### 1. the commission shall transmit , with the consent of the member state concerned , the cooperation and support plan to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may refuse to give such consent in the case of sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit the cooperation and support plan to the european parliament and the council without undue delay.


### 2. notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 , the commission shall transmit the cooperation and support plan to the european parliament and the council in the following circumstances: ### deleted


### 3. grants may be awarded to the national authorities of member states , the european investment bank group , international organisations , public or private bodies and entities legally established in: ### 3. grants may be awarded to the national and local authorities of member states and social partners , the european investment bank group , international organisations , public or private bodies and entities legally established in:


### 1. the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , in particular when promoting the actions and their results , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public. ### 1. the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , in particular when promoting the actions and their results , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to the public , including through the media on a non-discriminatory basis.


### (12) in order to cater for additional needs under the technical support instrument , member states should have the possibility to transfer to the budget of that instrument resources programmed in shared management under the union funds , in accordance with the procedure thereof. transferred resources should be implemented in accordance with the rules of that instrument and should be used exclusively for the benefit of the member state concerned. the commission should provide feedback to the member state concerned on the use of the additional voluntary contributions. ### deleted


### public financial and asset management , budget process , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax fraud and evasion and revenue administration and customs union; ### public financial and asset management , budget process , macro-economic framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax evasion , tax fraud and evasion and revenue and expenditure administration and customs union;


### public financial and asset management , budget process , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax fraud and evasion and revenue administration and customs union; ### public financial and asset management , budget process , macro-fiscal framework , debt and cash management , expenditure and tax policy , tax compliance , aggressive tax planning , tax fraud , avoidance and evasion and revenue administration and customs union;


### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period 2021-2027 shall be eur 864 406 000 in current prices. ### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period 2021-2027 shall be eur 1 000 000 000 in current prices.


### the short-term or long-term provision of experts , including resident experts , to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities , where necessary with interpretation , translation and cooperation support , administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities; ### the provision of european parliament-approved experts , including resident experts , for a short or long period , to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities , where necessary with interpretation , translation and cooperation support , administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities;


### collection of data and statistics , development of common methodologies and , where appropriate , indicators or benchmarks; ### collection of data and statistics , including gender disaggregated data , development of common methodologies , including gender and climate mainstreaming and tracking , and , where appropriate , indicators or benchmarks;


### the preparation of recovery and resilience plans pursuant to regulation (eu) no yyy/xx and the implementation thereof undertaken by member states; ### the preparation , amendment or improvement of recovery and resilience plans pursuant to regulation (eu) recovery and resilience facility and the implementation thereof undertaken by member states;


### 1. the commission shall provide an annual report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of this regulation. ### 1. the commission shall provide an annual report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of this regulation. the european parliament may hold hearings with the commission on the content of this annual report.


### implementation of support measures. ### implementation of support measures per country and region.


### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis deepens social cleavages , increases job losses and inequalities , and hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures.


### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures to support a long-lasting recovery and creation of good quality sustainable jobs.


### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers socio-economic growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other key sectors of their economies that have been hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic and to mitigate the effects of the social crisis. this has created an exceptional and , owing to the disparate impact of covid-19 in the eu , uneven situation which needs to be addressed through specific and extraordinary measures.


### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures. ### (1) member states have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. the crisis hampers growth in member states , which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. this has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific and immediate measures that reach the real economy swiftly , to stimulate investment , economic growth and job creation.


### (2) in order to respond to the impact of the crisis , regulations (eu) no 1303/2013 and (eu) no 1301/2013 were amended on 30 march 2020 to allow more flexibility in the implementation of the operational programmes supported by the european regional development fund ('erdf') , the european social fund ('esf') and the cohesion fund (the 'funds') and by the european maritime and fisheries fund ('emff'). however , as the serious negative effects on union economies and societies worsened , both regulations were amended again on 23 april 2020 to provide exceptional additional flexibility to enable the member states to concentrate on the necessary response to the unprecedented crisis by enhancing the possibility to mobilise non-utilised support from the funds and by simplifying procedural requirements linked to programme implementation and audits. ### (2) in order to respond to the impact of the crisis , regulations (eu) no 1303/2013 and (eu) no 1301/2013 were amended on 30 march 2020 to allow more flexibility in the implementation of the operational programmes supported by the european regional development fund ('erdf') , the european social fund ('esf') and the cohesion fund (the 'funds') and by the european maritime and fisheries fund ('emff'). however , as the serious negative effects on union economies and societies worsened , both regulations were amended again on 23 april 2020 to provide exceptional additional flexibility to enable the member states to concentrate on the necessary response to the unprecedented crisis by enhancing the possibility to mobilise non-utilised support from the funds and by simplifying procedural requirements linked to programme implementation and audits. this flexibility should be temporary in nature and only linked to the corona response;


