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| 23.12.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 449/358 |
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23.12.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 449/358

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P8_TA(2019)0096

Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 13 February 2019 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument (COM(2018)0375 — C8-0230/2018 — 2018/0196(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2020/C 449/50)

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| Proposal for a | Proposal for a |
| REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL | REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL |
| laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument | laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund,
  the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development,
  and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Proposal for a

Proposal for a

REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument

laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund,
  the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development,
  and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) | Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union is to aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, and that particular attention is to be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps. Article 175 of the TFEU requires that the Union is to support the achievement of these objectives by the action it takes through the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Investment Bank and other instruments. Article 322 of the TFEU provides the basis for adopting financial rules determining the procedure to be adopted for establishing and implementing the budget and for presenting and auditing accounts, as well as for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1)

Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union is to aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, and that particular attention is to be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps. Article 175 of the TFEU requires that the Union is to support the achievement of these objectives by the action it takes through the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Investment Bank and other instruments. Article 322 of the TFEU provides the basis for adopting financial rules determining the procedure to be adopted for establishing and implementing the budget and for presenting and auditing accounts, as well as for checks on the responsibility of financial actors.

| (1) | Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union is to aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, and that particular attention is to be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps
  . These regions particularly benefit from cohesion policy
  . Article 175 of the TFEU requires that the Union is to support the achievement of these objectives by the action it takes through the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Investment Bank and other instruments. Article 322 of the TFEU provides the basis for adopting financial rules determining the procedure to be adopted for establishing and implementing the budget and for presenting and auditing accounts, as well as for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. |
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(1)

Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union is to aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, and that particular attention is to be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps
  . These regions particularly benefit from cohesion policy
  . Article 175 of the TFEU requires that the Union is to support the achievement of these objectives by the action it takes through the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Investment Bank and other instruments. Article 322 of the TFEU provides the basis for adopting financial rules determining the procedure to be adopted for establishing and implementing the budget and for presenting and auditing accounts, as well as for checks on the responsibility of financial actors.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (1 a) | It is important for the future of the European Union and its citizens that cohesion policy remains the main investment policy of the Union, keeping its funding in the 2021-2027 period at least at the level of the 2014-2020 programming period. New funding for other areas of activity or programmes of the Union should not be to the detriment of the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus or the Cohesion Fund. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1 a)

It is important for the future of the European Union and its citizens that cohesion policy remains the main investment policy of the Union, keeping its funding in the 2021-2027 period at least at the level of the 2014-2020 programming period. New funding for other areas of activity or programmes of the Union should not be to the detriment of the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus or the Cohesion Fund.

Amendment 430

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (2) | In order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of Union Funds implemented under shared management namely the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’), the Cohesion Fund, measures financed under shared management in the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’), the Asylum and Migration Fund (‘AMIF’), Internal Security Fund (‘ISF’) and Integrated Border Management Fund (‘BMVI’), financial rules based on Article 322 of the TFEU should be established for all these Funds (‘the Funds’), clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions. In addition, common provisions based on Article 177 of the TFEU should be established to cover policy specific rules for the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund
  and
  the EMFF. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2)

In order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of Union Funds implemented under shared management namely the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’), the Cohesion Fund, measures financed under shared management in the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’), the Asylum and Migration Fund (‘AMIF’), Internal Security Fund (‘ISF’) and Integrated Border Management Fund (‘BMVI’), financial rules based on Article 322 of the TFEU should be established for all these Funds (‘the Funds’), clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions. In addition, common provisions based on Article 177 of the TFEU should be established to cover policy specific rules for the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund
  and
  the EMFF.

| (2) | In order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of Union Funds implemented under shared management namely the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’), the Cohesion Fund, measures financed under shared management in the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’), the Asylum and Migration Fund (‘AMIF’), Internal Security Fund (‘ISF’) and Integrated Border Management Fund (‘BMVI’), financial rules based on Article 322 of the TFEU should be established for all these Funds (‘the Funds’), clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions. In addition, common provisions based on Article 177 of the TFEU should be established to cover policy specific rules for the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, the EMFF
  and to a specific extent the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
  . |
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(2)

In order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of Union Funds implemented under shared management namely the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’), the Cohesion Fund, measures financed under shared management in the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’), the Asylum and Migration Fund (‘AMIF’), Internal Security Fund (‘ISF’) and Integrated Border Management Fund (‘BMVI’), financial rules based on Article 322 of the TFEU should be established for all these Funds (‘the Funds’), clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions. In addition, common provisions based on Article 177 of the TFEU should be established to cover policy specific rules for the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, the EMFF
  and to a specific extent the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
  .

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) | The outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions should benefit from specific measures and from additional funding pursuant to Article 349 of the TFEU and Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4)

The outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions should benefit from specific measures and from additional funding pursuant to Article 349 of the TFEU and Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession.

| (4) | The outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions should benefit from specific measures and from additional funding pursuant to Article 349 of the TFEU and Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession
  in order to address their specific disadvantages related to their geographic location
  . |
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(4)

The outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions should benefit from specific measures and from additional funding pursuant to Article 349 of the TFEU and Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession
  in order to address their specific disadvantages related to their geographic location
  .

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5) | Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union (‘TEU’) and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5)

Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union (‘TEU’) and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.

| (5) | Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union (‘TEU’) and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of
  the Child and of the UN Convention on the Rights of
  Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services
  . In that context, the Funds should be implemented in a way which promotes deinstitutionalisation and community-based care
  . Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation
  or exclusion, or support infrastructure which is inaccessible to persons with a disability
  . The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Article 11 and Article191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle
  and taking into account the commitments agreed under the Paris Agreement
  . In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
  Poverty is one of the greatest challenges of the EU. The Funds should therefore contribute to the elimination of poverty. They should also contribute to fulfilling the commitment of the Union and its Member States to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. |
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(5)

Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union (‘TEU’) and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of
  the Child and of the UN Convention on the Rights of
  Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services
  . In that context, the Funds should be implemented in a way which promotes deinstitutionalisation and community-based care
  . Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation
  or exclusion, or support infrastructure which is inaccessible to persons with a disability
  . The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Article 11 and Article191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle
  and taking into account the commitments agreed under the Paris Agreement
  . In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
  Poverty is one of the greatest challenges of the EU. The Funds should therefore contribute to the elimination of poverty. They should also contribute to fulfilling the commitment of the Union and its Member States to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

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| (9) | Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to
  mainstream
  climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of
  25
  % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9)

Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to
  mainstream
  climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of
  25
  % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives.

| (9) | Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to
  mainstreaming
  climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of
  30
  % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives.
  Climate proofing mechanisms should be an integral part of programming and implementation. |
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(9)

Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to
  mainstreaming
  climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of
  30
  % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives.
  Climate proofing mechanisms should be an integral part of programming and implementation.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (9a) | Given the impact of migration flows from third countries, cohesion policy should contribute to integration processes, in particular by providing infrastructure support to towns and cities and local and regional authorities on the front line, which are more involved in implementing integration policies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9a)

Given the impact of migration flows from third countries, cohesion policy should contribute to integration processes, in particular by providing infrastructure support to towns and cities and local and regional authorities on the front line, which are more involved in implementing integration policies.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10) | Part of the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds should be implemented by the Commission under shared management with Member States within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new Financial Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council (12) (the ‘Financial Regulation’). Therefore, when implementing the Funds under shared management, the Commission and the Member States should respect the principles referred to in the Financial Regulation, such as sound financial management, transparency and non-discrimination. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10)

Part of the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds should be implemented by the Commission under shared management with Member States within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new Financial Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council (12) (the ‘Financial Regulation’). Therefore, when implementing the Funds under shared management, the Commission and the Member States should respect the principles referred to in the Financial Regulation, such as sound financial management, transparency and non-discrimination.

| (10) | Part of the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds should be implemented by the Commission under shared management with Member States within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new Financial Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council (12) (the ‘Financial Regulation’). Therefore, when implementing the Funds under shared management, the Commission and the Member States should respect the principles referred to in the Financial Regulation, such as sound financial management, transparency and non-discrimination.
  Member States should be responsible for preparing and implementing programmes. This should take place at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with their institutional, legal and financial framework, and by the bodies designated by them for that purpose. Member States should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of the funds for beneficiaries. |
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(10)

Part of the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds should be implemented by the Commission under shared management with Member States within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new Financial Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council (12) (the ‘Financial Regulation’). Therefore, when implementing the Funds under shared management, the Commission and the Member States should respect the principles referred to in the Financial Regulation, such as sound financial management, transparency and non-discrimination.
  Member States should be responsible for preparing and implementing programmes. This should take place at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with their institutional, legal and financial framework, and by the bodies designated by them for that purpose. Member States should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of the funds for beneficiaries.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) | The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014
  should continue to apply

   (13). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11)

The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014
  should continue to apply

   (13).

| (11) | The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of
  regional, local, and other public authorities,
  civil society and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership,
  the Commission should be empowered to amend and adapt
  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 (13). |
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(11)

The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of
  regional, local, and other public authorities,
  civil society and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership,
  the Commission should be empowered to amend and adapt
  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 (13).

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) | At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the Funds, the European Investment Stabilisation Function and InvestEU. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12)

At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the Funds, the European Investment Stabilisation Function and InvestEU.

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Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (13) | Member States should
  determine how
  relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) of the TFEU and relevant Council recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 148(4) of the TFEU (‘CSR’s)
  are taken into account
  in the preparation of programming documents. During the 2021–2027 programming period (‘programming period’), Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the CSRs. During a mid-term review, Member States should, among other elements, consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant CSRs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13)

Member States should
  determine how
  relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) of the TFEU and relevant Council recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 148(4) of the TFEU (‘CSR’s)
  are taken into account
  in the preparation of programming documents. During the 2021–2027 programming period (‘programming period’), Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the CSRs. During a mid-term review, Member States should, among other elements, consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant CSRs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period.

| (13) | Member States should
  take into account
  relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) of the TFEU and relevant Council recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 148(4) of the TFEU (‘CSR’s) in the preparation of programming documents, where they are consistent with the programme’s objectives. During the 2021–2027 programming period (‘programming period’), Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the CSRs
  , as well as of the European Pillar of Social Rights
  . During a mid-term review, Member States should, among other elements, consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant CSRs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period. |
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(13)

Member States should
  take into account
  relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) of the TFEU and relevant Council recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 148(4) of the TFEU (‘CSR’s) in the preparation of programming documents, where they are consistent with the programme’s objectives. During the 2021–2027 programming period (‘programming period’), Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the CSRs
  , as well as of the European Pillar of Social Rights
  . During a mid-term review, Member States should, among other elements, consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant CSRs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (14) | Member States should take account of the contents of their draft National Energy and Climate Plan, to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union (14) , and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes, as well as for the financial needs allocated for low-carbon investments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(14)

Member States should take account of the contents of their draft National Energy and Climate Plan, to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union (14) , and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes, as well as for the financial needs allocated for low-carbon investments.

| (14) | Member States should take account of the contents of their draft National Energy and Climate Plan, to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union (14) , and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes,
  including during the mid-term review,
  as well as for the financial needs allocated for low-carbon investments. |
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(14)

Member States should take account of the contents of their draft National Energy and Climate Plan, to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union (14) , and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes,
  including during the mid-term review,
  as well as for the financial needs allocated for low-carbon investments.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) | The Partnership Agreement, prepared by each Member State, should be a strategic document guiding the negotiations between the Commission and the Member State concerned on the design of programmes. In order to reduce the administrative burden, it should not be necessary to amend Partnership Agreements during the programming period. To facilitate the programming and avoid overlapping content in programming documents, Partnership Agreements
  can
  be included as part of a programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(15)

The Partnership Agreement, prepared by each Member State, should be a strategic document guiding the negotiations between the Commission and the Member State concerned on the design of programmes. In order to reduce the administrative burden, it should not be necessary to amend Partnership Agreements during the programming period. To facilitate the programming and avoid overlapping content in programming documents, Partnership Agreements
  can
  be included as part of a programme.

| (15) | The Partnership Agreement, prepared by each Member State, should be a strategic document guiding the negotiations between the Commission and the Member State concerned on the design of programmes. In order to reduce the administrative burden, it should not be necessary to amend Partnership Agreements during the programming period. To facilitate the programming and avoid overlapping content in programming documents,
  it should be possible for
  Partnership Agreements
  to
  be included as part of a programme. |
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(15)

The Partnership Agreement, prepared by each Member State, should be a strategic document guiding the negotiations between the Commission and the Member State concerned on the design of programmes. In order to reduce the administrative burden, it should not be necessary to amend Partnership Agreements during the programming period. To facilitate the programming and avoid overlapping content in programming documents,
  it should be possible for
  Partnership Agreements
  to
  be included as part of a programme.

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) | Each Member State
  should
  have the flexibility to contribute to InvestEU for the provision of budgetary guarantees for investments in that Member State. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(16)

Each Member State
  should
  have the flexibility to contribute to InvestEU for the provision of budgetary guarantees for investments in that Member State.

| (16) | Each Member State
  could
  have the flexibility to contribute to InvestEU for the provision of budgetary guarantees for investments in that Member State
  , under certain conditions specified in Article 10 of this Regulation
  . |
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(16)

Each Member State
  could
  have the flexibility to contribute to InvestEU for the provision of budgetary guarantees for investments in that Member State
  , under certain conditions specified in Article 10 of this Regulation
  .

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) | To ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of Union support granted by the Funds, a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established. Each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support. Where those conditions are not fulfilled, expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications.. In order to maintain a favourable investment framework, the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly. It is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions, thus ensuring that all co-financed operations are in line with the Union policy framework. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(17)

To ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of Union support granted by the Funds, a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established. Each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support. Where those conditions are not fulfilled, expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications.. In order to maintain a favourable investment framework, the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly. It is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions, thus ensuring that all co-financed operations are in line with the Union policy framework.

| (17) | To ensure the necessary prerequisites for the
  inclusive, non-discriminatory,
  effective and efficient use of Union support granted by the Funds, a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established. Each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support. Where those conditions are not fulfilled, expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications.. In order to maintain a favourable investment framework, the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly. It is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions, thus ensuring that all co-financed operations are in line with the Union policy framework. |
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(17)

To ensure the necessary prerequisites for the
  inclusive, non-discriminatory,
  effective and efficient use of Union support granted by the Funds, a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established. Each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support. Where those conditions are not fulfilled, expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications.. In order to maintain a favourable investment framework, the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly. It is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions, thus ensuring that all co-financed operations are in line with the Union policy framework.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (18) | Member States should establish a performance framework for each programme covering all indicators, milestones and targets to monitor, report on and evaluate programme performance. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(18)

Member States should establish a performance framework for each programme covering all indicators, milestones and targets to monitor, report on and evaluate programme performance.

| (18) | Member States should establish a performance framework for each programme covering all indicators, milestones and targets to monitor, report on and evaluate programme performance.
  This should allow project selection and evaluation to be result-driven. |
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(18)

Member States should establish a performance framework for each programme covering all indicators, milestones and targets to monitor, report on and evaluate programme performance.
  This should allow project selection and evaluation to be result-driven.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (19) | The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States’ total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(19)

The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States’ total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.

| (19) | The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024
  , as well as progress with the National Energy and Climate Plans and the European Pillar of Social Rights. Demographic challenges should also be taken into account
  . In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States’ total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027. |
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(19)

The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024
  , as well as progress with the National Energy and Climate Plans and the European Pillar of Social Rights. Demographic challenges should also be taken into account
  . In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States’ total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Amendments 425/rev, 444/rev, 448 and 469

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (20) | Mechanisms to ensure a link between Union funding policies and the economic governance of the Union should be further refined, allowing the Commission to make a proposal to the Council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of the Member State concerned where that Member State fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process. In order to ensure uniform implementation and in view of the importance of the financial effects of measures being imposed, implementing powers should be conferred on the Council which should act on the basis of a Commission proposal. To facilitate the adoption of decisions which are required to ensure effective action in the context of the economic governance process, reversed qualified majority voting should be used. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(20)

Mechanisms to ensure a link between Union funding policies and the economic governance of the Union should be further refined, allowing the Commission to make a proposal to the Council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of the Member State concerned where that Member State fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process. In order to ensure uniform implementation and in view of the importance of the financial effects of measures being imposed, implementing powers should be conferred on the Council which should act on the basis of a Commission proposal. To facilitate the adoption of decisions which are required to ensure effective action in the context of the economic governance process, reversed qualified majority voting should be used.

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Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (20 a) | Member States could make in duly justified cases a request for flexibility within the current framework of the Stability and Growth Pact for the public or equivalent structural expenditure, supported by the public administration by way of co-financing of investments activated as part of European Structural and Investment Funds (‘ESI Funds’). The Commission should carefully assess the respective request, when defining the fiscal adjustment under either the preventive or the corrective arm of the Stability and Growth Pact. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(20 a)

Member States could make in duly justified cases a request for flexibility within the current framework of the Stability and Growth Pact for the public or equivalent structural expenditure, supported by the public administration by way of co-financing of investments activated as part of European Structural and Investment Funds (‘ESI Funds’). The Commission should carefully assess the respective request, when defining the fiscal adjustment under either the preventive or the corrective arm of the Stability and Growth Pact.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (22 a) | Major projects represent a substantial share of Union spending and are frequently of strategic importance with respect to the achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It is therefore justified that operations above certain thresholds continue to be subject to specific approval procedures under this Regulation. The threshold should be established in relation to total eligible cost after taking account of expected net revenues. To ensure clarity, it is appropriate to define the content of a major project application for such a purpose. The application should contain the necessary information to provide assurance that the financial contribution from the Funds does not result in a substantial loss of jobs in existing locations within the Union. The Member State should submit all required information and the Commission should appraise the major project to determine whether the requested financial contribution is justified. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(22 a)

Major projects represent a substantial share of Union spending and are frequently of strategic importance with respect to the achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It is therefore justified that operations above certain thresholds continue to be subject to specific approval procedures under this Regulation. The threshold should be established in relation to total eligible cost after taking account of expected net revenues. To ensure clarity, it is appropriate to define the content of a major project application for such a purpose. The application should contain the necessary information to provide assurance that the financial contribution from the Funds does not result in a substantial loss of jobs in existing locations within the Union. The Member State should submit all required information and the Commission should appraise the major project to determine whether the requested financial contribution is justified.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (23) | To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments (‘ITI’), community-led local development (‘CLLD’) or any other territorial tool under policy objective ‘a Europe closer to citizens’ supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies. For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(23)

To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments (‘ITI’), community-led local development (‘CLLD’) or any other territorial tool under policy objective ‘a Europe closer to citizens’ supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies. For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection.

| (23) | To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments (‘ITI’), community-led local development (‘CLLD’
  , known as
  ‘
  LEADER
  ’
  under the EAFRD),
  or any other territorial tool under policy objective ‘a Europe closer to citizens’ supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies
  . The same should apply to related initiatives such as the Smart Villages
  . For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection. |
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(23)

To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments (‘ITI’), community-led local development (‘CLLD’
  , known as
  ‘
  LEADER
  ’
  under the EAFRD),
  or any other territorial tool under policy objective ‘a Europe closer to citizens’ supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies
  . The same should apply to related initiatives such as the Smart Villages
  . For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (24) | To better mobilise potential at the local level, it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate CLLD. It should take into account local needs and potential, as well as relevant socio-cultural characteristics, and should provide for structural changes, build community capacity and stimulate innovation. The close cooperation and integrated use of the Funds to deliver local development strategies should be strengthened. Local action groups, representing the interests of the community, should be, as an essential principle responsible for the design and implementation of CLLD strategies. In order to facilitate coordinated support from different Funds to CLLD strategies and to facilitate their implementation, the use of a ‘Lead Fund’ approach should be facilitated. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(24)

To better mobilise potential at the local level, it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate CLLD. It should take into account local needs and potential, as well as relevant socio-cultural characteristics, and should provide for structural changes, build community capacity and stimulate innovation. The close cooperation and integrated use of the Funds to deliver local development strategies should be strengthened. Local action groups, representing the interests of the community, should be, as an essential principle responsible for the design and implementation of CLLD strategies. In order to facilitate coordinated support from different Funds to CLLD strategies and to facilitate their implementation, the use of a ‘Lead Fund’ approach should be facilitated.

| (24) | To better mobilise potential at the local level, it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate CLLD. It should take into account local needs and potential, as well as relevant socio-cultural characteristics, and should provide for structural changes, build community
  and administrative
  capacity and stimulate innovation. The close cooperation and integrated use of the Funds to deliver local development strategies should be strengthened. Local action groups, representing the interests of the community, should be, as an essential principle responsible for the design and implementation of CLLD strategies. In order to facilitate coordinated support from different Funds to CLLD strategies and to facilitate their implementation, the use of a ‘Lead Fund’ approach should be facilitated. |
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(24)

To better mobilise potential at the local level, it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate CLLD. It should take into account local needs and potential, as well as relevant socio-cultural characteristics, and should provide for structural changes, build community
  and administrative
  capacity and stimulate innovation. The close cooperation and integrated use of the Funds to deliver local development strategies should be strengthened. Local action groups, representing the interests of the community, should be, as an essential principle responsible for the design and implementation of CLLD strategies. In order to facilitate coordinated support from different Funds to CLLD strategies and to facilitate their implementation, the use of a ‘Lead Fund’ approach should be facilitated.

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (25) | In order to reduce the administrative burden, technical assistance at the initiative of the Member State should be implemented through a flat rate based on progress in programme implementation. That technical assistance may be complemented with targeted administrative capacity building measures using reimbursement methods that are not linked to costs. Actions and deliverables as well as corresponding Union payments can be agreed in a roadmap and can lead to payments for results on the ground. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25)

In order to reduce the administrative burden, technical assistance at the initiative of the Member State should be implemented through a flat rate based on progress in programme implementation. That technical assistance may be complemented with targeted administrative capacity building measures using reimbursement methods that are not linked to costs. Actions and deliverables as well as corresponding Union payments can be agreed in a roadmap and can lead to payments for results on the ground.

| (25) | In order to reduce the administrative burden, technical assistance at the initiative of the Member State should be implemented through a flat rate based on progress in programme implementation. That technical assistance may be complemented with targeted administrative capacity building measures
  , such as the evaluation of the skills set of human resources,
   using reimbursement methods that are not linked to costs. Actions and deliverables as well as corresponding Union payments can be agreed in a roadmap and can lead to payments for results on the ground. |
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(25)

In order to reduce the administrative burden, technical assistance at the initiative of the Member State should be implemented through a flat rate based on progress in programme implementation. That technical assistance may be complemented with targeted administrative capacity building measures
  , such as the evaluation of the skills set of human resources,
   using reimbursement methods that are not linked to costs. Actions and deliverables as well as corresponding Union payments can be agreed in a roadmap and can lead to payments for results on the ground.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (27) | In order to examine the performance of the programmes, the Member State should set up monitoring committees. For the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data on programme implementation made available by the Member State. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(27)

In order to examine the performance of the programmes, the Member State should set up monitoring committees. For the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data on programme implementation made available by the Member State.

| (27) | In order to examine the performance of the programmes, the Member State should set up monitoring committees
  , consisting also of representatives of civil society and social partners
  . For the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data on programme implementation made available by the Member State. |
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(27)

In order to examine the performance of the programmes, the Member State should set up monitoring committees
  , consisting also of representatives of civil society and social partners
  . For the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data on programme implementation made available by the Member State.

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 28

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (28) | Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (16), there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(28)

Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (16), there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.

| (28) | Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (16), there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.
  Indicators should be developed in a gender sensitive manner when possible. |
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(28)

Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (16), there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.
  Indicators should be developed in a gender sensitive manner when possible.

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 29

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (29) | To ensure availability of comprehensive up-to-date information on programme implementation,
  more frequent
  electronic reporting on quantitative data should be required. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(29)

To ensure availability of comprehensive up-to-date information on programme implementation,
  more frequent
  electronic reporting on quantitative data should be required.

| (29) | To ensure availability of comprehensive up-to-date information on programme implementation,
  effective and timely
  electronic reporting on quantitative data should be required. |
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(29)

To ensure availability of comprehensive up-to-date information on programme implementation,
  effective and timely
  electronic reporting on quantitative data should be required.

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 30

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (30) | In order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period, the Commission should carry out a mid-term assessment of the Funds. At the end of the programming period, the Commission should carry out retrospective evaluations of the Funds, which should focus on the impact of the Funds. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(30)

In order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period, the Commission should carry out a mid-term assessment of the Funds. At the end of the programming period, the Commission should carry out retrospective evaluations of the Funds, which should focus on the impact of the Funds.

| (30) | In order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period, the Commission should carry out a mid-term assessment of the Funds. At the end of the programming period, the Commission should carry out retrospective evaluations of the Funds, which should focus on the impact of the Funds.
  The results of these evaluations should be made public. |
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(30)

In order to support the preparation of related programmes and activities of the next programming period, the Commission should carry out a mid-term assessment of the Funds. At the end of the programming period, the Commission should carry out retrospective evaluations of the Funds, which should focus on the impact of the Funds.
  The results of these evaluations should be made public.

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 34

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (34) | As regards grants provided to beneficiaries, Member States should increasingly make use of simplified cost options. The threshold linked to the obligatory use of simplified cost options should be linked to the total costs of the operation in order to ensure the same treatment of all operations below the threshold, regardless of whether the support is public or private. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(34)

As regards grants provided to beneficiaries, Member States should increasingly make use of simplified cost options. The threshold linked to the obligatory use of simplified cost options should be linked to the total costs of the operation in order to ensure the same treatment of all operations below the threshold, regardless of whether the support is public or private.

| (34) | As regards grants provided to beneficiaries, Member States should increasingly make use of simplified cost options. The threshold linked to the obligatory use of simplified cost options should be linked to the total costs of the operation in order to ensure the same treatment of all operations below the threshold, regardless of whether the support is public or private.
  Where a Member State intends to propose the use of a simplified cost option, it could consult the monitoring committee. |
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(34)

As regards grants provided to beneficiaries, Member States should increasingly make use of simplified cost options. The threshold linked to the obligatory use of simplified cost options should be linked to the total costs of the operation in order to ensure the same treatment of all operations below the threshold, regardless of whether the support is public or private.
  Where a Member State intends to propose the use of a simplified cost option, it could consult the monitoring committee.

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 36

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (36) | In order to optimise the uptake of co-financed environmental investments, synergies should be ensured with the LIFE programme for Environmental and Climate Action, in particular through LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36)

In order to optimise the uptake of co-financed environmental investments, synergies should be ensured with the LIFE programme for Environmental and Climate Action, in particular through LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects.

| (36) | In order to optimise the uptake of co-financed environmental investments, synergies should be ensured with the LIFE programme for Environmental and Climate Action, in particular through LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects
  , as well as with projects funded under Horizon Europe and other Union programmes
  . |
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(36)

In order to optimise the uptake of co-financed environmental investments, synergies should be ensured with the LIFE programme for Environmental and Climate Action, in particular through LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects
  , as well as with projects funded under Horizon Europe and other Union programmes
  .

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 38

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (38) | To ensure the effectiveness, fairness and sustainable impact of the Funds, there should be provisions guaranteeing that investments in infrastructure or productive investment are long-lasting and prevent the Funds from being used to undue advantage. Managing authorities should pay particular attention not to support relocation when selecting operations and to treat sums unduly paid to operations not complying with the requirement of durability as irregularities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(38)

To ensure the effectiveness, fairness and sustainable impact of the Funds, there should be provisions guaranteeing that investments in infrastructure or productive investment are long-lasting and prevent the Funds from being used to undue advantage. Managing authorities should pay particular attention not to support relocation when selecting operations and to treat sums unduly paid to operations not complying with the requirement of durability as irregularities.

| (38) | To ensure the
  inclusiveness,
  effectiveness, fairness and sustainable impact of the Funds, there should be provisions guaranteeing that investments in infrastructure or productive investment are
  non-discriminatory and
  long-lasting and prevent the Funds from being used to undue advantage. Managing authorities should pay particular attention not to support relocation when selecting operations and to treat sums unduly paid to operations not complying with the requirement of durability as irregularities. |
| --- | --- |

(38)

To ensure the
  inclusiveness,
  effectiveness, fairness and sustainable impact of the Funds, there should be provisions guaranteeing that investments in infrastructure or productive investment are
  non-discriminatory and
  long-lasting and prevent the Funds from being used to undue advantage. Managing authorities should pay particular attention not to support relocation when selecting operations and to treat sums unduly paid to operations not complying with the requirement of durability as irregularities.

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 40

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (40) | In order to optimise the added value from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the Union, synergies should be sought in particular between the Funds and directly managed instruments, including the Reform Delivery Tool. Those synergies should be achieved through key mechanisms, namely the recognition of flat rates for eligible costs from Horizon Europe for a similar operation and the possibility of combining funding from different Union instruments in the same operation as long as double financing is avoided. This Regulation should therefore set out rules for complementary financing from the Funds. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(40)

In order to optimise the added value from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the Union, synergies should be sought in particular between the Funds and directly managed instruments, including the Reform Delivery Tool. Those synergies should be achieved through key mechanisms, namely the recognition of flat rates for eligible costs from Horizon Europe for a similar operation and the possibility of combining funding from different Union instruments in the same operation as long as double financing is avoided. This Regulation should therefore set out rules for complementary financing from the Funds.

| (40) | In order to optimise the added value from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the Union, synergies should be sought in particular between the Funds and directly managed instruments, including the Reform Delivery Tool
  . This policy coordination should promote easy-to-use mechanisms and multi-level governance
  . Those synergies should be achieved through key mechanisms, namely the recognition of flat rates for eligible costs from Horizon Europe for a similar operation and the possibility of combining funding from different Union instruments in the same operation as long as double financing is avoided. This Regulation should therefore set out rules for complementary financing from the Funds. |
| --- | --- |

(40)

In order to optimise the added value from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the Union, synergies should be sought in particular between the Funds and directly managed instruments, including the Reform Delivery Tool
  . This policy coordination should promote easy-to-use mechanisms and multi-level governance
  . Those synergies should be achieved through key mechanisms, namely the recognition of flat rates for eligible costs from Horizon Europe for a similar operation and the possibility of combining funding from different Union instruments in the same operation as long as double financing is avoided. This Regulation should therefore set out rules for complementary financing from the Funds.

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 42 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (42a) | Managing authorities should have the possibility to implement financial instruments through a direct award of a contract to the EIB Group, national promotional banks and to international financial institutions (IFIs). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(42a)

Managing authorities should have the possibility to implement financial instruments through a direct award of a contract to the EIB Group, national promotional banks and to international financial institutions (IFIs).

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 44

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (44) | In full respect of the applicable State aid and public procurement rules already clarified during the 2014-2020 programming period, the managing authorities should have the possibility to decide on the most appropriate implementation options for financial instruments in order to address the specific needs of target regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(44)

In full respect of the applicable State aid and public procurement rules already clarified during the 2014-2020 programming period, the managing authorities should have the possibility to decide on the most appropriate implementation options for financial instruments in order to address the specific needs of target regions.

| (44) | In full respect of the applicable State aid and public procurement rules already clarified during the 2014-2020 programming period, the managing authorities should have the possibility to decide on the most appropriate implementation options for financial instruments in order to address the specific needs of target regions.
  In this framework, the Commission should, in cooperation with the European Court of Auditors, give guidance to auditors, managing authorities and beneficiaries for assessing compliance with state aid and developing state aid schemes. |
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(44)

In full respect of the applicable State aid and public procurement rules already clarified during the 2014-2020 programming period, the managing authorities should have the possibility to decide on the most appropriate implementation options for financial instruments in order to address the specific needs of target regions.
  In this framework, the Commission should, in cooperation with the European Court of Auditors, give guidance to auditors, managing authorities and beneficiaries for assessing compliance with state aid and developing state aid schemes.

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 45 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (45a) | In order to increase accountability and transparency, the Commission should provide for a complaints-handling system accessible to all citizens and stakeholders at all stages of preparation and implementation of programmes including monitoring and evaluation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(45a)

In order to increase accountability and transparency, the Commission should provide for a complaints-handling system accessible to all citizens and stakeholders at all stages of preparation and implementation of programmes including monitoring and evaluation.

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 46

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (46) | In order to hasten the start of programme implementation, the roll-over of implementation arrangements from the previous programming period should be facilitated. The use of the computerised system already established for the previous programming period, adapted as required, should be maintained, unless a new technology is necessary. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(46)

In order to hasten the start of programme implementation, the roll-over of implementation arrangements from the previous programming period should be facilitated. The use of the computerised system already established for the previous programming period, adapted as required, should be maintained, unless a new technology is necessary.

| (46) | In order to hasten the start of programme implementation, the roll-over of implementation arrangements
  , including administrative and IT systems,
  from the previous programming period should be facilitated
  where possible
  . The use of the computerised system already established for the previous programming period, adapted as required, should be maintained, unless a new technology is necessary. |
| --- | --- |

(46)

In order to hasten the start of programme implementation, the roll-over of implementation arrangements
  , including administrative and IT systems,
  from the previous programming period should be facilitated
  where possible
  . The use of the computerised system already established for the previous programming period, adapted as required, should be maintained, unless a new technology is necessary.

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 48 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (48 a) | To support the effective use of the Funds, the EIB support should be available to all Member States at their request. This could cover capacity building, support for project identification, preparation and implementation, as well as advice on financial instruments and investment platforms. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(48 a)

To support the effective use of the Funds, the EIB support should be available to all Member States at their request. This could cover capacity building, support for project identification, preparation and implementation, as well as advice on financial instruments and investment platforms.

