### 38. stresses the significant contribution of fishermen to the advancement of scientific knowledge , through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment , species and habitats and the conservation thereof; ### 38. stresses the significant contribution of fishers to the advancement of scientific knowledge , through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data , collaboration with science , and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment , species and habitats and the conservation thereof;


### 39. observes that , given the right training and specific skills , fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data , providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019 , the community fleet , consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes , provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of europe and the world; ### 39. observes that , given the right training and specific skills , fishers could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data , providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019 , the community fleet , consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes , provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of europe and the world;


### 40. points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy , but also keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change , which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet; ### 40. points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy , but also secure population in coastal areas , preserving the cultural heritage of many coastal communities; considers vital to keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change , which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;


### 41. stresses the importance of ocean literacy , which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users , software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new fisheries control regulation , which is currently under review , or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety , working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea; ### 41. stresses the importance of ocean literacy , which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users , software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new fisheries control regulation , which is currently under review , or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety , working conditions and wellbeing of fishers at sea , life-long learning systems must be set up to create updated skills and opportunities for all age groups;


### 42. points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings , as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse , including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear , and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged; ### 42. points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishers productivity and average earnings , as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishers have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine litter , including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear , and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged;


### 43. welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 emfaf to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities , but also fishing enterprise management , thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector; ### 43. welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 emfaf to provide assistance and support for young fisher engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities , but also fishing enterprise management , thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector;


### 45. points out that the need to improve on-board working , living and safety conditions , the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates , the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between member states and the need for manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishermen who are , in many cases , employed illegally; ### 45. points out that the need to improve on-board working , living and safety conditions , the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates , the obstacles to the movement of fishers between member states and the need for manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishers who are , in many cases , employed illegally; considers , in line with the eesc opinion on the social dimension of fisheries , that it is essential to develop general principles and operational guidelines for fair labour market services in the fishing sector. in this regard the european commission and member states should promote the guidelines on the decent employment of migrant fishers developed in 2020 by the european social partners in the fisheries sector;


### 46. calls on the european commission and the member states to raise public awareness in europe of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life , thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future; ### 46. calls on the european commission and the member states to raise public awareness in europe of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishers to food supply in europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life , thereby debunking the preconception that fishers are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future;


### 47. notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the bénodet 2000 report entitled 'fish comes from the sea , but where will future fishermen come from?' , which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'fish comes from the sea , and fishermen are guardians of fish and the sea , but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishermen come from?'; ### 47. notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the bénodet 2000 report entitled 'fish comes from the sea , but where will future fishermen come from?' , which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'fish comes from the sea , and fishers are guardians of fish and the sea , but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishers come from?';


### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant. ### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes following a wide-ranging consultation with relevant stakeholders including social partners as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant.


### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant. ### (3) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner , in line with the union's commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant.


### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable growth and employment in the union. ### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , adapt to technological development , strengthen the adjustment capacity and social systems and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable growth and employment in the union , and strengthening labour market resilience.


### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable growth and employment in the union. ### (4) the economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. the implementation of structural reforms is among the union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential of the transition to a net-zero economy , strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. pursuing structural reforms needs also to contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion , boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable growth and employment in the union.


### (10) against that background , it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to member states by offering direct financial support , alongside technical support. to that end , a new reform support programme ('the programme') should be established to provide effective incentives to step up the implementation of structural reforms in the member states. the programme should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the commission and the member states from the use of the other instruments and programmes. the programme should also continue the actions and the mode of operation of the srsp , since they have been proven very useful , and have been appreciated by member states , for strengthening the administrative capacity of national authorities in various policy domains. the programme should also include targeted support for reforms in member states whose currency is not the euro and which have taken demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame. ### (10) against that background , it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to member states by offering direct financial support , alongside technical support. to that end , a new reform support programme ('the programme') should be established to provide effective incentives to step up the implementation of structural reforms in the member states. the programme should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the commission and the member states from the use of the other instruments and programmes. the programme should also continue the actions and the mode of operation of the srsp , since they have been proven very useful , and have been appreciated by member states , for strengthening the administrative capacity of national authorities in various policy domains , and build upon the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights and the objectives of the un sustainable development goals. the programme should also include targeted support for reforms in member states whose currency is not the euro but have the obligation to adopt the single currency.


### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned. ### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of economic , social and territorial cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned.


### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned. ### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , sustainability , productivity , growth , social inclusion , employment and the transition towards climate-neutrality. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned.


### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned. ### (13) the programme's overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , social inclusion , and employment. for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative and institutional capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned.


### (14) specific objectives should be set for each instrument of the programme. with regard to the reform delivery tool , they should consist of fulfilling concrete milestones and targets set out in relation to the completion of reform commitments , which would trigger the release of the financial incentives. with regard to the technical support instrument , they should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design and implement reforms , by taking into account good practices and lessons learned from peers. those objectives should be pursued in all member states under those two instruments and , in the context of the convergence facility , by those member states whose currency is not the euro and which have taken demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame. ### (14) specific objectives should be set for each instrument of the programme. with regard to the reform delivery tool , they should consist of fulfilling concrete milestones and targets set out in relation to the completion of reform commitments , which would trigger the release of the financial incentives. with regard to the technical support instrument , they should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design and implement reforms , by taking into account good practices and lessons learned from peers. those objectives should be pursued in all member states under those two instruments and , in the context of the convergence facility , by those member states whose currency is not the euro and who are not subject to an opt-out.


### (15) in order to ensure that the reforms supported by the programme address all the key economic and societal areas , both financial support and technical support under the programme should be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. ### (15) in order to ensure that the reforms supported by the programme address all the key economic and societal areas , both financial support and technical support under the programme should be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , science and research , sustainable development , public health and management of healthcare systems and social welfare.


### (18) [reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union's commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions will be identified during the programme's preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. ### (18) [reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union's commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions will be identified during the programme's preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.


### (23) in order to ensure the ownership of and a focus on relevant reforms , the member states should identify the reform commitments in response to challenges identified in the context of the european semester (including those challenges identified in country specific recommendations) and propose a detailed set of measures for their implementation , which should contain appropriate milestones and targets and a timetable for implementation over a maximum period of three years. close cooperation between the commission and the member states should be sought and achieved throughout the process. ### (23) in order to ensure the ownership of and a focus on relevant reforms , the member states should identify the reform commitments in response to challenges identified in the context of the european semester (including those challenges identified in country specific recommendations) and propose a detailed set of measures for their implementation , which should contain appropriate milestones and targets and a timetable for implementation over a maximum period of three years , save in cases of force majeure which may temporarily stop the clock. close cooperation between the commission and the member states should be sought and achieved throughout the process.


### (24) the commission should assess the nature and the importance of the reform commitments proposed by the member states and should determine the amount to be allocated on the basis of transparent criteria. to that effect , it should take into account the substantive elements provided by the member states and assess whether the reform commitments proposed by the member states are expected to effectively address challenges identified in the context of the european semester , whether they represent a comprehensive reform package , whether they are expected to strengthen the performance and resilience of the national economy and whether their implementation is expected to have a lasting impact in the member state where relevant by strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity of the member state concerned. in addition , the commission should assess whether the internal arrangements proposed by the member states , including the proposed milestones and targets , and the related indicators , are expected to ensure effective implementation of the reform commitments during a maximum period of three years. ### (24) the commission should assess the nature and the importance of the reform commitments proposed by the member states and should determine the amount to be allocated on the basis of transparent criteria. to that effect , it should take into account the substantive elements provided by the member states and assess whether the reform commitments proposed by the member states are expected to effectively address challenges identified in the context of the european semester , whether they represent a comprehensive reform package , whether they are expected to strengthen the performance and resilience of the national economy and whether their implementation is expected to have a lasting impact in the member state where relevant by strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity of the member state concerned. in addition , the commission should assess whether the internal arrangements proposed by the member states , including the proposed milestones and targets , and the related indicators , are expected to ensure effective implementation of the reform commitments during a maximum period of three years , save in cases of force majeure which may temporarily stop the clock.