### (3) in order to redress huge shocks to the economy stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by member states to contain the covid-19 spreading and the risks of an asymmetric recovery stemming from the different national means available in different member states resulting in serious impacts on the functioning of the internal market , the european council endorsed on 23 april 2020 the “roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component , called for the establishment of the european recovery fund and mandated the commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the union most affected , while clarifying also the link with the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027. ### (3) in order to redress huge shocks to the economy and prevent disastrous economic and social consequences for eu citizens stemming from the exceptional restrictions put in place by member states to contain the covid-19 spreading and the risks of an asymmetric recovery stemming from the unequal impact of the virus in the eu and the different national means available in different member states resulting in serious impacts on the functioning of the internal market , the european council endorsed on 23 april 2020 the “roadmap for recovery” with a strong investment component , called for the establishment of the european recovery fund and mandated the commission to analyse the needs so that the resources would be targeted towards the sectors and geographical parts of the union most affected , while clarifying also the link with the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , only for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 , should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available and on the basis of a commission evaluation report assessing the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the instrument in addressing the corona crisis to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state in a delegated act , on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be distributed to member states and support them and the most impacted regions in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 54 806 498 104 (in 2018 prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital , social and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. given the importance of the fight against climate change , in line with the eu's commitments to implement the paris agreement and the un sustainable development goals , at least 30 % of the additional resources should contribute to the overall objective of climate mainstreaming in the multiannual financial framework. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state participating in the european public prosecutor's office enhanced cooperation , on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in any case , the allocation should not be lower than 40 euros per capita , with a guarantee of its application over the entire timeframe of react-eu (2020-2022) , and independently of the allocation proposed for other funds. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. ### (5) an additional exceptional amount of eur 58 272 800 000(in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the structural funds under the investment for growth and jobs goal , for the years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support member states and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic , social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the european union recovery instrument. part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission. the commission should set out the annual breakdown of additional resources for each member state on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning member states’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. the allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. in order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis , the breakdown for 2021 should be revised at the end of 2020 on the basis of the same allocation method , using the latest statistical data available by 15 december 2020 , and the breakdown for 2022 should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 october 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.


### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. it should be clarified that there is no need to respect the esf minimum share for the additional resources. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes. ### (7) in order to allow maximum flexibility to member states for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic or preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , allocations should be established by the commission at member state level. furthermore , the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. in addition , it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the member states while allowing maximum flexibility to the member states as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the erdf or the esf. taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources , the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should be systematically provided to all member states in need. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services and social services of general interest , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , particularly in the sectors most impacted by the pandemic such as tourism and culture , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis , for measures aimed at supporting female employment such as the provision of early childhood education and care , and incentives to female entrepreneurship. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu)2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. other investments with a proven high job creation potential , such as urban renewal , should also be supported. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. ### (9) in order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the erdf , as extended by regulations (eu) 2020/460 and (eu) 2020/558 of the european parliament and of the council5 , member states should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services , for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes and self-employed people , in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. technical assistance should also be supported. it is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , which should also constitute a single investment priority , to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including in insular , remote , rural and sparsely populated areas , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , social inclusion , education and training , skills development and to eradicate poverty including child poverty and enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time and should be conditional on maintaining the same level of working and employment conditions and rights , including protection against lay-offs and reduction of wages , and no bonuses to managers or dividends to shareholders. as public means are being used to uphold employment levels , recipients of union support should not be based in tax havens , and should not subvert collective bargaining , workers’ participation or codetermination in company decision-making processes.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children , and to reduce poverty , including through income support measures and the reinforcement of the public services provision. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , the development of skills that enable older workers to adapt to new labour market needs and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time. ### (10) for the esf , member states should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , support to youth employment measures , education and training , support to social economy enterprises , skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. it should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the covid-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.


### (11) in order to ensure that member states have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre-financing payment for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. the initial pre-financing to be paid should ensure that member states have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims. ### (11) in order to ensure that member states have sufficient financial means to swiftly implement crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , it is necessary to provide a higher level of initial pre-financing payment for the quick implementation of actions supported by the additional resources. 50% of the additional resources for the year 2020 will be paid as initial pre-financing and should ensure that member states have the means to arrange for advance payments to beneficiaries where necessary and to reimburse beneficiaries quickly following the submission of payment claims.


### (13) with a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , member states should be given the exceptional possibility to request a co-financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources. ### (13) with a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , member states should be given the exceptional possibility for the years 2020 and 2021 to request a co-financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources. normal member state co-financing rules should apply for 2022.