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 50

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (50) | To ensure an appropriate balance between the effective and efficient implementation of the Funds and the related administrative costs and burdens, the frequency, scope and coverage of management verifications should be based on a risk assessment that takes account of factors such as the type of operations implemented, the beneficiaries as well as the level of risk identified by previous management verifications and audits. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(50)

To ensure an appropriate balance between the effective and efficient implementation of the Funds and the related administrative costs and burdens, the frequency, scope and coverage of management verifications should be based on a risk assessment that takes account of factors such as the type of operations implemented, the beneficiaries as well as the level of risk identified by previous management verifications and audits.

| (50) | To ensure an appropriate balance between the effective and efficient implementation of the Funds and the related administrative costs and burdens, the frequency, scope and coverage of management verifications should be based on a risk assessment that takes account of factors such as the type of operations implemented, the
  complexity and number of operations, the
  beneficiaries as well as the level of risk identified by previous management verifications and audits.
  Management and control measures for the Funds should be proportionate to the level of risk to the Union budget. |
| --- | --- |

(50)

To ensure an appropriate balance between the effective and efficient implementation of the Funds and the related administrative costs and burdens, the frequency, scope and coverage of management verifications should be based on a risk assessment that takes account of factors such as the type of operations implemented, the
  complexity and number of operations, the
  beneficiaries as well as the level of risk identified by previous management verifications and audits.
  Management and control measures for the Funds should be proportionate to the level of risk to the Union budget.

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 58

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (58) | Member States should also prevent, detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries. Moreover, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 (18), and Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/95 (19) and No 2185/96 (20) the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 (21), the European Public Prosecutor's Office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 (22) on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law. Member States should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving Union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, grants the necessary rights and access to the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should report to the Commission on detected irregularities including fraud, and on their follow-up as well as on the follow-up of OLAF investigations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(58)

Member States should also prevent, detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries. Moreover, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 (18), and Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/95 (19) and No 2185/96 (20) the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 (21), the European Public Prosecutor's Office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 (22) on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law. Member States should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving Union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, grants the necessary rights and access to the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should report to the Commission on detected irregularities including fraud, and on their follow-up as well as on the follow-up of OLAF investigations.

| (58) | Member States should also prevent, detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries. Moreover, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 (18), and Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/95 (19) and No 2185/96 (20) the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 (21), the European Public Prosecutor's Office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 (22) on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law. Member States should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving Union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, grants the necessary rights and access to the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should
  provide a detailed
  report to the Commission on detected irregularities including fraud, and on their follow-up as well as on the follow-up of OLAF investigations.
  Member States that do not participate in the enhanced cooperation with the EPPO should report to the Commission on decisions taken by national prosecution authorities in relation to cases of irregularities affecting the Union budget. |
| --- | --- |

(58)

Member States should also prevent, detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries. Moreover, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 (18), and Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/95 (19) and No 2185/96 (20) the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 (21), the European Public Prosecutor's Office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 (22) on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law. Member States should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving Union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, grants the necessary rights and access to the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should
  provide a detailed
  report to the Commission on detected irregularities including fraud, and on their follow-up as well as on the follow-up of OLAF investigations.
  Member States that do not participate in the enhanced cooperation with the EPPO should report to the Commission on decisions taken by national prosecution authorities in relation to cases of irregularities affecting the Union budget.

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 61

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (61) | Objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council (23), as amended by Commission Regulation (EU)
  No 868/2014

   (24). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(61)

Objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council (23), as amended by Commission Regulation (EU)
  No 868/2014

   (24).

| (61) | Objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council (23), as
  most recently
  amended by Commission Regulation (EU)
  2016/2066

   (24). |
| --- | --- |

(61)

Objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council (23), as
  most recently
  amended by Commission Regulation (EU)
  2016/2066

   (24).

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 62

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (62) | In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, the Commission should set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal together with the list of eligible regions, as well as the allocations for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg). Taking into account that the national allocations of Member States should be established on the basis of the statistical data and forecasts available in 2018 and given the forecasting uncertainties, the Commission should review the total allocations of all Member States in 2024 on the basis of the most recent statistics available at the time and, where there is a cumulative divergence of more than +/- 5 %, it should adjust those allocations for the years 2025 to 2027 in order for the outcomes of the mid-term review and the technical adjustment exercise to be reflected in programme amendments at the same time. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(62)

In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, the Commission should set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal together with the list of eligible regions, as well as the allocations for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg). Taking into account that the national allocations of Member States should be established on the basis of the statistical data and forecasts available in 2018 and given the forecasting uncertainties, the Commission should review the total allocations of all Member States in 2024 on the basis of the most recent statistics available at the time and, where there is a cumulative divergence of more than +/- 5 %, it should adjust those allocations for the years 2025 to 2027 in order for the outcomes of the mid-term review and the technical adjustment exercise to be reflected in programme amendments at the same time.

| (62) | In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the ERDF, the ESF+
  , the EMFF
  and the Cohesion Fund, the Commission should set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal together with the list of eligible regions, as well as the allocations for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg). Taking into account that the national allocations of Member States should be established on the basis of the statistical data and forecasts available in 2018 and given the forecasting uncertainties, the Commission should review the total allocations of all Member States in 2024 on the basis of the most recent statistics available at the time and, where there is a cumulative divergence of more than +/- 5 %, it should adjust those allocations for the years 2025 to 2027 in order for the outcomes of the mid-term review and the technical adjustment exercise to be reflected in programme amendments at the same time. |
| --- | --- |

(62)

In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the ERDF, the ESF+
  , the EMFF
  and the Cohesion Fund, the Commission should set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal together with the list of eligible regions, as well as the allocations for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg). Taking into account that the national allocations of Member States should be established on the basis of the statistical data and forecasts available in 2018 and given the forecasting uncertainties, the Commission should review the total allocations of all Member States in 2024 on the basis of the most recent statistics available at the time and, where there is a cumulative divergence of more than +/- 5 %, it should adjust those allocations for the years 2025 to 2027 in order for the outcomes of the mid-term review and the technical adjustment exercise to be reflected in programme amendments at the same time.

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 63

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (63) | Trans-European transport networks projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [new CEF Regulation] (25) will continue to be financed from the Cohesion Fund via both shared management and the direct implementation mode under the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’). Building on the successful approach of the 2014-2020 programming period, EUR
  10 000 000 000
  of the Cohesion Fund should be transferred to the CEF for this purpose. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(63)

Trans-European transport networks projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [new CEF Regulation] (25) will continue to be financed from the Cohesion Fund via both shared management and the direct implementation mode under the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’). Building on the successful approach of the 2014-2020 programming period, EUR
  10 000 000 000
  of the Cohesion Fund should be transferred to the CEF for this purpose.

| (63) | Trans-European transport networks projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [new CEF Regulation] (25) will continue to be financed from the Cohesion Fund via both shared management and the direct implementation mode under the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’). Building on the successful approach of the 2014-2020 programming period, EUR
  4 000 000 000
  of the Cohesion Fund should be transferred to the CEF for this purpose. |
| --- | --- |

(63)

Trans-European transport networks projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) No [new CEF Regulation] (25) will continue to be financed from the Cohesion Fund via both shared management and the direct implementation mode under the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’). Building on the successful approach of the 2014-2020 programming period, EUR
  4 000 000 000
  of the Cohesion Fund should be transferred to the CEF for this purpose.

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 64

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (64) | A certain amount of the resources from ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund should be allocated to the European Urban Initiative which should be implemented through direct or indirect management by the Commission. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(64)

A certain amount of the resources from ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund should be allocated to the European Urban Initiative which should be implemented through direct or indirect management by the Commission.

| (64) | A certain amount of the resources from ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund should be allocated to the European Urban Initiative which should be implemented through direct or indirect management by the Commission.
  Further reflection should be carried out in future on the specific support which is provided for disadvantaged regions and communities. |
| --- | --- |

(64)

A certain amount of the resources from ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund should be allocated to the European Urban Initiative which should be implemented through direct or indirect management by the Commission.
  Further reflection should be carried out in future on the specific support which is provided for disadvantaged regions and communities.

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 65 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (65a) | With a view to tackling the challenges faced by middle income regions, as described in the 7th cohesion report (low

   (1a)

  growth compared to more developed regions but also compared to less developed regions, this issue being faced especially by regions with a GDP per capita between 90 % and 100 % of the average GDP of the EU-27), ‘transition regions’ should receive adequate support and be defined as regions whose GDP per capita is between 75 % and 100 % of the average GDP of the EU-27. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(65a)

With a view to tackling the challenges faced by middle income regions, as described in the 7th cohesion report (low

   (1a)

  growth compared to more developed regions but also compared to less developed regions, this issue being faced especially by regions with a GDP per capita between 90 % and 100 % of the average GDP of the EU-27), ‘transition regions’ should receive adequate support and be defined as regions whose GDP per capita is between 75 % and 100 % of the average GDP of the EU-27.

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 66 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (66 a) | Within the context of the UK's withdrawal from the Union, several regions and Member States will be more exposed to the consequences of this withdrawal than the others, due to their geography, nature and / or the extent of their trading links. It is therefore important to identify practical solutions for support also within the framework of cohesion policy to address the challenges for the concerned regions and Member States once the UK's withdrawal has taken place. Furthermore, a continuous cooperation, involving exchanges of information and good practices at the level of the most impacted local and regional authorities and Member States will need to be established. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(66 a)

Within the context of the UK's withdrawal from the Union, several regions and Member States will be more exposed to the consequences of this withdrawal than the others, due to their geography, nature and / or the extent of their trading links. It is therefore important to identify practical solutions for support also within the framework of cohesion policy to address the challenges for the concerned regions and Member States once the UK's withdrawal has taken place. Furthermore, a continuous cooperation, involving exchanges of information and good practices at the level of the most impacted local and regional authorities and Member States will need to be established.

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 67

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (67) | It is necessary to establish the maximum rates of co-financing in the area of cohesion policy by category of region in order to ensure that the principle of co-financing is respected through an appropriate level of public or private national support. Those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of GDP per capita in relation to the EU-27 average. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(67)

It is necessary to establish the maximum rates of co-financing in the area of cohesion policy by category of region in order to ensure that the principle of co-financing is respected through an appropriate level of public or private national support. Those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of GDP per capita in relation to the EU-27 average.

| (67) | It is necessary to establish the maximum rates of co-financing in the area of cohesion policy by category of region in order to ensure that the principle of co-financing is respected through an appropriate level of public or private national support. Those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of GDP per capita in relation to the EU-27 average
  , while safeguarding no less favourable treatment due to shifts in their categorisation
  . |
| --- | --- |

(67)

It is necessary to establish the maximum rates of co-financing in the area of cohesion policy by category of region in order to ensure that the principle of co-financing is respected through an appropriate level of public or private national support. Those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of GDP per capita in relation to the EU-27 average
  , while safeguarding no less favourable treatment due to shifts in their categorisation
  .

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 69

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (69) | In addition the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the establishment of the criteria for determining the cases of irregularities to be reported, the definition of unit costs, lump sums, flat rates and financing not linked to costs applicable to all Member States as well as the establishment of standardised off-the-shelf sampling methodologies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(69)

In addition the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the establishment of the criteria for determining the cases of irregularities to be reported, the definition of unit costs, lump sums, flat rates and financing not linked to costs applicable to all Member States as well as the establishment of standardised off-the-shelf sampling methodologies.

| (69) | In addition the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of
  the amendment of the European code of conduct on partnership in order to adapt the code to this Regulation,
  the establishment of the criteria for determining the cases of irregularities to be reported, the definition of unit costs, lump sums, flat rates and financing not linked to costs applicable to all Member States as well as the establishment of standardised off-the-shelf sampling methodologies. |
| --- | --- |

(69)

In addition the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of
  the amendment of the European code of conduct on partnership in order to adapt the code to this Regulation,
  the establishment of the criteria for determining the cases of irregularities to be reported, the definition of unit costs, lump sums, flat rates and financing not linked to costs applicable to all Member States as well as the establishment of standardised off-the-shelf sampling methodologies.

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 70

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (70) | It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(70)

It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

| (70) | It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate
  , transparent
  consultations
  with all interested parties
  during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. |
| --- | --- |

(70)

It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate
  , transparent
  consultations
  with all interested parties
  during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 73

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (73) | The objectives of this Regulation, namely to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion and to lay down common financial rules for part of the budget of the Union implemented under shared management, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States by reason on the one hand due to the extent of the disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the
  backwardness of
  the least favoured regions, as well as the limit on the financial resources of the Member States and regions and on the other hand due to the need for a coherent implementation framework covering several Union funds under shared management. Since those objectives can therefore rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the TEU. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(73)

The objectives of this Regulation, namely to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion and to lay down common financial rules for part of the budget of the Union implemented under shared management, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States by reason on the one hand due to the extent of the disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the
  backwardness of
  the least favoured regions, as well as the limit on the financial resources of the Member States and regions and on the other hand due to the need for a coherent implementation framework covering several Union funds under shared management. Since those objectives can therefore rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the TEU. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (73) | The objectives of this Regulation, namely to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion and to lay down common financial rules for part of the budget of the Union implemented under shared management, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States by reason on the one hand due to the extent of the disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the
  specific challenges faced by
  the least favoured regions, as well as the limit on the financial resources of the Member States and regions and on the other hand due to the need for a coherent implementation framework covering several Union funds under shared management. Since those objectives can therefore rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the TEU. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
| --- | --- |

(73)

The objectives of this Regulation, namely to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion and to lay down common financial rules for part of the budget of the Union implemented under shared management, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States by reason on the one hand due to the extent of the disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the
  specific challenges faced by
  the least favoured regions, as well as the limit on the financial resources of the Member States and regions and on the other hand due to the need for a coherent implementation framework covering several Union funds under shared management. Since those objectives can therefore rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the TEU. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | financial rules for the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’), the Cohesion Fund,, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’), the Asylum and Migration Fund (‘AMIF’), the Internal Security Fund (‘ISF’) and the Border Management and Visa Instrument (‘BMVI’) (‘the Funds’); |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a)

financial rules for the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’), the Cohesion Fund,, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’), the Asylum and Migration Fund (‘AMIF’), the Internal Security Fund (‘ISF’) and the Border Management and Visa Instrument (‘BMVI’) (‘the Funds’);

| (a) | financial rules for the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’), the Cohesion Fund,
  the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (‘EAFRD’)
  , the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’), the Asylum and Migration Fund (‘AMIF’), the Internal Security Fund (‘ISF’) and the Border Management and Visa Instrument (‘BMVI’) (‘the Funds’); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

financial rules for the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’), the Cohesion Fund,
  the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (‘EAFRD’)
  , the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’), the Asylum and Migration Fund (‘AMIF’), the Internal Security Fund (‘ISF’) and the Border Management and Visa Instrument (‘BMVI’) (‘the Funds’);

Amendment 431

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | common provisions applicable to the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b)

common provisions applicable to the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF.

| (b) | common provisions applicable to the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF
  , and to the EAFRD as prescribed in paragraph 1a of this Article
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

common provisions applicable to the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF
  , and to the EAFRD as prescribed in paragraph 1a of this Article
  .

Amendment 432

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Title I, Chapter I — Article 2- paragraph 4 a, Chapter II — Article 5, Title III, Chapter II — Articles 22 to 28 and Title IV — Chapter III — Section I- Articles 41 to 43 shall apply to aid measures financed by the EAFRD and Title I- Chapter 1 — Article 2- paragraphs 15 to 25 , as well as Title V- Chapter II — Section II — Articles 52 to 56 shall apply to financial instruments provided for in Article 74 of Regulation (EU) .../... [CAP Strategic Plans Regulation] and supported under the EAFRD. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a.
     
  Title I, Chapter I — Article 2- paragraph 4 a, Chapter II — Article 5, Title III, Chapter II — Articles 22 to 28 and Title IV — Chapter III — Section I- Articles 41 to 43 shall apply to aid measures financed by the EAFRD and Title I- Chapter 1 — Article 2- paragraphs 15 to 25 , as well as Title V- Chapter II — Section II — Articles 52 to 56 shall apply to financial instruments provided for in Article 74 of Regulation (EU) .../... [CAP Strategic Plans Regulation] and supported under the EAFRD.

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | ‘relevant country specific recommendations’ mean Council recommendations adopted in accordance with
  Article 121(2)
  and Article 148(4) of the TFEU relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments that fall within the scope of the Funds as set out in Fund-specific Regulations, and relevant recommendations adopted in accordance with Article [XX] of Regulation (EU) [number of the new Energy Union Governance Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1)

‘relevant country specific recommendations’ mean Council recommendations adopted in accordance with
  Article 121(2)
  and Article 148(4) of the TFEU relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments that fall within the scope of the Funds as set out in Fund-specific Regulations, and relevant recommendations adopted in accordance with Article [XX] of Regulation (EU) [number of the new Energy Union Governance Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council;

Article 121(2)

| (1) | ‘relevant country specific recommendations’ mean Council recommendations adopted in accordance with
  Articles 121(2) and (4)
  and Article 148(4) of the TFEU relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments that fall within the scope of the Funds as set out in Fund-specific Regulations, and relevant recommendations adopted in accordance with Article [XX] of Regulation (EU) [number of the new Energy Union Governance Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council; |
| --- | --- |

(1)

‘relevant country specific recommendations’ mean Council recommendations adopted in accordance with
  Articles 121(2) and (4)
  and Article 148(4) of the TFEU relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments that fall within the scope of the Funds as set out in Fund-specific Regulations, and relevant recommendations adopted in accordance with Article [XX] of Regulation (EU) [number of the new Energy Union Governance Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council;

Articles 121(2) and (4)

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (1 a) | ‘enabling condition’ means a concrete and precisely defined condition which has a genuine link to a direct impact on the effective and efficient achievement of a specific objective of the programme; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1 a)

(1 a)

‘enabling condition’ means a concrete and precisely defined condition which has a genuine link to a direct impact on the effective and efficient achievement of a specific objective of the programme;

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 4 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (4 a) | ‘programme’ in the context of the EAFRD means the CAP Strategic Plans as referred to in Regulation (EU) [...] (the ‘CAP Strategic Plans Regulation’); |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(4 a)

(4 a)

‘programme’ in the context of the EAFRD means the CAP Strategic Plans as referred to in Regulation (EU) [...] (the ‘CAP Strategic Plans Regulation’);

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point c

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | in the context of State aid schemes, the undertaking which receives the aid; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

in the context of State aid schemes, the undertaking which receives the aid;

| (c) | in the context of State aid schemes, the
  body or the
  undertaking
  , as appropriate,
  which receives the aid
  , except where the aid per undertaking is less than EUR 200 000 , in which case the Member State concerned may decide that the beneficiary is the body granting the aid, without prejudice to Commission Regulations (EU) No 1407/2013

   (1a)

  , (EU) No 1408/2013

   (1b)

  and (EU) No 717/2014

   (1c); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

in the context of State aid schemes, the
  body or the
  undertaking
  , as appropriate,
  which receives the aid
  , except where the aid per undertaking is less than EUR 200 000 , in which case the Member State concerned may decide that the beneficiary is the body granting the aid, without prejudice to Commission Regulations (EU) No 1407/2013

   (1a)

  , (EU) No 1408/2013

   (1b)

  and (EU) No 717/2014

   (1c);

body or the

, as appropriate,

, except where the aid per undertaking is less than EUR 200 000 , in which case the Member State concerned may decide that the beneficiary is the body granting the aid, without prejudice to Commission Regulations (EU) No 1407/2013

1a

, (EU) No 1408/2013

1b

and (EU) No 717/2014

1c

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 9

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (9) | ‘small project fund’ means an operation in an Interreg programme aimed at the selection and implementation of projects of limited financial volume; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(9)

‘small project fund’ means an operation in an Interreg programme aimed at the selection and implementation of projects of limited financial volume;

| (9) | ‘small project fund’ means an operation in an Interreg programme aimed at the selection and implementation of
  projects, including people-to-people
  projects of limited financial volume; |
| --- | --- |

(9)

‘small project fund’ means an operation in an Interreg programme aimed at the selection and implementation of
  projects, including people-to-people
  projects of limited financial volume;

projects, including people-to-people

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 21

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (21) | ‘specific fund’ means a fund
  , set-up
  by a managing authority or a holding fund
  , to
  provide financial products to final recipients; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21)

‘specific fund’ means a fund
  , set-up
  by a managing authority or a holding fund
  , to
  provide financial products to final recipients;

, set-up

, to

| (21) | ‘specific fund’ means a fund
  set up
  by a managing authority or a holding fund
  through which they
  provide financial products to final recipients; |
| --- | --- |

(21)

‘specific fund’ means a fund
  set up
  by a managing authority or a holding fund
  through which they
  provide financial products to final recipients;

set up

through which they

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 36 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 36 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (36a) | ‘energy efficiency first principle’ means the prioritisation, in energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures that make the demand and supply of energy more efficient; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(36a)

(36a)

‘energy efficiency first principle’ means the prioritisation, in energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures that make the demand and supply of energy more efficient;

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 37

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 37

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (37) | ‘climate proofing’ means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available,
  or internationally recognised standards. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(37)

‘climate proofing’ means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available,
  or internationally recognised standards.

or internationally recognised standards.

| (37) | ‘climate proofing’ means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with
  internationally recognised standards or
  national rules and guidance, where available,
  that the energy efficiency first principle is respected and that specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways are chosen; |
| --- | --- |

(37)

‘climate proofing’ means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with
  internationally recognised standards or
  national rules and guidance, where available,
  that the energy efficiency first principle is respected and that specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways are chosen;

internationally recognised standards or

that the energy efficiency first principle is respected and that specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways are chosen;

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 37 a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 37 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (37a) | ‘EIB’ means the European Investment Bank, the European Investment Fund or any subsidiary of the European Investment Bank. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(37a)

(37a)

‘EIB’ means the European Investment Bank, the European Investment Fund or any subsidiary of the European Investment Bank.

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation;

| (a) | a
  more competitive and
  smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation
  and strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

a
  more competitive and
  smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation
  and strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises
  ;

more competitive and

and strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | a greener, low-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

a greener, low-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management;

| (b) | a greener, low-carbon
  transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient
  Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate
  change mitigation and
  adaptation and risk prevention and management; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a greener, low-carbon
  transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient
  Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate
  change mitigation and
  adaptation and risk prevention and management;

transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient

change mitigation and

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility and regional ICT connectivity; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility and regional ICT connectivity;

| (c) | a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility
  , including smart and sustainable mobility,
  and regional ICT connectivity; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility
  , including smart and sustainable mobility,
  and regional ICT connectivity;

, including smart and sustainable mobility,

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | a more social Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

a more social Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights;

| (d) | a more social
  and inclusive
  Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

a more social
  and inclusive
  Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights;

and inclusive

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of
  urban, rural and coastal
  areas and local initiatives. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of
  urban, rural and coastal
  areas and local initiatives.

urban, rural and coastal

| (e) | a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of
  all regions,
  areas and local initiatives. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of
  all regions,
  areas and local initiatives.

all regions,

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 3

Article 4 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Member States shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the Funds. That methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives. In the case of the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in Annex I. | 3.   Member States
  shall ensure climate proofing for relevant operations through the entire planning and implementation process and
  shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the Funds. That methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives. In the case of the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in Annex I. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Member States shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the Funds. That methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives. In the case of the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in Annex I.

3.   Member States
  shall ensure climate proofing for relevant operations through the entire planning and implementation process and
  shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the Funds. That methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives. In the case of the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in Annex I.

Amendment 69

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 4

Article 4 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments such as the Reform Support Programme, including the Reform Delivery Tool and the Technical Support Instrument. They shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation. | 4.   
  In accordance with their respective responsibilities and in line with the principles of subsidiarity and multilevel governance,
  Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments such as the Reform Support Programme, including the Reform Delivery Tool and the Technical Support Instrument. They shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible
  in order
  to avoid duplication during planning and implementation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments such as the Reform Support Programme, including the Reform Delivery Tool and the Technical Support Instrument. They shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation.

4.   
  In accordance with their respective responsibilities and in line with the principles of subsidiarity and multilevel governance,
  Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments such as the Reform Support Programme, including the Reform Delivery Tool and the Technical Support Instrument. They shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible
  in order
  to avoid duplication during planning and implementation.

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4 a.
     
  Member States and the Commission shall ensure compliance with relevant State aid rules. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4 a.
     
  Member States and the Commission shall ensure compliance with relevant State aid rules.

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1

Article 5 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Member States and the Commission shall implement the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds under shared management in accordance with Article [63] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new financial regulation] (the ‘Financial Regulation’). | 1.   The Member States
  , in accordance with their institutional and legal framework,
  and the Commission shall implement the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds under shared management in accordance with Article [63] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new financial regulation] (the ‘Financial Regulation’). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Member States and the Commission shall implement the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds under shared management in accordance with Article [63] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new financial regulation] (the ‘Financial Regulation’).

1.   The Member States
  , in accordance with their institutional and legal framework,
  and the Commission shall implement the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds under shared management in accordance with Article [63] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new financial regulation] (the ‘Financial Regulation’).

Amendment 72

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 2

Article 5 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   
  However
  , the Commission shall implement the amount of support from the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’), the European Urban Initiative, Interregional Innovative Investments, the amount of support transferred from the ESF+ to transnational cooperation, the amounts contributed to InvestEU (37) and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [points (a) and (c) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation. | 2.   
  Without prejudice to Article 1(2)
  , the Commission shall implement the amount of support from the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’), the European Urban Initiative, Interregional Innovative Investments, the amount of support transferred from the ESF+ to transnational cooperation, the amounts contributed to InvestEU (37) and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [points (a) and (c) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   
  However
  , the Commission shall implement the amount of support from the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’), the European Urban Initiative, Interregional Innovative Investments, the amount of support transferred from the ESF+ to transnational cooperation, the amounts contributed to InvestEU (37) and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [points (a) and (c) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation.

2.   
  Without prejudice to Article 1(2)
  , the Commission shall implement the amount of support from the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’), the European Urban Initiative, Interregional Innovative Investments, the amount of support transferred from the ESF+ to transnational cooperation, the amounts contributed to InvestEU (37) and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [points (a) and (c) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation.

Amendment 73

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 3

Article 5 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The Commission may implement outermost regions' cooperation under the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) under indirect management. | 3.   The Commission may
  , with the agreement of the Member State and the region concerned,
   implement outermost regions' cooperation under the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) under indirect management. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The Commission may implement outermost regions' cooperation under the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) under indirect management.

3.   The Commission may
  , with the agreement of the Member State and the region concerned,
   implement outermost regions' cooperation under the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) under indirect management.

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Each Member State shall organise a partnership
  with the competent regional and local authorities
  . That partnership shall include at least the following partners: | 1.   
  For the Partnership Agreement and each programme,
  each Member State shall
  , in accordance with its institutional and legal framework,
  organise a 
  fully -fledged, effective
  partnership. That partnership shall include at least the following partners: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Each Member State shall organise a partnership
  with the competent regional and local authorities
  . That partnership shall include at least the following partners:

1.   
  For the Partnership Agreement and each programme,
  each Member State shall
  , in accordance with its institutional and legal framework,
  organise a 
  fully -fledged, effective
  partnership. That partnership shall include at least the following partners:

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | urban and other public authorities; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

urban and other public authorities;

| (a) | regional, local,
  urban and other public authorities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

regional, local,
  urban and other public authorities;

regional, local,

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | relevant bodies representing civil society, environmental partners, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

relevant bodies representing civil society, environmental partners, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination.

| (c) | relevant bodies representing civil society,
  such as
  environmental partners
  , non-governmental organisations
  , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

relevant bodies representing civil society,
  such as
  environmental partners
  , non-governmental organisations
  , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination.

such as

, non-governmental organisations

Amendment 77

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (c a) | research institutions and universities, where appropriate. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c a)

(c a)

research institutions and universities, where appropriate.

research institutions and universities, where appropriate.

Amendments 78 and 459

Amendments 78 and 459

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 2

Article 6 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   In accordance with the multi-level governance principle, the Member State shall involve those partners in the preparation of Partnership Agreements and throughout the preparation
  and
  implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 34. | 2.   In accordance with the multi-level governance principle
  and following a bottom-up approach
  , the Member State shall involve those partners in the preparation of Partnership Agreements and throughout the preparation, implementation
  and evaluation
  of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 34.
  In that context, Member States shall allocate an appropriate percentage of the resources coming from the Funds for the administrative capacity building of social partners and civil society organisations. For cross-border programmes, the Member States concerned shall include partners from all participating Member States. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   In accordance with the multi-level governance principle, the Member State shall involve those partners in the preparation of Partnership Agreements and throughout the preparation
  and
  implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 34.

2.   In accordance with the multi-level governance principle
  and following a bottom-up approach
  , the Member State shall involve those partners in the preparation of Partnership Agreements and throughout the preparation, implementation
  and evaluation
  of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 34.
  In that context, Member States shall allocate an appropriate percentage of the resources coming from the Funds for the administrative capacity building of social partners and civil society organisations. For cross-border programmes, the Member States concerned shall include partners from all participating Member States.

Amendment 79

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 3

Article 6 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 (38). | 3.   The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 (38).
  The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 107, concerning amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 in order to adapt that Delegated Regulation to this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 (38).

3.   The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 (38).
  The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 107, concerning amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 in order to adapt that Delegated Regulation to this Regulation.

Amendment 80

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 4

Article 6 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   At least once a year, the Commission shall consult the organisations which represent the partners at Union level on the implementation of programmes. | 4.   At least once a year, the Commission shall consult the organisations which represent the partners at Union level on the implementation of programmes
  , and shall report to the European Parliament and Council on the outcome
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   At least once a year, the Commission shall consult the organisations which represent the partners at Union level on the implementation of programmes.

4.   At least once a year, the Commission shall consult the organisations which represent the partners at Union level on the implementation of programmes
  , and shall report to the European Parliament and Council on the outcome
  .

Amendment 81

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 a (new)

Article 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 6 a |
| | Horizontal Principles |
| | 1.
     
  Member States and the Commission shall ensure respect for fundamental rights and compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the implementation of the Funds. |
| | 2.
     
  Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women, gender mainstreaming and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes, including in relation to monitoring, reporting and evaluation. |
| | 3.
     
  Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of programmes. In particular, accessibility for persons with disabilities shall be taken into account throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes. |
| | 4.
     
  The objectives of the Funds shall be pursued in line with the principle of sustainable development, taking into account the UN Sustainable Development Goals and with the Union’s promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of environment and combating climate change, taking into account the polluter pays principle, as set out in Article 191(1) and (2) TFEU. |
| | Member States and the Commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, energy efficiency first-principle, socially just energy transition, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, disaster resilience, and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of programmes. They shall aim at avoiding investments related to production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 6 a

Article 6 a

Horizontal Principles

Horizontal Principles

1.
     
  Member States and the Commission shall ensure respect for fundamental rights and compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the implementation of the Funds.

2.
     
  Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women, gender mainstreaming and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes, including in relation to monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

3.
     
  Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of programmes. In particular, accessibility for persons with disabilities shall be taken into account throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes.

4.
     
  The objectives of the Funds shall be pursued in line with the principle of sustainable development, taking into account the UN Sustainable Development Goals and with the Union’s promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of environment and combating climate change, taking into account the polluter pays principle, as set out in Article 191(1) and (2) TFEU.

Member States and the Commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, energy efficiency first-principle, socially just energy transition, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, disaster resilience, and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of programmes. They shall aim at avoiding investments related to production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels.

Member States and the Commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, energy efficiency first-principle, socially just energy transition, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, disaster resilience, and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of programmes. They shall aim at avoiding investments related to production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels.

Amendment 82

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 1

Article 7 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Each Member State shall prepare a Partnership Agreement which sets out arrangements for using the Funds in an effective and efficient way for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027. | 1.   Each Member State shall prepare a Partnership Agreement which sets out arrangements for using the Funds in an effective and efficient way for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027.
  Such Partnership Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with the code of conduct established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Each Member State shall prepare a Partnership Agreement which sets out arrangements for using the Funds in an effective and efficient way for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027.

1.   Each Member State shall prepare a Partnership Agreement which sets out arrangements for using the Funds in an effective and efficient way for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027.
  Such Partnership Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with the code of conduct established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014.

Amendment 83

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 2

Article 7 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Member State shall submit the Partnership Agreement to the Commission before or at the same time as the submission of the first programme. | 2.   The Member State shall submit the Partnership Agreement to the Commission before or at the same time as the submission of the first programme
  , but not later than 30 April 2021
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The Member State shall submit the Partnership Agreement to the Commission before or at the same time as the submission of the first programme.

2.   The Member State shall submit the Partnership Agreement to the Commission before or at the same time as the submission of the first programme
  , but not later than 30 April 2021
  .

Amendment 84

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 3

Article 7 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The Partnership Agreement may be submitted together with the relevant annual National Reform Programme. | 3.   The Partnership Agreement may be submitted together with the relevant annual National Reform Programme
  and the National Energy and Climate Plan
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The Partnership Agreement may be submitted together with the relevant annual National Reform Programme.

3.   The Partnership Agreement may be submitted together with the relevant annual National Reform Programme
  and the National Energy and Climate Plan
  .