### (44) an independent mid-term evaluation , looking at the achievement of the objectives of the programme , the efficiency of the use of its resources and its added value should be carried out. an independent ex-post evaluation should , in addition , deal with the long-term impact of the programme. ### (44) an independent mid-term evaluation , looking at the achievement of the objectives of the programme , the efficiency of the use of its resources and its added value should be carried out. an independent ex-post evaluation should , in addition , deal with the long-term impact of the programme and its coherence with the union’s climate objectives and sustainable development goals. .


### to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economies and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the member states , thereby contributing to cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth and employment; and ### to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economies and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the member states , thereby contributing to cohesion , competitiveness , sustainability , productivity , growth , social inclusion , employment and the transition towards climate-neutrality; and


### to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economies and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the member states , thereby contributing to cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth and employment; and ### to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economies and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the member states , thereby contributing to cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , social inclusion and employment; and


### to contribute to strengthening the administrative capacity of the member states in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### to contribute to strengthening the administrative and institutional capacity of the member states in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors.


### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation; ### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , transition to a net-zero economy , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;


### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation; ### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation or (re)nationalisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , digital skills , the fight against poverty , the promotion of social inclusion , social security and social welfare systems , public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , digital skills , the fight against poverty , ensuring social inclusion , social security and social welfare systems , the management and improvement of public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies;


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


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


### 1. a member state wishing to receive support under the reform delivery tool shall submit a proposal for reform commitments to the commission. that proposal shall set out a detailed set of measures for the implementation of structural reforms in response to challenges identified in the european semester process and shall contain milestones , targets and a timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of three years. ### a member state wishing to receive support under the reform delivery tool shall submit a proposal for reform commitments to the commission. that proposal shall set out a detailed set of measures for the implementation of structural reforms in response to challenges identified in the european semester process and shall contain milestones , targets and a timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of three years , which may be temporarily suspended in the event of force majeure.


### whether the internal arrangements proposed by the member states concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the reform commitments during a maximum period of three years , including the proposed milestones and targets , and the related indicators. ### whether the internal arrangements proposed by the member states concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the reform commitments during a maximum period of three years , save in the event of force majeure , including the proposed milestones and targets , and the related indicators.


### the decision shall lay down the period for implementation of the reform commitments , which shall be no later than three years after the adoption of the decision. it shall also establish: the detailed arrangements and timetable for implementation of the reform commitments and reporting thereon by the member state concerned within the european semester process; the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the milestones and targets; and the modality for providing access by the commission to the underlying relevant data. ### the decision shall lay down the period for implementation of the reform commitments , which shall be no later than three years after the adoption of the decision. this period may be interrupted for reasons of force majeure affecting the member state concerned for the estimated time of recovery. the decision shall also establish: the detailed arrangements and timetable for implementation of the reform commitments and reporting thereon by the member state concerned within the european semester process; the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the milestones and targets; and the modality for providing access by the commission to the underlying relevant data.


### institutional , administrative or sectoral capacity building and related supporting actions at all governance levels , also contributing to the empowerment of civil society , as appropriate , in particular: ### institutional , administrative or sectoral capacity building , social dialogue and related supporting actions at all governance levels , also contributing to the empowerment of civil society , as appropriate , in particular:


### organisation of local operational support in areas such as asylum , migration and border control; ### organisation of local operational support in areas such as asylum , migration and border control , and the response to health emergencies;


### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to achieve sustainable economic growth and job creation; ### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to achieve sustainable economic growth , job creation and transition to a net-zero economy;


### to ensure timely availability of resources , a limited part of the work programme shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control. ### to ensure timely availability of resources , a limited part of the work programme shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy , its temporary paralysis owing to emergencies such as pandemics , nuclear disasters or biochemical attacks , or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control.


