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


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women’s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling the integration and re - integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , people in vulnerable situations , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social and solidarity - based economy . the esf + should aim to improve the employment policies and the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility , and to deliver their service in a non - discriminatory way . the esf + should promote women’s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and easy access to affordable or free quality childcare , eldercare and other care services or support of good quality . the esf + should also aim to provide a safe , healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should support measures aimed to ease young people’s transition from education to employment . furthermore , the esf + should aim to promote high - quality employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , persons with disabilities and people with chronic diseases , marginalised groups , the long - term unemployed and the economically inactive , as well as through encouraging and promoting self–employment , accompanied by specific training programmes , and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets , by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted and geared towards individual counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to facilitate workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market , encourage gender equality through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to affordable quality childcare and other care services or support . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote quality employment through active interventions enabling integration into the education system and the world of work , notably for youth , in particular young people not in employment , education or training , the long - term unemployed , minorities , migrants , the inactive and people with disabilities , as well as through promoting self–employment , with the accompanying adaptation of social protection systems and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted and personalised counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition from education to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and the access of each family to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , non - discriminatory nature , accessibility , inclusiveness , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards language skills and digital skills , including data protection and information governance , which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . in case of the long - term unemployed and people coming from a disadvantaged social background , special attention should be paid to empower them and to strengthen their self - confidence and ability to access and demand their rights . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability of all , and contribute to inclusiveness , competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through investments in vocational education , including dual education , work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with the social partners , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications .


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


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


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### as the main eu instrument for investing in human capital and skills , the esf + plays a key role in promoting social , economic and territorial cohesion . the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training and - in need - retraining systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital and transversal 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 , bearing in mind technological developments and increasing pace of change in the required knowledge and skills , 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 high - quality 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 .


### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , should be supported within this context . ### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care , paying special attention to children coming from a disadvantaged social background , through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all , keeping in mind the ultimate goal , namely to fight youth unemployment . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , should be supported within this context .


### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , should be supported within this context . ### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors and adaptation to social challenges , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies should be sought with other eu programmes , such as the erasmus programme , in order to upscale innovative practices and to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners and young people in vulnerable situations .


### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , should be supported within this context . ### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to high - quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level and re - integration into the education system , as well as adult education and learning and to cultural activities , thereby preventing the inter - generational transfer of poverty , fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving and social exclusion , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning , namely in the field of arts and facilitating learning mobility for all . special attention should be given to early childhood education as the early years are the most formative in human life and they greatly influence people ' s education , employment and integration prospects . synergies with the erasmus programme , to upscale innovative practices and notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , should be supported within this context . moreover , policy coherence and complementarity between the erasmus programme and the esf + should ensure a decent support to design and implement measures such as learning mobility for disadvantaged learners , particularly young people in vulnerable situations , adult learners and persons with disabilities or chronic diseases , in order to properly prepare them for mobility experiences abroad and increase their participation in the erasmus programme .


### the esf + should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , notably digital skills and key enabling technologies , with a view to providing people with skills adjusted to digitalisation , technological change , innovation and social and economic change , facilitating career transitions , mobility and supporting in particular low - skilled and / or poorly qualified adults , in line with the skills agenda for europe . ### the esf + should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , notably digital skills and key enabling technologies with a view to providing people and local communities with skills adjusted to digitalisation , technological change , innovation and social and economic change notably the ones induced by the transition to a low carbon economy , facilitating career transitions , mobility and supporting in particular low - skilled and / or poorly qualified adults , in line with the skills agenda for europe .


### the esf + should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all , notably digital skills and key enabling technologies , with a view to providing people with skills adjusted to digitalisation , technological change , innovation and social and economic change , facilitating career transitions , mobility and supporting in particular low - skilled and / or poorly qualified adults , in line with the skills agenda for europe . ### the esf + should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all through formal and non - formal education providers , including by developing digital skills and key enabling technologies , with a view to providing people with skills adjusted to digitalisation , technological change , innovation and social and economic change , facilitating transitions from education to employment , career transitions , voluntary mobility and supporting in particular low - skilled , persons with disabilities or chronic diseases and / or poorly qualified adults , or negatively affected by globalization , in line with the skills agenda for europe .