Amendment 85

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the Funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto,
  and where relevant, a justification for using the delivery mode of the InvestEU,
  taking into account relevant country-specific recommendations; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the Funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto,
  and where relevant, a justification for using the delivery mode of the InvestEU,
  taking into account relevant country-specific recommendations;

and where relevant, a justification for using the delivery mode of the InvestEU,

| (a) | the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the Funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto, taking into account
  and listing
  relevant country-specific recommendations
  , as well as regional challenges
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the Funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto, taking into account
  and listing
  relevant country-specific recommendations
  , as well as regional challenges
  ;

and listing

, as well as regional challenges

Amendment 86

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point b — point i

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point b — point i

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the Funds
  , including where relevant, through the use of InvestEU
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(i)

a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the Funds
  , including where relevant, through the use of InvestEU
  ;

, including where relevant, through the use of InvestEU

| (i) | a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the Funds; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the Funds;

Amendment 87

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point b — point ii

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point b — point ii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (ii) | coordination, demarcation and complementarities between the Funds and, where appropriate, coordination between national and regional programmes; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ii)

coordination, demarcation and complementarities between the Funds and, where appropriate, coordination between national and regional programmes;

| (ii) | coordination, demarcation and complementarities between the Funds and, where appropriate, coordination between national and regional programmes
  , in particular with regard to CAP Strategic Plans referred to in Regulation (EU) [...] (the ‘CAP Strategic Plans Regulation’)
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

coordination, demarcation and complementarities between the Funds and, where appropriate, coordination between national and regional programmes
  , in particular with regard to CAP Strategic Plans referred to in Regulation (EU) [...] (the ‘CAP Strategic Plans Regulation’)
  ;

, in particular with regard to CAP Strategic Plans referred to in Regulation (EU) [...] (the ‘CAP Strategic Plans Regulation’)

Amendment 88

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point b — point iii

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point b — point iii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (iii) | complementarities between the Funds and other Union instruments, including LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iii)

complementarities between the Funds and other Union instruments, including LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects;

| (iii) | complementarities
  and synergies
  between the Funds and other Union instruments, including LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects
  , and, where appropriate, projects funded under Horizon Europe
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

complementarities
  and synergies
  between the Funds and other Union instruments, including LIFE strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects
  , and, where appropriate, projects funded under Horizon Europe
  ;

and synergies

, and, where appropriate, projects funded under Horizon Europe

Amendment 89

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point b — point iii a (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point b — point iii a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (iii a) | delivery on targets, policies and measures under the National Energy and Climate Plans; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iii a)

(iii a)

delivery on targets, policies and measures under the National Energy and Climate Plans;

delivery on targets, policies and measures under the National Energy and Climate Plans;

Amendment 90

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | the preliminary financial allocation from each of the Funds by policy objective at national level, respecting Fund-specific rules on thematic concentration; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

the preliminary financial allocation from each of the Funds by policy objective at national level, respecting Fund-specific rules on thematic concentration;

| (c) | the preliminary financial allocation from each of the Funds by policy objective at national
  and where appropriate at regional
  level, respecting Fund-specific rules on thematic concentration; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the preliminary financial allocation from each of the Funds by policy objective at national
  and where appropriate at regional
  level, respecting Fund-specific rules on thematic concentration;

and where appropriate at regional

Amendment 91

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point d

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | where relevant,
  the breakdown of financial resources by category of regions drawn up in accordance with Article 102(2) and the amounts of allocations proposed to be transferred between categories of regions pursuant to Article 105; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

where relevant,
  the breakdown of financial resources by category of regions drawn up in accordance with Article 102(2) and the amounts of allocations proposed to be transferred between categories of regions pursuant to Article 105;

where relevant,

| (d) | the breakdown of financial resources by category of regions drawn up in accordance with Article 102(2) and the amounts of allocations proposed to be transferred between categories of regions pursuant to Article 105; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the breakdown of financial resources by category of regions drawn up in accordance with Article 102(2) and the amounts of allocations proposed to be transferred between categories of regions pursuant to Article 105;

Amendment 92

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point e

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | the amounts to be contributed to InvestEU by Fund and by category of regions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

(e)

the amounts to be contributed to InvestEU by Fund and by category of regions;

the amounts to be contributed to InvestEU by Fund and by category of regions;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 93

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point g

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point g

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (g) | a summary of the actions which the Member State concerned shall take to reinforce its administrative capacity of the implementation of the Funds. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(g)

a summary of the actions which the Member State concerned shall take to reinforce its administrative capacity of the implementation of the Funds.

| (g) | a summary of the actions which the Member State concerned shall take to reinforce its administrative capacity of the implementation of the Funds
  and its management and control system
  . |
| --- | --- |

(g)

a summary of the actions which the Member State concerned shall take to reinforce its administrative capacity of the implementation of the Funds
  and its management and control system
  .

and its management and control system

Amendment 94

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point g a (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point g a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ga) | where appropriate, an integrated approach to address the demographic challenges and/ or specific needs of regions and areas; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ga)

(ga)

where appropriate, an integrated approach to address the demographic challenges and/ or specific needs of regions and areas;

where appropriate, an integrated approach to address the demographic challenges and/ or specific needs of regions and areas;

Amendment 95

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point g b (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point g b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (g b) | a communication and visibility strategy. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(g b)

(g b)

a communication and visibility strategy.

a communication and visibility strategy.

Amendment 96

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 8 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The EIB may, at the request of Member States, participate in the preparation of the Partnership Agreement, as well as in activities relating to the preparation of operations, financial instruments and PPPs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The EIB may, at the request of Member States, participate in the preparation of the Partnership Agreement, as well as in activities relating to the preparation of operations, financial instruments and PPPs.

The EIB may, at the request of Member States, participate in the preparation of the Partnership Agreement, as well as in activities relating to the preparation of operations, financial instruments and PPPs.

Amendment 97

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2

Article 8 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| With regard to the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg), the Partnership Agreement shall only contain the list of planned programmes. | With regard to the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg), the Partnership Agreement shall only contain the list of planned programmes
  and the cross-border investment needs in the concerned Member State
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

With regard to the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg), the Partnership Agreement shall only contain the list of planned programmes.

With regard to the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg), the Partnership Agreement shall only contain the list of planned programmes
  and the cross-border investment needs in the concerned Member State
  .

and the cross-border investment needs in the concerned Member State

Amendment 98

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 1

Article 9 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Commission shall assess the Partnership Agreement and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific rules. In its assessment, the Commission shall,
  in particular,
  take into account relevant country-specific recommendations. | 1.   The Commission shall assess the Partnership Agreement and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific rules. In its assessment, the Commission shall, take into account
  the provisions of Article 4 and 6, the
  relevant country-specific recommendations
  , as well as the measures linked to integrated national energy and climate plans and the way they are addressed
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Commission shall assess the Partnership Agreement and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific rules. In its assessment, the Commission shall,
  in particular,
  take into account relevant country-specific recommendations.

1.   The Commission shall assess the Partnership Agreement and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific rules. In its assessment, the Commission shall, take into account
  the provisions of Article 4 and 6, the
  relevant country-specific recommendations
  , as well as the measures linked to integrated national energy and climate plans and the way they are addressed
  .

Amendment 99

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2

Article 9 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Commission may make observations within
  three
  months of the date of submission by the Member State of the Partnership Agreement. | 2.   The Commission may make observations within
  two
  months of the date of submission by the Member State of the Partnership Agreement. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The Commission may make observations within
  three
  months of the date of submission by the Member State of the Partnership Agreement.

2.   The Commission may make observations within
  two
  months of the date of submission by the Member State of the Partnership Agreement.

Amendment 100

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 3

Article 9 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The Member State shall review the Partnership Agreement taking into account the observations
  made by
  the Commission. | 3.   The Member State shall review the Partnership Agreement taking into account the observations made by the Commission
  within one month of the date of their submission
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The Member State shall review the Partnership Agreement taking into account the observations
  made by
  the Commission.

3.   The Member State shall review the Partnership Agreement taking into account the observations made by the Commission
  within one month of the date of their submission
  .

Amendment 101

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 4

Article 9 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the Partnership Agreement no later than four months after the date of submission of that Partnership Agreement by the Member State concerned. The Partnership Agreement shall not be amended. | 4.   The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the Partnership Agreement no later than four months after the date of
  the first
  submission of that Partnership Agreement by the Member State concerned. The Partnership Agreement shall not be amended. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the Partnership Agreement no later than four months after the date of submission of that Partnership Agreement by the Member State concerned. The Partnership Agreement shall not be amended.

4.   The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the Partnership Agreement no later than four months after the date of
  the first
  submission of that Partnership Agreement by the Member State concerned. The Partnership Agreement shall not be amended.

Amendment 428

Amendment 428

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1

Article 10 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States may allocate,
  in the Partnership Agreement or
  in the request for an amendment of a programme,
  the amount
  of ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF to be contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees.
  The amount to be contributed to InvestEU shall not exceed 5 %
  of the total allocation of each Fund
  , except in duly justified cases
  . Such contributions shall
  not constitute transfers of
  resources
  under Article 21
  . | 1.   
  As of 1 January 2023,
  Member States
  , with the agreement of the managing authorities concerned,
  may allocate, in the request for an amendment of a programme,
  up to 2 %
  of ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF to be contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees.
  Up to 3 %
  of the total allocation of each Fund
  may be further allocated to InvestEU under the mid-term review
  . Such contributions shall
  be available for investments in line with cohesion policy objectives and in the same category of regions targeted by the Funds of origin. Whenever an amount of ERDF, ESF+, Cohesion Fund is contributed to Invest EU, the enabling conditions as described in Article 11 and in Annexes III and IV to this Regulation shall apply. Only
  resources
  of future calendar years may be allocated
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States may allocate,
  in the Partnership Agreement or
  in the request for an amendment of a programme,
  the amount
  of ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF to be contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees.
  The amount to be contributed to InvestEU shall not exceed 5 %
  of the total allocation of each Fund
  , except in duly justified cases
  . Such contributions shall
  not constitute transfers of
  resources
  under Article 21
  .

1.   
  As of 1 January 2023,
  Member States
  , with the agreement of the managing authorities concerned,
  may allocate, in the request for an amendment of a programme,
  up to 2 %
  of ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF to be contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees.
  Up to 3 %
  of the total allocation of each Fund
  may be further allocated to InvestEU under the mid-term review
  . Such contributions shall
  be available for investments in line with cohesion policy objectives and in the same category of regions targeted by the Funds of origin. Whenever an amount of ERDF, ESF+, Cohesion Fund is contributed to Invest EU, the enabling conditions as described in Article 11 and in Annexes III and IV to this Regulation shall apply. Only
  resources
  of future calendar years may be allocated
  .

Amendment 103

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 2

Article 10 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.
     
  For the Partnership Agreement, resources of the current and future calendar years may be allocated. For the request for an amendment of a programme, only resources of future calendar years may be allocated. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.
     
  For the Partnership Agreement, resources of the current and future calendar years may be allocated. For the request for an amendment of a programme, only resources of future calendar years may be allocated.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 104

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 3

Article 10 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used for the provisioning of the part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment. | 3.   The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used for the provisioning of the part of the EU guarantee under the
  respective
  Member State compartment. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used for the provisioning of the part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment.

3.   The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used for the provisioning of the part of the EU guarantee under the
  respective
  Member State compartment.

Amendment 105

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

Article 10 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where a contribution agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded by 31 December
  2021
  for an amount referred to in paragraph 1
  allocated in the Partnership Agreement
  , the Member State shall submit a request for amendment of a programme or programmes to use the corresponding amount. | Where a contribution agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded by 31 December
  2023
  for an amount referred to in paragraph 1, the Member State shall submit a request for amendment of a programme or programmes to use the corresponding amount. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where a contribution agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded by 31 December
  2021
  for an amount referred to in paragraph 1
  allocated in the Partnership Agreement
  , the Member State shall submit a request for amendment of a programme or programmes to use the corresponding amount.

2021

allocated in the Partnership Agreement

Where a contribution agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded by 31 December
  2023
  for an amount referred to in paragraph 1, the Member State shall submit a request for amendment of a programme or programmes to use the corresponding amount.

2023

Amendment 106

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

Article 10 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The contribution agreement for an amount referred to in paragraph 1 allocated in the request of the amendment of a programme shall be concluded simultaneously with the adoption of the decision amending the programme. | The contribution agreement for an amount referred to in paragraph 1 allocated in the request of the amendment of a programme shall be concluded
  , or amended as the case may be,
   simultaneously with the adoption of the decision amending the programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The contribution agreement for an amount referred to in paragraph 1 allocated in the request of the amendment of a programme shall be concluded simultaneously with the adoption of the decision amending the programme.

The contribution agreement for an amount referred to in paragraph 1 allocated in the request of the amendment of a programme shall be concluded
  , or amended as the case may be,
   simultaneously with the adoption of the decision amending the programme.

, or amended as the case may be,

Amendment 107

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 5

Article 10 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   Where a guarantee agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded within nine months from the approval of the contribution agreement, the respective amounts paid into the common provisioning fund as a provisioning shall be transferred back to
  a
  programme or programmes and the Member State shall submit a corresponding request for a programme amendment. | 5.   Where a guarantee agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded within nine months from the approval of the contribution agreement, the respective amounts paid into the common provisioning fund as a provisioning shall be transferred back to
  the original
  programme or programmes and the Member State shall submit a corresponding request for a programme amendment.
  In this particular case, resources of past calendar years may be modified, as long as the commitments are not yet implemented. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   Where a guarantee agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded within nine months from the approval of the contribution agreement, the respective amounts paid into the common provisioning fund as a provisioning shall be transferred back to
  a
  programme or programmes and the Member State shall submit a corresponding request for a programme amendment.

5.   Where a guarantee agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded within nine months from the approval of the contribution agreement, the respective amounts paid into the common provisioning fund as a provisioning shall be transferred back to
  the original
  programme or programmes and the Member State shall submit a corresponding request for a programme amendment.
  In this particular case, resources of past calendar years may be modified, as long as the commitments are not yet implemented.

Amendment 108

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 7

Article 10 — paragraph 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7.   Resources generated by or attributable to the amounts contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees shall be made available to the Member State and shall be used for support under the same objective or objectives in the form of financial instruments. | 7.   Resources generated by or attributable to the amounts contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees shall be made available to the Member State and
  the local or regional authority concerned by the contribution and
  shall be used for support under the same objective or objectives in the form of financial instruments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7.   Resources generated by or attributable to the amounts contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees shall be made available to the Member State and shall be used for support under the same objective or objectives in the form of financial instruments.

7.   Resources generated by or attributable to the amounts contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees shall be made available to the Member State and
  the local or regional authority concerned by the contribution and
  shall be used for support under the same objective or objectives in the form of financial instruments.

Amendment 109

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| For each specific objective, prerequisite conditions for its effective and efficient implementation (‘enabling conditions’) are laid down in this Regulation. | For each specific objective, prerequisite conditions for its effective and efficient implementation (‘enabling conditions’) are laid down in this Regulation.
  Enabling conditions shall apply to the extent to which they contribute to the achievement of the specific objectives of the programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

For each specific objective, prerequisite conditions for its effective and efficient implementation (‘enabling conditions’) are laid down in this Regulation.

For each specific objective, prerequisite conditions for its effective and efficient implementation (‘enabling conditions’) are laid down in this Regulation.
  Enabling conditions shall apply to the extent to which they contribute to the achievement of the specific objectives of the programme.

Enabling conditions shall apply to the extent to which they contribute to the achievement of the specific objectives of the programme.

Amendment 110

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 2

Article 11 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   When preparing a programme or introducing a new specific objective as part of a programme amendment, the Member State shall assess whether the enabling conditions linked to the selected specific objective are fulfilled. An enabling condition is fulfilled where all the related criteria are met. The Member State shall identify in each programme or in the programme amendment the fulfilled and non-fulfilled enabling conditions and where it considers that an enabling condition is fulfilled, it shall provide justification. | 2.   When preparing a programme or introducing a new specific objective as part of a programme amendment, the Member State shall assess whether the enabling conditions linked to the selected specific objective are fulfilled. An enabling condition is fulfilled where all the related criteria are met. The Member State shall identify in each programme or in the programme amendment the fulfilled and non-fulfilled enabling conditions and where it considers that an enabling condition is fulfilled, it shall provide justification.
  On the request of a Member State, the EIB may contribute to the assessments of actions needed to fulfil the relevant enabling conditions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   When preparing a programme or introducing a new specific objective as part of a programme amendment, the Member State shall assess whether the enabling conditions linked to the selected specific objective are fulfilled. An enabling condition is fulfilled where all the related criteria are met. The Member State shall identify in each programme or in the programme amendment the fulfilled and non-fulfilled enabling conditions and where it considers that an enabling condition is fulfilled, it shall provide justification.

2.   When preparing a programme or introducing a new specific objective as part of a programme amendment, the Member State shall assess whether the enabling conditions linked to the selected specific objective are fulfilled. An enabling condition is fulfilled where all the related criteria are met. The Member State shall identify in each programme or in the programme amendment the fulfilled and non-fulfilled enabling conditions and where it considers that an enabling condition is fulfilled, it shall provide justification.
  On the request of a Member State, the EIB may contribute to the assessments of actions needed to fulfil the relevant enabling conditions.

Amendment 111

Amendment 111

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

Article 11 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission shall, within
  three
  months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 3, perform an assessment and inform the Member State where it agrees with the fulfilment. | The Commission shall, within
  two
  months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 3, perform an assessment and inform the Member State where it agrees with the fulfilment. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall, within
  three
  months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 3, perform an assessment and inform the Member State where it agrees with the fulfilment.

three

The Commission shall, within
  two
  months of receipt of the information referred to in paragraph 3, perform an assessment and inform the Member State where it agrees with the fulfilment.

two

Amendment 112

Amendment 112

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

Article 11 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where the Commission disagrees with the assessment of the Member State, it shall inform the Member State accordingly and give it the opportunity to present its observations within
  one month
  . | Where the Commission disagrees with the assessment of the Member State, it shall inform the Member State accordingly and give it the opportunity to present its observations within 
  maximum two months
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where the Commission disagrees with the assessment of the Member State, it shall inform the Member State accordingly and give it the opportunity to present its observations within
  one month
  .

one month

Where the Commission disagrees with the assessment of the Member State, it shall inform the Member State accordingly and give it the opportunity to present its observations within 
  maximum two months
  .

maximum two months

Amendment 113

Amendment 113

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1

Article 11 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective cannot be included in payment applications
  until
  the Commission has informed the Member State of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4. | Expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective
  may
  be included in payment applications
  before
  the Commission has informed the Member State of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4
  , without prejudice to the suspension of the reimbursement itself until such time as the condition is fulfilled
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective cannot be included in payment applications
  until
  the Commission has informed the Member State of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4.

until

Expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective
  may
  be included in payment applications
  before
  the Commission has informed the Member State of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4
  , without prejudice to the suspension of the reimbursement itself until such time as the condition is fulfilled
  .

may

before

, without prejudice to the suspension of the reimbursement itself until such time as the condition is fulfilled

Amendment 115

Amendment 115

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 12 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Member State shall establish a performance framework which shall allow monitoring, reporting on and evaluating programme performance during its implementation, and contribute to measuring the overall performance of the Funds. | The Member State
  , where appropriate, in cooperation with local and regional authorities,
  shall establish a performance framework which shall allow monitoring, reporting on and evaluating programme performance during its implementation, and contribute to measuring the overall performance of the Funds. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Member State shall establish a performance framework which shall allow monitoring, reporting on and evaluating programme performance during its implementation, and contribute to measuring the overall performance of the Funds.

The Member State
  , where appropriate, in cooperation with local and regional authorities,
  shall establish a performance framework which shall allow monitoring, reporting on and evaluating programme performance during its implementation, and contribute to measuring the overall performance of the Funds.

, where appropriate, in cooperation with local and regional authorities,

Amendment 116

Amendment 116

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 2

Article 12 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Milestones and targets shall be established in relation to each specific objective within a programme, with the exception of technical assistance and of the specific objective addressing material deprivation set out in Article [
  4(c)
  (
  vii
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation. | 2.   Milestones and targets shall be established in relation to each specific objective within a programme, with the exception of technical assistance and of the specific objective addressing material deprivation set out in Article [
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Milestones and targets shall be established in relation to each specific objective within a programme, with the exception of technical assistance and of the specific objective addressing material deprivation set out in Article [
  4(c)
  (
  vii
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation.

2.   Milestones and targets shall be established in relation to each specific objective within a programme, with the exception of technical assistance and of the specific objective addressing material deprivation set out in Article [
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation.

Amendment 117

Amendment 117

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   For programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, the Member State shall review each programme, taking into account the following elements: | 1.   For programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, the Member State
  and relevant managing authorities
  shall review each programme, taking into account the following elements: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   For programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, the Member State shall review each programme, taking into account the following elements:

1.   For programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund, the Member State
  and relevant managing authorities
  shall review each programme, taking into account the following elements:

Amendment 118

Amendment 118

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the
  challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in 2024; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the
  challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in 2024;

the

| (a) | new
  challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in 2024
  and the targets identified in the implementation of the integrated national climate and energy plans, if relevant
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

new
  challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in 2024
  and the targets identified in the implementation of the integrated national climate and energy plans, if relevant
  ;

new

and the targets identified in the implementation of the integrated national climate and energy plans, if relevant

Amendment 119

Amendment 119

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the socio-economic situation of the Member State or region concerned; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the socio-economic situation of the Member State or region concerned;

| (b) | the socio-economic situation of the Member State or region concerned
  , including the state of implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and territorial needs with a view to reducing disparities, as well as economic and social inequalities
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the socio-economic situation of the Member State or region concerned
  , including the state of implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and territorial needs with a view to reducing disparities, as well as economic and social inequalities
  ;

, including the state of implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and territorial needs with a view to reducing disparities, as well as economic and social inequalities

Amendment 120

Amendment 120

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (d a) | any major negative financial, economic or social developments which require an adjustment of the programmes, including as a consequence of symmetric or asymmetric shocks in the Member States and their regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d a)

(d a)

any major negative financial, economic or social developments which require an adjustment of the programmes, including as a consequence of symmetric or asymmetric shocks in the Member States and their regions.

any major negative financial, economic or social developments which require an adjustment of the programmes, including as a consequence of symmetric or asymmetric shocks in the Member States and their regions.

Amendment 121

Amendment 121

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

Article 14 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Member State shall submit to the Commission by 31 March 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with Article 19(1). The Member State shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1. | In accordance with the outcome of the review,
  the Member State shall submit to the Commission by 31 March 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with Article 19(1)
  or state that no amendment is requested
  . The Member State shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1
  or, as appropriate, give reasons for not requesting the amendment of a programme
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Member State shall submit to the Commission by 31 March 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with Article 19(1). The Member State shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1.

In accordance with the outcome of the review,
  the Member State shall submit to the Commission by 31 March 2025 a request for the amendment of each programme in accordance with Article 19(1)
  or state that no amendment is requested
  . The Member State shall justify the amendment on the basis of the elements set out in paragraph 1
  or, as appropriate, give reasons for not requesting the amendment of a programme
  .

In accordance with the outcome of the review,

or state that no amendment is requested

or, as appropriate, give reasons for not requesting the amendment of a programme

Amendment 122

Amendment 122

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 — point a

Article 14 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027;

| (a) | the
  revised initial
  allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the
  revised initial
  allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027;

revised initial

Amendment 123

Amendment 123

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 — point b a (new)

Article 14 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (b a) | the amounts to be contributed to InvestEU per Fund and per category of region, where appropriate; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b a)

(b a)

the amounts to be contributed to InvestEU per Fund and per category of region, where appropriate;

the amounts to be contributed to InvestEU per Fund and per category of region, where appropriate;

Amendment 124

Amendment 124

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Article 14 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3 a.
     
  The Commission shall, by 31 March 2026, adopt a report summarising the results of the review referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. The Commission shall communicate the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3 a.
     
  The Commission shall, by 31 March 2026, adopt a report summarising the results of the review referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. The Commission shall communicate the report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

Amendments 425/rev, 444/rev, 448 and 469

Amendments 425/rev, 444/rev, 448 and 469

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15

Article 15

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendment 140

Amendment 140

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 — paragraph 1

Article 16 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States shall prepare programmes to implement the Funds for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027. | 1.   Member States
  in cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 6
  shall prepare programmes to implement the Funds for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States shall prepare programmes to implement the Funds for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027.

1.   Member States
  in cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 6
  shall prepare programmes to implement the Funds for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027.

Amendment 141

Amendment 141

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

Article 17 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| A programme shall consist of priorities. Each priority shall correspond to
  a single
  policy
  objective
  or to technical assistance. A priority corresponding to a policy objective shall consist of one or more specific objectives. More than one priority may correspond to the same policy objective. | A programme shall consist of priorities. Each priority shall correspond to
  one or several
  policy
  objectives
  or to technical assistance. A priority corresponding to a policy objective shall consist of one or more specific objectives. More than one priority may correspond to the same policy objective. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

A programme shall consist of priorities. Each priority shall correspond to
  a single
  policy
  objective
  or to technical assistance. A priority corresponding to a policy objective shall consist of one or more specific objectives. More than one priority may correspond to the same policy objective.

a single

objective

A programme shall consist of priorities. Each priority shall correspond to
  one or several
  policy
  objectives
  or to technical assistance. A priority corresponding to a policy objective shall consist of one or more specific objectives. More than one priority may correspond to the same policy objective.

one or several

objectives

Amendment 142

Amendment 142

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point i

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point i

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | economic, social and territorial disparities, except for programmes supported by the EMFF; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(i)

economic, social and territorial disparities, except for programmes supported by the EMFF;

| (i) | economic, social and territorial disparities
  as well as inequalities
  , except for programmes supported by the EMFF; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

economic, social and territorial disparities
  as well as inequalities
  , except for programmes supported by the EMFF;

as well as inequalities

Amendment 143

Amendment 143

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point ii

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point ii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (ii) | market failures, investment needs and complementarity with other forms of support; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ii)

market failures, investment needs and complementarity with other forms of support;

| (ii) | market failures, investment needs and complementarity
  and synergies
  with other forms of support; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

market failures, investment needs and complementarity
  and synergies
  with other forms of support;

and synergies

Amendment 144

Amendment 144

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point iii

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point iii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (iii) | challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations
  and other relevant Union recommendations addressed to the Member State
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iii)

challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations
  and other relevant Union recommendations addressed to the Member State
  ;

and other relevant Union recommendations addressed to the Member State

| (iii) | challenges identified in
  the
  relevant country-specific recommendations; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

challenges identified in
  the
  relevant country-specific recommendations;

the

Amendment 145

Amendment 145

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point iv

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point iv

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (iv) | challenges in administrative capacity and governance; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iv)

challenges in administrative capacity and governance;

| (iv) | challenges in administrative capacity and governance
  and simplification measures
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

challenges in administrative capacity and governance
  and simplification measures
  ;

and simplification measures

Amendment 146

Amendment 146

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point iv a (new)

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point iv a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (iv a) | an integrated approach to address demographic challenges, where relevant; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iv a)

(iv a)

an integrated approach to address demographic challenges, where relevant;

an integrated approach to address demographic challenges, where relevant;

Amendment 147

Amendment 147

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point vi a (new)

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point vi a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (vi a) | challenges and related objectives identified within National Energy and Climate Plans and in the European Pillar of Social Rights; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(vi a)

(vi a)

challenges and related objectives identified within National Energy and Climate Plans and in the European Pillar of Social Rights;

challenges and related objectives identified within National Energy and Climate Plans and in the European Pillar of Social Rights;

Amendment 148

Amendment 148

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point vii

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — point vii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (vii) | for programmes supported by the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, progress in implementing the relevant Union acquis and action plans; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(vii)

for programmes supported by the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, progress in implementing the relevant Union acquis and action plans;

| (vii) | for programmes supported by the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, progress in implementing the relevant Union acquis and action plans
  , as well as identified shortcomings
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(vii)

for programmes supported by the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, progress in implementing the relevant Union acquis and action plans
  , as well as identified shortcomings
  ;

, as well as identified shortcomings

Amendment 149

Amendment 149

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point i

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point i

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | the related types of actions, including
  a
  list of planned operations of strategic importance, and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, where appropriate; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(i)

the related types of actions, including
  a
  list of planned operations of strategic importance, and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, where appropriate;

a

| (i) | the related types of actions, including
  an indicative
  list
  and timetable
  of planned operations of strategic importance, and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, where appropriate; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

the related types of actions, including
  an indicative
  list
  and timetable
  of planned operations of strategic importance, and their expected contribution to those specific objectives and to macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, where appropriate;

an indicative

and timetable

Amendment 150

Amendment 150

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point iii a (new)

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point iii a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (iii a) | actions safeguarding equality, inclusion and non-discrimination; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iii a)

(iii a)

actions safeguarding equality, inclusion and non-discrimination;

actions safeguarding equality, inclusion and non-discrimination;

Amendment 151

Amendment 151

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point v

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point v

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (v) | the interregional and transnational actions with beneficiaries located in at least one other Member State; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(v)

the interregional and transnational actions with beneficiaries located in at least one other Member State;

| (v) | the interregional
  , cross-border
  and transnational actions with beneficiaries located in at least one other Member State; |
| --- | --- |

(v)

the interregional
  , cross-border
  and transnational actions with beneficiaries located in at least one other Member State;

, cross-border

Amendment 152

Amendment 152

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point v a (new)

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point v a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (va) | sustainability of investments; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(va)

(va)

sustainability of investments;

sustainability of investments;

Amendment 153

Amendment 153

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point vii a (new)

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d — point vii a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (vii a) | a description of how complementarities and synergies with other Funds and instruments are to be pursued; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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(vii a)

(vii a)

a description of how complementarities and synergies with other Funds and instruments are to be pursued;

a description of how complementarities and synergies with other Funds and instruments are to be pursued;

Amendment 154

Amendment 154

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point i

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point i

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives, target audiences, communication channels, social media outreach, planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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(i)

the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives, target audiences, communication channels, social media outreach, planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation;

| (i) | the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives, target audiences, communication channels,
  where appropriate
  social media outreach,
  as well as
  planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives, target audiences, communication channels,
  where appropriate
  social media outreach,
  as well as
  planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation;

where appropriate

as well as

Amendment 155

Amendment 155

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point j

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point j

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (j) | the managing authority, the audit authority and the body which receives payments from the Commission. |

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(j)

the managing authority, the audit authority and the body which receives payments from the Commission.

| (j) | the managing authority, the audit authority
  , the body responsible for the accounting function under Article 70,
   and the body which receives payments from the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

(j)

the managing authority, the audit authority
  , the body responsible for the accounting function under Article 70,
   and the body which receives payments from the Commission.

, the body responsible for the accounting function under Article 70,

Amendment 156

Amendment 156

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Points (c) and (d) of this paragraph shall not apply to the specific objective set out in Article [
  4(c)
  (
  vii
  )] of the ESF+Regulation. | Points (c) and (d) of this paragraph shall not apply to the specific objective set out in Article [
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  )] of the ESF+Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Points (c) and (d) of this paragraph shall not apply to the specific objective set out in Article [
  4(c)
  (
  vii
  )] of the ESF+Regulation.

4(c)

vii

Points (c) and (d) of this paragraph shall not apply to the specific objective set out in Article [
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  )] of the ESF+Regulation.

4(1)

xi

Amendment 157

Amendment 157

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2 a (new)

Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | An environmental report containing relevant information on the effects on the environment in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC shall be annexed to the programme, taking into account climate change mitigation needs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

An environmental report containing relevant information on the effects on the environment in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC shall be annexed to the programme, taking into account climate change mitigation needs.

An environmental report containing relevant information on the effects on the environment in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC shall be annexed to the programme, taking into account climate change mitigation needs.

Amendment 158

Amendment 158

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 6

Article 17 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   For ERDF, ESF+ and Cohesion Fund programmes submitted in accordance with Article 16, the table referred to in paragraph (3)(f)(ii) shall include the amounts for the years 2021 to
  2025 only
  . | 6.   For ERDF, ESF+ and Cohesion Fund programmes submitted in accordance with Article 16, the table referred to in paragraph (3)(f)(ii) shall include the amounts for the years 2021 to
  2027
  . |

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6.   For ERDF, ESF+ and Cohesion Fund programmes submitted in accordance with Article 16, the table referred to in paragraph (3)(f)(ii) shall include the amounts for the years 2021 to
  2025 only
  .

6.   For ERDF, ESF+ and Cohesion Fund programmes submitted in accordance with Article 16, the table referred to in paragraph (3)(f)(ii) shall include the amounts for the years 2021 to
  2027
  .

Amendment 160

Amendment 160

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 — paragraph 1

Article 18 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, as well as its consistency with the Partnership Agreement. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into account relevant country-specific recommendations. | 1.   The Commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, as well as its consistency with the Partnership Agreement. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into account relevant country-specific recommendations
  , as well as relevant challenges identified in the implementation of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans and in the European Pillar of Social Rights and the way they are addressed
  . |

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1.   The Commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, as well as its consistency with the Partnership Agreement. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into account relevant country-specific recommendations.

1.   The Commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, as well as its consistency with the Partnership Agreement. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into account relevant country-specific recommendations
  , as well as relevant challenges identified in the implementation of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans and in the European Pillar of Social Rights and the way they are addressed
  .

Amendment 161

Amendment 161

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 — paragraph 2

Article 18 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Commission may make observations within
  three
  months of the date of submission of the programme by the Member State. | 2.   The Commission may make observations within
  two
  months of the date of submission of the programme by the Member State. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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2.   The Commission may make observations within
  three
  months of the date of submission of the programme by the Member State.

2.   The Commission may make observations within
  two
  months of the date of submission of the programme by the Member State.

Amendment 162

Amendment 162

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 — paragraph 3

Article 18 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The Member State shall review the programme taking into account the observations made by the Commission. | 3.   The Member State shall review the programme taking into account the observations made by the Commission
  within two months of their submission
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

3.   The Member State shall review the programme taking into account the observations made by the Commission.

3.   The Member State shall review the programme taking into account the observations made by the Commission
  within two months of their submission
  .

Amendment 163

Amendment 163

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 — paragraph 4

Article 18 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than
  six
  months after the date of submission of the programme by the Member State. | 4.   The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than
  five
  months after the date of
  the first
  submission of the programme by the Member State. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

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4.   The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than
  six
  months after the date of submission of the programme by the Member State.

4.   The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than
  five
  months after the date of
  the first
  submission of the programme by the Member State.

Amendment 164

Amendment 164

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 — paragraph 2

Article 19 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, including requirements at national level, and may make observations within
  three
  months of the submission of the amended programme. | 2.   The Commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, including requirements at national level, and may make observations within
  two
  months of the submission of the amended programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

2.   The Commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, including requirements at national level, and may make observations within
  three
  months of the submission of the amended programme.

2.   The Commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, including requirements at national level, and may make observations within
  two
  months of the submission of the amended programme.