### (13) with a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , member states should be given the exceptional possibility to request a co-financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources. ### (13) with a view to alleviating the burden on public budgets regarding crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy , member states should be given the exceptional possibility to request a co-financing rate of up to 100 % to be applied to the separate priority axes of operational programmes providing support from the additional resources. a pre-financing of 100% from the structural funds should be guaranteed in the outermost regions , within the framework of react-eu , to promote their economic recovery , considering their budgetary constraints as a result of the crisis.


### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is therefore justified that evaluations during the programme are strengthened as a result to ensure eu money is spent efficiently and in support of the objectives laid down , namely crisis repair actions in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy. the commission will carry out an evaluation by 31 december 2021 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. it is also necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. the report should detail support received by sector and region and the final beneficial owners and amount of support received. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.


### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources. ### (14) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period , it is justified to exempt , on an exceptional basis , member states from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework , on thematic concentration , also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the erdf , and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. it is nevertheless necessary that member states carry out at least one evaluation by 31 december 2024 to assess the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. to facilitate the availability of comparable information at union level , member states shall use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the commission. in addition , while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information , communication and visibility , member states and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the union , in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries , beneficiaries , participants , final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence , volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs resulting from the impact of the covid-19 pandemic , as well as development levels in order to ensure a balanced focus both on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu and on the regions and cities most affected by the pandemic. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing social partners and civil society including non-governmental organisations and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , gender equality and non-discrimination , in accordance with the partnership principles.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing social partners and civil society , including non-governmental organisations and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , gender equality and non-discrimination , in accordance with the partnership principles.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) member states should take into account the different regional needs and development levels and they should focus on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu and with a view to ensuring that existing inequalities among eu territories are not exacerbated. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles.


### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principles. ### (15) with a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed , as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating structural funds resources , the additional resources allocated to the erdf and the esf are not to be broken down per category of region. however , member states are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions , in accordance with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion set out in article 173 tfeu. member states should also involve local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in particular the third sector , in accordance with the partnership principles.


### 1a. in addition to the global resources referred to in paragraph 1 , additional resources of eur 5 000 000 000 in current prices shall be made available for economic , social and territorial cohesion for budgetary commitment for 2020 , and allocated to the erdf and the esf.; ### 1a. in addition to the global resources referred to in paragraph 1 , additional resources of eur 4 805 843 906 in 2018 prices shall be made available for economic , social and territorial cohesion for budgetary commitment for 2020 , and allocated to the erdf and the esf.;


### measures referred to in article 2 of regulation [eri] shall be implemented under the structural funds with an amount of eur 53 272 800 000 in current prices of the amount referred to in article 3(2)(a)(i) of that regulation , subject to its article 4(3) , (4) and (8). ### measures referred to in article 2 of regulation [eri] shall be implemented under the structural funds with an amount of eur 50 000 654 198 in 20018 prices of the amount referred to in article 3(2)(a)(i) of that regulation , subject to its article 4(3) , (4) and (8).


### 1. the additional resources referred to in articles 91(1a) and 92a (‘the additional resources’) shall be made available under the investment for growth and jobs goal to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu). the additional resources shall be used to implement technical assistance pursuant to paragraph 6 of this article and the operations implementing the thematic objective in paragraph 10 of this article. ### 1. the additional resources referred to in articles 91(1a) and 92a (‘the additional resources’) shall be made available under the investment for growth and jobs goal , and at least 7 % of those resources shall be made available under the european territorial cooperation goal. in both cases , the additional resources shall provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu). the additional resources shall be used to implement technical assistance pursuant to paragraph 6 of this article and the operations implementing the thematic objective in paragraph 9 of this article.


### — 2020: eur 5 000 000 000; ### — 2020: eur 4 805 843 906 in 2018 prices


### — 2021: eur 42 434 400 000; ### — 2021: eur 39 987 184 320 in 2018 prices


### — 2022: eur 10 820 400 000. ### — 2022: eur 9 996 674 058 in 2018 prices


### the additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the additional resources as set out in article 92a. the additional resources set out in article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to eur 18 000 000 in current prices. ### the additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the additional resources as set out in article 92a. the additional resources set out in article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to eur 16 795 821 in 2018 prices.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021. ### 4. the commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 149 setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that delegated act shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021.


### each member state shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the erdf and the esf to operational programmes. ### each member state shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the erdf and the esf to operational programmes , involving local and regional authorities , as well as relevant bodies representing civil society , in accordance with the partnership principle. at least 7% of the additional resources shall be used for cross-border projects.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , including in insular , remote , rural and sparsely populated areas , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis.


### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. ### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including in insular , remote , rural and sparsely populated areas , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children.