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


### the esf + should 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 eradicate poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and achieve social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health and education inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of pro - active and reactive policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age or nationality , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , people with disabilities , people experiencing homelessness , third - country nationals , people living in rural areas 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 free or 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 also address rural poverty stemming from the specific disadvantages of rural areas , such as an unfavourable demographic situation , a weak labour market , limited access to or lower quality of education and training services , and lack of healthcare and social services .


### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . ### the esf + should support member states efforts at all levels of government , including at regional and local level , to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies , strategies and action plans targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , migrants , people with illness and chronic conditions , homeless people facing multiple social challenges , and the working poor . furthermore , attention should be paid to those regions which , due to their poor economic , social or demographic situation , are faced with “brain - drain” of mainly young people . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market , including by improved access to the internet and hence to teleworking , 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 targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . ### the esf + should support member states’ efforts at all levels , including at regional and local level to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , disabled persons marginalised communities such as the roma , minorities , migrants , the working poor , and all other people facing multiple social challenges . the esf + should promote the active inclusion and citizenship of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration , namely via educational and cultural projects . the potential of sport as a tool for social inclusion should be fully recognised and further exploited . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility , inclusiveness and comprehensive coverage and fair conditions for self - employed workers .


### the esf + should contribute to the reduction of poverty by supporting national schemes aiming to alleviate food and material deprivation and promote social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion and the most deprived . with a view that at union level at least 4% of the resources of the esf + strand under shared management supports the most deprived , member states should allocate at least 2% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to address the forms of extreme poverty with the greatest social exclusion impact , such as homelessness , child poverty and food deprivation . due to the nature of the operations and the type of end recipients , it is necessary that simpler rules apply to support which addresses material deprivation of the most deprived . ### the esf + should contribute to poverty eradication by supporting national schemes aiming to alleviate food and material deprivation and promote social integration of people experiencing or at risk of poverty or social exclusion and the most deprived . member states should allocate at least 4% of their national resources of the social cohesion and social rights shared management to eradicate the forms of extreme poverty with the greatest social exclusion impact , such as homelessness , child poverty and food deprivation . due to the nature of the operations and the type of end recipients , it is necessary that the simplest possible rules apply to support which addresses material deprivation of the most deprived .


### the esf + should contribute to the reduction of poverty by supporting national schemes aiming to alleviate food and material deprivation and promote social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion and the most deprived . with a view that at union level at least 4% of the resources of the esf + strand under shared management supports the most deprived , member states should allocate at least 2% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to address the forms of extreme poverty with the greatest social exclusion impact , such as homelessness , child poverty and food deprivation . due to the nature of the operations and the type of end recipients , it is necessary that simpler rules apply to support which addresses material deprivation of the most deprived . ### the esf + should contribute to the reduction of poverty by supporting national , regional and local , where appropriate , schemes aiming to alleviate food and material deprivation and promote social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion and the most deprived . with a view that at union level at least 4% of the resources of the esf + strand under shared management supports the most deprived , member states are encouraged to allocate at least 4% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to address the forms of extreme poverty with the greatest social exclusion impact , such as homelessness , child poverty and food deprivation . due to the nature of the operations and the type of end recipients , it is necessary that simpler rules apply to support which addresses material deprivation of the most deprived .


### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 25% of their national esf + resources of the esf + strand under shared management to fostering social inclusion . ### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 30% of their national esf + resources of the esf + strand under shared management to poverty eradication and fostering social inclusion and integration .


### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 25% of their national esf + resources of the esf + strand under shared management to fostering social inclusion . ### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 30% of the social cohesion and social rights strand to fostering social inclusion and poverty eradication . that percentage should be complementary to the national resources to address extreme poverty .