Amendment 165

Amendment 165

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 — paragraph 3

Article 19 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The Member State shall review the amended programme and take into account the observations made by the Commission. | 3.   The Member State shall review the amended programme and take into account the observations made by the Commission
  within two months of their submission
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

3.   The Member State shall review the amended programme and take into account the observations made by the Commission.

3.   The Member State shall review the amended programme and take into account the observations made by the Commission
  within two months of their submission
  .

Amendment 166

Amendment 166

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 — paragraph 4

Article 19 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The Commission shall approve the amendment of a programme no later than
  six
  months after its submission by the Member State. | 4.   The Commission shall approve the amendment of a programme no later than
  three
  months after its submission by the Member State. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

4.   The Commission shall approve the amendment of a programme no later than
  six
  months after its submission by the Member State.

4.   The Commission shall approve the amendment of a programme no later than
  three
  months after its submission by the Member State.

Amendment 167

Amendment 167

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1

Article 19 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Member State may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to
  5
  % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than
  3
  % of the programme budget to another priority of the same Fund of the same programme. For the programmes supported by the ERDF and ESF+, the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region. | The Member State may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to
  7
  % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than
  5
  % of the programme budget to another priority of the same Fund of the same programme.
  In doing so the Member State shall respect the code of conduct established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014.
  For the programmes supported by the ERDF and ESF+, the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

The Member State may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to
  5
  % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than
  3
  % of the programme budget to another priority of the same Fund of the same programme. For the programmes supported by the ERDF and ESF+, the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region.

5

3

The Member State may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to
  7
  % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than
  5
  % of the programme budget to another priority of the same Fund of the same programme.
  In doing so the Member State shall respect the code of conduct established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014.
  For the programmes supported by the ERDF and ESF+, the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region.

7

5

In doing so the Member State shall respect the code of conduct established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014.

Amendment 168

Amendment 168

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 — paragraph 6

Article 19 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   The approval of the Commission shall not be required for corrections of a purely clerical or editorial nature that do not affect the implementation of the programme. Member States shall inform the Commission of such corrections. | 6.   The approval of the Commission shall not be required for corrections of a purely clerical
  , technical
   or editorial nature that do not affect the implementation of the programme. Member States shall inform the Commission of such corrections. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

6.   The approval of the Commission shall not be required for corrections of a purely clerical or editorial nature that do not affect the implementation of the programme. Member States shall inform the Commission of such corrections.

6.   The approval of the Commission shall not be required for corrections of a purely clerical
  , technical
   or editorial nature that do not affect the implementation of the programme. Member States shall inform the Commission of such corrections.

Amendment 169

Amendment 169

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 — paragraph 2

Article 20 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The ERDF and the ESF+ may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of
  10
  % of support from those Funds for each priority of a programme, all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation. | 2.   The ERDF and the ESF+ may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 
  15
  % of support from those Funds for each priority of a programme, all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

2.   The ERDF and the ESF+ may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of
  10
  % of support from those Funds for each priority of a programme, all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation.

2.   The ERDF and the ESF+ may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 
  15
  % of support from those Funds for each priority of a programme, all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation.

Amendment 170

Amendment 170

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 — paragraph 1

Article 21 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the Funds to
  any other Fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management
  . | 1.   
  For the purpose of ensuring flexibility,
  Member States may request
  , if agreed by the monitoring committee of the programme,
  the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the Funds to
  the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, or the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States may request the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the Funds to
  any other Fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management
  .

1.   
  For the purpose of ensuring flexibility,
  Member States may request
  , if agreed by the monitoring committee of the programme,
  the transfer of up to 5 % of programme financial allocations from any of the Funds to
  the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, or the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
  .

Amendments 171 and 434

Amendments 171 and 434

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 — paragraph 2

Article 21 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Transferred resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Fund or the instrument to which the resources are transferred
  and, in the case of transfers to instruments under direct or indirect management, for the benefit of the Member State concerned
  . | 2.   Transferred resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Fund or the instrument to which the resources are transferred. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

2.   Transferred resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Fund or the instrument to which the resources are transferred
  and, in the case of transfers to instruments under direct or indirect management, for the benefit of the Member State concerned
  .

2.   Transferred resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Fund or the instrument to which the resources are transferred.

Amendments 172, 433 and 434

Amendments 172, 433 and 434

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 — paragraph 3

Article 21 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Requests under paragraph 1 shall set out the total amount transferred for each year by Fund and by category of region, where relevant, shall be duly justified and shall be accompanied by the revised programme or programmes, from which the resources are to be transferred in accordance with Article 19 indicating to which other Fund or instrument the amounts are transferred. | 3.   Requests under paragraph 1 shall set out the total amount transferred for each year by Fund and by category of region, where relevant, shall be duly justified
  with a view to the complementarities and impact to be achieved,
   and shall be accompanied by the revised programme or programmes, from which the resources are to be transferred in accordance with Article 19 indicating to which other Fund or instrument the amounts are transferred. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

3.   Requests under paragraph 1 shall set out the total amount transferred for each year by Fund and by category of region, where relevant, shall be duly justified and shall be accompanied by the revised programme or programmes, from which the resources are to be transferred in accordance with Article 19 indicating to which other Fund or instrument the amounts are transferred.

3.   Requests under paragraph 1 shall set out the total amount transferred for each year by Fund and by category of region, where relevant, shall be duly justified
  with a view to the complementarities and impact to be achieved,
   and shall be accompanied by the revised programme or programmes, from which the resources are to be transferred in accordance with Article 19 indicating to which other Fund or instrument the amounts are transferred.

Amendment 173

Amendment 173

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Title 3 — chapter 1 a (new)

Title 3 — chapter 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | CHAPTER I a — Major projects |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

CHAPTER I a — Major projects

CHAPTER I a — Major projects

Amendment 174

Amendment 174

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 a (new)

Article 21 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 21 a




  Content




  As part of a programme or programmes, the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund may support an operation comprising a series of works, activities or services intended in itself to accomplish an indivisible task of a precise economic or technical nature which has clearly identified goals and for which the total eligible cost exceeds EUR 100 000 000 (the ‘major project’). Financial instruments shall not be considered to be major projects. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

Article 21 a

Content

As part of a programme or programmes, the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund may support an operation comprising a series of works, activities or services intended in itself to accomplish an indivisible task of a precise economic or technical nature which has clearly identified goals and for which the total eligible cost exceeds EUR 100 000 000 (the ‘major project’). Financial instruments shall not be considered to be major projects.

Amendment 175

Amendment 175

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 b (new)

Article 21 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 21 b |
| | Information necessary for the approval of a major project |
| | Before a major project is approved, the managing authority shall submit to the Commission the following information: |
| | (a) | details concerning the body to be responsible for implementation of the major project, and its capacity; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

Article 21 b

Article 21 b

Information necessary for the approval of a major project

Information necessary for the approval of a major project

Before a major project is approved, the managing authority shall submit to the Commission the following information:

Before a major project is approved, the managing authority shall submit to the Commission the following information:

(a)

(a)

details concerning the body to be responsible for implementation of the major project, and its capacity;

details concerning the body to be responsible for implementation of the major project, and its capacity;

| (b) | a description of the investment and its location; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

a description of the investment and its location;

a description of the investment and its location;

| (c) | the total cost and total eligible cost; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

the total cost and total eligible cost;

the total cost and total eligible cost;

| (d) | feasibility studies carried out, including the options analysis, and the results; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

feasibility studies carried out, including the options analysis, and the results;

feasibility studies carried out, including the options analysis, and the results;

| (e) | a cost-benefit analysis, including an economic and a financial analysis, and a risk assessment; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

a cost-benefit analysis, including an economic and a financial analysis, and a risk assessment;

a cost-benefit analysis, including an economic and a financial analysis, and a risk assessment;

| (f) | an analysis of the environmental impact, taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs, and disaster resilience; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

(f)

an analysis of the environmental impact, taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs, and disaster resilience;

an analysis of the environmental impact, taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs, and disaster resilience;

| (g) | an explanation as to how the major project is consistent with the relevant priorities of the programme or programmes concerned, and its expected contribution to achieving the specific objectives of those priorities and the expected contribution to socio-economic development; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

(g)

an explanation as to how the major project is consistent with the relevant priorities of the programme or programmes concerned, and its expected contribution to achieving the specific objectives of those priorities and the expected contribution to socio-economic development;

an explanation as to how the major project is consistent with the relevant priorities of the programme or programmes concerned, and its expected contribution to achieving the specific objectives of those priorities and the expected contribution to socio-economic development;

| (h) | the financing plan showing the total planned financial resources and the planned support from the Funds, the EIB, and all other sources of financing, together with physical and financial indicators for monitoring progress, taking account of the identified risks; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

(h)

the financing plan showing the total planned financial resources and the planned support from the Funds, the EIB, and all other sources of financing, together with physical and financial indicators for monitoring progress, taking account of the identified risks;

the financing plan showing the total planned financial resources and the planned support from the Funds, the EIB, and all other sources of financing, together with physical and financial indicators for monitoring progress, taking account of the identified risks;

| (i) | the timetable for implementing the major project and, where the implementation period is expected to be longer than the programming period, the phases for which support from the Funds is requested during the programming period. |
| --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

the timetable for implementing the major project and, where the implementation period is expected to be longer than the programming period, the phases for which support from the Funds is requested during the programming period.

the timetable for implementing the major project and, where the implementation period is expected to be longer than the programming period, the phases for which support from the Funds is requested during the programming period.

Amendment 176

Amendment 176

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 c (new)

Article 21 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 21 c |
| | Decision on a major project |
| | 1.
     
  The Commission shall appraise the major project on the basis of the information referred to in Article 21b in order to determine whether the requested financial contribution for the major project selected by the managing authority is justified. The Commission shall adopt a decision on the approval of the financial contribution to the selected major project, by means of an implementing act, no later than three months after the date of submission of the information referred to in Article 21b. |
| | 2.
     
  The approval by the Commission under paragraph 1 shall be conditional on the first works contract being concluded, or, in the case of operations implemented under PPP structures, on the signing of the PPP agreement between the public body and the private sector body, within three years of the date of the approval. |
| | 3.
     
  Where the Commission does not approve the financial contribution to the selected major project, it shall give in its decision the reasons for its refusal. |
| | 4.
     
  Major projects submitted for approval under paragraph 1 shall be contained in the list of major projects in a programme. |
| | 5.
     
  Expenditure relating to a major project may be included in a payment application after the submission for approval referred to in paragraph 1. Where the Commission does not approve the major project selected by the managing authority, the declaration of expenditure following the withdrawal of the application by the Member State or the adoption of the Commission decision shall be rectified accordingly. |
| | (This amendment will require consequential adjustments to Annex V.) |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

Article 21 c

Article 21 c

Decision on a major project

Decision on a major project

1.
     
  The Commission shall appraise the major project on the basis of the information referred to in Article 21b in order to determine whether the requested financial contribution for the major project selected by the managing authority is justified. The Commission shall adopt a decision on the approval of the financial contribution to the selected major project, by means of an implementing act, no later than three months after the date of submission of the information referred to in Article 21b.

2.
     
  The approval by the Commission under paragraph 1 shall be conditional on the first works contract being concluded, or, in the case of operations implemented under PPP structures, on the signing of the PPP agreement between the public body and the private sector body, within three years of the date of the approval.

3.
     
  Where the Commission does not approve the financial contribution to the selected major project, it shall give in its decision the reasons for its refusal.

4.
     
  Major projects submitted for approval under paragraph 1 shall be contained in the list of major projects in a programme.

5.
     
  Expenditure relating to a major project may be included in a payment application after the submission for approval referred to in paragraph 1. Where the Commission does not approve the major project selected by the managing authority, the declaration of expenditure following the withdrawal of the application by the Member State or the adoption of the Commission decision shall be rectified accordingly.

(This amendment will require consequential adjustments to Annex V.)

(This amendment will require consequential adjustments to Annex V.)

Amendment 177

Amendment 177

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed
  for the ERDF
  under the policy objective referred in Article 4(1)(e). |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

(c)

another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed
  for the ERDF
  under the policy objective referred in Article 4(1)(e).

for the ERDF

| (c) | another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed under the policy objective referred in Article 4(1)(e). |
| --- | --- |

(c)

another territorial tool supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed under the policy objective referred in Article 4(1)(e).

Amendment 178

Amendment 178

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 22 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The Member State shall ensure coherence and coordination when local development strategies are financed by more than one Fund. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

The Member State shall ensure coherence and coordination when local development strategies are financed by more than one Fund.

The Member State shall ensure coherence and coordination when local development strategies are financed by more than one Fund.

Amendment 179

Amendment 179

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point a

Article 23 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the geographical area covered by the strategy; |

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(a)

the geographical area covered by the strategy;

| (a) | the geographical area covered by the strategy
  including economic, social and environmental interlinkages
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the geographical area covered by the strategy
  including economic, social and environmental interlinkages
  ;

including economic, social and environmental interlinkages

Amendment 180

Amendment 180

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point d

Article 23 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | a description of the involvement of partners
  in accordance with
  Article 6 in the preparation and in the implementation of the strategy. |

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Amendment

(d)

a description of the involvement of partners
  in accordance with
  Article 6 in the preparation and in the implementation of the strategy.

in accordance with

| (d) | a description of the involvement of partners
  under
  Article 6 in the preparation and in the implementation of the strategy. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

a description of the involvement of partners
  under
  Article 6 in the preparation and in the implementation of the strategy.

under

Amendment 181

Amendment 181

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 — paragraph 2

Article 23 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Territorial strategies shall be
  drawn up
  under the responsibility of the relevant
  urban
  , local
  or
  other territorial
  authorities or bodies
  . | 2.   Territorial strategies shall be
  prepared and endorsed
  under the responsibility of the relevant
  regional
  , local
  and
  other
  public authorities. Pre-existing strategic documents concerning the covered areas may be updated and used for
  territorial
  strategies
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Territorial strategies shall be
  drawn up
  under the responsibility of the relevant
  urban
  , local
  or
  other territorial
  authorities or bodies
  .

2.   Territorial strategies shall be
  prepared and endorsed
  under the responsibility of the relevant
  regional
  , local
  and
  other
  public authorities. Pre-existing strategic documents concerning the covered areas may be updated and used for
  territorial
  strategies
  .

Amendment 182

Amendment 182

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

Article 23 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where the list of operations to be supported has not been included in the territorial strategy, the relevant
  urban
  , local or other territorial authorities or bodies shall select or shall be involved in the selection of operations. | Where the list of operations to be supported has not been included in the territorial strategy, the relevant
  regional,
  local or other territorial authorities or bodies shall select or shall be involved in the selection of operations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Where the list of operations to be supported has not been included in the territorial strategy, the relevant
  urban
  , local or other territorial authorities or bodies shall select or shall be involved in the selection of operations.

urban

Where the list of operations to be supported has not been included in the territorial strategy, the relevant
  regional,
  local or other territorial authorities or bodies shall select or shall be involved in the selection of operations.

regional,

Amendment 183

Amendment 183

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Article 23 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3 a.
     
  When preparing territorial strategies, the authorities referred to in paragraph 2 shall cooperate with relevant managing authorities, in order to determine the scope of operations to be supported under the relevant programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3 a.
     
  When preparing territorial strategies, the authorities referred to in paragraph 2 shall cooperate with relevant managing authorities, in order to determine the scope of operations to be supported under the relevant programme.

Amendment 184

Amendment 184

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 — paragraph 4

Article 23 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Where
  an urban
  , local or other
  territorial
  authority or body carries out tasks falling under the responsibility of the managing authority other than the selection of operations, the authority shall be identified by the managing authority as an intermediate body. | 4.   Where
  a regional
  , local or other
  public
  authority or
  other
  body carries out tasks falling under the responsibility of the managing authority other than the selection of operations, the authority shall be identified by the managing authority as an intermediate body. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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4.   Where
  an urban
  , local or other
  territorial
  authority or body carries out tasks falling under the responsibility of the managing authority other than the selection of operations, the authority shall be identified by the managing authority as an intermediate body.

4.   Where
  a regional
  , local or other
  public
  authority or
  other
  body carries out tasks falling under the responsibility of the managing authority other than the selection of operations, the authority shall be identified by the managing authority as an intermediate body.

Amendment 185

Amendment 185

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 23 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The selected operations may be supported under more than one priority of the same programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The selected operations may be supported under more than one priority of the same programme.

The selected operations may be supported under more than one priority of the same programme.

Amendment 186

Amendment 186

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 — paragraph 1

Article 24 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Where a strategy implemented in accordance with Article 23 involves investments that receive support from one or more
  Funds
  , from more than one programme or from more than one priority of the same programme, actions may be carried out as an integrated territorial investment (‘ITI’). | 1.   Where a strategy implemented in accordance with Article 23 involves investments that receive support from one or more
  than one Fund
  , from more than one programme or from more than one priority of the same programme, actions may be carried out as an integrated territorial investment (‘ITI’).
  Where appropriate, each ITI may be complemented by financial support from the EAFRD. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Where a strategy implemented in accordance with Article 23 involves investments that receive support from one or more
  Funds
  , from more than one programme or from more than one priority of the same programme, actions may be carried out as an integrated territorial investment (‘ITI’).

1.   Where a strategy implemented in accordance with Article 23 involves investments that receive support from one or more
  than one Fund
  , from more than one programme or from more than one priority of the same programme, actions may be carried out as an integrated territorial investment (‘ITI’).
  Where appropriate, each ITI may be complemented by financial support from the EAFRD.

Amendment 187

Amendment 187

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 24 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  Where the list of operations to be supported has not been included in the territorial strategy, the relevant regional, local, other public authorities or bodies shall be involved in the selection of operations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  Where the list of operations to be supported has not been included in the territorial strategy, the relevant regional, local, other public authorities or bodies shall be involved in the selection of operations.

Amendment 188

Amendment 188

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 — paragraph 1

Article 25 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The ERDF, the ESF+
  and
  the EMFF
  may
  support community-led local development. | 1.   The ERDF, the ESF+, the EMFF
  and the EAFRD shall
  support community-led local development.
  In the context of the EAFRD, such development shall be designated as LEADER local development. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The ERDF, the ESF+
  and
  the EMFF
  may
  support community-led local development.

1.   The ERDF, the ESF+, the EMFF
  and the EAFRD shall
  support community-led local development.
  In the context of the EAFRD, such development shall be designated as LEADER local development.

Amendment 189

Amendment 189

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests, in which no single interest group controls the decision-making; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

(b)

led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests, in which no single interest group controls the decision-making;

| (b) | led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests, in which no single interest group
  , including the public sector,
   controls the decision-making; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests, in which no single interest group
  , including the public sector,
   controls the decision-making;

, including the public sector,

Amendment 190

Amendment 190

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point d

Article 25 — paragraph 2 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | supportive of networking, innovative features in the local context and, where appropriate, cooperation with other territorial actors. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

(d)

supportive of networking, innovative features in the local context and, where appropriate, cooperation with other territorial actors.

| (d) | supportive of networking
  , bottom-up approaches, accessibility
  , innovative features in the local context and, where appropriate, cooperation with other territorial actors. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

supportive of networking
  , bottom-up approaches, accessibility
  , innovative features in the local context and, where appropriate, cooperation with other territorial actors.

, bottom-up approaches, accessibility

Amendment 191

Amendment 191

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 — paragraph 4

Article 25 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Where the implementation of such a strategy involves support from more than one Fund, the relevant managing authorities may choose one of the Funds concerned as the Lead Fund. | 4.   Where the implementation of such a strategy involves support from more than one Fund, the relevant managing authorities may choose one of the Funds concerned as the Lead Fund.
  The type of measures and operations to be financed by each affected Fund may also be specified. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Where the implementation of such a strategy involves support from more than one Fund, the relevant managing authorities may choose one of the Funds concerned as the Lead Fund.

4.   Where the implementation of such a strategy involves support from more than one Fund, the relevant managing authorities may choose one of the Funds concerned as the Lead Fund.
  The type of measures and operations to be financed by each affected Fund may also be specified.

Amendment 192

Amendment 192

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 — paragraph 1 — point d

Article 26 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | the objectives of that strategy, including measurable targets for results, and related planned actions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

(d)

the objectives of that strategy, including measurable targets for results, and related planned actions;

| (d) | the objectives of that strategy, including measurable targets for results, and related planned actions
  in response to local needs as identified by the local community
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the objectives of that strategy, including measurable targets for results, and related planned actions
  in response to local needs as identified by the local community
  ;

in response to local needs as identified by the local community

Amendment 193

Amendment 193

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 — paragraph 1 — point f

Article 26 — paragraph 1 — point f

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (f) | a financial plan, including the planned allocation from each Fund and programme concerned. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(f)

a financial plan, including the planned allocation from each Fund and programme concerned.

| (f) | a financial plan, including the planned allocation from each Fund
  , including where appropriate the EAFRD,
  and
  each
  programme concerned. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

a financial plan, including the planned allocation from each Fund
  , including where appropriate the EAFRD,
  and
  each
  programme concerned.

, including where appropriate the EAFRD,

each

Amendment 194

Amendment 194

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 — paragraph 4

Article 26 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The decision approving a strategy shall set out the allocation of each Fund and programme concerned and set out the responsibilities for the management and control tasks under the programme or programmes. | 4.   The decision approving a strategy shall set out the allocation of each Fund and programme concerned and set out the responsibilities for the management and control tasks under the programme or programmes.
  Corresponding national public contributions shall be guaranteed upfront for the whole period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   The decision approving a strategy shall set out the allocation of each Fund and programme concerned and set out the responsibilities for the management and control tasks under the programme or programmes.

4.   The decision approving a strategy shall set out the allocation of each Fund and programme concerned and set out the responsibilities for the management and control tasks under the programme or programmes.
  Corresponding national public contributions shall be guaranteed upfront for the whole period.

Amendment 195

Amendment 195

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 — paragraph 2

Article 27 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The managing authorities shall ensure that the local action groups either select one partner within the group as a lead partner in administrative and financial matters, or come together in a legally constituted common structure. | 2.   The managing authorities shall ensure that the local action groups
  are inclusive, and that they
  either select one partner within the group as a lead partner in administrative and financial matters, or come together in a legally constituted common structure
  , in order to implement tasks relating to the community-led local development strategy
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The managing authorities shall ensure that the local action groups either select one partner within the group as a lead partner in administrative and financial matters, or come together in a legally constituted common structure.

2.   The managing authorities shall ensure that the local action groups
  are inclusive, and that they
  either select one partner within the group as a lead partner in administrative and financial matters, or come together in a legally constituted common structure
  , in order to implement tasks relating to the community-led local development strategy
  .

Amendment 196

Amendment 196

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 — paragraph 3 — point a

Article 27 — paragraph 3 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | building the capacity of local actors to develop and implement operations; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

building the capacity of local actors to develop and implement operations;

| (a) | building the
  administrative
  capacity of local actors to develop and implement operations; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

building the
  administrative
  capacity of local actors to develop and implement operations;

administrative

Amendment 197

Amendment 197

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 — paragraph 5

Article 27 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The local action group may be a beneficiary and may implement operations in accordance with the strategy. | 5.   The local action group may be a beneficiary and may implement operations in accordance with the strategy
  , encouraging the separation of functions inside the local action group
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   The local action group may be a beneficiary and may implement operations in accordance with the strategy.

5.   The local action group may be a beneficiary and may implement operations in accordance with the strategy
  , encouraging the separation of functions inside the local action group
  .

Amendment 198

Amendment 198

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 28 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Member State shall ensure that support from the Funds for community-led local development covers: | 1.   
  With a view to ensuring complementarities and synergies,
  the Member State shall ensure that support from the Funds for community-led local development covers: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Member State shall ensure that support from the Funds for community-led local development covers:

1.   
  With a view to ensuring complementarities and synergies,
  the Member State shall ensure that support from the Funds for community-led local development covers:

Amendment 199

Amendment 199

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 28 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | capacity building and preparatory actions supporting the design and future implementation of the strategies; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

capacity building and preparatory actions supporting the design and future implementation of the strategies;

| (a) | administrative
  capacity building and preparatory actions supporting the design and future implementation of the strategies; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

administrative
  capacity building and preparatory actions supporting the design and future implementation of the strategies;

administrative

Amendment 200

Amendment 200

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)

Article 28 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | animation of the community-led local development strategy in order to facilitate exchange between stakeholders, to provide them with information and to support potential beneficiaries in their preparation of applications; |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

animation of the community-led local development strategy in order to facilitate exchange between stakeholders, to provide them with information and to support potential beneficiaries in their preparation of applications;

animation of the community-led local development strategy in order to facilitate exchange between stakeholders, to provide them with information and to support potential beneficiaries in their preparation of applications;

Amendment 201

Amendment 201

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 29 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  The actions referred to in the first subparagraph may include in particular: |
| | (a) | assistance for project preparation and appraisal; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  The actions referred to in the first subparagraph may include in particular:

(a)

(a)

assistance for project preparation and appraisal;

assistance for project preparation and appraisal;

| (b) | support for institutional strengthening and administrative capacity-building for the effective management of the Funds; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

support for institutional strengthening and administrative capacity-building for the effective management of the Funds;

support for institutional strengthening and administrative capacity-building for the effective management of the Funds;

| (c) | studies linked to the Commission's reporting on the Funds and the cohesion report; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

studies linked to the Commission's reporting on the Funds and the cohesion report;

studies linked to the Commission's reporting on the Funds and the cohesion report;

| (d) | measures related to the analysis, management, monitoring, information exchange and implementation of the Funds, as well as measures relating to the implementation of control systems and technical and administrative assistance; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

measures related to the analysis, management, monitoring, information exchange and implementation of the Funds, as well as measures relating to the implementation of control systems and technical and administrative assistance;

measures related to the analysis, management, monitoring, information exchange and implementation of the Funds, as well as measures relating to the implementation of control systems and technical and administrative assistance;

| (e) | evaluations, expert reports, statistics and studies, including those of a general nature, concerning the current and future operation of the Funds; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

evaluations, expert reports, statistics and studies, including those of a general nature, concerning the current and future operation of the Funds;

evaluations, expert reports, statistics and studies, including those of a general nature, concerning the current and future operation of the Funds;

| (f) | actions to disseminate information, support networking where appropriate, carry out communication activities with particular attention to the results and added value of support from the Funds, and to raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including with third countries; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

(f)

actions to disseminate information, support networking where appropriate, carry out communication activities with particular attention to the results and added value of support from the Funds, and to raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including with third countries;

actions to disseminate information, support networking where appropriate, carry out communication activities with particular attention to the results and added value of support from the Funds, and to raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including with third countries;

| (g) | the installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for management, monitoring, audit, control and evaluation; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

(g)

the installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for management, monitoring, audit, control and evaluation;

the installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for management, monitoring, audit, control and evaluation;

| (h) | actions to improve evaluation methods and the exchange of information on evaluation practices; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

(h)

actions to improve evaluation methods and the exchange of information on evaluation practices;

actions to improve evaluation methods and the exchange of information on evaluation practices;

| (i) | actions related to auditing; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

actions related to auditing;

actions related to auditing;

| (j) | the strengthening of national and regional capacity regarding investment planning, funding needs, preparation, design and implementation of financial instruments, joint action plans and major projects; |
| --- | --- |

(j)

(j)

the strengthening of national and regional capacity regarding investment planning, funding needs, preparation, design and implementation of financial instruments, joint action plans and major projects;

the strengthening of national and regional capacity regarding investment planning, funding needs, preparation, design and implementation of financial instruments, joint action plans and major projects;

| (k) | the dissemination of good practices in order to assist Member States to strengthen the capacity of the relevant partners referred to in Article 6(1) and their umbrella organisations. |
| --- | --- |

(k)

(k)

the dissemination of good practices in order to assist Member States to strengthen the capacity of the relevant partners referred to in Article 6(1) and their umbrella organisations.

the dissemination of good practices in order to assist Member States to strengthen the capacity of the relevant partners referred to in Article 6(1) and their umbrella organisations.

Amendment 202

Amendment 202

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 — paragraph 1 b (new)

Article 29 — paragraph 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1b.
     
  The Commission shall dedicate at least 15 % of the resources for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission to bring about greater efficiency in communication to the public and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, by extending the knowledge base on results, in particular through more effective data collection and dissemination, evaluations and reporting, and especially by highlighting the contribution of the Funds to improving the lives of citizens, and by increasing the visibility of support from the Funds as well as by raising awareness about the results and the added value of such support. Information, communication and visibility measures on results and added value of support from the Funds, with particular focus on operations, shall be continued after the closure of the programmes, where appropriate. Such measures shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1b.
     
  The Commission shall dedicate at least 15 % of the resources for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission to bring about greater efficiency in communication to the public and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, by extending the knowledge base on results, in particular through more effective data collection and dissemination, evaluations and reporting, and especially by highlighting the contribution of the Funds to improving the lives of citizens, and by increasing the visibility of support from the Funds as well as by raising awareness about the results and the added value of such support. Information, communication and visibility measures on results and added value of support from the Funds, with particular focus on operations, shall be continued after the closure of the programmes, where appropriate. Such measures shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation.

Amendment 203

Amendment 203

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 — paragraph 2

Article 29 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Such actions may cover
  future and
  previous programming periods. | 2.   Such actions may cover previous
  and future
   programming periods. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Such actions may cover
  future and
  previous programming periods.

2.   Such actions may cover previous
  and future
   programming periods.

Amendment 204

Amendment 204

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 29 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2 a.
     
  In order to avoid situations where payments are suspended, the Commission shall ensure that Member States and regions which face compliance concerns due to a lack of administrative capacity receive adequate technical assistance to improve that administrative capacity. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2 a.
     
  In order to avoid situations where payments are suspended, the Commission shall ensure that Member States and regions which face compliance concerns due to a lack of administrative capacity receive adequate technical assistance to improve that administrative capacity.

Amendment 205

Amendment 205

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 — paragraph 1

Article 30 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   At the initiative of a Member State, the Funds may support actions, which may concern previous and subsequent programming periods, necessary for the effective administration and use of those Funds. | 1.   At the initiative of a Member State, the Funds may support actions, which may concern previous and subsequent programming periods, necessary for the effective administration and use of those Funds
  , for the capacity building of the partners referred to in Article 6, as well as to ensure functions such as preparation, training, management, monitoring, evaluation, visibility and communication
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   At the initiative of a Member State, the Funds may support actions, which may concern previous and subsequent programming periods, necessary for the effective administration and use of those Funds.

1.   At the initiative of a Member State, the Funds may support actions, which may concern previous and subsequent programming periods, necessary for the effective administration and use of those Funds
  , for the capacity building of the partners referred to in Article 6, as well as to ensure functions such as preparation, training, management, monitoring, evaluation, visibility and communication
  .

Amendment 206

Amendment 206

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 — paragraph 3

Article 30 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Within each programme, technical assistance shall take the form of a priority relating to one single Fund. | 3.   Within each programme, technical assistance shall take the form of a priority relating to
  either
  one single Fund
  or several Funds
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Within each programme, technical assistance shall take the form of a priority relating to one single Fund.

3.   Within each programme, technical assistance shall take the form of a priority relating to
  either
  one single Fund
  or several Funds
  .

Amendment 207

Amendment 207

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The percentage of the Funds reimbursed for technical assistance
  shall be the following
  : | 2.   
  On the basis of an agreement between the Commission and the Member States and taking into account the programme financial plan,
  the percentage of the Funds reimbursed for technical assistance
  may be up to
  : |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The percentage of the Funds reimbursed for technical assistance
  shall be the following
  :

2.   
  On the basis of an agreement between the Commission and the Member States and taking into account the programme financial plan,
  the percentage of the Funds reimbursed for technical assistance
  may be up to
  :

Amendment 208

Amendment 208

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | for the ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, and for the Cohesion Fund support:
  2,5
  %; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

for the ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, and for the Cohesion Fund support:
  2,5
  %;

2,5

| (a) | for the ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, and for the Cohesion Fund support:
  3
  %; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

for the ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, and for the Cohesion Fund support:
  3
  %;

3

Amendment 209

Amendment 209

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | for the ESF+ support:
  4 %
  and for programmes under Article
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation:
  5
  %; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

for the ESF+ support:
  4 %
  and for programmes under Article
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation:
  5
  %;

4 %

4(1)(c)

vii

5

| (b) | for the ESF+ support:
  5 %
  and for programmes under Article
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation:
  6
  %; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

for the ESF+ support:
  5 %
  and for programmes under Article
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation:
  6
  %;

5 %

4(1)

xi

6

Amendment 210

Amendment 210

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — point d

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | for the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI support:
  6
  %. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

for the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI support:
  6
  %.

6

| (d) | for the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI support:
  7
  %. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

for the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI support:
  7
  %.

7

Amendment 211

Amendment 211

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 31 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | For the outermost regions, for (a), (b), (c) the percentage shall be up to 1 % higher. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

For the outermost regions, for (a), (b), (c) the percentage shall be up to 1 % higher.

For the outermost regions, for (a), (b), (c) the percentage shall be up to 1 % higher.

Amendment 212

Amendment 212

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 32 — paragraph 1

Article 32 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In addition to Article 31, the Member State may propose to undertake additional technical assistance actions to reinforce the capacity
  of Member State
  authorities, beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the Funds. | In addition to Article 31, the Member State may propose to undertake additional technical assistance actions to reinforce the
  institutional
  capacity
  and efficiency of public
  authorities
  and services
  , beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the Funds. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In addition to Article 31, the Member State may propose to undertake additional technical assistance actions to reinforce the capacity
  of Member State
  authorities, beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the Funds.

of Member State

In addition to Article 31, the Member State may propose to undertake additional technical assistance actions to reinforce the
  institutional
  capacity
  and efficiency of public
  authorities
  and services
  , beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the Funds.

institutional

and efficiency of public

and services

Amendment 213

Amendment 213

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 32 — paragraph 2

Article 32 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Support for such actions shall be implemented by financing not linked to costs in accordance with Article 89. | Support for such actions shall be implemented by financing not linked to costs in accordance with Article 89.
  Technical assistance in the form of an optional specific programme may be implemented either through financing not linked to costs for technical assistance or through reimbursement of direct costs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Support for such actions shall be implemented by financing not linked to costs in accordance with Article 89.