### (2) the network aims at reinforcing public employment services (pes) capacity , effectiveness and efficiency through providing a platform for comparing their performance at european level , identifying good practices and establishing a mutual learning system. it also aims at giving the pes more opportunities to help develop innovative , evidence-based policies in line with relevant union policy initiatives. ### (2) the network aims at reinforcing public employment services (pes) capacity , effectiveness and efficiency through providing a platform for comparing their performance at european level , identifying good practices and establishing a mutual learning system. it aims at giving the pes more opportunities to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of full employment and social progress referred to in article 3 of the treaty on european union (teu) , promoting consistency with those objectives of the relevant union policy initiatives and the efforts of the member states and the union to improve the coordinated employment strategy and the development of innovative , evidence-based policies.


### (5) the continuation of the network should support the implementation of the european pillar of social rights , which includes the provision of active support to employment among its principles. it should also contribute to sustainable development goal 8 of the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development by contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth , employment and decent work for all. ### (5) in its communication of 11 december 2019 on the european green deal , the commission reformulates its commitment to tackling the problems caused by climate change on a new basis , stating that all union actions and policies should contribute to achieving the objectives of the european green deal. the continuation of the network should therefore strengthen the employment actions and policies that contribute to the achievement of the european green deal , by helping to speed up the transition towards a climate-neutral circular economy and making this transition fair and inclusive for all , seeking to guarantee full employment and the availability of decent work which offers adequate pay and , at all events , protection against poverty , and fostering environmental sustainability and health and safety at work. the continuation of the network should also support the implementation of the european pillar of social rights , which includes the provision of active support to employment among its principles and contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals of the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular development goal 8.


### (6) the network should continue to organise cooperation and contacts with other labour market stakeholders to promote synergies between them , including in particular cooperation with union agencies in the area of employment , social policy , education and training , to ensure a consistent policy framework. ### (6) the network should continue to organise cooperation and contacts with other labour market stakeholders to promote synergies between them , including in particular cooperation with union agencies in the area of employment , social policy , education and training , to ensure a consistent policy framework. more systematic and structural cooperation between pes and other service providers in social and employment fields should be enhanced in order to better respond to the needs of the jobseekers.


### the aim of this decision is to encourage cooperation between member states through the network in the field of employment , within the areas of pes responsibility , in order to contribute to the implementation of the union’s employment policies. this will also help implementing the european pillar of social rights and the united nations sustainable development goals , thereby supporting: ### the aim of this decision is to encourage cooperation between member states through the network in the field of employment , within the areas of pes responsibility , in order to foster the implementation of the union’s employment policies , the implementation of the european pillar of social rights , the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals and a rapid , fair and inclusive transition to a climate-neutral circular economy , thereby supporting:”


### contribute to modernising and strengthening pes in key areas , in line with the union’s employment policies , the european pillar of social rights , and the sustainable development goals; ### contribute to modernising and strengthening pes in areas of crucial importance , facilitating the achievement of the union’s objectives of full employment and social progress , coherence of employment policies with these objectives , the implementation of the european pillar of social rights , the achievement of the sustainable development goals and the implementation of a rapid , fair and inclusive transition to a climate-neutral circular economy;


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### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union. ### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focusing on recovery and resilience and support to the most vulnerable affected by the crisis. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies , financial and social welfare systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. socially responsible , smart , sustainable and inclusive reforms , which enhance the potential to strengthen adjustment capacity and social protection systems , boost growth , create quality jobs , foster investment and support the process of upward economic and social convergence will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union.


### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union. ### (3) the covid-19 outbreak in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the union and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. this health crisis has also shown the severe lack of public investment and infrastructure in the member states. this instrument must enable our economic model to refocus on the well-being of european citizens and on social and environmental objectives. it must seek to make the recovery sustainable , leading to investments which contribute to reinforcing economic , territorial , environmental and social cohesion , to stimulating public investment and to fostering a high level of employment and less inequality in the union.


### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union. ### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on social , environmental and economic recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the social and economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing sustainable and socially inclusive reforms and investments to respond to the new challenges , address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union.


### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union. ### (3) the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the eu and in the world. in the union , new priorities have emerged , linked with the crisis , specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. they require an urgent and coordinated response from the union in order to cope with the economic consequences for member states as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. the current covid-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps member states to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. growth enhancing reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience in a socially and environmentally acceptable manner will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and concretely overcome the economic , social and territorial divergences in the union.