### 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 , or who come from marginalised communities , 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 in particular 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 and / or training reintegration pathways and outreach measures for young people by prioritising , where relevant , long - term unemployed , inactive , disadvantaged and marginalised 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 15% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to support youth employability .


### in the light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of member states and regions , in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment , nor in education or training , it is necessary that those member states continue to invest sufficient resources of the esf + strand under shared management towards actions to promote youth employment including through the implementation of youth guarantee schemes . building on the actions supported by the youth employment initiative in the 2014 - 2020 programming period targeting individual persons , member states should further promote employment and education reintegration pathways and outreach measures for young people by prioritising , where relevant , long - term unemployed , inactive and disadvantaged young people including through youth work . member states should also invest in measures aimed at facilitating school - to - work transition as well as reforming and adapting employment services with a view to providing tailor - made support to young people . member states concerned should therefore allocate at least 10% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to support youth employability . ### in the light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of member states and regions , in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment , nor in education or training , which levels are even higher in case of young people coming from a disadvantaged social background , such as most young roma , 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 effective 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 making them more active in providing tailor - made support to young people and able to deliver their service without discrimination of any kind . 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 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 , which levels are even higher in case of young people coming from a disadvantaged social background , it is necessary that member states continue to invest adequate resources of the social cohesion and social rights strand towards actions to promote youth employment , in particular 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 high - quality employment and education reintegration pathways and effective 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 , and at delivering their service without discrimination of any kind . member states should therefore allocate at least 5% of their national resources of the social cohesion and social rights strand , or 15% of their national resources of the social cohesion and social rights strand when their neet rate is too high , to support policies in the field of youth employability , continued education , quality jobs , apprenticeships and traineeships .


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


### member states should ensure coordination and complementarity between the actions supported by these funds . ### member states and the commission should ensure coordination and complementarity between the actions supported by the esf + and the other union programmes and instruments such as european globalisation adjustment fund , the european regional development fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund , erasmus , the asylum and migration fund , horizon europe , the european agricultural fund for rural development , the digital europe programme .


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


### member states should ensure coordination and complementarity between the actions supported by these funds . ### member states should ensure coordination and complementarity between the actions supported by these funds and facilitate the balanced development of the less developed regions in relation to the average eu indicators .


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


### 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 . ### amendments in accordance with articles 174 and 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 their suffering from severe and permanent natural handicaps , these regions need specific support .


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


### with a view to rendering policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative solutions , support for social innovation is crucial . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf + . ### with a view to rendering policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative solutions including at local level , support for social innovation is crucial . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf + and requires good coordination between the social cohesion and social rights strand and the employment and social innovation strand .


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


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


### 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 . ### in line with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , 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 education and participation in the labour market , terms and conditions of employment and career progression . as well as the economic independence of women , education and skills upgrading and the reintegration of female victims of violence into society and into the labour market . synergiesand policy coherence with the rights and values programme in this should ensure that esf + can mainstream and upscale actions . the member states and the commission should also ensure that the esf + promotes equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age , sexual orientation 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 , with regard inter alia to education , employment , social protection and accessibility . 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 institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple and intersectional discrimination . the esf + should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion or the reproduction of gender stereotypes . 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 social cohesion and social rights strand .


### 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 . ### in line with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , 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 in all 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 or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age , sexual orientation , sex characteristics or gender identity , based on 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 , with regard inter alia to education , work , employment and accessibility . 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 institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple and intersectional 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 social cohesion and social rights strand .


### 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 , also through their management authorities at national and regional level , 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 and pensions . 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 and chronic diseases 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 institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple discrimination . this should also include the development of a national / regional deinstitutionalisation strategy and action plan . 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 .


### social experimentation is a small - scale project testing which allows gathering evidence on the feasibility of social innovations . it should be possible for feasible ideas to be pursued on a wider scale or in other contexts with financial support from the esf + , as well as from other sources . ### social experimentation is a small - scale project testing which allows gathering evidence on the feasibility of social innovations . it should be possible for feasible ideas to be pursued on a wider scale - where appropriate - or in other contexts with financial support from the esf + , as well as from other sources .


### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central employment services of member states with one another and with the commission . the european network of employment services should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified ### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central employment services of member states with one another and with the commission . the european network of employment services should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers , a greater transparency of information on the labour markets and greater skills and qualifications recognition . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to facilitating voluntary labour mobility and filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified .


### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central employment services of member states with one another and with the commission . the european network of employment services should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . ### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis . the central employment services of member states working with one another , the social partners and the commission should cooperate closely . the european network of employment services , with the involvement of the social partners , should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers under fair conditions and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling high - quality vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . esf + also covers cross - border partnerships between regional public employment services and the social partners and the work done in the context of those partnerships to foster voluntary , fair mobility and the transparency and integration of cross - border labour markets , through the provision of information , advice and employment services . in many border regions these partnerships play an important role in the development of a genuinely european labour market .


### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central employment services of member states with one another and with the commission . the european network of employment services should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . ### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central public employment services of member states with one another and with the commission . the european network of employment and cross - border services , with the involvement of the social partners should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the voluntary cross - border mobility of workers under fair conditions and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling vacancies of a high - quality where labour market shortcomings have been identified .


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


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


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


### social investment market players , including philanthropic actors , can play a key role in achieving several esf + objectives , as they offer financing as well as innovative and complementary approaches to combatting social exclusion and poverty , reducing unemployment and contributing to the un sustainable development goals . therefore , philanthropic actors such as foundations and donors should be involved , as appropriate , in esf + actions in particular in those aimed at developing the social investment market ecosystem . ### social investment market players , including philanthropic actors , can play a role in supporting the achievement of several esf + objectives , as they offer financing as well as innovative and complementary approaches to combatting social exclusion and poverty , reducing unemployment and contributing to the un sustainable development goals . therefore , philanthropic actors such as foundations and donors should be involved , as appropriate , in esf + actions .


### social investment market players , including philanthropic actors , can play a key role in achieving several esf + objectives , as they offer financing as well as innovative and complementary approaches to combatting social exclusion and poverty , reducing unemployment and contributing to the un sustainable development goals . therefore , philanthropic actors such as foundations and donors should be involved , as appropriate , in esf + actions in particular in those aimed at developing the social investment market ecosystem . ### social investors , including philanthropic actors , can play a key role in achieving several esf + objectives , as they offer financing as well as innovative and complementary approaches to combatting social exclusion and poverty , reducing unemployment and contributing to the un sustainable development goals . therefore , philanthropic actors such as foundations and donors should be involved , as appropriate , in esf + actions in particular in those aimed boosting social investments .


### social investment market players , including philanthropic actors , can play a key role in achieving several esf + objectives , as they offer financing as well as innovative and complementary approaches to combatting social exclusion and poverty , reducing unemployment and contributing to the un sustainable development goals . therefore , philanthropic actors such as foundations and donors should be involved , as appropriate , in esf + actions in particular in those aimed at developing the social investment market ecosystem . ### social investment market players , including philanthropic actors , can play a key role in achieving several esf + objectives , as they offer financing as well as innovative and complementary approaches to combatting social exclusion and poverty , reducing unemployment and contributing to the un sustainable development goals . therefore , philanthropic actors such as foundations and donors should be involved , as appropriate and as long as those foundations and donors do not have a political or social agenda in conflict with union ideals , in esf + actions in particular in those aimed at developing the social investment market ecosystem .


### keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health will have positive effects on health , health inequalities , quality of life , productivity , competitiveness and inclusiveness , while reducing pressures on national budgets . the commission has been committed to help member states to reach their sustainable development goals , in particular sdg 3 ' ensure healthy lives and promote well - being for all at all ages ' 17 . . 17com 739 final ### amendments keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health will have positive effects on health , health inequalities , quality of life , productivity , competitiveness and inclusiveness , while reducing pressures on national and regional budgets . the commission has been committed to help member states to reach their sustainable development goals , in particular sdg 3 ' ensure healthy lives and promote well - being for all at all ages ' 17 . 17com 739 final