Support for such actions shall be implemented by financing not linked to costs in accordance with Article 89.
  Technical assistance in the form of an optional specific programme may be implemented either through financing not linked to costs for technical assistance or through reimbursement of direct costs.

Technical assistance in the form of an optional specific programme may be implemented either through financing not linked to costs for technical assistance or through reimbursement of direct costs.

Amendment 214

Amendment 214

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 33 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 33 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Member State shall set up a committee to monitor the implementation of the programme (‘monitoring committee’) within three months of the date of notification to the Member State concerned of the decision approving the programme. | The Member State shall set up a committee to monitor the implementation of the programme (‘monitoring committee’)
  , after consultation with the managing authority,
  within three months of the date of notification to the Member State concerned of the decision approving the programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Member State shall set up a committee to monitor the implementation of the programme (‘monitoring committee’) within three months of the date of notification to the Member State concerned of the decision approving the programme.

The Member State shall set up a committee to monitor the implementation of the programme (‘monitoring committee’)
  , after consultation with the managing authority,
  within three months of the date of notification to the Member State concerned of the decision approving the programme.

, after consultation with the managing authority,

Amendment 215

Amendment 215

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 33 — paragraph 2

Article 33 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Each monitoring committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. | 2.   Each monitoring committee shall adopt its rules of procedure
  , taking into account the need for full transparency
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Each monitoring committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

2.   Each monitoring committee shall adopt its rules of procedure
  , taking into account the need for full transparency
  .

Amendment 216

Amendment 216

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 33 — paragraph 5

Article 33 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall not apply to programmes under Article [
  4(c)
  (
  vi
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation and related technical assistance. | 5.   Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall not apply to programmes under Article [
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation and related technical assistance. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall not apply to programmes under Article [
  4(c)
  (
  vi
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation and related technical assistance.

5.   Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall not apply to programmes under Article [
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation and related technical assistance.

Amendment 217

Amendment 217

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 34 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Member State shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant Member State authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 6. | The Member State shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant Member State authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 6
  through a transparent process
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Member State shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant Member State authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 6.

The Member State shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant Member State authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 6
  through a transparent process
  .

through a transparent process

Amendment 218

Amendment 218

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 — paragraph 2

Article 34 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Representatives of the Commission shall participate in the work of the monitoring committee in an advisory capacity. | 2.   Representatives of the Commission shall participate in the work of the monitoring committee in
  a monitoring and
  an advisory capacity.
  Representatives of the EIB may be invited to participate in the work of the monitoring committee, in an advisory capacity, where appropriate. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Representatives of the Commission shall participate in the work of the monitoring committee in an advisory capacity.

2.   Representatives of the Commission shall participate in the work of the monitoring committee in
  a monitoring and
  an advisory capacity.
  Representatives of the EIB may be invited to participate in the work of the monitoring committee, in an advisory capacity, where appropriate.

Amendment 219

Amendment 219

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 34 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  For the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, relevant decentralised agencies shall participate in the work of the monitoring committee in an advisory capacity. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  For the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, relevant decentralised agencies shall participate in the work of the monitoring committee in an advisory capacity.

Amendment 220

Amendment 220

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)

Article 35 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | proposals for possible simplification measures for beneficiaries; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

proposals for possible simplification measures for beneficiaries;

proposals for possible simplification measures for beneficiaries;

Amendment 221

Amendment 221

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 35 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | any issues that affect the performance of the programme and the measures taken to address those issues; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

any issues that affect the performance of the programme and the measures taken to address those issues;

| (b) | any issues that affect the performance of the programme and the measures taken to address those issues
  , including also any irregularities, where appropriate
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

any issues that affect the performance of the programme and the measures taken to address those issues
  , including also any irregularities, where appropriate
  ;

, including also any irregularities, where appropriate

Amendment 222

Amendment 222

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 — paragraph 1 — point i

Article 35 — paragraph 1 — point i

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | the progress in administrative capacity building for public institutions and beneficiaries, where relevant. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(i)

the progress in administrative capacity building for public institutions and beneficiaries, where relevant.

| (i) | the progress in administrative capacity building for public institutions
  , partners
   and beneficiaries, where relevant. |
| --- | --- |

(i)

the progress in administrative capacity building for public institutions
  , partners
   and beneficiaries, where relevant.

, partners

Amendment 224

Amendment 224

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 35 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the EMFF, the
  AMF
  , the ISF and the BMVI, and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the EMFF, the
  AMF
  , the ISF and the BMVI, and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund;

AMF

| (b) | the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the EMFF, the
  AMIF
  , the ISF and the BMVI, and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the EMFF, the
  AMIF
  , the ISF and the BMVI, and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund;

AMIF

Amendment 225

Amendment 225

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)

Article 35 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | changes to the list of planned operations of strategic importance referred to in point (d) of Article 17(3); |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

changes to the list of planned operations of strategic importance referred to in point (d) of Article 17(3);

changes to the list of planned operations of strategic importance referred to in point (d) of Article 17(3);

Amendment 226

Amendment 226

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 35 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The monitoring committee may propose to the managing authority further functions of intervention. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The monitoring committee may propose to the managing authority further functions of intervention.

Amendment 227

Amendment 227

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 36 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 36 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| An annual review meeting shall be organised between the Commission and each Member State to examine the performance of each programme. | An annual review meeting shall be organised between the Commission and each Member State to examine the performance of each programme.
  Managing authorities shall be duly involved in this process. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

An annual review meeting shall be organised between the Commission and each Member State to examine the performance of each programme.

An annual review meeting shall be organised between the Commission and each Member State to examine the performance of each programme.
  Managing authorities shall be duly involved in this process.

Managing authorities shall be duly involved in this process.

Amendment 228

Amendment 228

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 36 — paragraph 6

Article 36 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   For programmes supported by the EMFF, the
  AMF
  , the ISF and the BMVI, the Member State shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the Fund-specific Regulations. | 6.   For programmes supported by the EMFF, the
  AMIF
  , the ISF and the BMVI, the Member State shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the Fund-specific Regulations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   For programmes supported by the EMFF, the
  AMF
  , the ISF and the BMVI, the Member State shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the Fund-specific Regulations.

6.   For programmes supported by the EMFF, the
  AMIF
  , the ISF and the BMVI, the Member State shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the Fund-specific Regulations.

Amendment 229

Amendment 229

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 37 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Article 37 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The first transmission shall be due by
  31 January
  2022 and the last one by
  31 January
  2030. | The first transmission shall be due by
  28 February
  2022 and the last one by
  28 February
  2030. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The first transmission shall be due by
  31 January
  2022 and the last one by
  31 January
  2030.

31 January

31 January

The first transmission shall be due by
  28 February
  2022 and the last one by
  28 February
  2030.

28 February

28 February

Amendment 230

Amendment 230

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 37 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 3

Article 37 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| For programmes under Article
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation, data shall be transmitted annually by 30 November. | For programmes under Article
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation, data shall be transmitted annually by 30 November. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

For programmes under Article
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation, data shall be transmitted annually by 30 November.

4(1)(c)

vii

For programmes under Article
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation, data shall be transmitted annually by 30 November.

4(1)

xi

Amendment 231

Amendment 231

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 37 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 37 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the number of selected operations, their total eligible cost, the contribution from the Funds and the total eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiaries to the managing authority, all broken down by types of intervention; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the number of selected operations, their total eligible cost, the contribution from the Funds and the total eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiaries to the managing authority, all broken down by types of intervention;

| (a) | in the data transmissions due by 31 January, 31 March, 31 May, 31 July, 30 September and 30 November of each year,
  the number of selected operations, their total eligible cost, the contribution from the Funds and the total eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiaries to the managing authority, all broken down by types of intervention; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

in the data transmissions due by 31 January, 31 March, 31 May, 31 July, 30 September and 30 November of each year,
  the number of selected operations, their total eligible cost, the contribution from the Funds and the total eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiaries to the managing authority, all broken down by types of intervention;

in the data transmissions due by 31 January, 31 March, 31 May, 31 July, 30 September and 30 November of each year,

Amendment 232

Amendment 232

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 37 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 37 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations.

| (b) | in the data transmissions due by 31 May and 30 November of each year only,
  the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in the data transmissions due by 31 May and 30 November of each year only,
  the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations.

in the data transmissions due by 31 May and 30 November of each year only,

Amendment 233

Amendment 233

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 39 — paragraph 1

Article 39 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The managing authority shall carry out evaluations of the programme. Each evaluation shall assess the programme's effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes. | 1.   The managing authority shall carry out evaluations of the programme. Each evaluation shall assess the programme's
  inclusiveness, non-discriminatory nature,
  effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence
  , visibility
  and EU added value with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The managing authority shall carry out evaluations of the programme. Each evaluation shall assess the programme's effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes.

1.   The managing authority shall carry out evaluations of the programme. Each evaluation shall assess the programme's
  inclusiveness, non-discriminatory nature,
  effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence
  , visibility
  and EU added value with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes.

Amendment 234

Amendment 234

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 40 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The evaluation referred to in paragraph 2 shall include an evaluation of the socio-economic impact and the funding needs under the policy objectives referred to in Article 4(1), within and among the programmes with a focus on a more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility, including smart and sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity. The Commission shall publish the results of the evaluation on its website and communicate those results to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The evaluation referred to in paragraph 2 shall include an evaluation of the socio-economic impact and the funding needs under the policy objectives referred to in Article 4(1), within and among the programmes with a focus on a more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility, including smart and sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity. The Commission shall publish the results of the evaluation on its website and communicate those results to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

Amendment 235

Amendment 235

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 43 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b

Article 43 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | other relevant partners and bodies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

other relevant partners and bodies.

| (b) | other relevant partners and bodies
  , including regional, local and other public authorities, and economic and social partners
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

other relevant partners and bodies
  , including regional, local and other public authorities, and economic and social partners
  .

, including regional, local and other public authorities, and economic and social partners

Amendment 236

Amendment 236

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 44 — paragraph 1

Article 44 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The managing authority shall ensure that, within six months of the programme's approval, there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available, covering the programme’s objectives, activities, available funding opportunities and achievements. | 1.   The managing authority shall ensure that, within six months of the programme's approval, there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available, covering the programme’s objectives, activities,
  indicative timetable for calls for proposals,
  available funding opportunities and achievements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The managing authority shall ensure that, within six months of the programme's approval, there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available, covering the programme’s objectives, activities, available funding opportunities and achievements.

1.   The managing authority shall ensure that, within six months of the programme's approval, there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available, covering the programme’s objectives, activities,
  indicative timetable for calls for proposals,
  available funding opportunities and achievements.

Amendment 237

Amendment 237

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 44 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a

Article 44 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | in the case of legal entities, the beneficiary's name; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

in the case of legal entities, the beneficiary's name;

| (a) | in the case of legal entities, the beneficiary's
  and the contractor’s
  name; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

in the case of legal entities, the beneficiary's
  and the contractor’s
  name;

and the contractor’s

Amendment 240

Amendment 240

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | providing on the beneficiary's professional website
  or
  social media sites, where such sites exist, a short description of the operation, proportionate to the level of support, including its aims and results, and highlighting the financial support from the Union; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

providing on the beneficiary's professional website
  or
  social media sites, where such sites exist, a short description of the operation, proportionate to the level of support, including its aims and results, and highlighting the financial support from the Union;

or

| (a) | providing on the beneficiary's professional website
  and
  social media sites, where such sites exist, a short description of the operation, proportionate to the level of support, including its aims and results, and highlighting the financial support from the Union; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

providing on the beneficiary's professional website
  and
  social media sites, where such sites exist, a short description of the operation, proportionate to the level of support, including its aims and results, and highlighting the financial support from the Union;

and

Amendment 241

Amendment 241

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point c — introductory part

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point c — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | publicly
  displaying plaques or billboards as soon as the physical implementation of operations involving physical investment or the purchase of equipment starts, with regard to the following: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

publicly
  displaying plaques or billboards as soon as the physical implementation of operations involving physical investment or the purchase of equipment starts, with regard to the following:

publicly

| (c) | displaying
  permanent
   plaques or billboards
  clearly visible to the public
   as soon as the physical implementation of operations involving physical investment or the purchase of equipment starts, with regard to the following: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

displaying
  permanent
   plaques or billboards
  clearly visible to the public
   as soon as the physical implementation of operations involving physical investment or the purchase of equipment starts, with regard to the following:

permanent

clearly visible to the public

Amendment 243

Amendment 243

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point d

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | for operations not falling under point (c), publicly displaying at least one printed or electronic display of a minimum size A3 with information about the operation highlighting the support from the Funds; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

for operations not falling under point (c), publicly displaying at least one printed or electronic display of a minimum size A3 with information about the operation highlighting the support from the Funds;

| (d) | for operations not falling under point (c), publicly displaying
  at a location clearly visible to the public
  at least one printed or electronic display of a minimum size A3 with information about the operation highlighting the support from the Funds; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

for operations not falling under point (c), publicly displaying
  at a location clearly visible to the public
  at least one printed or electronic display of a minimum size A3 with information about the operation highlighting the support from the Funds;

at a location clearly visible to the public

Amendment 244

Amendment 244

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ea) | publicly and permanently displaying, as of the moment of the physical implementation, the Union emblem in a way that is clearly visible to the public and in accordance with the technical characteristics laid down in Annex VIII; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ea)

(ea)

publicly and permanently displaying, as of the moment of the physical implementation, the Union emblem in a way that is clearly visible to the public and in accordance with the technical characteristics laid down in Annex VIII;

publicly and permanently displaying, as of the moment of the physical implementation, the Union emblem in a way that is clearly visible to the public and in accordance with the technical characteristics laid down in Annex VIII;

Amendment 245

Amendment 245

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Article 45 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| For operations supported under the specific objective set out in Article
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation, this requirement shall not apply. | For operations supported under the specific objective set out in Article
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation, this requirement shall not apply. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

For operations supported under the specific objective set out in Article
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation, this requirement shall not apply.

4(1)(c)

vii

For operations supported under the specific objective set out in Article
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation, this requirement shall not apply.

4(1)

xi

Amendment 246

Amendment 246

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 47 — paragraph 1

Article 47 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Member States shall use the contribution from the Funds to provide support to beneficiaries in the form of grants, financial instruments or prizes or a combination thereof. | Member States shall use the contribution from the Funds to provide support to beneficiaries in the form of grants,
  limited use of
  financial instruments or prizes or a combination thereof. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States shall use the contribution from the Funds to provide support to beneficiaries in the form of grants, financial instruments or prizes or a combination thereof.

Member States shall use the contribution from the Funds to provide support to beneficiaries in the form of grants,
  limited use of
  financial instruments or prizes or a combination thereof.

limited use of

Amendment 247

Amendment 247

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 49 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 49 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | a flat rate of up to 25 % of eligible direct costs, provided that the rate is calculated in accordance with Article 48(2)(a). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

a flat rate of up to 25 % of eligible direct costs, provided that the rate is calculated in accordance with Article 48(2)(a).

| (c) | a flat rate of up to 25 % of eligible direct costs, provided that the rate is calculated in accordance with Article 48(2)(a)
  or 48(2)(c)
  . |
| --- | --- |

(c)

a flat rate of up to 25 % of eligible direct costs, provided that the rate is calculated in accordance with Article 48(2)(a)
  or 48(2)(c)
  .

or 48(2)(c)

Amendment 248

Amendment 248

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 50 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 50 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | by dividing the latest documented annual gross employment costs by 1 720 hours for persons working full time, or by a corresponding pro-rata of 1 720 hours, for persons working part-time; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

by dividing the latest documented annual gross employment costs by 1 720 hours for persons working full time, or by a corresponding pro-rata of 1 720 hours, for persons working part-time;

| (a) | by dividing the latest documented annual gross employment costs
  , with expected additional costs in order to take account of factors such as increases in tariffs or staff promotions,
  by 1 720 hours for persons working full time, or by a corresponding pro-rata of 1 720 hours, for persons working part-time; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

by dividing the latest documented annual gross employment costs
  , with expected additional costs in order to take account of factors such as increases in tariffs or staff promotions,
  by 1 720 hours for persons working full time, or by a corresponding pro-rata of 1 720 hours, for persons working part-time;

, with expected additional costs in order to take account of factors such as increases in tariffs or staff promotions,

Amendment 249

Amendment 249

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 50 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 50 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment.

| (b) | by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs
  , with expected additional costs in order to take account of factors such as increases in tariffs or staff promotions,
  by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs
  , with expected additional costs in order to take account of factors such as increases in tariffs or staff promotions,
  by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment.

, with expected additional costs in order to take account of factors such as increases in tariffs or staff promotions,

Amendment 250

Amendment 250

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 52 — paragraph 2

Article 52 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients only for new investments expected to be financially viable, such as generating revenues or savings, and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources. | 2.   Financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients only for new investments expected to be financially viable, such as generating revenues or savings, and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources.
  Such support may target investments in both tangible and intangible assets as well as working capital, in compliance with applicable Union State aid rules. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients only for new investments expected to be financially viable, such as generating revenues or savings, and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources.

2.   Financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients only for new investments expected to be financially viable, such as generating revenues or savings, and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources.
  Such support may target investments in both tangible and intangible assets as well as working capital, in compliance with applicable Union State aid rules.

Amendment 251

Amendment 251

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 52 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2 — point a

Article 52 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the proposed amount of programme contribution to a financial instrument and the expected leverage effect; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the proposed amount of programme contribution to a financial instrument and the expected leverage effect;

| (a) | the proposed amount of programme contribution to a financial instrument and the expected leverage effect
  , accompanied by the relevant assessments
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the proposed amount of programme contribution to a financial instrument and the expected leverage effect
  , accompanied by the relevant assessments
  ;

, accompanied by the relevant assessments

Amendment 252

Amendment 252

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 52 — paragraph 5

Article 52 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   Financial instruments may be combined with ancillary programme support in the form of grants as a single financial instrument operation, within a single funding agreement, where both distinct forms of support shall be provided by the body implementing the financial instrument.
  In such case
  the rules applicable to financial instruments shall apply
  to that single financial instrument operation
  . | 5.   Financial instruments may be combined with ancillary programme support in the form of grants as a single financial instrument operation, within a single funding agreement, where both distinct forms of support shall be provided by the body implementing the financial instrument.
  Where the amount of the programme support in the form of grant is less than the amount of programme support in the form of a financial instrument,
  the rules
  applicable to
  financial instruments shall apply. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   Financial instruments may be combined with ancillary programme support in the form of grants as a single financial instrument operation, within a single funding agreement, where both distinct forms of support shall be provided by the body implementing the financial instrument.
  In such case
  the rules applicable to financial instruments shall apply
  to that single financial instrument operation
  .

5.   Financial instruments may be combined with ancillary programme support in the form of grants as a single financial instrument operation, within a single funding agreement, where both distinct forms of support shall be provided by the body implementing the financial instrument.
  Where the amount of the programme support in the form of grant is less than the amount of programme support in the form of a financial instrument,
  the rules
  applicable to
  financial instruments shall apply.

Amendment 253

Amendment 253

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 53 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

Article 53 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The managing authority shall select the body implementing a financial instrument. | The managing authority shall select the body implementing a financial instrument
  either through direct or indirect award of a contract
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The managing authority shall select the body implementing a financial instrument.

The managing authority shall select the body implementing a financial instrument
  either through direct or indirect award of a contract
  .

either through direct or indirect award of a contract

Amendment 254

Amendment 254

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 53 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 a (new)

Article 53 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The managing authority may entrust implementation tasks through a direct award to: |
| | (a) | the EIB; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The managing authority may entrust implementation tasks through a direct award to:

The managing authority may entrust implementation tasks through a direct award to:

(a)

(a)

the EIB;

the EIB;

| (b) | an international financial institution in which a Member State is a shareholder; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

an international financial institution in which a Member State is a shareholder;

an international financial institution in which a Member State is a shareholder;

| (c) | a publicly-owned bank or institution, established as a legal entity and carrying out financial activities on a professional basis. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

a publicly-owned bank or institution, established as a legal entity and carrying out financial activities on a professional basis.

a publicly-owned bank or institution, established as a legal entity and carrying out financial activities on a professional basis.

Amendment 255

Amendment 255

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 53 — paragraph 7

Article 53 — paragraph 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7.   The managing authority, in managing the financial instrument pursuant to paragraph 2, or the body implementing the financial instrument, in managing the financial instrument pursuant to paragraph 3, shall keep separate accounts or maintain an accounting code per priority and per each category of region for each programme contribution and separately for resources referred to in Articles 54 and 56 respectively. | 7.   The managing authority, in managing the financial instrument pursuant to paragraph 2, or the body implementing the financial instrument, in managing the financial instrument pursuant to paragraph 3, shall keep separate accounts or maintain an accounting code per priority and per each category of region
  , or by type of intervention for the EAFRD,
  for each programme contribution and separately for resources referred to in Articles 54 and 56 respectively. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7.   The managing authority, in managing the financial instrument pursuant to paragraph 2, or the body implementing the financial instrument, in managing the financial instrument pursuant to paragraph 3, shall keep separate accounts or maintain an accounting code per priority and per each category of region for each programme contribution and separately for resources referred to in Articles 54 and 56 respectively.

7.   The managing authority, in managing the financial instrument pursuant to paragraph 2, or the body implementing the financial instrument, in managing the financial instrument pursuant to paragraph 3, shall keep separate accounts or maintain an accounting code per priority and per each category of region
  , or by type of intervention for the EAFRD,
  for each programme contribution and separately for resources referred to in Articles 54 and 56 respectively.

Amendment 256

Amendment 256

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 53 — paragraph 7 a (new)

Article 53 — paragraph 7 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 7a.
     
  Reporting requirements on the financial instrument's use for the intended purposes shall be limited to the managing authorities and to financial intermediaries. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7a.
     
  Reporting requirements on the financial instrument's use for the intended purposes shall be limited to the managing authorities and to financial intermediaries.

Amendment 257

Amendment 257

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 54 — paragraph 2

Article 54 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Interest and other gains attributable to support from the Funds paid to financial instruments shall be used under the same objective or objectives as the initial support from the Funds, either within the same financial instrument; or, following the winding up of the financial instrument, in other financial instruments or other forms of support, until the end of the eligibility period. | 2.   Interest and other gains attributable to support from the Funds paid to financial instruments shall be used under the same objective or objectives as the initial support from the Funds, either within the same financial instrument; or, following the winding up of the financial instrument, in other financial instruments or other forms of support
  for further investments in final recipients; or
  ,
  where applicable, to cover the losses in the nominal amount of the Funds contribution to the financial instrument that result from negative interest, if such losses occur despite active treasury management by the bodies implementing financial instruments;
  until the end of the eligibility period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Interest and other gains attributable to support from the Funds paid to financial instruments shall be used under the same objective or objectives as the initial support from the Funds, either within the same financial instrument; or, following the winding up of the financial instrument, in other financial instruments or other forms of support, until the end of the eligibility period.

2.   Interest and other gains attributable to support from the Funds paid to financial instruments shall be used under the same objective or objectives as the initial support from the Funds, either within the same financial instrument; or, following the winding up of the financial instrument, in other financial instruments or other forms of support
  for further investments in final recipients; or
  ,
  where applicable, to cover the losses in the nominal amount of the Funds contribution to the financial instrument that result from negative interest, if such losses occur despite active treasury management by the bodies implementing financial instruments;
  until the end of the eligibility period.

Amendment 258

Amendment 258

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 55 — paragraph 1

Article 55 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Support from the Funds to financial instruments invested in final recipients as well as any type of income generated by those investments, which are attributable to the support from the Funds, may be used for differentiated treatment of investors operating under the market economy principle through an appropriate sharing of risks and profits. | 1.   Support from the Funds to financial instruments invested in final recipients as well as any type of income generated by those investments, which are attributable to the support from the Funds, may be used for differentiated treatment of investors operating under the market economy principle
  , or for other forms of Union support,
  through an appropriate sharing of risks and profits
  taking into account the principle of sound financial management
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Support from the Funds to financial instruments invested in final recipients as well as any type of income generated by those investments, which are attributable to the support from the Funds, may be used for differentiated treatment of investors operating under the market economy principle through an appropriate sharing of risks and profits.

1.   Support from the Funds to financial instruments invested in final recipients as well as any type of income generated by those investments, which are attributable to the support from the Funds, may be used for differentiated treatment of investors operating under the market economy principle
  , or for other forms of Union support,
  through an appropriate sharing of risks and profits
  taking into account the principle of sound financial management
  .

Amendment 259

Amendment 259

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 55 — paragraph 2

Article 55 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The level of such differentiated treatment shall not exceed what is necessary to create incentives for attracting private resources, established by either a competitive process or
  an independent
  assessment. | 2.   The level of such differentiated treatment shall not exceed what is necessary to create incentives for attracting private resources, established by either a competitive process or
  the ex ante
  assessment
  performed in line with Article 52 of this Regulation
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The level of such differentiated treatment shall not exceed what is necessary to create incentives for attracting private resources, established by either a competitive process or
  an independent
  assessment.

2.   The level of such differentiated treatment shall not exceed what is necessary to create incentives for attracting private resources, established by either a competitive process or
  the ex ante
  assessment
  performed in line with Article 52 of this Regulation
  .

Amendment 260

Amendment 260

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 56 — paragraph 1

Article 56 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Resources paid back, before the end of the eligibility period, to financial instruments from investments in final recipients or from the release of resources set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, including capital repayments and any type of generated income that is attributable to the support from the Funds, shall be re-used in the same or other financial instruments for further investments in final recipients, under the same specific objective or objectives and for any management costs and fees associated to such further investments. | 1.   Resources paid back, before the end of the eligibility period, to financial instruments from investments in final recipients or from the release of resources set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, including capital repayments and any type of generated income that is attributable to the support from the Funds, shall be re-used in the same or other financial instruments for further investments in final recipients, under the same specific objective or objectives and for any management costs and fees associated to such further investments
  , taking into account the principle of sound financial management
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Resources paid back, before the end of the eligibility period, to financial instruments from investments in final recipients or from the release of resources set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, including capital repayments and any type of generated income that is attributable to the support from the Funds, shall be re-used in the same or other financial instruments for further investments in final recipients, under the same specific objective or objectives and for any management costs and fees associated to such further investments.

1.   Resources paid back, before the end of the eligibility period, to financial instruments from investments in final recipients or from the release of resources set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, including capital repayments and any type of generated income that is attributable to the support from the Funds, shall be re-used in the same or other financial instruments for further investments in final recipients, under the same specific objective or objectives and for any management costs and fees associated to such further investments
  , taking into account the principle of sound financial management
  .

Amendment 261

Amendment 261

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 56 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 56 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Savings through more efficient operations shall not be considered to constitute generated income for the purposes of the first subparagraph. In particular, cost savings resulting from energy efficiency measures shall not result in a corresponding reduction in operating subsidies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Savings through more efficient operations shall not be considered to constitute generated income for the purposes of the first subparagraph. In particular, cost savings resulting from energy efficiency measures shall not result in a corresponding reduction in operating subsidies.

Savings through more efficient operations shall not be considered to constitute generated income for the purposes of the first subparagraph. In particular, cost savings resulting from energy efficiency measures shall not result in a corresponding reduction in operating subsidies.

Amendment 262

Amendment 262

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 57 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

Article 57 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the Funds if it has been incurred by a beneficiary or the private partner of a PPP operation and paid in implementing operations, between the date of submission of the programme to the Commission or from 1 January 2021, whichever date is earlier, and 31 December
  2029
  . | Expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the Funds if it has been incurred by a beneficiary or the private partner of a PPP operation and paid in implementing operations, between the date of submission of the programme to the Commission or from 1 January 2021, whichever date is earlier, and 31 December 
  2030
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the Funds if it has been incurred by a beneficiary or the private partner of a PPP operation and paid in implementing operations, between the date of submission of the programme to the Commission or from 1 January 2021, whichever date is earlier, and 31 December
  2029
  .

2029

Expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the Funds if it has been incurred by a beneficiary or the private partner of a PPP operation and paid in implementing operations, between the date of submission of the programme to the Commission or from 1 January 2021, whichever date is earlier, and 31 December 
  2030
  .

2030

Amendment 263

Amendment 263

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 57 — paragraph 4

Article 57 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   All or part of an operation may be implemented outside of a Member State, including outside the Union, provided that the operation contributes to the objectives of the programme. | 4.   All or part of an operation
  under the ERDF, the ESF+ or the Cohesion Fund
  may be implemented outside of a Member State, including outside the Union, provided that the operation
  falls under one of the five components of the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) as defined in Article 3 of the Regulation (EU) [...] (‘the ETC Regulation’) and
  contributes to the objectives of the programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   All or part of an operation may be implemented outside of a Member State, including outside the Union, provided that the operation contributes to the objectives of the programme.

4.   All or part of an operation
  under the ERDF, the ESF+ or the Cohesion Fund
  may be implemented outside of a Member State, including outside the Union, provided that the operation
  falls under one of the five components of the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) as defined in Article 3 of the Regulation (EU) [...] (‘the ETC Regulation’) and
  contributes to the objectives of the programme.

Amendment 264

Amendment 264

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 57 — paragraph 6

Article 57 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   Operations shall not be selected for support by the Funds where they have been physically completed or fully implemented before the application for funding under the programme is submitted to the managing authority, irrespective of whether all related payments have been made. | 6.   Operations shall not be selected for support by the Funds where they have been physically completed or fully implemented before the application for funding under the programme is submitted to the managing authority, irrespective of whether all related payments have been made.
  This paragraph shall not apply to EMFF compensation for additional costs in outermost regions or expenditure financed by specific supplementary ERDF and ESF+ allocations for outermost regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   Operations shall not be selected for support by the Funds where they have been physically completed or fully implemented before the application for funding under the programme is submitted to the managing authority, irrespective of whether all related payments have been made.

6.   Operations shall not be selected for support by the Funds where they have been physically completed or fully implemented before the application for funding under the programme is submitted to the managing authority, irrespective of whether all related payments have been made.
  This paragraph shall not apply to EMFF compensation for additional costs in outermost regions or expenditure financed by specific supplementary ERDF and ESF+ allocations for outermost regions.

Amendment 265

Amendment 265

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 58 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point a

Article 58 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | interest on debt, except in relation to grants given in the form of an interest rate subsidy or guarantee fee subsidy; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

interest on debt, except in relation to grants given in the form of an interest rate subsidy or guarantee fee subsidy;

| (a) | interest on debt, except in relation to grants given in the form of an interest rate subsidy or guarantee fee subsidy
  or in relation to a contribution to financial instruments that results from negative interest
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

interest on debt, except in relation to grants given in the form of an interest rate subsidy or guarantee fee subsidy
  or in relation to a contribution to financial instruments that results from negative interest
  ;

or in relation to a contribution to financial instruments that results from negative interest

Amendment 266

Amendment 266

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 58 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point c

Article 58 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | value added tax (‘VAT’), except for operations the total cost of which is below EUR 5 000 000 . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

(c)

value added tax (‘VAT’), except for operations the total cost of which is below EUR 5 000 000 .

value added tax (‘VAT’), except for operations the total cost of which is below EUR 5 000 000 .

deleted

deleted

Amendment 267

Amendment 267

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 58 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 a (new)

Article 58 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The eligibility for value added tax (‘VAT’) operations shall be determined on a case-by-case approach, except for operations the total cost of which is below EUR 5 000 000 , and for investments and expenditure by final recipients. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The eligibility for value added tax (‘VAT’) operations shall be determined on a case-by-case approach, except for operations the total cost of which is below EUR 5 000 000 , and for investments and expenditure by final recipients.

The eligibility for value added tax (‘VAT’) operations shall be determined on a case-by-case approach, except for operations the total cost of which is below EUR 5 000 000 , and for investments and expenditure by final recipients.

Amendment 268

Amendment 268

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 59 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Article 59 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Member State may reduce the time limit set out in the first subparagraph to three years in cases concerning the maintenance of
  investments or
  jobs created by SMEs. | The Member State may reduce the time limit set out in the first subparagraph to three years in
  the duly justified
  cases
  referred to in points (a), (b) and (c)
  concerning the maintenance of jobs created by SMEs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Member State may reduce the time limit set out in the first subparagraph to three years in cases concerning the maintenance of
  investments or
  jobs created by SMEs.

investments or

The Member State may reduce the time limit set out in the first subparagraph to three years in
  the duly justified
  cases
  referred to in points (a), (b) and (c)
  concerning the maintenance of jobs created by SMEs.

the duly justified

referred to in points (a), (b) and (c)

Amendment 269

Amendment 269

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 59 — paragraph 3

Article 59 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to any operation which undergoes cessation of a productive activity due to a non-fraudulent bankruptcy. | 3.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to
  programme contributions to or from financial instruments and
  any operation which undergoes cessation of a productive activity due to a non-fraudulent bankruptcy. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to any operation which undergoes cessation of a productive activity due to a non-fraudulent bankruptcy.

3.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to
  programme contributions to or from financial instruments and
  any operation which undergoes cessation of a productive activity due to a non-fraudulent bankruptcy.

Amendment 270

Amendment 270

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

Article 62 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| For point (d) of paragraph 1, management fees shall be performance based. Where bodies implementing a holding fund and/or specific funds, pursuant to Article
  53(3)
  , are selected through a direct award of contract, the amount of management cost and fees paid to those bodies that can be declared as eligible expenditure shall be subject to a threshold of up to 5 % of the total amount of programme contributions disbursed to final recipients in loans, equity or quasi-equity investments or set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts. | For point (d) of paragraph 1, management fees shall be performance based
  . For the first twelve months of implementation of the financial instrument, base remuneration for management costs and fees shall be eligible
  . Where bodies implementing a holding fund and/or specific funds, pursuant to Article
  53(2)
  , are selected through a direct award of contract, the amount of management cost and fees paid to those bodies that can be declared as eligible expenditure shall be subject to a threshold of up to 5 % of the total amount of programme contributions disbursed to final recipients in loans, equity or quasi-equity investments or set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

For point (d) of paragraph 1, management fees shall be performance based. Where bodies implementing a holding fund and/or specific funds, pursuant to Article
  53(3)
  , are selected through a direct award of contract, the amount of management cost and fees paid to those bodies that can be declared as eligible expenditure shall be subject to a threshold of up to 5 % of the total amount of programme contributions disbursed to final recipients in loans, equity or quasi-equity investments or set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts.