### 11. by way of derogation from the first and second subparagraphs of article 120(3) , a co-financing rate of up to 100% may be applied to the priority axis or axes supported by the additional resources programmed under the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article. ### 11. by way of derogation from the first and second subparagraphs of article 120(3) , a co-financing rate of up to 100% may be applied to the priority axis or axes supported by the additional resources programmed under the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article for the year 2020 and 2021.


### by way of derogation from article 56(3) and 114(2) , the member states shall ensure that by 31 december 2024 at least one evaluation on the use of the additional resources is carried out to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , impact and how they contributed to the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article. ### the commission shall carry out an evaluation by 31 december 2021 as provided in article 56(4). by way of derogation from article 56(3) and 114(2) , the member states shall ensure that by 31 december 2024 at least one evaluation on the use of the additional resources is carried out to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , impact and how they contributed to the thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this article.


### 1. the additional resources referred to in articles 91(1a) and 92a (‘the additional resources’) shall be made available under the investment for growth and jobs goal to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu). the additional resources shall be used to implement technical assistance pursuant to paragraph 6 of this article and the operations implementing the thematic objective in paragraph 10 of this article. ### 1. the additional resources referred to in articles 91(1a) and 92a (‘the additional resources’) shall be made available in member states participating in the european public prosecutor's office enhanced cooperation , under the investment for growth and jobs goal to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy (react-eu). the additional resources shall be used to implement technical assistance pursuant to paragraph 6 of this article and the operations implementing the thematic objective in paragraph 10 of this article.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised at the end of 2020 to set the breakdown of the additional resources for 2021 , based on the data available by 15 december 2020 , and shall be revised again in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021.


### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of implementing acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021. ### 4. the commission shall adopt a decision , by means of delegated acts , setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the structural funds for 2020 and 2021 for each member state in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in annex viia. that decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 october 2021.


### the requirements laid down in article 92(4) shall not apply to the initial allocation or their subsequent transfers. ### the requirements laid down in article 92(4) shall not apply to subsequent transfers.


### the additional resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the fund to which they are allocated or transferred. ### the additional resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the fund to which they are allocated or transferred , taking into account the provisions defined in the current regulation.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. other investments with a high job creation potential , such as urban renewal , shall also be supported.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes and social economy enterprises , particularly in sectors such as tourism and culture , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis.


### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. ### for the erdf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services , to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to smes , investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy , investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens , and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis and in less developed regions.


### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. ### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. union support to those short-time work schemes shall be limited in time and shall be conditional on maintaining the same level of working and employment conditions and rights including protection against lay-offs and reduction of wages. recipients of union support shall by no means pay bonuses to managers or dividends to shareholders , be based in tax havens , or subvert collective bargaining , workers’ participation or codetermination in company decision making processes.


### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. ### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. poverty reduction , including through income support measures , shall also be supported , as well as the reinforcement of public service provision.


### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children. ### for the esf , the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance , particularly in the sectors hit hardest by the crisis , including in rural areas , including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed , even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures , unless the latter are imposed by national law. the additional resources shall also support job creation , in particular for people in vulnerable situations , youth employment measures , education and training , skills development , in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions , and to enhance access to social services of general interest , including for children.


### 9. with the exception of technical assistance referred to in paragraph 6 and of the additional resources used for the fead referred to in the seventh subparagraph of paragraph 5 , the additional resources shall support operations under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , complementing the thematic objectives set out in article 9. ### 9. with the exception of technical assistance referred to in paragraph 6 and of the additional resources used for the fead referred to in the seventh subparagraph of paragraph 5 , the additional resources shall support operations under the new thematic objective “fostering crisis repair in the context of the covid-19 pandemic and preparing a green , innovative , digital and resilient recovery of the economy” , complementing the thematic objectives set out in article 9.


### the revised financing plan set out in article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020 , 2021 and , where applicable , for 2022 without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions. ### the revised financing plan set out in article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources , without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions , for 2020 and shall , where applicable , be revised for 2021 and 2022.


### the derogation provided in the second sub-paragraph of article 65(10) setting the eligibility date of 1 february 2020 for operations for fostering crisis response capacities in the context of the covid-19 outbreak; ### deleted


### the derogation provided in article 25a(7) for the selection of operations fostering crisis response capacities in the context of the covid-19 outbreak as referred to in the second sub-paragraph of article 65(10); ### deleted


### (4) in accordance with regulation [european recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the european investment and structural funds should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [eri]. moreover , additional resources for economic , social and territorial cohesion should be made available through a revision of the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020. ### (4) in accordance with regulation [european recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the european investment and structural funds should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [eri]. moreover , additional resources for economic , social and territorial cohesion should be made available through a revision of the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 that makes it possible to flexibly and swiftly address needs emerging as a result of the covid-19 crisis.