### the health strand of the esf + should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the union ' s citizens and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking , harmful use of alcohol , consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs - related health damage , unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement member states action in line with the relevant strategies . the health strand of the esf + should mainstream effective prevention models , innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative , efficient and sustainable health systems of the member states and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for european citizens . ### the health strand of the esf + should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the people living in the union and to health promotion by addressing prevention and health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking , harmful use of alcohol , consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs - related health damage , unhealthy dietary habits , particularly due to poverty , and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement member states action in line with the relevant strategies . the health strand of the esf + should mainstream effective prevention models reaching out to all , innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative , efficient , accessible and sustainable health systems of the member states and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for people living in the union .


### the health strand of the esf + should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the union ' s citizens and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking , harmful use of alcohol , consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs - related health damage , unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement member states action in line with the relevant strategies . the health strand of the esf + should mainstream effective prevention models , innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative , efficient and sustainable health systems of the member states and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for european citizens . ### the health strand of the esf + should contribute to disease prevention , early diagnosis throughout the lifetime of the people living in the union and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use , smoking and passive smoking , harmful use of alcohol , environmental health risk factors , consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs - related health damage , obesity and unhealthy dietary habits , also related to poverty and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles , greater public awareness of risk factors , well - designed public health interventions for reducing the burden and impact of infections and preventable infectious diseases , including through vaccinations , in the overall health throughout life in order to complement member states action in line with the relevant strategies . in this context , special attention should be given to health education as it helps individuals and communities improve their health , increase their knowledge and influence their attitudes . current health challenges can only be effectively addressed through collaboration at union level and continued union action in the field of health . the health strand of the esf + should support implementation of the relevant union legislation , mainstream effective prevention and awareness raising models reaching out to all , innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative , accessible , efficient and sustainable health systems of the member states and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for people living in the union in both urban and rural areas . with a view to fully tapping into the potential of cross - sectorial cooperation and to improving synergies and coherence with other policy fields to achieve the general objectives of the esf + , sport and physical activity should be used as a tool in esf + actions aimed , in particular , at health promotion , and disease prevention .


### the health strand of the esf + should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the union ' s citizens and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking , harmful use of alcohol , consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs - related health damage , unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement member states action in line with the relevant strategies . the health strand of the esf + should mainstream effective prevention models , innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative , efficient and sustainable health systems of the member states and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for european citizens . ### amendments the health strand of the esf + should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the union ' s citizens and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking , harmful use of alcohol , consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs - related health damage , unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement member states action in line with the relevant strategies . the health strand of the esf + should mainstream effective prevention models , innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative , efficient and sustainable health systems of the member states at national , regional and local level and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for european citizens .


### eu health legislation has an immediate impact on the lives of citizen , on the efficiency and resilience of the health systems and the good functioning of the internal market . the regulatory framework for medical products and technologies , as well as on tobacco legislation , patients ' rights on cross - border health and serious cross - border threats to health is essential to health protection in the eu . regulation , as well its implementation and enforcement , must keep pace with innovation and research advances and with societal changes in this area , while delivering on health objectives . it is therefore necessary to continuously develop the evidence base required for implementing legislation of such a scientific nature . ### union health legislation has an immediate impact on the lives of citizen , on the efficiency and resilience of the health systems and the good functioning of the internal market . the regulatory framework for medical products and technologies , as well as on tobacco legislation , patients ' rights on cross - border health and serious cross - border threats to health is essential to health protection in the union . regulation , as well its implementation and enforcement , must keep pace with innovation and research advances and with societal changes in this area , yet they must also take into consideration the challenges of people coming from a disadvantaged social background and living in rural areas , while delivering on health objectives in all member states . it is therefore necessary to continuously develop the evidence base required for implementing legislation of such a scientific nature across the entire union .