53(3)

For point (d) of paragraph 1, management fees shall be performance based
  . For the first twelve months of implementation of the financial instrument, base remuneration for management costs and fees shall be eligible
  . Where bodies implementing a holding fund and/or specific funds, pursuant to Article
  53(2)
  , are selected through a direct award of contract, the amount of management cost and fees paid to those bodies that can be declared as eligible expenditure shall be subject to a threshold of up to 5 % of the total amount of programme contributions disbursed to final recipients in loans, equity or quasi-equity investments or set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts.

. For the first twelve months of implementation of the financial instrument, base remuneration for management costs and fees shall be eligible

53(2)

Amendment 271

Amendment 271

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

Article 62 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| That threshold is not applicable
  where the selection of bodies implementing financial instruments is made through a competitive tender in accordance with the applicable law and the competitive tender establishes the need for a higher level of management costs and fees. | Where the selection of bodies implementing financial instruments is made through a competitive tender in accordance with the applicable law and the competitive tender establishes the need for a higher level of management costs and fees
  which shall be performance-based
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

That threshold is not applicable
  where the selection of bodies implementing financial instruments is made through a competitive tender in accordance with the applicable law and the competitive tender establishes the need for a higher level of management costs and fees.

That threshold is not applicable

Where the selection of bodies implementing financial instruments is made through a competitive tender in accordance with the applicable law and the competitive tender establishes the need for a higher level of management costs and fees
  which shall be performance-based
  .

which shall be performance-based

Amendment 272

Amendment 272

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 63 — paragraph 2

Article 63 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Member States shall ensure the legality and regularity of expenditure included in the accounts submitted to the Commission and shall take all required actions to prevent, detect and correct and report on irregularities including fraud. | 2.   Member States shall ensure the legality and regularity of expenditure included in the accounts submitted to the Commission and shall take all required actions to prevent, detect and correct and report on irregularities including fraud.
  Member States shall fully cooperate with OLAF. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Member States shall ensure the legality and regularity of expenditure included in the accounts submitted to the Commission and shall take all required actions to prevent, detect and correct and report on irregularities including fraud.

2.   Member States shall ensure the legality and regularity of expenditure included in the accounts submitted to the Commission and shall take all required actions to prevent, detect and correct and report on irregularities including fraud.
  Member States shall fully cooperate with OLAF.

Amendment 273

Amendment 273

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 63 — paragraph 4

Article 63 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Member States shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators. | 4.   Member States shall ensure the quality
  , independence
  and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Member States shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators.

4.   Member States shall ensure the quality
  , independence
  and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators.

Amendment 274

Amendment 274

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 63 — paragraph 6 — subparagraph 1

Article 63 — paragraph 6 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Member States shall make arrangements for ensuring the effective examination of complaints concerning the Funds. They shall, upon request by the Commission, examine complaints submitted to the Commission falling within the scope of their programmes and shall inform the Commission of the results of those examinations. | Member States shall make arrangements for ensuring the effective examination of complaints concerning the Funds.
  The scope, rules and procedures concerning those arrangements shall be the responsibility of Member States in accordance with their institutional and legal framework.
  They shall, upon request by the Commission
  in accordance with Article 64(4a)
  , examine complaints submitted to the Commission falling within the scope of their programmes and shall inform the Commission of the results of those examinations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States shall make arrangements for ensuring the effective examination of complaints concerning the Funds. They shall, upon request by the Commission, examine complaints submitted to the Commission falling within the scope of their programmes and shall inform the Commission of the results of those examinations.

Member States shall make arrangements for ensuring the effective examination of complaints concerning the Funds.
  The scope, rules and procedures concerning those arrangements shall be the responsibility of Member States in accordance with their institutional and legal framework.
  They shall, upon request by the Commission
  in accordance with Article 64(4a)
  , examine complaints submitted to the Commission falling within the scope of their programmes and shall inform the Commission of the results of those examinations.

The scope, rules and procedures concerning those arrangements shall be the responsibility of Member States in accordance with their institutional and legal framework.

in accordance with Article 64(4a)

Amendment 275

Amendment 275

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 63 — paragraph 7 — subparagraph 1

Article 63 — paragraph 7 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Member States shall ensure that all exchanges of information between beneficiaries and the programme authorities are carried out by means of electronic data exchange systems in accordance with Annex XII. | Member States shall ensure that all exchanges of information between beneficiaries and the programme authorities are carried out by means of
  user-friendly
  electronic data exchange systems in accordance with Annex XII. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States shall ensure that all exchanges of information between beneficiaries and the programme authorities are carried out by means of electronic data exchange systems in accordance with Annex XII.

Member States shall ensure that all exchanges of information between beneficiaries and the programme authorities are carried out by means of
  user-friendly
  electronic data exchange systems in accordance with Annex XII.

user-friendly

Amendment 276

Amendment 276

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 63 — paragraph 7 — subparagraph 2

Article 63 — paragraph 7 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| For programmes supported by the EMFF, the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, the first sub-paragraph shall apply as from 1 January
  2023
  . | For programmes supported by the EMFF, the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, the first sub-paragraph shall apply as from 1 January
  2022
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

For programmes supported by the EMFF, the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, the first sub-paragraph shall apply as from 1 January
  2023
  .

2023

For programmes supported by the EMFF, the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, the first sub-paragraph shall apply as from 1 January
  2022
  .

2022

Amendment 277

Amendment 277

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 63 — paragraph 7 — subparagraph 3

Article 63 — paragraph 7 — subparagraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The first sub-paragraph shall not apply to programmes under Article [
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation. | The first sub-paragraph shall not apply to programmes under Article [
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The first sub-paragraph shall not apply to programmes under Article [
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation.

4(1)(c)

vii

The first sub-paragraph shall not apply to programmes under Article [
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  )] of the ESF+ Regulation.

4(1)

xi

Amendment 278

Amendment 278

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 63 — paragraph 11

Article 63 — paragraph 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 11.   The Commission shall adopt an implementing act setting out the format to be used for reporting of irregularities in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 109(2) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article. | 11.   The Commission shall adopt an implementing act setting out the format to be used for reporting of irregularities in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 109(2) in order to ensure uniform conditions
  and rules
  for the implementation of this Article. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

11.   The Commission shall adopt an implementing act setting out the format to be used for reporting of irregularities in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 109(2) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article.

11.   The Commission shall adopt an implementing act setting out the format to be used for reporting of irregularities in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 109(2) in order to ensure uniform conditions
  and rules
  for the implementation of this Article.

Amendment 279

Amendment 279

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 64 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission shall satisfy itself that Member States have management and control systems that comply with this Regulation and that those systems function effectively during the implementation of the programmes. The Commission shall draw up an audit strategy and an audit plan which shall be based on a risk-assessment. | The Commission shall satisfy itself that Member States have management and control systems that comply with this Regulation and that those systems function effectively
  and efficiently
  during the implementation of the programmes. The Commission shall draw up
  for Member States
  an audit strategy and an audit plan which shall be based on a risk-assessment. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall satisfy itself that Member States have management and control systems that comply with this Regulation and that those systems function effectively during the implementation of the programmes. The Commission shall draw up an audit strategy and an audit plan which shall be based on a risk-assessment.

The Commission shall satisfy itself that Member States have management and control systems that comply with this Regulation and that those systems function effectively
  and efficiently
  during the implementation of the programmes. The Commission shall draw up
  for Member States
  an audit strategy and an audit plan which shall be based on a risk-assessment.

and efficiently

for Member States

Amendment 280

Amendment 280

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 — paragraph 2

Article 64 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Commission audits shall be carried out up to
  three
  calendar years following the acceptance of the accounts in which the expenditure concerned was included. This period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud. | 2.   Commission audits shall be carried out up to
  two
  calendar years following the acceptance of the accounts in which the expenditure concerned was included. This period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Commission audits shall be carried out up to
  three
  calendar years following the acceptance of the accounts in which the expenditure concerned was included. This period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud.

2.   Commission audits shall be carried out up to
  two
  calendar years following the acceptance of the accounts in which the expenditure concerned was included. This period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud.

Amendment 281

Amendment 281

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 — point a

Article 64 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the Commission shall give at least
  12
  working days’ notice for the audit to the competent programme authority, except in urgent cases. Officials or authorised representatives of the Member State may take part in such audits. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the Commission shall give at least
  12
  working days’ notice for the audit to the competent programme authority, except in urgent cases. Officials or authorised representatives of the Member State may take part in such audits.

12

| (a) | the Commission shall give at least
  15
  working days’ notice for the audit to the competent programme authority, except in urgent cases. Officials or authorised representatives of the Member State may take part in such audits. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the Commission shall give at least
  15
  working days’ notice for the audit to the competent programme authority, except in urgent cases. Officials or authorised representatives of the Member State may take part in such audits.

15

Amendment 282

Amendment 282

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 — point c

Article 64 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | the Commission shall transmit the preliminary audit findings, in at least one of the official languages of the Union, no later than
  3
  months after the last day of the audit, to the competent Member State authority. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

the Commission shall transmit the preliminary audit findings, in at least one of the official languages of the Union, no later than
  3
  months after the last day of the audit, to the competent Member State authority.

3

| (c) | the Commission shall transmit the preliminary audit findings, in at least one of the official languages of the Union, no later than 
  2
  months after the last day of the audit, to the competent Member State authority. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the Commission shall transmit the preliminary audit findings, in at least one of the official languages of the Union, no later than 
  2
  months after the last day of the audit, to the competent Member State authority.

2

Amendment 283

Amendment 283

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 — point d

Article 64 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | the Commission shall transmit the audit report, in at least one of the official languages of the Union, no later than
  3
  months from the date of receiving a complete reply from the competent Member State authority to the preliminary audit findings. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

the Commission shall transmit the audit report, in at least one of the official languages of the Union, no later than
  3
  months from the date of receiving a complete reply from the competent Member State authority to the preliminary audit findings.

3

| (d) | the Commission shall transmit the audit report, in at least one of the official languages of the Union, no later than
  2
  months from the date of receiving a complete reply from the competent Member State authority to the preliminary audit findings.
  The Member State’s reply shall be considered complete if the Commission has not reported on the existence of outstanding documentation within 2 months. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the Commission shall transmit the audit report, in at least one of the official languages of the Union, no later than
  2
  months from the date of receiving a complete reply from the competent Member State authority to the preliminary audit findings.
  The Member State’s reply shall be considered complete if the Commission has not reported on the existence of outstanding documentation within 2 months.

2

The Member State’s reply shall be considered complete if the Commission has not reported on the existence of outstanding documentation within 2 months.

Amendment 284

Amendment 284

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

Article 64 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission may extend the time limits referred in points (c) and (d) by an additional
  three
  months. | The Commission may
  in duly justified cases
  extend the time limits referred in points (c) and (d) by an additional
  two
  months. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission may extend the time limits referred in points (c) and (d) by an additional
  three
  months.

three

The Commission may
  in duly justified cases
  extend the time limits referred in points (c) and (d) by an additional
  two
  months.

in duly justified cases

two

Amendment 285

Amendment 285

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 64 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 64 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  Without prejudice to paragraph 6 of Article 63, the Commission shall provide for a complaints handling system which shall be accessible to citizens and stakeholders. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  Without prejudice to paragraph 6 of Article 63, the Commission shall provide for a complaints handling system which shall be accessible to citizens and stakeholders.

Amendment 286

Amendment 286

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 65 — paragraph 2

Article 65 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The audit authority shall be a public authority, functionally independent from the
  auditees
  . | 2.   The audit authority shall be a public
  or private
  authority, functionally independent from the
  Management Authority and the bodies or entities to which functions have been entrusted or delegated
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The audit authority shall be a public authority, functionally independent from the
  auditees
  .

2.   The audit authority shall be a public
  or private
  authority, functionally independent from the
  Management Authority and the bodies or entities to which functions have been entrusted or delegated
  .

Amendment 287

Amendment 287

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 66 — paragraph 1 — point e

Article 66 — paragraph 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | record and store in
  an
  electronic
  system
  the data on each operation necessary for monitoring, evaluation, financial management, verifications and audits, and shall ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of data and the authentication of the users. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

record and store in
  an
  electronic
  system
  the data on each operation necessary for monitoring, evaluation, financial management, verifications and audits, and shall ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of data and the authentication of the users.

an

system

| (e) | record and store in electronic
  systems
  the data on each operation necessary for monitoring, evaluation, financial management, verifications and audits, and shall ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of data and the authentication of the users. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

record and store in electronic
  systems
  the data on each operation necessary for monitoring, evaluation, financial management, verifications and audits, and shall ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of data and the authentication of the users.

systems

Amendment 288

Amendment 288

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 67 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| For the selection of operations, the managing authority shall establish and apply criteria and procedures which are non-discriminatory, transparent, ensure gender equality and take account of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the principle of sustainable development and of the Union policy on the environment in accordance with Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU. | For the selection of operations, the managing authority shall establish and apply criteria and procedures which are non-discriminatory, transparent, ensure
  accessibility to persons with disabilities,
  gender equality and take account of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the principle of sustainable development and of the Union policy on the environment in accordance with Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

For the selection of operations, the managing authority shall establish and apply criteria and procedures which are non-discriminatory, transparent, ensure gender equality and take account of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the principle of sustainable development and of the Union policy on the environment in accordance with Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU.

For the selection of operations, the managing authority shall establish and apply criteria and procedures which are non-discriminatory, transparent, ensure
  accessibility to persons with disabilities,
  gender equality and take account of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the principle of sustainable development and of the Union policy on the environment in accordance with Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU.

accessibility to persons with disabilities,

Amendment 289

Amendment 289

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point a

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | ensure that selected operations comply with the programme and provide an effective contribution to the achievement of its specific objectives; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

ensure that selected operations comply with the programme and provide an effective contribution to the achievement of its specific objectives;

| (a) | ensure that selected operations
  are sustainable,
  comply with the programme
  , as well as territorial strategies,
  and provide an effective contribution to the achievement of its specific objectives; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

ensure that selected operations
  are sustainable,
  comply with the programme
  , as well as territorial strategies,
  and provide an effective contribution to the achievement of its specific objectives;

are sustainable,

, as well as territorial strategies,

Amendment 290

Amendment 290

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point c

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | ensure that selected operations present
  the best
  relationship between the amount of support, the activities undertaken and the achievement of objectives; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

ensure that selected operations present
  the best
  relationship between the amount of support, the activities undertaken and the achievement of objectives;

the best

| (c) | ensure that selected operations present
  an appropriate
  relationship between the amount of support, the activities undertaken and the achievement of objectives; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

ensure that selected operations present
  an appropriate
  relationship between the amount of support, the activities undertaken and the achievement of objectives;

an appropriate

Amendment 291

Amendment 291

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point e

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | ensure that selected operations which fall under the scope of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (48) are subject to an environmental impact assessment or a screening procedure, on the basis of the requirements of that Directive as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (49); |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

ensure that selected operations which fall under the scope of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (48) are subject to an environmental impact assessment or a screening procedure, on the basis of the requirements of that Directive as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (49);

48

49

| (e) | ensure that selected operations which fall under the scope of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (48) are subject to an environmental impact assessment or a screening procedure
  and that the assessment of alternative solutions as well as a comprehensive public consultation has been taken in due account
  , on the basis of the requirements of that Directive as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (49); |
| --- | --- |

(e)

ensure that selected operations which fall under the scope of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (48) are subject to an environmental impact assessment or a screening procedure
  and that the assessment of alternative solutions as well as a comprehensive public consultation has been taken in due account
  , on the basis of the requirements of that Directive as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (49);

48

and that the assessment of alternative solutions as well as a comprehensive public consultation has been taken in due account

49

Amendment 292

Amendment 292

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point f

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point f

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (f) | verify
  that where the operations have started before the submission of an application for funding to the managing authority, applicable law has been complied with; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(f)

verify
  that where the operations have started before the submission of an application for funding to the managing authority, applicable law has been complied with;

verify

| (f) | ensure
  that where the operations have started before the submission of an application for funding to the managing authority, applicable law has been complied with; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

ensure
  that where the operations have started before the submission of an application for funding to the managing authority, applicable law has been complied with;

ensure

Amendment 293

Amendment 293

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point j

Article 67 — paragraph 3 — point j

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (j) | ensure the climate proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least five years. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(j)

ensure the climate proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least five years.

| (j) | ensure
  , before taking investment decisions,
  the climate proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least five years
  , as well as the application of the Energy Efficiency First principle
  . |
| --- | --- |

(j)

ensure
  , before taking investment decisions,
  the climate proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least five years
  , as well as the application of the Energy Efficiency First principle
  .

, before taking investment decisions,

, as well as the application of the Energy Efficiency First principle

Amendment 294

Amendment 294

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 — paragraph 5 a (new)

Article 67 — paragraph 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 5a.
     
  The managing authority may also decide, in duly justified cases, to contribute up to 5 % of a programme's financial allocation under the ERDF and ESF+ to specific projects within the Member State eligible under Horizon Europe, including those selected in the second phase, provided that those specific projects contribute to the programme's objectives in that Member State. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5a.
     
  The managing authority may also decide, in duly justified cases, to contribute up to 5 % of a programme's financial allocation under the ERDF and ESF+ to specific projects within the Member State eligible under Horizon Europe, including those selected in the second phase, provided that those specific projects contribute to the programme's objectives in that Member State.

Amendment 295

Amendment 295

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 67 — paragraph 6

Article 67 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   When the managing authority selects an operation of strategic importance, it shall inform the Commission
  immediately
  and shall provide all relevant information to the Commission about that operation. | 6.   When the managing authority selects an operation of strategic importance, it shall inform the Commission
  within one month
  and shall provide all relevant information to the Commission about that operation
  , including a cost-benefit analysis
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   When the managing authority selects an operation of strategic importance, it shall inform the Commission
  immediately
  and shall provide all relevant information to the Commission about that operation.

6.   When the managing authority selects an operation of strategic importance, it shall inform the Commission
  within one month
  and shall provide all relevant information to the Commission about that operation
  , including a cost-benefit analysis
  .

Amendment 296

Amendment 296

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 68 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point b

Article 68 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | ensure
  , subject to the availability of funding,
  that a beneficiary receives the amount due in full and no later than
  90
  days from the date of submission of the payment claim by the beneficiary; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

ensure
  , subject to the availability of funding,
  that a beneficiary receives the amount due in full and no later than
  90
  days from the date of submission of the payment claim by the beneficiary;

, subject to the availability of funding,

90

| (b) | ensure
  for pre-financing and interim payments
  that a beneficiary receives the amount due in full
  for verified expenditure
  and no later than
  60
  days from the date of submission of the payment claim by the beneficiary; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

ensure
  for pre-financing and interim payments
  that a beneficiary receives the amount due in full
  for verified expenditure
  and no later than
  60
  days from the date of submission of the payment claim by the beneficiary;

for pre-financing and interim payments

for verified expenditure

60

Amendment 297

Amendment 297

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 70 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 70 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | drawing up and submitting payment applications to the Commission in accordance with Articles 85 and 86; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

drawing up and submitting payment applications to the Commission in accordance with Articles 85 and 86;

| (a) | drawing up and submitting payment applications to the Commission in accordance with Articles 85 and 86
  and taking account of the audits carried out by, or under the responsibility of the audit authority
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

drawing up and submitting payment applications to the Commission in accordance with Articles 85 and 86
  and taking account of the audits carried out by, or under the responsibility of the audit authority
  ;

and taking account of the audits carried out by, or under the responsibility of the audit authority

Amendment 298

Amendment 298

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 70 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 70 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | drawing up the accounts in accordance with Article 92 and keeping records of all the elements of the accounts in an electronic system; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

drawing up the accounts in accordance with Article 92 and keeping records of all the elements of the accounts in an electronic system;

| (b) | drawing up
  and presenting
  the accounts
  , confirming the completeness, accuracy and correctness
  in accordance with Article 92 and keeping records of all the elements of the accounts in an electronic system; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

drawing up
  and presenting
  the accounts
  , confirming the completeness, accuracy and correctness
  in accordance with Article 92 and keeping records of all the elements of the accounts in an electronic system;

and presenting

, confirming the completeness, accuracy and correctness

Amendment 299

Amendment 299

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 71 — paragraph 6 a (new)

Article 71 — paragraph 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 6a.
     
  The audit shall be carried out with reference to the applicable standard at the time of the convention of the audited operation, except when new standards are more favourable to the beneficiary. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6a.
     
  The audit shall be carried out with reference to the applicable standard at the time of the convention of the audited operation, except when new standards are more favourable to the beneficiary.

Amendment 300

Amendment 300

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 71 — paragraph 6 b (new)

Article 71 — paragraph 6 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 6b.
     
  The finding of an irregularity, as part of the audit of an operation leading to a financial penalty, cannot lead to extending the scope of the control or to financial corrections beyond the expenditure covered by the accounting year of the audited expenditure. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6b.
     
  The finding of an irregularity, as part of the audit of an operation leading to a financial penalty, cannot lead to extending the scope of the control or to financial corrections beyond the expenditure covered by the accounting year of the audited expenditure.

Amendment 301

Amendment 301

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 72 — paragraph 1

Article 72 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The audit authority shall prepare an audit strategy based on a risk assessment, taking account of the management and control system description provided for in Article 63(9), covering system audits and audits of operations. The audit strategy shall include system audits of newly identified managing authorities and authorities in charge of the accounting function within nine months following their first year of functioning. The audit strategy shall be prepared in accordance with the template set out in Annex XVIII and shall be updated annually following the first annual control report and audit opinion provided to the Commission. It may cover one or more programmes. | 1.   The audit authority shall
  , after consulting the managing authority,
  prepare an audit strategy based on a risk assessment, taking account of the management and control system description provided for in Article 63(9), covering system audits and audits of operations. The audit strategy shall include system audits of newly identified managing authorities and authorities in charge of the accounting function
  . The audit shall be performed
   within nine months following their first year of functioning. The audit strategy shall be prepared in accordance with the template set out in Annex XVIII and shall be updated annually following the first annual control report and audit opinion provided to the Commission. It may cover one or more programmes.
  In the audit strategy, the audit authority may determine a limit for single account audits. |

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Amendment

1.   The audit authority shall prepare an audit strategy based on a risk assessment, taking account of the management and control system description provided for in Article 63(9), covering system audits and audits of operations. The audit strategy shall include system audits of newly identified managing authorities and authorities in charge of the accounting function within nine months following their first year of functioning. The audit strategy shall be prepared in accordance with the template set out in Annex XVIII and shall be updated annually following the first annual control report and audit opinion provided to the Commission. It may cover one or more programmes.

1.   The audit authority shall
  , after consulting the managing authority,
  prepare an audit strategy based on a risk assessment, taking account of the management and control system description provided for in Article 63(9), covering system audits and audits of operations. The audit strategy shall include system audits of newly identified managing authorities and authorities in charge of the accounting function
  . The audit shall be performed
   within nine months following their first year of functioning. The audit strategy shall be prepared in accordance with the template set out in Annex XVIII and shall be updated annually following the first annual control report and audit opinion provided to the Commission. It may cover one or more programmes.
  In the audit strategy, the audit authority may determine a limit for single account audits.

Amendment 302

Amendment 302

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 73 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 73 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | In case of a disagreement between the Commission and a Member State on audit findings, a settlement procedure shall be put in place. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In case of a disagreement between the Commission and a Member State on audit findings, a settlement procedure shall be put in place.

In case of a disagreement between the Commission and a Member State on audit findings, a settlement procedure shall be put in place.

Amendment 303

Amendment 303

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 74 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Article 74 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission and audit authorities shall first use all information and records available in
  the
  electronic
  system
  referred to in Article 66(1)(e), including results of management verifications and only request and obtain additional documents and audit evidence from the beneficiaries concerned where, based on their professional judgement, this is required to support robust audit conclusions. | The Commission and audit authorities shall first use all information and records available in electronic
  systems
  referred to in Article 66(1)(e), including results of management verifications and only request and obtain additional documents and audit evidence from the beneficiaries concerned where, based on their professional judgement, this is required to support robust audit conclusions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission and audit authorities shall first use all information and records available in
  the
  electronic
  system
  referred to in Article 66(1)(e), including results of management verifications and only request and obtain additional documents and audit evidence from the beneficiaries concerned where, based on their professional judgement, this is required to support robust audit conclusions.

the

system

The Commission and audit authorities shall first use all information and records available in electronic
  systems
  referred to in Article 66(1)(e), including results of management verifications and only request and obtain additional documents and audit evidence from the beneficiaries concerned where, based on their professional judgement, this is required to support robust audit conclusions.

systems

Amendment 304

Amendment 304

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 75 — paragraph 1

Article 75 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The managing authority shall carry out on-the-spot management verifications in accordance with Article 68(1) only at the level of bodies implementing the financial instrument and, in the context of guarantee funds, at the level of bodies delivering the underlying new loans. | 1.   The managing authority shall carry out on-the-spot management verifications in accordance with Article 68(1) only at the level of bodies implementing the financial instrument and, in the context of guarantee funds, at the level of bodies delivering the underlying new loans.
  Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 127 of the Financial Regulation, if the financial instrument provides control reports supporting the payment application, the managing authority may decide not to carry out on-the-spot management verifications. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The managing authority shall carry out on-the-spot management verifications in accordance with Article 68(1) only at the level of bodies implementing the financial instrument and, in the context of guarantee funds, at the level of bodies delivering the underlying new loans.

1.   The managing authority shall carry out on-the-spot management verifications in accordance with Article 68(1) only at the level of bodies implementing the financial instrument and, in the context of guarantee funds, at the level of bodies delivering the underlying new loans.
  Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 127 of the Financial Regulation, if the financial instrument provides control reports supporting the payment application, the managing authority may decide not to carry out on-the-spot management verifications.

Amendment 305

Amendment 305

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 75 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

Article 75 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| However, the EIB or other
  internationally
  financial institutions in which a Member State is a shareholder shall provide control reports supporting the payment applications to the managing authority. | However, the EIB or other
  international
  financial institutions in which a Member State is a shareholder shall provide control reports supporting the payment applications to the managing authority. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

However, the EIB or other
  internationally
  financial institutions in which a Member State is a shareholder shall provide control reports supporting the payment applications to the managing authority.

internationally

However, the EIB or other
  international
  financial institutions in which a Member State is a shareholder shall provide control reports supporting the payment applications to the managing authority.

international

Amendment 306

Amendment 306

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 75 — paragraph 3

Article 75 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The audit authority shall carry out system audits and audits of operations in accordance with Articles 71, 73 or 77 at the level of bodies implementing the financial instrument and, in the context of guarantee funds, at the level of bodies delivering the underlying new loans. | 3.   The audit authority shall carry out system audits and audits of operations in accordance with Articles 71, 73 or 77 at the level of bodies implementing the financial instrument and, in the context of guarantee funds, at the level of bodies delivering the underlying new loans.
  Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 127 of the Financial Regulation, if the financial instrument provides the audit authority with an annual audit report drawn up by their external auditors by the end of each calendar year that covers the elements included in Annex XVII, the audit authority may decide not to carry out further audits. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The audit authority shall carry out system audits and audits of operations in accordance with Articles 71, 73 or 77 at the level of bodies implementing the financial instrument and, in the context of guarantee funds, at the level of bodies delivering the underlying new loans.

3.   The audit authority shall carry out system audits and audits of operations in accordance with Articles 71, 73 or 77 at the level of bodies implementing the financial instrument and, in the context of guarantee funds, at the level of bodies delivering the underlying new loans.
  Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 127 of the Financial Regulation, if the financial instrument provides the audit authority with an annual audit report drawn up by their external auditors by the end of each calendar year that covers the elements included in Annex XVII, the audit authority may decide not to carry out further audits.

Amendment 307

Amendment 307

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 75 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Article 75 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  In the context of guarantee funds, the bodies responsible for the audit of programmes may conduct verifications or audits of the bodies providing new underlying loans only when one or more of the following situations occur: |
| | (a) | supporting documents, providing evidence of the support from the financial instrument to final recipients, are not available at the level of the managing authority or at the level of the bodies that implement financial instruments; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3a.
     
  In the context of guarantee funds, the bodies responsible for the audit of programmes may conduct verifications or audits of the bodies providing new underlying loans only when one or more of the following situations occur:

(a)

(a)

supporting documents, providing evidence of the support from the financial instrument to final recipients, are not available at the level of the managing authority or at the level of the bodies that implement financial instruments;

supporting documents, providing evidence of the support from the financial instrument to final recipients, are not available at the level of the managing authority or at the level of the bodies that implement financial instruments;

| (b) | there is evidence that the documents available at the level of the managing authority or at the level of the bodies that implement financial instruments do not represent a true and accurate record of the support provided. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

there is evidence that the documents available at the level of the managing authority or at the level of the bodies that implement financial instruments do not represent a true and accurate record of the support provided.

there is evidence that the documents available at the level of the managing authority or at the level of the bodies that implement financial instruments do not represent a true and accurate record of the support provided.

Amendment 308

Amendment 308

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 76 — paragraph 1

Article 76 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Without prejudice to the rules governing State aid, the managing authority shall ensure that all supporting documents related to an operation supported by the Funds are kept at the appropriate level for a 
  five-year
  period from 31 December of the year in which the last payment by the managing authority to the beneficiary is made. | 1.   Without prejudice to the rules governing State aid, the managing authority shall ensure that all supporting documents related to an operation supported by the Funds are kept at the appropriate level for a 
  three-year
  period from 31 December of the year in which the last payment by the managing authority to the beneficiary is made. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Without prejudice to the rules governing State aid, the managing authority shall ensure that all supporting documents related to an operation supported by the Funds are kept at the appropriate level for a 
  five-year
  period from 31 December of the year in which the last payment by the managing authority to the beneficiary is made.

1.   Without prejudice to the rules governing State aid, the managing authority shall ensure that all supporting documents related to an operation supported by the Funds are kept at the appropriate level for a 
  three-year
  period from 31 December of the year in which the last payment by the managing authority to the beneficiary is made.

Amendment 309

Amendment 309

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 76 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 76 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The document retention period may be reduced, proportionally to the risk profile and the size of beneficiaries, by decision of the managing authority. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The document retention period may be reduced, proportionally to the risk profile and the size of beneficiaries, by decision of the managing authority.

Amendment 310

Amendment 310

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — introductory part

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The pre-financing for each Fund shall be paid in yearly instalments before 1 July of each year,
  subject to availability of funds,
  as follows: | The pre-financing for each Fund shall be paid in yearly instalments before 1 July of each year, as follows: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The pre-financing for each Fund shall be paid in yearly instalments before 1 July of each year,
  subject to availability of funds,
  as follows:

subject to availability of funds,

The pre-financing for each Fund shall be paid in yearly instalments before 1 July of each year, as follows:

Amendment 311

Amendment 311

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | 2022:
  0,5
  %; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

2022:
  0,5
  %;

0,5

| (b) | 2022:
  0,7
  %; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

2022:
  0,7
  %;

0,7

Amendment 312

Amendment 312

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point c

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | 2023:
  0,5
  %; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

2023:
  0,5
  %;

0,5

| (c) | 2023:
  1
  %; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

2023:
  1
  %;

1

Amendment 313

Amendment 313

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point d

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | 2024:
  0,5
  %; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

2024:
  0,5
  %;

0,5

| (d) | 2024:
  1,5
  %; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

2024:
  1,5
  %;

1,5

Amendment 314

Amendment 314

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point e

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | 2025:
  0,5
  %; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

2025:
  0,5
  %;

0,5

| (e) | 2025:
  2
  %; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

2025:
  2
  %;

2

Amendment 315

Amendment 315

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point f

Article 84 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point f

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (f) | 2026:
  0,5 |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(f)

2026:
  0,5

0,5

| (f) | 2026:
  2 % |
| --- | --- |

(f)

2026:
  2 %

2 %

Amendment 316

Amendment 316

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 85 — paragraph 3 — point b

Article 85 — paragraph 3 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the amount for technical assistance calculated in accordance with Article
  31(2)
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the amount for technical assistance calculated in accordance with Article
  31(2)
  ;

31(2)

| (b) | the amount for technical assistance calculated in accordance with Article
  31
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the amount for technical assistance calculated in accordance with Article
  31
  ;

31

Amendment 317

Amendment 317

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 85 — paragraph 4 — point c a (new)

Article 85 — paragraph 4 — point c a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ca) | in the case of state aid, the payment application may include advances paid to the beneficiary by the body granting the aid under the following cumulative conditions: they are subject to a bank or equivalent guarantee, they do not exceed 40 % of the total amount of the aid to be granted to a beneficiary for a given operation and are covered by expenditure paid by beneficiaries and supported by receipted invoices within 3 years. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ca)

(ca)

in the case of state aid, the payment application may include advances paid to the beneficiary by the body granting the aid under the following cumulative conditions: they are subject to a bank or equivalent guarantee, they do not exceed 40 % of the total amount of the aid to be granted to a beneficiary for a given operation and are covered by expenditure paid by beneficiaries and supported by receipted invoices within 3 years.

in the case of state aid, the payment application may include advances paid to the beneficiary by the body granting the aid under the following cumulative conditions: they are subject to a bank or equivalent guarantee, they do not exceed 40 % of the total amount of the aid to be granted to a beneficiary for a given operation and are covered by expenditure paid by beneficiaries and supported by receipted invoices within 3 years.