### (4) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies are presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the structural and cohesion funds , and from other programmes. ### (4) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify challenges and national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. such reforms should be based on solidarity , integration , social justice and a fair distribution of wealth , so as to ensure equality and access to opportunities and social protection , to protect vulnerable groups , and to improve the living standards of all , which are key principles of the european pillar of social rights. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies should be designed based on a wide-ranging and well-documented public consultation process , in cooperation with social partners , and then presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the structural and cohesion funds , and from other programmes.


### (4) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies are presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the structural and cohesion funds , and from other programmes. ### (4) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination , refocused on the principles of the european green deal , those of the european pillar of social rights and the sdgs , is the framework which makes it possible to establish national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies are presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the structural and cohesion funds , and from other programmes. in the long term , the semester must take account of the fact that any change in economic activity is essentially far more dependent on our capacity to keep climate change under control and protect the environment than on short-term gains in competitiveness; reforms undertaken in the context of the semester shall take the long-term social , climate-related and environmental consequences into consideration.


### (4) at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. those strategies are presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the structural and cohesion funds , and from other programmes. ### (4) at union level and together with the different commitments of the european union such as towards the implementation of the un sustainable development goals , the european pillar of social rights and the eu climate and biodiversity targets , the european semester of economic policy coordination is one of the frameworks to identify challenges and monitor how member states respond to those challenges. member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those priorities. those strategies are presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or union funding. they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the structural and cohesion funds , and from other programmes.


### (6) member states have increasingly taken up technical support under the srsp in the past , therefore , through this regulation , a technical support instrument should be established with a view to continuing to support member states in the implementation of reforms. ### (6) member states have increasingly taken up technical support under the srsp in the past , therefore , through this regulation , a technical support instrument should be established with a view to strengthening the support for member states in the implementation of reforms and investments. the technical support instrument should play a key role to support member states in designing and implementing their recovery and resilience plans pursuant to regulation establishing the recovery and resilience facility.


### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. ### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. the instrument will also contribute to reforms that ensure the implementation of the principles of the european pillar of social rights and tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including reducing inequalities , ensuring high quality public services , protecting natural capital and supporting the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.


### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. ### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement , the european pillar of social rights and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and 10% supporting biodiversity objectives. the technical support instrument should also contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the union and of member states in the context of the european pillar of social rights. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the biodiversity and the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.


### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. ### (7) reflecting the european green deal as europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement , the pillar of social rights and the united nations’ sustainable development goals , the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 40% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. this should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the union , including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.


### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement socially responsible reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , local authorities and social partners.


### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement tailor-made reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors.


### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### (8) the general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms and investment to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and fair convergence. to that effect , it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the member states to implement union law , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors.


### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. ### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national and local authorities and social partners in their endeavours to design , develop and implement socially responsible and sustainable reforms and strengthen social dialogue , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management.


### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. ### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement reforms and investments and notably the preparation , implementation , revision and improvement of national recovery and resilience plans pursuant to regulation establishing the recovery and resilience facility , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management.


### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. ### (9) the specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design , develop and implement tailor-made reforms , including through exchange of good practices where applicable , appropriate processes and methodologies , digital upgrading and a more effective and efficient human resources management.


### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions. ### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and quality jobs , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions and social progress. the instrument should also support actions to stimulate convergence towards accession to the euro area of those member states whose currency is not the euro.


### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions. ### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions. these reforms should not be subject to the expenditure accounting requirements of the stability and growth pact.


### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions. ### (10) with a view to helping member states to design , develop and implement reforms and investments in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , energy and climate , public health , care and child care , housing , social infrastructure and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions.


### (10) with a view to helping member states address reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions. ### (10) with a view to helping member states address their reform needs in all the key economic and societal areas , technical support should continue to be provided by the commission , upon request from a member state , in a broad range of policy domains , which include areas related to public financial and asset management , institutional and administrative reform , business environment , the financial sector , markets for products , services and labour , education and training , sustainable development , relaunching the tourism sector , public health and social welfare. specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions.