### 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 regulation will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the mid - term evaluation . ### 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 regulation will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives over the mff 2021 - 2027 period , and an annual target of 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027 . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the mid - term evaluation .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely enhancing the effectiveness of labour markets and promoting access to quality employment , improving the access to and the quality of education and training , promoting social inclusion and health and reducing poverty as well as the actions under the employment and social innovation and health strands , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective . ### since the objectives of this regulation under the social cohesion and social rights strand , namely enhancing the effectiveness and fairness of labour markets and promoting access to quality employment , improving the access to and the quality of education and training , promoting social inclusion and health and eradicating poverty as well as the objectives under the employment and social innovation and health strands , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve these objectives .


### it lays down the objectives of the esf + , the budget for the period 2021 - 2027 , the methods of implementation , the forms of union funding and the rules for providing such funding . ### it lays down the objectives of the esf + , the budget for the period 2021 - 2027 , the methods of implementation , the forms of union funding and the rules for providing such funding , complementing the general rules applying to the esf + under regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] .


### ' basic material assistance ' means goods which fulfil the basic needs of a person for a life with dignity , such as clothing , hygiene goods and school material ; ### ' basic material assistance ' means goods which fulfil the basic needs of a person for a life with dignity , such as clothing , hygiene goods and school material , adequate nutrition , decent housing and healthcare ;


### ' most deprived persons ' means natural persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria set by the national competent authorities in consultation with relevant stakeholders , while avoiding conflicts of interest and which are approved by those national competent authorities and which may include elements that allow the targeting of the most deprived persons in certain geographical areas ; ### ' most deprived persons ' means natural persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , including children , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria set by the national competent authorities in consultation with relevant stakeholders , while avoiding conflicts of interest and which are approved by those national competent authorities and which may include elements that allow the targeting of the most deprived persons in certain geographical areas ;


### the definitions in article [ 2 ] of [ the future cpr ] shall also apply for the esf + strand under shared management . ### the definitions in article [ 2 ] of [ the future cpr ] shall also apply for the social cohesion and social rights strand under shared management .


### ' accompanying measures ' means activities provided in addition to the distribution of food and / or basic material assistance with the aim of addressing social exclusion such as referring to and providing social services or advice on managing a household budget ; ### ' accompanying measures ' means activities provided in addition to the distribution of food and basic material assistance with the aim of addressing social exclusion and eradicating poverty such as providing information on relevant public and support services , household costs , etc . , referring to and providing social services and psychological support ;


### ' most deprived persons ' means natural persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria set by the national competent authorities in consultation with relevant stakeholders , while avoiding conflicts of interest and which are approved by those national competent authorities and which may include elements that allow the targeting of the most deprived persons in certain geographical areas ; ### ' most deprived persons ' means natural persons , whether individuals , families – including single - parent families – , households or groups composed of such persons , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria set by the national competent authorities in consultation with relevant stakeholders , while avoiding conflicts of interest and which are approved by those national competent authorities and which may include elements that allow the targeting of the most deprived persons in certain geographical areas ;


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


### general objectives and methods of implementation ### general objectives


### the esf + aims to support member states to achieve high employment levels , fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 . ### the esf + aims to support member states to effectively eradicate poverty and fight social exclusion , advance equality and non - discrimination and achieve high employment levels , adequate and sustainable social protection , an appropriate level of health for all , and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on17 november 2017 . the esf + also aims at contributing to fulfilling the commitment of the union and its member states to achieve the sustainable development goals .


### 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 union and of the member states to ensure equal opportunities , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , investment in children and young people , 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 and inclusion , and a high level of human health protection . ### the esf + shall support , add value and complement the policies of the member states at national , regional and local level to ensure equal opportunities , gender equality , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , and a high level of human health protection , as set out in the european pillar of social rights .


### 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 eradicate poverty , ensure equal opportunities , access to formal and non - formal quality education and training , the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , and a high level of human health protection .


### modernising labour market institutions and services to assess and anticipate skills needs and ensure timely and tailor - made assistance and support to labour market matching , transitions and mobility ; ### modernising labour market institutions and services to assess and anticipate skills needs and ensure timely and tailor - made assistance and support to fair labour market matching , transitions and mobility ;