Amendment 318

Amendment 318

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 86 — paragraph 1

Article 86 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article
  53(2)
  , payment applications submitted in accordance with Annex XIX shall include the total amounts disbursed or, in the case of guarantees, the amounts set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, by the managing authority to final recipients as referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 62(1). | 1.   Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article
  53(1)
  , payment applications submitted in accordance with Annex XIX shall include the total amounts disbursed or, in the case of guarantees, the amounts set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, by the managing authority to final recipients as referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 62(1). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article
  53(2)
  , payment applications submitted in accordance with Annex XIX shall include the total amounts disbursed or, in the case of guarantees, the amounts set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, by the managing authority to final recipients as referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 62(1).

1.   Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article
  53(1)
  , payment applications submitted in accordance with Annex XIX shall include the total amounts disbursed or, in the case of guarantees, the amounts set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, by the managing authority to final recipients as referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 62(1).

Amendment 319

Amendment 319

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 86 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 86 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article
  53(3)
  , payment applications that include expenditure for financial instruments shall be submitted in accordance with the following conditions: | 2.   Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article
  53(2)
  , payment applications that include expenditure for financial instruments shall be submitted in accordance with the following conditions: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article
  53(3)
  , payment applications that include expenditure for financial instruments shall be submitted in accordance with the following conditions:

2.   Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article
  53(2)
  , payment applications that include expenditure for financial instruments shall be submitted in accordance with the following conditions:

Amendment 320

Amendment 320

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 87 — paragraph 1

Article 87 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  Subject to available funding,
  the Commission shall make interim payments no later than 60 days after the date on which a payment application is received by the Commission. | 1.   The Commission shall make interim payments no later than 60 days after the date on which a payment application is received by the Commission. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  Subject to available funding,
  the Commission shall make interim payments no later than 60 days after the date on which a payment application is received by the Commission.

1.   The Commission shall make interim payments no later than 60 days after the date on which a payment application is received by the Commission.

Amendment 321

Amendment 321

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 90 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 90 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | there is evidence
  to suggest
  a serious deficiency and for which corrective measures have not been taken; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

there is evidence
  to suggest
  a serious deficiency and for which corrective measures have not been taken;

to suggest

| (a) | there is a serious evidence
  of
  a serious deficiency and for which corrective measures have not been taken; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

there is a serious evidence
  of
  a serious deficiency and for which corrective measures have not been taken;

of

Amendment 322

Amendment 322

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 91 — paragraph 1 — point e

Article 91 — paragraph 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | the Member State has failed to take the necessary action in accordance with Article 15(6). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

(e)

the Member State has failed to take the necessary action in accordance with Article 15(6).

the Member State has failed to take the necessary action in accordance with Article 15(6).

deleted

deleted

Amendment 323

Amendment 323

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 99 — paragraph 1

Article 99 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre-financing in accordance with Article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 85 and 86 by
  26
  December of the
  second
  calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026. | 1.   The Commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre-financing in accordance with Article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 85 and 86 by
  31
  December of the
  third
  calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre-financing in accordance with Article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 85 and 86 by
  26
  December of the
  second
  calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026.

1.   The Commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre-financing in accordance with Article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 85 and 86 by
  31
  December of the
  third
  calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026.

Amendment 324

Amendment 324

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 99 — paragraph 2

Article 99 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.
     
  The amount to be covered by pre-financing or payment applications by the time limit established in paragraph 1 concerning the budget commitment of 2021 shall be 60 % of that commitment. 10 % of the budget commitment of 2021 shall be added to each budget commitment for the years 2022 to 2025 for the purposes of calculating the amounts to be covered. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.
     
  The amount to be covered by pre-financing or payment applications by the time limit established in paragraph 1 concerning the budget commitment of 2021 shall be 60 % of that commitment. 10 % of the budget commitment of 2021 shall be added to each budget commitment for the years 2022 to 2025 for the purposes of calculating the amounts to be covered.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 325

Amendment 325

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 99 — paragraph 3

Article 99 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The part of commitments still open on 31 December
  2029
  shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ESF+, the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund have not been submitted to the Commission by the time limit set out in Article 38(1). | 3.   The part of commitments still open on 31 December
  2030
  shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ESF+, the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund have not been submitted to the Commission by the time limit set out in Article 38(1). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The part of commitments still open on 31 December
  2029
  shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ESF+, the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund have not been submitted to the Commission by the time limit set out in Article 38(1).

3.   The part of commitments still open on 31 December
  2030
  shall be decommitted if the assurance package and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ESF+, the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund have not been submitted to the Commission by the time limit set out in Article 38(1).

Amendment 326

Amendment 326

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 100 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point b a (new)

Article 100 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (b a) | it has not been possible to make a timely payment application because of delays at Union level in setting up the legal and administrative framework for the funds for the 2021-2027 period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b a)

(b a)

it has not been possible to make a timely payment application because of delays at Union level in setting up the legal and administrative framework for the funds for the 2021-2027 period.

it has not been possible to make a timely payment application because of delays at Union level in setting up the legal and administrative framework for the funds for the 2021-2027 period.

Amendment 327

Amendment 327

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 101 — paragraph 2

Article 101 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Member State shall have
  one month
  to agree to the amount to be decommitted or to submit its observations. | 2.   The Member State shall have
  two months
  to agree to the amount to be decommitted or to submit its observations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The Member State shall have
  one month
  to agree to the amount to be decommitted or to submit its observations.

2.   The Member State shall have
  two months
  to agree to the amount to be decommitted or to submit its observations.

Amendment 328

Amendment 328

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 102 — paragraph 1

Article 102 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 2 regions’) established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 as amended by Commission Regulation
  (EC) No 868/2014
  . | 1.   The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 2 regions’) established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 as amended by Commission Regulation
  (EU) 2016/2066
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 2 regions’) established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 as amended by Commission Regulation
  (EC) No 868/2014
  .

1.   The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 2 regions’) established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 as amended by Commission Regulation
  (EU) 2016/2066
  .

Amendment 329

Amendment 329

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 103 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 103 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The resources for economic, social and territorial cohesion available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR
  330 624 388 630
  in 2018 prices. | The resources for economic, social and territorial cohesion available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be
  EUR 378 097 000 000 in 2018 prices. |
| | (This amendment aims to reinstate an amount equivalent to that available for the 2014-2020 period, with the necessary increases, in line with the EP position on the MFF proposal for 2021-2027. It will require consequential adjustments to the calculations in Annex XXII.) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The resources for economic, social and territorial cohesion available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR
  330 624 388 630
  in 2018 prices.

330 624 388 630

The resources for economic, social and territorial cohesion available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be
  EUR 378 097 000 000 in 2018 prices.

EUR 378 097 000 000 in 2018 prices.

(This amendment aims to reinstate an amount equivalent to that available for the 2014-2020 period, with the necessary increases, in line with the EP position on the MFF proposal for 2021-2027. It will require consequential adjustments to the calculations in Annex XXII.)

(This amendment aims to reinstate an amount equivalent to that available for the 2014-2020 period, with the necessary increases, in line with the EP position on the MFF proposal for 2021-2027. It will require consequential adjustments to the calculations in Annex XXII.)

Amendment 330

Amendment 330

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 103 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

Article 103 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing act, setting out the annual breakdown of the global resources per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, per category of regions, together with the list of eligible regions in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex XXII. | The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing act, setting out the annual breakdown of the global resources per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, per category of regions, together with the list of eligible regions in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex XXII.
  The minimum overall allocation from the Funds, at national level, should be equal to 76 % of the budget allocated to each Member State or region over the 2014-2020 period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing act, setting out the annual breakdown of the global resources per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, per category of regions, together with the list of eligible regions in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex XXII.

The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing act, setting out the annual breakdown of the global resources per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, per category of regions, together with the list of eligible regions in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex XXII.
  The minimum overall allocation from the Funds, at national level, should be equal to 76 % of the budget allocated to each Member State or region over the 2014-2020 period.

The minimum overall allocation from the Funds, at national level, should be equal to 76 % of the budget allocated to each Member State or region over the 2014-2020 period.

Amendment 429

Amendment 429

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 103 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 a (new)

Article 103 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Without prejudice to the national allocations for the Member States, funding for regions, which are downgraded in category for the 2021-2027 period, shall be maintained at the level of 2014-2020 allocations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Without prejudice to the national allocations for the Member States, funding for regions, which are downgraded in category for the 2021-2027 period, shall be maintained at the level of 2014-2020 allocations.

Without prejudice to the national allocations for the Member States, funding for regions, which are downgraded in category for the 2021-2027 period, shall be maintained at the level of 2014-2020 allocations.

Amendment 331

Amendment 331

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 103 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 b (new)

Article 103 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | In view of the particular importance of cohesion funding for cross-border and transnational cooperation, and for the outermost regions, the eligibility criteria for such funding should be no less favourable than in the 2014-2020 period, and ensure maximum continuity with existing programmes.



  (This Amendment will require consequential adjustments to the calculations in Annex XXII.) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In view of the particular importance of cohesion funding for cross-border and transnational cooperation, and for the outermost regions, the eligibility criteria for such funding should be no less favourable than in the 2014-2020 period, and ensure maximum continuity with existing programmes.

In view of the particular importance of cohesion funding for cross-border and transnational cooperation, and for the outermost regions, the eligibility criteria for such funding should be no less favourable than in the 2014-2020 period, and ensure maximum continuity with existing programmes.

(This Amendment will require consequential adjustments to the calculations in Annex XXII.)

(This Amendment will require consequential adjustments to the calculations in Annex XXII.)

Amendment 332

Amendment 332

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to
  97.5
  % of the global resources (i.e., a total of EUR
  322 194 388 630 ) and
  shall be allocated as follows: | 1.   Resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to
  97
  % of the global resources, i.e., a total of EUR
  366 754 000 000 (in 2018 prices). Out of this amount, EUR 5 900 000 000 shall be allocated to the Child Guarantee from the resources under the ESF+. The remaining envelope of EUR 360 854 000 000 (in 2018 prices)
  shall be allocated as follows: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to
  97.5
  % of the global resources (i.e., a total of EUR
  322 194 388 630 ) and
  shall be allocated as follows:

1.   Resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to
  97
  % of the global resources, i.e., a total of EUR
  366 754 000 000 (in 2018 prices). Out of this amount, EUR 5 900 000 000 shall be allocated to the Child Guarantee from the resources under the ESF+. The remaining envelope of EUR 360 854 000 000 (in 2018 prices)
  shall be allocated as follows:

Amendment 333

Amendment 333

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | 61,6  % (i.e a total of EUR
  198 621 593 157
  ) for less developed regions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

61,6  % (i.e a total of EUR
  198 621 593 157
  ) for less developed regions;

198 621 593 157

| (a) | 61,6  % (i.e a total of EUR
  222 453 894 000
  ) for less developed regions; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

61,6  % (i.e a total of EUR
  222 453 894 000
  ) for less developed regions;

222 453 894 000

Amendment 334

Amendment 334

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | 14,3  % (i.e a total of EUR
  45 934 516 595
  ) for transition regions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

14,3  % (i.e a total of EUR
  45 934 516 595
  ) for transition regions;

45 934 516 595

| (b) | 14,3  % (i.e a total of EUR
  51 446 129 000
  ) for transition regions; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

14,3  % (i.e a total of EUR
  51 446 129 000
  ) for transition regions;

51 446 129 000

Amendment 335

Amendment 335

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | 10,8  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  34 842 689 000
  ) for more developed regions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

10,8  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  34 842 689 000
  ) for more developed regions;

34 842 689 000

| (c) | 10,8  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  39 023 410 000
  ) for more developed regions; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

10,8  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  39 023 410 000
  ) for more developed regions;

39 023 410 000

Amendment 336

Amendment 336

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point d

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | 12,8  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  41 348 556 877
  ) for Member States supported by the Cohesion Fund; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

12,8  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  41 348 556 877
  ) for Member States supported by the Cohesion Fund;

41 348 556 877

| (d) | 12,8  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  46 309 907 000
  ) for Member States supported by the Cohesion Fund; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

12,8  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  46 309 907 000
  ) for Member States supported by the Cohesion Fund;

46 309 907 000

Amendment 337

Amendment 337

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point e

Article 104 — paragraph 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | 0,4  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  1 447 034 001
  ) as additional funding for the outermost regions identified in Article 349 of the TFEU and the NUTS level 2 regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

0,4  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  1 447 034 001
  ) as additional funding for the outermost regions identified in Article 349 of the TFEU and the NUTS level 2 regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession.

1 447 034 001

| (e) | 0,4  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  1 620 660 000
  ) as additional funding for the outermost regions identified in Article 349 of the TFEU and the NUTS level 2 regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

0,4  % (i.e., a total of EUR
  1 620 660 000
  ) as additional funding for the outermost regions identified in Article 349 of the TFEU and the NUTS level 2 regions fulfilling the criteria laid down in Article 2 of Protocol No 6 to the 1994 Act of Accession.

1 620 660 000

Amendment 338

Amendment 338

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

Article 104 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The
  amount of
  resources available for the ESF+ under the Investment for jobs and growth goal
  shall be EUR 88 646 194 590
  . | The resources available for the ESF+
  shall amount to 28,8  % of the resources
  under the Investment for jobs and growth goal
  (i.e., EUR 105 686 000 000 in 2018 prices)
  .
  That does not include the financial envelope for the Employment and Social Innovation strand or the Health strand. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The
  amount of
  resources available for the ESF+ under the Investment for jobs and growth goal
  shall be EUR 88 646 194 590
  .

amount of

shall be EUR 88 646 194 590

The resources available for the ESF+
  shall amount to 28,8  % of the resources
  under the Investment for jobs and growth goal
  (i.e., EUR 105 686 000 000 in 2018 prices)
  .
  That does not include the financial envelope for the Employment and Social Innovation strand or the Health strand.

shall amount to 28,8  % of the resources

(i.e., EUR 105 686 000 000 in 2018 prices)

That does not include the financial envelope for the Employment and Social Innovation strand or the Health strand.

Amendment 339

Amendment 339

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

Article 104 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point (e) in paragraph 1 allocated to the ESF+ shall
  be EUR 376 928 934
  . | The amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point (e) in paragraph 1 allocated to the ESF+ shall
  correspond to 0,4  % of the resources referred to in the first subparagraph (i.e., EUR 424 296 054 in 2018 prices)
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point (e) in paragraph 1 allocated to the ESF+ shall
  be EUR 376 928 934
  .

be EUR 376 928 934

The amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point (e) in paragraph 1 allocated to the ESF+ shall
  correspond to 0,4  % of the resources referred to in the first subparagraph (i.e., EUR 424 296 054 in 2018 prices)
  .

correspond to 0,4  % of the resources referred to in the first subparagraph (i.e., EUR 424 296 054 in 2018 prices)

Amendment 340

Amendment 340

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

Article 104 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The amount of support from the Cohesion Fund to be transferred to the CEF shall be EUR
  10 000 000 000
  . It shall be spent for transport infrastructure projects by launching specific calls in accordance with Regulation (EU) [number of new CEF Regulation] exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund. | The amount of support from the Cohesion Fund to be transferred to the CEF shall be EUR
  4 000 000 000 in 2018 prices
  . It shall be spent for transport infrastructure projects
  , taking into account the investment infrastructure needs of Member States and regions,
  by launching specific calls in accordance with Regulation (EU) [number of new CEF Regulation] exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The amount of support from the Cohesion Fund to be transferred to the CEF shall be EUR
  10 000 000 000
  . It shall be spent for transport infrastructure projects by launching specific calls in accordance with Regulation (EU) [number of new CEF Regulation] exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund.

10 000 000 000

The amount of support from the Cohesion Fund to be transferred to the CEF shall be EUR
  4 000 000 000 in 2018 prices
  . It shall be spent for transport infrastructure projects
  , taking into account the investment infrastructure needs of Member States and regions,
  by launching specific calls in accordance with Regulation (EU) [number of new CEF Regulation] exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund.

4 000 000 000 in 2018 prices

, taking into account the investment infrastructure needs of Member States and regions,

Amendment 341

Amendment 341

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 5

Article 104 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 30 % of the resources transferred to the CEF shall be available immediately after the transfer to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) [the new CEF Regulation]. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

30 % of the resources transferred to the CEF shall be available immediately after the transfer to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) [the new CEF Regulation].

30 % of the resources transferred to the CEF shall be available immediately after the transfer to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) [the new CEF Regulation].

deleted

deleted

Amendment 342

Amendment 342

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 6

Article 104 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Rules applicable for the transport sector under Regulation (EU) [new CEF Regulation] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund
  with regard to 70 % of the resources transferred to the CEF
  . | Rules applicable for the transport sector under Regulation (EU) [new CEF Regulation] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Rules applicable for the transport sector under Regulation (EU) [new CEF Regulation] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund
  with regard to 70 % of the resources transferred to the CEF
  .

with regard to 70 % of the resources transferred to the CEF

Rules applicable for the transport sector under Regulation (EU) [new CEF Regulation] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund.

Amendment 343

Amendment 343

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 5

Article 104 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   EUR
  500 000 000
  of the resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the European Urban Initiative under direct or indirect management by the Commission. | 5.   EUR
  560 000 000 in 2018 prices
  of the resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the European Urban Initiative under direct or indirect management by the Commission. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   EUR
  500 000 000
  of the resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the European Urban Initiative under direct or indirect management by the Commission.

5.   EUR
  560 000 000 in 2018 prices
  of the resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the European Urban Initiative under direct or indirect management by the Commission.

Amendment 344

Amendment 344

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 6

Article 104 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   EUR
  175 000 000
  of the ESF+ resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions under direct or indirect management. | 6.   EUR
  196 000 000 in 2018 prices
  of the ESF+ resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions under direct or indirect management. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   EUR
  175 000 000
  of the ESF+ resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions under direct or indirect management.

6.   EUR
  196 000 000 in 2018 prices
  of the ESF+ resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated for transnational cooperation supporting innovative solutions under direct or indirect management.

Amendment 345

Amendment 345

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 104 — paragraph 7

Article 104 — paragraph 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7.   Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall amount to
  2,5
  % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2021-2027 (i.e. a total of EUR
  8 430 000 000
  ). | 7.   Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall amount to
  3
  % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2021-2027 (i.e. a total of EUR
  11 343 000 000 in 2018 prices
  ). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7.   Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall amount to
  2,5
  % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2021-2027 (i.e. a total of EUR
  8 430 000 000
  ).

7.   Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall amount to
  3
  % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2021-2027 (i.e. a total of EUR
  11 343 000 000 in 2018 prices
  ).

Amendment 346

Amendment 346

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 105 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 105 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | of not more than
  15
  % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

of not more than
  15
  % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions;

15

| (a) | of not more than
  5
  % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

of not more than
  5
  % of the total allocations for less developed regions to transition regions or more developed regions and from transition regions to more developed regions;

5

Amendment 347

Amendment 347

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | 70
  % for the less developed regions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

70
  % for the less developed regions;

70

| (a) | 85
  % for the less developed regions; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

85
  % for the less developed regions;

85

Amendment 348

Amendment 348

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point b

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | 55
  % for the transition regions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

55
  % for the transition regions;

55

| (b) | 65
  % for the transition regions; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

65
  % for the transition regions;

65

Amendments 349 and 447

Amendments 349 and 447

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point c

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | 40
  % for the more developed regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

40
  % for the more developed regions.

40

| (c) | 50
  % for the more developed regions. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

50
  % for the more developed regions.

50

Amendment 350

Amendment 350

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The co-financing rates set out under point (a), shall also apply to outermost regions. | The co-financing rates set out under point (a), shall also apply to outermost regions
  and to the additional allocation for the outermost regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The co-financing rates set out under point (a), shall also apply to outermost regions.

The co-financing rates set out under point (a), shall also apply to outermost regions
  and to the additional allocation for the outermost regions.

and to the additional allocation for the outermost regions.

Amendment 351

Amendment 351

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 3

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The co-financing rate for the Cohesion Fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than
  70
  %. | The co-financing rate for the Cohesion Fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than
  85
  %. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The co-financing rate for the Cohesion Fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than
  70
  %.

70

The co-financing rate for the Cohesion Fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than
  85
  %.

85

Amendment 352

Amendment 352

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 4

Article 106 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The ESF+ Regulation may establish higher co-financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with Article [
  14
  ] of that Regulation. | The ESF+ Regulation may
  in duly justified cases
  establish higher co-financing rates
  of up to 90 %,
  for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with Article [
  13] and Article [4 (1) (x)] and [(xi)
  ] of that Regulation
  , as well as for programmes addressing material deprivation in accordance with Article [9], youth unemployment in accordance with Article [10], supporting the European Child Guarantee in accordance with Article [10a] and transnational cooperation in line with Article [11b]
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The ESF+ Regulation may establish higher co-financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with Article [
  14
  ] of that Regulation.

14

The ESF+ Regulation may
  in duly justified cases
  establish higher co-financing rates
  of up to 90 %,
  for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with Article [
  13] and Article [4 (1) (x)] and [(xi)
  ] of that Regulation
  , as well as for programmes addressing material deprivation in accordance with Article [9], youth unemployment in accordance with Article [10], supporting the European Child Guarantee in accordance with Article [10a] and transnational cooperation in line with Article [11b]
  .

in duly justified cases

of up to 90 %,

13] and Article [4 (1) (x)] and [(xi)

, as well as for programmes addressing material deprivation in accordance with Article [9], youth unemployment in accordance with Article [10], supporting the European Child Guarantee in accordance with Article [10a] and transnational cooperation in line with Article [11b]

Amendment 353

Amendment 353

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

Article 106 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The co-financing rate for Interreg programmes shall be no higher than
  70
  %. | The co-financing rate for Interreg programmes shall be no higher than
  85
  %. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The co-financing rate for Interreg programmes shall be no higher than
  70
  %.

70

The co-financing rate for Interreg programmes shall be no higher than
  85
  %.

85

Amendment 453

Amendment 453

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 106 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 106 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  Member States may make in a duly justified case a request for further flexibility within the current framework of Stability and Growth Pact for the public or equivalent structural expenditure, supported by the public administration by way of co-financing of investments as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds. The Commission shall carefully assess the respective request when defining the fiscal adjustment under either the preventive or the corrective arm of the Stability and Growth Pact in a manner reflecting the strategic importance of investments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  Member States may make in a duly justified case a request for further flexibility within the current framework of Stability and Growth Pact for the public or equivalent structural expenditure, supported by the public administration by way of co-financing of investments as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds. The Commission shall carefully assess the respective request when defining the fiscal adjustment under either the preventive or the corrective arm of the Stability and Growth Pact in a manner reflecting the strategic importance of investments.

Amendment 354

Amendment 354

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 107 — paragraph 1

Article 107 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 108 to amend the Annexes to this Regulation in order adapt to changes occuring during the programming period for non-essential elements of this Regulation, except for Annexes III, IV, X and XXII. | The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 108 to amend the Annexes to this Regulation in order adapt to changes occuring during the programming period for non-essential elements of this Regulation, except for Annexes III, IV, X and XXII.
  The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 108 in order to amend and adapt Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014, referred to in Article 6(3), to this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 108 to amend the Annexes to this Regulation in order adapt to changes occuring during the programming period for non-essential elements of this Regulation, except for Annexes III, IV, X and XXII.

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 108 to amend the Annexes to this Regulation in order adapt to changes occuring during the programming period for non-essential elements of this Regulation, except for Annexes III, IV, X and XXII.
  The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 108 in order to amend and adapt Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014, referred to in Article 6(3), to this Regulation.

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 108 in order to amend and adapt Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014, referred to in Article 6(3), to this Regulation.

Amendment 355

Amendment 355

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 108 — paragraph 2

Article 108 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4), Article 89(4) and Article 107 shall be conferred on the Commission
  for an indeterminate period of time
  from date of entry into force of this Regulation. | 2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in
  Article 6(3),
  Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4), Article 89(4) and Article 107 shall be conferred on the Commission from
  the
  date of entry into force of this Regulation
  until 31 December 2027
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4), Article 89(4) and Article 107 shall be conferred on the Commission
  for an indeterminate period of time
  from date of entry into force of this Regulation.

2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in
  Article 6(3),
  Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4), Article 89(4) and Article 107 shall be conferred on the Commission from
  the
  date of entry into force of this Regulation
  until 31 December 2027
  .

Amendment 356

Amendment 356

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 108 — paragraph 3

Article 108 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The delegation of power referred to in Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4)
  and
  and Article
  89(1)
  may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. | 3.   The delegation of power referred to in Article
  6(3), Article
  63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4)
  , Article 89(4)
  and Article
  107
  may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The delegation of power referred to in Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4)
  and
  and Article
  89(1)
  may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

3.   The delegation of power referred to in Article
  6(3), Article
  63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4)
  , Article 89(4)
  and Article
  107
  may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Amendment 357

Amendment 357

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 108 — paragraph 6

Article 108 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4), Article 89(4) and 107 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council. | 6.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to
  Article 6(3),
  Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4), Article 89(4) and 107 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4), Article 89(4) and 107 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

6.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to
  Article 6(3),
  Article 63(10), Article 73(4), Article 88(4), Article 89(4) and 107 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 359

Amendment 359

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 1 — row 001 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 1 — row 001 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 001 | Investment in fixed assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

001

Investment in fixed assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities

| 001 | Investment in fixed assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities
  or linked to competitiveness |
| --- | --- |

001

Investment in fixed assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities
  or linked to competitiveness

or linked to competitiveness

Amendment 360

Amendment 360

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 1 — row 002 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 1 — row 002 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 002 | Investment in fixed assets in small and medium-sized enterprises (including private research centres) directly linked to research and innovation activities |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

002

Investment in fixed assets in small and medium-sized enterprises (including private research centres) directly linked to research and innovation activities

| 002 | Investment in fixed assets in small and medium-sized enterprises (including private research centres) directly linked to research and innovation activities
  or linked to competitiveness |
| --- | --- |

002

Investment in fixed assets in small and medium-sized enterprises (including private research centres) directly linked to research and innovation activities
  or linked to competitiveness

or linked to competitiveness

Amendment 361

Amendment 361

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 1 — row 004 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 1 — row 004 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 004 | Investment in intangible assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

004

Investment in intangible assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities

| 004 | Investment in intangible assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities
  or linked to competitiveness |
| --- | --- |

004

Investment in intangible assets in micro enterprises directly linked to research and innovation activities
  or linked to competitiveness

or linked to competitiveness

Amendment 362

Amendment 362

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 1 — row 005 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 1 — row 005 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 005 | Investment in intangible assets in small and medium-sized enterprises (including private research centres) directly linked to research and innovation activities |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

005

Investment in intangible assets in small and medium-sized enterprises (including private research centres) directly linked to research and innovation activities

| 005 | Investment in intangible assets in small and medium-sized enterprises (including private research centres) directly linked to research and innovation activities
  or linked to competitiveness |
| --- | --- |

005

Investment in intangible assets in small and medium-sized enterprises (including private research centres) directly linked to research and innovation activities
  or linked to competitiveness

or linked to competitiveness

Amendment 363

Amendment 363

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 2 — row 035 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 2 — row 035 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 035 | Adaption to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems and infrastructures) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

035

Adaption to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems and infrastructures)

| 035 | Adaption to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods
  and landslides
  (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems and infrastructures) |
| --- | --- |

035

Adaption to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods
  and landslides
  (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems and infrastructures)

and landslides

Amendment 364

Amendment 364

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 2 — row 043

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 2 — row 043

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

| 043 | Household waste management: mechanical biological treatment, thermal treatment | 0 % | 100 % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

043

043

Household waste management: mechanical biological treatment, thermal treatment

Household waste management: mechanical biological treatment, thermal treatment

0 %

0 %

100 %

100 %

Amendment

Amendment

deleted

deleted

Amendment 365

Amendment 365

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 3 — row 056 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 3 — row 056 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 056 | Newly built motorways and roads — TEN-T core network |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

056

Newly built motorways and roads — TEN-T core network

| 056 | Newly built motorways
  , bridges
  and roads — TEN-T core network |
| --- | --- |

056

Newly built motorways
  , bridges
  and roads — TEN-T core network

, bridges

Amendment 366

Amendment 366

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 3 — row 057 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 3 — row 057 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 057 | Newly built motorways and roads — TEN-T comprehensive network |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

057

Newly built motorways and roads — TEN-T comprehensive network

| 057 | Newly built motorways
  , bridges
  and roads — TEN-T comprehensive network |
| --- | --- |

057

Newly built motorways
  , bridges
  and roads — TEN-T comprehensive network

, bridges

Amendment 367

Amendment 367

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 3 — row 060 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 3 — row 060 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 060 | Reconstructed or improved motorways and roads — TEN-T core network |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

060

Reconstructed or improved motorways and roads — TEN-T core network

| 060 | Reconstructed or improved motorways
  , bridges
  and roads — TEN-T core network |
| --- | --- |

060

Reconstructed or improved motorways
  , bridges
  and roads — TEN-T core network

, bridges

Amendment 368

Amendment 368

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 3 — row 061 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 3 — row 061 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 061 | Reconstructed or improved motorways and roads — TEN-T comprehensive network |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

061

Reconstructed or improved motorways and roads — TEN-T comprehensive network

| 061 | Reconstructed or improved motorways
  , bridges
  and roads — TEN-T comprehensive network |
| --- | --- |

061

Reconstructed or improved motorways
  , bridges
  and roads — TEN-T comprehensive network

, bridges

Amendment 369

Amendment 369

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 5 — row 128 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 5 — row 128 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 128 | Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and
  related
  tourism services |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

128

Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and
  related
  tourism services

related

| 128 | Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services |
| --- | --- |

128

Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services

Amendment 370

Amendment 370

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 5 — row 130 — column 1

Annex I — Table 1 — Policy objective 5 — row 130 — column 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 130 | Protection, development and promotion of natural heritage and eco-tourism |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

130

Protection, development and promotion of natural heritage and eco-tourism

| 130 | Protection, development and promotion of natural heritage and eco-tourism
  other than Natura 2000 sites |
| --- | --- |

130

Protection, development and promotion of natural heritage and eco-tourism
  other than Natura 2000 sites

other than Natura 2000 sites

Amendment 371

Amendment 371

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 3 — row 12 — column Integrated territorial investment (ITI)

Annex I — Table 3 — row 12 — column Integrated territorial investment (ITI)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Cities, towns
  and
  suburbs | Cities, towns, suburbs
  and connected rural areas |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Cities, towns
  and
  suburbs

and

Cities, towns, suburbs
  and connected rural areas

and connected rural areas

Amendment 372

Amendment 372

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 3 — row 16 — column Integrated territorial investment (ITI)

Annex I — Table 3 — row 16 — column Integrated territorial investment (ITI)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Sparsely populated areas | Rural and
  sparsely populated areas |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Sparsely populated areas

Rural and
  sparsely populated areas

Rural and

Amendment 373

Amendment 373

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 3 — row 22 — column Community led local development (CLLD)

Annex I — Table 3 — row 22 — column Community led local development (CLLD)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Cities, towns
  and
  suburbs | Cities, towns, suburbs
  and connected rural areas |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Cities, towns
  and
  suburbs

and

Cities, towns, suburbs
  and connected rural areas

and connected rural areas

Amendment 374

Amendment 374

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 3 — row 26 — column Community led local development (CLLD)

Annex I — Table 3 — row 26 — column Community led local development (CLLD)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Sparsely populated areas | Rural and
  sparsely populated areas |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Sparsely populated areas

Rural and
  sparsely populated areas

Rural and

Amendment 375

Amendment 375

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 3 — row 32 — column — Other type of territorial tool under Policy Objective 5

Annex I — Table 3 — row 32 — column — Other type of territorial tool under Policy Objective 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Cities, towns
  and
  suburbs | Cities, towns, suburbs
  and connected rural areas |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Cities, towns
  and
  suburbs

and

Cities, towns, suburbs
  and connected rural areas

and connected rural areas

Amendment 376

Amendment 376

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 3 — row 36 — column — Other type of territorial tool under Policy Objective 5

Annex I — Table 3 — row 36 — column — Other type of territorial tool under Policy Objective 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Sparsely populated areas | Rural and
  sparsely populated areas |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Sparsely populated areas

Rural and
  sparsely populated areas

Rural and

Amendment 377

Amendment 377

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — Table 4 — row 17

Annex I — Table 4 — row 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 17 | Accommodation and food service activities |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

17

Accommodation and food service activities

| 17 | Tourism,
  accommodation and food service activities |
| --- | --- |

17

Tourism,
  accommodation and food service activities

Tourism,

Amendment 378

Amendment 378

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — Table Horizontal enabling conditions — row 6 — column 2

Annex III — Table Horizontal enabling conditions — row 6 — column 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| A national framework for implementing the UNCRPD is in place that includes: | A national framework for implementing the UNCRPD is in place that includes: |
| 1. | Objectives with measurable goals, data collection and monitoring mechanism. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

A national framework for implementing the UNCRPD is in place that includes:

A national framework for implementing the UNCRPD is in place that includes:

1.

Objectives with measurable goals, data collection and monitoring mechanism.

| 1. | Objectives with measurable goals, data collection and monitoring mechanism
  , applicable across all policy objectives
  . |
| --- | --- |

1.

Objectives with measurable goals, data collection and monitoring mechanism
  , applicable across all policy objectives
  .

, applicable across all policy objectives

| 2. | Arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy, legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy, legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes.

| 2. | Arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy, legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes
  in line with the provisions of the UNCRPD and included in the project selection criteria and obligations
  . |
| --- | --- |

2.

Arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy, legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes
  in line with the provisions of the UNCRPD and included in the project selection criteria and obligations
  .

in line with the provisions of the UNCRPD and included in the project selection criteria and obligations

| 2a. | Reporting arrangements to the monitoring committee on the compliance of the operations supported. |
| --- | --- |

2a.

2a.

Reporting arrangements to the monitoring committee on the compliance of the operations supported.

Amendment 379

Amendment 379

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — Table Horizontal enabling conditions — row 6 a (new)

Annex III — Table Horizontal enabling conditions — row 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Implementation of the principles and rights of the European Pillar of Social Rights that contribute to real convergence and cohesion in the European Union. | Arrangements at national level to ensure the proper implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights that contribute to upward social convergence and cohesion in the EU, especially the principles preventing unfair competition within the internal market. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Implementation of the principles and rights of the European Pillar of Social Rights that contribute to real convergence and cohesion in the European Union.

