 2 498 369 000 for specific objective 2 , artificial intelligence ### up to eur 2 226 192 703 in 2018 prices for specific objective 2 , artificial intelligence


### up to eur 1 998 696 000 for specific objective 3 , cybersecurity and trust ### up to eur 1 780 954 875 in 2018 prices for specific objective 3 , cybersecurity and trust


### up to eur 699 543 000for specific objective 4 , advanced digital skills ### up to eur 623 333 672 in 2018 prices for specific objective 4 , advanced digital skills


### up to eur 1 299 152 000for specific objective 5 , deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability ### up to eur 1 157 620 312 in 2018 prices for specific objective 5 , deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability


### provide digital transformation services - including testing and experimentation facilities - targeted towards smes and midcaps , also in sectors that are slow in the uptake of digital and related technologies ; ### provide digital transformation services - including testing and experimentation facilities - targeted towards smes , midcaps and start - ups , also in sectors that are slow in the uptake of digital and related technologies ;


### transfer expertise and know - how between regions , in particular by networking smes and midcaps established in one region with digital innovation hubs established in other regions which are best suited to provide relevant services ; ### transfer expertise and know - how between regions , in particular by networking smes , midcaps and start - ups , established in one region with digital innovation hubs established in other regions which are best suited to provide relevant services ;


### provide thematic services , including services related to artificial intelligence , high performance computing and cybersecurity and trust to the administrations , public sector organisations , smes and midcaps . individual digital innovation hubs may specialise in specific thematic services and do not need to provide all thematic services mentioned in this paragraph ; ### provide thematic services , including services related to artificial intelligence , high performance computing and cybersecurity and trust to the administrations , public sector organisations , smes , midcaps and start - ups . individual digital innovation hubs may specialise in specific thematic services and do not need to provide all thematic services mentioned in this paragraph ;


### the need to overcome financial obstacles such as the lack of market finance ; ### the need to overcome financial obstacles such as the lack of market finance for young entrepreneurs and smes ;


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article [ 3 ] . ### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . it shall also ensure integrated information and access to potential applicants to union funding in the digital sector . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article [ 3 ] .