### (13) the technical support instrument should be provided on request , in order to support the implementation of reforms undertaken at the initiative of the member states , reforms in the context of economic governance processes or actions related to the implementation of union law , and reforms in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. it should also provide technical support for the preparation and implementation of recovery plans to be undertaken under regulation (eu) no yyy/xx. ### (13) the technical support instrument should be provided on request in order to support the implementation of reforms undertaken in the member states , reforms in the context of economic governance processes or actions related to the implementation of union law , and reforms in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. it should also provide technical support for the preparation and implementation of recovery plans to be undertaken under regulation (eu) no yyy/xx.


### (13) the technical support instrument should be provided on request , in order to support the implementation of reforms undertaken at the initiative of the member states , reforms in the context of economic governance processes or actions related to the implementation of union law , and reforms in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. it should also provide technical support for the preparation and implementation of recovery plans to be undertaken under regulation (eu) no yyy/xx. ### (13) the technical support instrument should be provided on request , in order to support the implementation of reforms and investments undertaken at the initiative of the member states , reforms and investments in the context of economic governance processes or actions related to the implementation of union law , and reforms in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. it should also provide technical support for the preparation and implementation and revision of recovery plans to be undertaken under regulation on recovery and resilience facility.


### (14) in line with the rules and practice already existing under the previous programme , the srsp , a light process for the submission of requests for technical support should be established. for this reason , requests by member states should be submitted by 31 october of a calendar year. respecting the overarching principle of equal treatment , sound financial management and transparency , appropriate criteria for the analysis of the requests submitted by member states should be laid down. those criteria should be based on the urgency , the severity and extent of the problems , as well as on the support needs identified in respect of the policy areas where technical support is envisaged. ### (14) in line with the rules and practice already existing under the previous programme , the srsp , a light process for the submission of requests for technical support should be established. for this reason , requests by member states should be submitted by 31 october of a calendar year following adequate consultation with relevant social partners. respecting the overarching principle of equal treatment , sound financial management and transparency , appropriate criteria for the analysis of the requests submitted by member states should be laid down. those criteria should be based on the urgency , the severity and extent of the problems , as well as on the support needs identified in respect of the policy areas where technical support is envisaged.


### (1) technical support’ means measures that help member states to carry out institutional , administrative and growth-sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms; ### (1) technical support’ means measures that help member states to carry out institutional , administrative , sustainable , socially inclusive and growth-sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms and investments; and to strengthen the social dialogue.


### (1) technical support’ means measures that help member states to carry out institutional , administrative and growth-sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms; ### (1) technical support’ means measures that help member states to carry out institutional , administrative and growth-sustaining , and socially and environmentally sustainable resilience-enhancing reforms;


### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law , including the implementation of the principles of the european pillar of social rights , in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , local authorities and social partners.


### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms and investments necessary to achieve fair economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors , and to contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the union and of member states in the context of the european green deal , paris agreement , the united nations sustainable development goals , gender mainstreaming and the european pillar of social rights.


### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors. ### the general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by supporting member states in their efforts to implement tailor-made reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery , resilience and upward economic and social convergence , and to support member states’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors.


### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned. ### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national and local authorities and social partners in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms and strengthen social dialogue , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned.


### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned. ### to achieve the general objective set out in article 3 , the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national authorities in improving their capacity to design , develop and implement reforms , including through exchange of good practices where applicable , appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the member states concerned.


### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , productivity , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions , and in particular to one or more of the following: ### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , social welfare systems and quality public services , including health , education and training , labour market participation , productivity , digitalisation , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , quality jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster fair green and digital transitions and actions that foster the implementation of the principles of the european pillar of social rights , and in particular to one or more of the following:


### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , productivity , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions , and in particular to one or more of the following: ### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , productivity , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions in a socially conscious manner , and in particular to one or more of the following:


### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , productivity , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions , and in particular to one or more of the following: ### the specific objectives set out in article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , education , productivity , research and innovation , smart , fair , sustainable , and inclusive growth , high-quality jobs and investment , with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions , and in particular to one or more of the following:


### institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration and e-government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering; ### institutional reform and efficient , non-discriminatory and service-oriented functioning of public administration and e-government , including , where appropriate , through the improvement of the accessibility and affordability of public services , simplification of rules , effective rule of law and checks and balances , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption , money laundering and tax evasion;


### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation; ### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , reduction of red tape , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development , relaunching the tourism sector , and support for research and innovation and digitisation;


### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation; ### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , reshoring of businesses within europe , private sector development , product and service markets , public investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;


### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , investment , public participation in enterprises , privatisation processes , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation; ### business environment , including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises , re-industrialisation , private sector development , product and service markets , public and private investment including public participation in enterprises , trade and foreign direct investment , competition and public procurement , sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### vocational education and training , inclusive labour market policies , strengthening social dialogue , capacity building of social partners , creation of quality jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty , reduction of income and wealth inequalities , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social protection and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies;


### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality , gender equality , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , accessible and affordable public health and healthcare systems , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies; ### education and training , labour market policies , including social dialogue , for the creation of high-quality jobs , up- and re-skilling , in particular digital skills , media literacy , active citizenship , the fight against poverty and income inequality , gender equality , fight against racism and all forms of discrimination , the promotion of social inclusion , adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems , social public infrastructure , accessible and affordable public health , healthcare and care systems , including housing policy , as well as cohesion , asylum , migration and border policies;


### policies for implementing the digital and the green transitions , e-government solutions , e-procurement , connectivity , data access and governance , e-learning , use of artificial intelligence based solutions , the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection , climate action , mobility , promoting the circular economy , energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , soil and biodiversity protection , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas; and ### policies for implementing the digital and the green transitions , e-government solutions , e-procurement , connectivity , data access and governance , e-learning , use of artificial intelligence based solutions , the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection , climate action , mobility and connection including public transport , promoting the circular economy , energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security and autonomy , and for the agricultural sector , soil and biodiversity protection , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural , remote and insular areas; and


### policies for implementing the digital and the green transitions , e-government solutions , e-procurement , connectivity , data access and governance , e-learning , use of artificial intelligence based solutions , the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection , climate action , mobility , promoting the circular economy , energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , soil and biodiversity protection , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas; and ### policies for implementing the digital and the green just transitions , mitigating climate change , a sustainable and circulate economy , e-government solutions , e-procurement , connectivity , data access and governance , e-learning , use of artificial intelligence based solutions , the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection , climate action , mobility , promoting the circular economy , energy and resource efficiency , renewable energy sources , achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security , and for the agricultural sector , soil and biodiversity protection , fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas; and


### 3. resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the instrument. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of article 62(1) of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that article. those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned. ### deleted


### organisation of local operational support in areas such as asylum , migration and border control; ### organisation of local operational support in areas mentioned in article 5;


### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material; ### studies , research , analyses and surveys , evaluations and impact assessments , including gender impact assessments , and the development and publication of guides , reports and educational material;


### 1. a member state wishing to receive technical support under the instrument shall submit a request for technical support to the commission , identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope as set out in article 5. these requests shall be submitted by 31 october of a calendar year. the commission may provide guidance on the main elements to be included in the request for support. ### 1. a member state wishing to receive technical support under the instrument shall submit a request for technical support to the commission following adequate public consultation with relevant social partners , identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope as set out in article 5. these requests shall be submitted by 31 october of a calendar year. the commission may provide guidance on the main elements to be included in the request for support.


### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth and job creation and enhance resilience; ### the implementation of reforms in member states , in particular to support recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth , quality job creation , adequate social protection , social inclusion and enhance resilience;


### the implementation of reforms by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable economic growth and job creation and enhance resilience; ### the implementation of reforms and investments by member states , undertaken on their own initiative , in particular to support recovery [in line with regulation (eu) no yyy/xx] , achieve sustainable and socially inclusive economic growth and high-quality job creation and enhance resilience;


### the implementation of growth-sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms in the context of economic governance processes , in particular the country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the european semester or actions related to the implementation of union law; ### the implementation of growth-sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms in the context of economic governance processes , in particular the country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the european semester or actions related to counter-cyclical long term investment and/or the implementation of union law;