Implementation of the principles and rights of the European Pillar of Social Rights that contribute to real convergence and cohesion in the European Union.

Arrangements at national level to ensure the proper implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights that contribute to upward social convergence and cohesion in the EU, especially the principles preventing unfair competition within the internal market.

Arrangements at national level to ensure the proper implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights that contribute to upward social convergence and cohesion in the EU, especially the principles preventing unfair competition within the internal market.

Amendment 380

Amendment 380

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — Table Horizontal enabling conditions — row 6 b (new)

Annex III — Table Horizontal enabling conditions — row 6 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Effective application of the partnership principle | A framework is in place for all partners to play a fully-fledged role in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, which includes |
| | 1. | Arrangements to ensure transparent procedures for the involvement of partners |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Effective application of the partnership principle

Effective application of the partnership principle

A framework is in place for all partners to play a fully-fledged role in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, which includes

A framework is in place for all partners to play a fully-fledged role in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, which includes

1.

Arrangements to ensure transparent procedures for the involvement of partners

| 2. | Arrangement for dissemination and disclosure of information relevant for partners to prepare and follow-up meetings |
| --- | --- |

2.

Arrangement for dissemination and disclosure of information relevant for partners to prepare and follow-up meetings

| 3. | Support for empowering partners and capacity building |
| --- | --- |

3.

Support for empowering partners and capacity building

Amendment 381

Amendment 381

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 2 — row 2 — column 4

Annex IV — Policy objective 2 — row 2 — column 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| National Energy and Climate Plan are adopted and include: | National Energy and Climate Plan
  comply with the Paris Agreement objective of limiting global warming to 1,5  oC,
  are adopted and include: |
| 1. | All elements required by the template in Annex I of the Regulation on Governance of the Energy Union |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

National Energy and Climate Plan are adopted and include:

National Energy and Climate Plan
  comply with the Paris Agreement objective of limiting global warming to 1,5  oC,
  are adopted and include:

comply with the Paris Agreement objective of limiting global warming to 1,5  o

1.

All elements required by the template in Annex I of the Regulation on Governance of the Energy Union

| 1. | All elements required by the template in Annex I of the Regulation on Governance of the Energy Union |
| --- | --- |

1.

All elements required by the template in Annex I of the Regulation on Governance of the Energy Union

| 2. | An
  indicative
  outline of envisaged financing resources and mechanisms for measures promoting low-carbon energy |
| --- | --- |

2.

An
  indicative
  outline of envisaged financing resources and mechanisms for measures promoting low-carbon energy

indicative

| 2. | An outline of envisaged financing resources and mechanisms for measures promoting low-carbon energy |
| --- | --- |

2.

An outline of envisaged financing resources and mechanisms for measures promoting low-carbon energy

Amendment 382

Amendment 382

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 2 — row 4 — column 2

Annex IV — Policy objective 2 — row 4 — column 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ERDF and Cohesion Fund: | ERDF and Cohesion Fund: |
| 2.4 | Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ERDF and Cohesion Fund:

ERDF and Cohesion Fund:

2.4

Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience

| 2.4 | Promoting climate
  and structural
  change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience |
| --- | --- |

2.4

Promoting climate
  and structural
  change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience

and structural

Amendment 383

Amendment 383

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 2 — row 7 — column 4

Annex IV — Policy objective 2 — row 7 — column 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| A priority action framework pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC is in place and includes | A priority action framework pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC is in place and includes |
| 1. | All elements required by the template for the priority action framework for 2021-2027 agreed by the Commission and the Member States |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

A priority action framework pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC is in place and includes

A priority action framework pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC is in place and includes

1.

All elements required by the template for the priority action framework for 2021-2027 agreed by the Commission and the Member States

| 1. | All elements required by the template for the priority action framework for 2021-2027 agreed by the Commission and the Member States
  including
  the priority measures and an estimate of financing needs |
| --- | --- |

1.

All elements required by the template for the priority action framework for 2021-2027 agreed by the Commission and the Member States
  including
  the priority measures and an estimate of financing needs

including

| 2. | The identification of
  the priority measures and an estimate of financing needs |
| --- | --- |

2.

2.

The identification of
  the priority measures and an estimate of financing needs

The identification of

Amendment 384

Amendment 384

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — point 3.2 — column 2

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — point 3.2 — column 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.2 | Developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent,
  secure
  and intermodal TEN-T |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.2

Developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent,
  secure
  and intermodal TEN-T

secure

| 3.2 | Developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent,
  safe
  and intermodal TEN-T |
| --- | --- |

3.2

Developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent,
  safe
  and intermodal TEN-T

safe

Amendment 385

Amendment 385

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — point 3.2 — column 4 — point - 1 a (new)

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — point 3.2 — column 4 — point - 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | -1a. | Requires social, economic and territorial cohesion to be ensured, and, to a greater extent, missing links to be completed and bottlenecks to be removed on the TEN-T network, which also means investment in hard infrastructure |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

-1a.

-1a.

Requires social, economic and territorial cohesion to be ensured, and, to a greater extent, missing links to be completed and bottlenecks to be removed on the TEN-T network, which also means investment in hard infrastructure

Amendment 386

Amendment 386

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — point 3.2 — column 4 — point 1

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — point 3.2 — column 4 — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Includes economic justification of the planned investments, underpinned by robust demand analysis and traffic modelling, which should take into account the anticipated impact of
  rail liberalisation |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Includes economic justification of the planned investments, underpinned by robust demand analysis and traffic modelling, which should take into account the anticipated impact of
  rail liberalisation

rail liberalisation

| 1. | Includes economic justification of the planned investments, underpinned by robust demand analysis and traffic modelling, which should take into account the anticipated impact of
  the opening of the rail services markets |
| --- | --- |

1.

Includes economic justification of the planned investments, underpinned by robust demand analysis and traffic modelling, which should take into account the anticipated impact of
  the opening of the rail services markets

the opening of the rail services markets

Amendment 387

Amendment 387

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — row 2 — column 4 — point 2

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — row 2 — column 4 — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | Reflects air quality plans, taking into account in particular
  national decarbonisation plans |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

Reflects air quality plans, taking into account in particular
  national decarbonisation plans

national decarbonisation plans

| 2. | Reflects air quality plans, taking into account in particular
  national emission reduction strategies for the transport sector |
| --- | --- |

2.

Reflects air quality plans, taking into account in particular
  national emission reduction strategies for the transport sector

national emission reduction strategies for the transport sector

Amendment 388

Amendment 388

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — row 2 — column 4 — point 3

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — row 2 — column 4 — point 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3. | Includes investments in core TEN-T network corridors, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, in line with the respective TEN-T work plans |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.

Includes investments in core TEN-T network corridors, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, in line with the respective TEN-T work plans

| 3. | Includes investments in core TEN-T network corridors, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, in line with the respective TEN-T work plans
  as well as pre-identified sections on the comprehensive network |
| --- | --- |

3.

Includes investments in core TEN-T network corridors, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, in line with the respective TEN-T work plans
  as well as pre-identified sections on the comprehensive network

as well as pre-identified sections on the comprehensive network

Amendment 389

Amendment 389

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — row 2 — column 4 — point 4

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — row 2 — column 4 — point 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4. | For investments outside the core TEN-T, ensures complementarity by providing sufficient connectivity of the regions and local communities to the core TEN-T and its nodes |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.

For investments outside the core TEN-T, ensures complementarity by providing sufficient connectivity of the regions and local communities to the core TEN-T and its nodes

| 4. | For investments outside the core TEN-T, ensures complementarity by providing sufficient connectivity of the
  urban networks
  , regions and local communities to the core TEN-T and its nodes |
| --- | --- |

4.

For investments outside the core TEN-T, ensures complementarity by providing sufficient connectivity of the
  urban networks
  , regions and local communities to the core TEN-T and its nodes

urban networks

Amendment 390

Amendment 390

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — row 2 — column 4 — point 9 a (new)

Annex IV — Policy objective 3 — row 2 — column 4 — point 9 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 9a. | Promotes sustainable regional and cross-border tourism initiatives that lead to win-win situations for both the tourists and the inhabitants, such as interconnecting the EuroVelo network with the TRAN European Railway network |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

9a.

9a.

Promotes sustainable regional and cross-border tourism initiatives that lead to win-win situations for both the tourists and the inhabitants, such as interconnecting the EuroVelo network with the TRAN European Railway network

Amendment 391

Amendment 391

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 1 — column 2 — point ESF

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 1 — column 2 — point ESF

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ESF: | ESF: |
| 4.1.1 | Improving access to employment of all jobseekers,
  including
  youth, and of inactive people and promoting self-employment, and the social economy; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ESF:

ESF:

4.1.1

Improving access to employment of all jobseekers,
  including
  youth, and of inactive people and promoting self-employment, and the social economy;

including

| 4.1.1 | Improving access to employment of all jobseekers,
  in particular
  youth
  and long-term unemployed
  , and of inactive people and promoting self-employment, and the social economy; |
| --- | --- |

4.1.1

Improving access to employment of all jobseekers,
  in particular
  youth
  and long-term unemployed
  , and of inactive people and promoting self-employment, and the social economy;

in particular

and long-term unemployed

| 4.1.2 | Modernising labour market institutions and services to ensure timely and tailor-made assistance and support to labour market matching, transitions and mobility; |
| --- | --- |

4.1.2

Modernising labour market institutions and services to ensure timely and tailor-made assistance and support to labour market matching, transitions and mobility;

| 4.1.2 | Modernising labour market institutions and services to
  assess and anticipate skills needs and
  ensure timely and tailor-made assistance and support to labour market matching, transitions and mobility; |
| --- | --- |

4.1.2

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

assess and anticipate skills needs and

Amendment 392

Amendment 392

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 2 — column 2 — point ESF

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 2 — column 2 — point ESF

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ESF | ESF |
| 4.1.3 | Promoting a better work/life balance including access to childcare, a healthy and well–adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of workers to change and healthy and active ageing; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ESF

ESF

4.1.3

Promoting a better work/life balance including access to childcare, a healthy and well–adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of workers to change and healthy and active ageing;

| 4.1.3 | Promoting
  women’s labour market participation
  a better work/life balance including access to childcare, a healthy and well–adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of workers
  , enterprises and entrepreneurs
  to change and healthy and active ageing; |
| --- | --- |

4.1.3

Promoting
  women’s labour market participation
  a better work/life balance including access to childcare, a healthy and well–adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of workers
  , enterprises and entrepreneurs
  to change and healthy and active ageing;

women’s labour market participation

, enterprises and entrepreneurs

Amendment 393

Amendment 393

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 2 — column 4 — point 2

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 2 — column 4 — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | Measures to address gender gaps in employment, pay and pensions, and promote work-life balance, including through improving access to early childhood education and care, with targets |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

Measures to address gender gaps in employment, pay and pensions, and promote work-life balance, including through improving access to early childhood education and care, with targets

| 2. | Measures to address gender gaps in employment, pay
  , social security
  and pensions, and promote work-life balance, including through improving access to early childhood education and care, with targets |
| --- | --- |

2.

Measures to address gender gaps in employment, pay
  , social security
  and pensions, and promote work-life balance, including through improving access to early childhood education and care, with targets

, social security

Amendment 394

Amendment 394

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 3 — column 2 — point ESF

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 3 — column 2 — point ESF

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ESF: | ESF: |
| 4.2.1 | Improving the quality, effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ESF:

ESF:

4.2.1

Improving the quality, effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems;

| 4.2.1 | Improving the quality,
  inclusiveness and
  effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems
  to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills and to facilitate the transition between education and work
  ; |
| --- | --- |

4.2.1

Improving the quality,
  inclusiveness and
  effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems
  to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills and to facilitate the transition between education and work
  ;

inclusiveness and

to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills and to facilitate the transition between education and work

| 4.2.2 | Promoting flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all,
  including by
  facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility |
| --- | --- |

4.2.2

Promoting flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all,
  including by
  facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility

including by

| 4.2.2 | Promoting
  lifelong learning, notably
  flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all
  as well as informal and non-formal learning
  , including by facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility |
| --- | --- |

4.2.2

Promoting
  lifelong learning, notably
  flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all
  as well as informal and non-formal learning
  , including by facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility

lifelong learning, notably

as well as informal and non-formal learning

| 4.2.3 | Promoting equal access, in particular for disadvantaged groups,
  to quality and inclusive education and training
  , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level; |
| --- | --- |

4.2.3

Promoting equal access, in particular for disadvantaged groups,
  to quality and inclusive education and training
  , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level;

to quality and inclusive education and training

| 4.2.3 | Promoting equal access
  to and completion of, quality and inclusive education and training
  , in particular for disadvantaged groups, to quality and inclusive education and training, from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level
  , as well as adult education and learning, including facilitating learning mobility for all
  ; |
| --- | --- |

4.2.3

Promoting equal access
  to and completion of, quality and inclusive education and training
  , in particular for disadvantaged groups, to quality and inclusive education and training, from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level
  , as well as adult education and learning, including facilitating learning mobility for all
  ;

to and completion of, quality and inclusive education and training

, as well as adult education and learning, including facilitating learning mobility for all

Amendment 395

Amendment 395

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — row 4.2 — column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition — point 1

Annex IV — row 4.2 — column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | Evidence-based systems for skills anticipation and forecasting as well as graduate tracking mechanisms and services for quality and effective guidance for learners of all ages |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

Evidence-based systems for skills anticipation and forecasting as well as graduate tracking mechanisms and services for quality and effective guidance for learners of all ages

| 1. | Evidence-based systems for skills anticipation and forecasting as well as
  follow-up
  tracking mechanisms and services for quality and effective guidance for learners of all ages
  including learner-centred approaches |
| --- | --- |

1.

Evidence-based systems for skills anticipation and forecasting as well as
  follow-up
  tracking mechanisms and services for quality and effective guidance for learners of all ages
  including learner-centred approaches

follow-up

including learner-centred approaches

Amendment 396

Amendment 396

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — row 4.2 — column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition — point 2

Annex IV — row 4.2 — column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | Measures to ensure equal access to, participation in and completion of quality, relevant and inclusive education and training and acquisition of key competences at all levels, including
  higher
  education |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

Measures to ensure equal access to, participation in and completion of quality, relevant and inclusive education and training and acquisition of key competences at all levels, including
  higher
  education

higher

| 2. | Measures to ensure equal access to, participation in and completion of quality,
  affordable,
  relevant,
  non-segregated
  and inclusive education and training and acquisition of key competences at all levels, including
  tertiary
  education |
| --- | --- |

2.

Measures to ensure equal access to, participation in and completion of quality,
  affordable,
  relevant,
  non-segregated
  and inclusive education and training and acquisition of key competences at all levels, including
  tertiary
  education

affordable,

non-segregated

tertiary

Amendment 397

Amendment 397

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — row 4.2 — column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition — point 3

Annex IV — row 4.2 — column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition — point 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3. | Coordination mechanism across all levels of education and training, including tertiary education, and clear assignment of responsibilities between the relevant national and/or regional bodies |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.

Coordination mechanism across all levels of education and training, including tertiary education, and clear assignment of responsibilities between the relevant national and/or regional bodies

| 3. | Coordination mechanism across all levels of education and training, including tertiary education
  and non-formal and informal learning providers
  , and clear assignment of responsibilities between the relevant national and/or regional bodies |
| --- | --- |

3.

Coordination mechanism across all levels of education and training, including tertiary education
  and non-formal and informal learning providers
  , and clear assignment of responsibilities between the relevant national and/or regional bodies

and non-formal and informal learning providers

Amendment 398

Amendment 398

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 4 — column 2 — point 4.3

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 4 — column 2 — point 4.3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ERDF: | ERDF: |
| 4.3 | increasing the socio-economic integration of marginalised communities, migrants and disadvantaged groups, through integrated measures including housing and social services |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ERDF:

ERDF:

4.3

increasing the socio-economic integration of marginalised communities, migrants and disadvantaged groups, through integrated measures including housing and social services

| 4.3 | increasing the socio-economic integration of marginalised communities,
  refugees and
  migrants
  under international protection
  and disadvantaged groups, through integrated measures including housing and social services |
| --- | --- |

4.3

increasing the socio-economic integration of marginalised communities,
  refugees and
  migrants
  under international protection
  and disadvantaged groups, through integrated measures including housing and social services

refugees and

under international protection

Amendment 399

Amendment 399

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 4 — column 2 — point 4.3.1

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 4 — column 2 — point 4.3.1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ESF: | ESF: |
| 4.3.1 | Promoting
  active inclusion
  including
  with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation, and improving employability; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ESF:

ESF:

4.3.1

Promoting
  active inclusion
  including
  with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation, and improving employability;

Promoting

including

| 4.3.1 | fostering
  active inclusion including with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation, and improving employability; |
| --- | --- |

4.3.1

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

fostering

Amendment 400

Amendment 400

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 4 — column 2 — point 4.3.1 a (new)

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 4 — column 2 — point 4.3.1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4.3.1a. | Promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion, including the most deprived and children |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.3.1a.

4.3.1a.

Promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion, including the most deprived and children

Amendment 401

Amendment 401

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 4 — column 4

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 4 — column 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| A national strategic policy framework for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes: | A national strategic policy framework
  and action plan
  for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes: |
| 1. | Evidence-based diagnosis of poverty and social exclusion including child poverty, homelessness, spatial and educational segregation, limited access to essential services and infrastructure, and the specific needs of vulnerable people |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

A national strategic policy framework for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes:

A national strategic policy framework
  and action plan
  for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes:

and action plan

1.

Evidence-based diagnosis of poverty and social exclusion including child poverty, homelessness, spatial and educational segregation, limited access to essential services and infrastructure, and the specific needs of vulnerable people

| 1. | Evidence-based diagnosis of poverty and social exclusion including child poverty, homelessness, spatial and educational segregation, limited access to essential services and infrastructure, and the specific needs of vulnerable people |
| --- | --- |

1.

Evidence-based diagnosis of poverty and social exclusion including child poverty, homelessness, spatial and educational segregation, limited access to essential services and infrastructure, and the specific needs of vulnerable people

| 2. | Measures to prevent and combat segregation in all fields, including through providing adequate income support, inclusive labour markets and access to quality services for vulnerable people, including migrants |
| --- | --- |

2.

Measures to prevent and combat segregation in all fields, including through providing adequate income support, inclusive labour markets and access to quality services for vulnerable people, including migrants

| 2. | Measures to prevent and combat segregation in all fields, including through providing adequate income support,
  social protection,
  inclusive labour markets and access to quality services for vulnerable people, including migrants
  and refugees |
| --- | --- |

2.

Measures to prevent and combat segregation in all fields, including through providing adequate income support,
  social protection,
  inclusive labour markets and access to quality services for vulnerable people, including migrants
  and refugees

social protection,

and refugees

| 3. | Measures for the
  shift
  from institutional to community-based care |
| --- | --- |

3.

Measures for the
  shift
  from institutional to community-based care

shift

| 3. | Measures for the
  transition
  from institutional to
  family- and
  community-based care
  based on a national deinstitutionalisation strategy and an action plan |
| --- | --- |

3.

Measures for the
  transition
  from institutional to
  family- and
  community-based care
  based on a national deinstitutionalisation strategy and an action plan

transition

family- and

based on a national deinstitutionalisation strategy and an action plan

| 4. | Arrangements for ensuring that its design, implementation, monitoring and review is conducted in close cooperation with social partners and relevant civil society organisations |
| --- | --- |

4.

Arrangements for ensuring that its design, implementation, monitoring and review is conducted in close cooperation with social partners and relevant civil society organisations

| 4. | Arrangements for ensuring that its design, implementation, monitoring and review is conducted in close cooperation with social partners and relevant civil society organisations |
| --- | --- |

4.

Arrangements for ensuring that its design, implementation, monitoring and review is conducted in close cooperation with social partners and relevant civil society organisations

Amendment 402

Amendment 402

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 5 — column 2

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 5 — column 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ESF: | ESF: |
| 4.3.2 | Promoting socio-economic integration of marginalised communities such as the Roma; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ESF:

ESF:

4.3.2

Promoting socio-economic integration of marginalised communities such as the Roma;

| 4.3.2 | Promoting socio-economic integration
  of third country nationals and
  of marginalised communities such as the Roma; |
| --- | --- |

4.3.2

Promoting socio-economic integration
  of third country nationals and
  of marginalised communities such as the Roma;

of third country nationals and

Amendment 403

Amendment 403

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 6 — column 2

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 6 — column 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ESF: | ESF: |
| 4.3.4 | Enhancing the equal and timely access to quality, sustainable and affordable services; improving accessibility, effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems; improving access to long-term care services |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ESF:

ESF:

4.3.4

Enhancing the equal and timely access to quality, sustainable and affordable services; improving accessibility, effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems; improving access to long-term care services

| 4.3.4 | Enhancing the equal and timely access to quality, sustainable and affordable services;
  modernising social protection systems, including promoting access to social protection;
  improving accessibility, effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems; improving access to long-term care services |
| --- | --- |

4.3.4

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

modernising social protection systems, including promoting access to social protection;

Amendment 404

Amendment 404

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 6 — column 4 — points 2, 3 and 3 a (new)

Annex IV — Policy objective 4 — row 6 — column 4 — points 2, 3 and 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| A national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains: | A national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains: |
| 1. | Mapping of health and long-term care needs, including in terms of medical staff, to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

A national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains:

A national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains:

1.

Mapping of health and long-term care needs, including in terms of medical staff, to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures

| 1. | Mapping of health and long-term care needs, including in terms of medical staff, to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures |
| --- | --- |

1.

Mapping of health and long-term care needs, including in terms of medical staff, to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures

| 2. | Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability
  to
  health and long-term care services, including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long-term care systems |
| --- | --- |

2.

Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability
  to
  health and long-term care services, including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long-term care systems

to

| 2. | Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability
  of
  health and long-term care services, including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long-term care systems
  and those who are hardest to reach |
| --- | --- |

2.

Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability
  of
  health and long-term care services, including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long-term care systems
  and those who are hardest to reach

of

and those who are hardest to reach

| 3. | Measures to promote community based services, including prevention and primary care, home-care and community-based services |
| --- | --- |

3.

Measures to promote community based services, including prevention and primary care, home-care and community-based services

| 3. | Measures to promote community based services, including prevention and primary care, home-care and community-based services
  , and the transition from institutional to family and community based care |
| --- | --- |

3.

Measures to promote community based services, including prevention and primary care, home-care and community-based services
  , and the transition from institutional to family and community based care

, and the transition from institutional to family and community based care

| 3a. | Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability of social protection systems |
| --- | --- |

3a.

3a.

Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability of social protection systems

Amendment 405

Amendment 405

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — point 2 — Table 1T — Programme structure

Annex V — point 2 — Table 1T — Programme structure

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

| ID | Title [300] | TA | Basis for calculation | Fund | Category of region supported | Specific Objective selected |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Priority 1 | No | | ERDF | More | SO 1 |
| Transition |
| Less developed | SO 2 |
| Outermost and sparsely populated |
| More | SO 3 |
| 2 | Priority 2 | No | | ESF+ | More | SO 4 |
| Transition |
| Less developed | SO 5 |
| Outermost |
| 3 | Priority 3 | No | | CF | N/A | |
| 3 | Priority technical assistance | Yes | | | | NA |
| .. | Dedicated priority youth employment) | No | | ESF+ | | |
| .. | Dedicated priority CSRs | No | | ESF+ | | |
| .. | Dedicated priority Innovative actions | No | | ESF+ | | SO 8 |
| | Dedicated priority Material deprivation | No | | ESF+ | | SO 9 |

ID

Title [300]

TA

Basis for calculation

Fund

Category of region supported

Specific Objective selected

1

Priority 1

No

ERDF

More

SO 1

Transition

Less developed

SO 2

Outermost and sparsely populated

More

SO 3

2

Priority 2

No

ESF+

More

SO 4

Transition

Less developed

SO 5

Outermost

3

Priority 3

No

CF

N/A

3

Priority technical assistance

Yes

NA

..

Dedicated priority youth employment)

No

ESF+

..

Dedicated priority CSRs

No

ESF+

..

Dedicated priority Innovative actions

No

ESF+

SO 8

Dedicated priority Material deprivation

No

ESF+

SO 9

Amendment

Amendment

| ID | Title [300] | TA | Basis for calculation | Fund | Category of region supported | Specific Objective selected |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Priority 1 | No | | ERDF | More | SO 1 |
| Transition |
| Less developed | SO 2 |
| Outermost and sparsely populated |
| More | SO 3 |
| 2 | Priority 2 | No | | ESF+ | More | SO 4 |
| Transition |
| Less developed | SO 5 |
| Outermost |
| 3 | Priority 3 | No | | CF | N/A | |
| 3 | Priority technical assistance | Yes | | | | NA |
| .. | Dedicated priority youth employment) | No | | ESF+ | | |
| | Dedicated priority Child Guarantee | No | | ESF+ | | |
| .. | Dedicated priority CSRs | No | | ESF+ | | |
| .. | Dedicated priority Innovative actions | No | | ESF+ | | SO 8 |
| | Dedicated priority Material deprivation | No | | ESF+ | | SO 9 |

ID

Title [300]

TA

Basis for calculation

Fund

Category of region supported

Specific Objective selected

1

Priority 1

No

ERDF

More

SO 1

Transition

Less developed

SO 2

Outermost and sparsely populated

More

SO 3

2

Priority 2

No

ESF+

More

SO 4

Transition

Less developed

SO 5

Outermost

3

Priority 3

No

CF

N/A

3

Priority technical assistance

Yes

NA

..

Dedicated priority youth employment)

No

ESF+

Dedicated priority Child Guarantee

Dedicated priority Child Guarantee

No

No

ESF+

ESF+

..

Dedicated priority CSRs

No

ESF+

..

Dedicated priority Innovative actions

No

ESF+

SO 8

Dedicated priority Material deprivation

No

ESF+

SO 9

Amendment 406

Amendment 406

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — point 2.1 — table

Annex V — point 2.1 — table

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to a relevant country-specific recommendation |
| --- | --- |

□

This is a priority dedicated to a relevant country-specific recommendation

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to youth employment |
| --- | --- |

□

This is a priority dedicated to youth employment

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to innovative actions |
| --- | --- |

□

This is a priority dedicated to innovative actions

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to addressing material deprivation |
| --- | --- |

□

This is a priority dedicated to addressing material deprivation

Amendment

Amendment

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to a relevant country-specific recommendation |
| --- | --- |

□

This is a priority dedicated to a relevant country-specific recommendation

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to youth employment |
| --- | --- |

□

This is a priority dedicated to youth employment

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to Child Guarantee |
| --- | --- |

□

□

This is a priority dedicated to Child Guarantee

This is a priority dedicated to Child Guarantee

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to innovative actions |
| --- | --- |

□

This is a priority dedicated to innovative actions

| □ | This is a priority dedicated to addressing material deprivation |
| --- | --- |

□

This is a priority dedicated to addressing material deprivation

Amendment 407

Amendment 407

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — point 2 — paragraph 3 — point 2.1 — point 2.1.1 — introductory part

Annex V — point 2 — paragraph 3 — point 2.1 — point 2.1.1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.1.1. | Specific objective (54) (Jobs and growth goal) or Area of support (EMFF) — repeated for each selected specific objective or area of support, for priorities other than technical assistance |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.1.1.

Specific objective (54) (Jobs and growth goal) or Area of support (EMFF) — repeated for each selected specific objective or area of support, for priorities other than technical assistance

54

| 2.1.1. | Specific objective (54) (Jobs and growth goal) or Area of support (EMFF) — repeated for each selected specific objective or area of support, for priorities other than technical assistance |
| --- | --- |

2.1.1.

Specific objective (54) (Jobs and growth goal) or Area of support (EMFF) — repeated for each selected specific objective or area of support, for priorities other than technical assistance

54

Amendment 408

Amendment 408

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — point 2 — paragraph 3 — point 2.1 — point 2.1.1 — point 2.1.1.2 — introductory part

Annex V — point 2 — paragraph 3 — point 2.1 — point 2.1.1 — point 2.1.1.2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.1.1.2 | Indicators (55) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.1.1.2

Indicators (55)

55

| 2.1.1.2 | Indicators |
| --- | --- |

2.1.1.2

Indicators

Amendment 409

Amendment 409

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — point 2 — paragraph 3 — point 2.1 — point 2.1.1 — point 2.1.1.3 — introductory part

Annex V — point 2 — paragraph 3 — point 2.1 — point 2.1.1 — point 2.1.1.3 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.1.1.3 | Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention (56) (not applicable to the EMFF) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.1.1.3

Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention (56) (not applicable to the EMFF)

56

| 2.1.1.3 | Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention (not applicable to the EMFF) |
| --- | --- |

2.1.1.3

Indicative breakdown of the programme resources (EU) by type of intervention (not applicable to the EMFF)

Amendment 410

Amendment 410

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — point 2 — paragraph 3 — point 2.1 — point 2.1.2 — paragraph 8

Annex V — point 2 — paragraph 3 — point 2.1 — point 2.1.2 — paragraph 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Criteria for the selection of operations (57) | Criteria for the selection of operations (57) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Criteria for the selection of operations (57)

57

Criteria for the selection of operations (57)

57

Amendment 411

Amendment 411

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — point 3 — table 16

Annex V — point 3 — table 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| [...] | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

[...]

deleted

deleted

Amendment 412

Amendment 412

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V — point 3 — point 3.2 — introductory part

Annex V — point 3 — point 3.2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.2 | Total financial appropriations by fund and national co-financing (59) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.2

Total financial appropriations by fund and national co-financing (59)

59

| 3.2 | Total financial appropriations by fund and national co-financing |
| --- | --- |

3.2

Total financial appropriations by fund and national co-financing

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(1)  The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committees responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A8-0043/2019).

1

(12)  OJ L [...], [...], p. [...].

12

(12)  OJ L [...], [...], p. [...].

12

(13)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

13

(13)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

13

(14)  [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, amending Directive 94/22/EC, Directive 98/70/EC, Directive 2009/31/EC, Regulation (EC) No 663/2009, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Directive 2009/73/EC, Council Directive 2009/119/EC, Directive 2010/31/EU, Directive 2012/27/EU, Directive 2013/30/EU and Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (COM(2016)0759 final/2 — 2016/0375(COD)].

14

(14)  [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, amending Directive 94/22/EC, Directive 98/70/EC, Directive 2009/31/EC, Regulation (EC) No 663/2009, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Directive 2009/73/EC, Council Directive 2009/119/EC, Directive 2010/31/EU, Directive 2012/27/EU, Directive 2013/30/EU and Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (COM(2016)0759 final/2 — 2016/0375(COD)].

14

(16)  OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 13.

16

(16)  OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 13.

16

(18)  Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1).

18

(19)  Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1).

19

(20)  Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities’ financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2).

20

(21)  Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1).

21

(22)  Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29).

22

(18)  Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1).

18

(19)  Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1).

19

(20)  Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2).

20

(21)  Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1).

21

(22)  Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29).

22

(23)  Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).

23

(24)  Commission Regulation (EU)
  No 868/2014 of 8 August 2014
  amending the annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L
  241, 13.8.2014
  , p. 1).

24

No 868/2014 of 8 August 2014

241, 13.8.2014

(23)  Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).

23

(24)  Commission Regulation (EU)
  2016/2066 of 21 November 2016
  amending the annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L
  322, 29.11.2016
  , p. 1).

24

2016/2066 of 21 November 2016

322, 29.11.2016

(25)  Regulation (EU) [...] of the European Parliament and of the Council of [...] on [CEF] (OJ L [...], [...], p. [...])]

25

(25)  Regulation (EU) [...] of the European Parliament and of the Council of [...] on [CEF] (OJ L [...], [...], p. [...])]

25

(1a)  
  The Commission’s 7th report on economic, social and territorial cohesion, entitled ‘My region, My Europe, Our future: The 7th report on economic, social and territorial cohesion’ (COM(2017)0583, 9 October 2017).

1a

The Commission’s 7th report on economic, social and territorial cohesion, entitled ‘My region, My Europe, Our future: The 7th report on economic, social and territorial cohesion’ (COM(2017)0583, 9 October 2017).

(1a)  

  OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 1.

1a

OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 1.

(1b)  

  OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 9.

1b

OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 9.

(1c)  

  OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 45.

1c

OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 45.

(37)  [Regulation (EU) No [...] on [...] (OJ L [...], [...], p. [...])].

37

(37)  [Regulation (EU) No [...] on [...] (OJ L [...], [...], p. [...])].

37

(38)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

38

(38)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

38

(48)  Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1).

48

(49)  Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 124, 25.4.2014, p. 1).

49

(48)  Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1).

48

(49)  Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 124, 25.4.2014, p. 1).

49

(54)  Except for a specific objective set out in Article
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation.

54

4(1)(c)

vii

(54)  Except for a specific objective set out in Article
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation.

54

4(1)

xi

(55)  
  Prior to the mid-term review in 2025 for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the CF, breakdown for the years 2021 to 2025 only.

55

Prior to the mid-term review in 2025 for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the CF, breakdown for the years 2021 to 2025 only.

(56)  
  Prior to the mid-term review in 2025 for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the CF, breakdown for the years 2021 to 2025 only.

56

Prior to the mid-term review in 2025 for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the CF, breakdown for the years 2021 to 2025 only.

(57)  Only for programmes limited to the specific objective set out in Article
  4(1)(c)
  (
  vii
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation

57

4(1)(c)

vii

(57)  Only for programmes limited to the specific objective set out in Article
  4(1)
  (
  xi
  ) of the ESF+ Regulation

57

4(1)

xi

(59)  
  Prior to the mid-term review in 2025 for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the CF, financial appropriations for the years 2021 to 2025 only.

59

Prior to the mid-term review in 2025 for the ERDF, the ESF+ and the CF, financial appropriations for the years 2021 to 2025 only.

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