02014R0288 — EN — 04.06.2022 — 002.001

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 288/2014

of 25 February 2014

laying down rules pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with regard to the model for operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal and pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal with regard to the model for cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal







Article 1

1. The model for preparing operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal is set out in Annex I to this Regulation.

2. The model for preparing cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal is set out in Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

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ANNEX I

Model for operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal







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SECTION 1

STRATEGY FOR THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNION STRATEGY FOR SMART, SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND TERRITORIAL COHESION ( 1 )

(Reference: Article 27(1) and point (a) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and, for operational programmes dedicated to the thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, second paragraph of Article 92b(9) and (10)) ( 2 )

1.1. Strategy for the operational programme's contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion

1.1.1. Description of the programme’s strategy for contributing to the delivery of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and for achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion ( 3 ).







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For the addition of new priority axes to an existing operational programme, in order to allocate the additional resources to the thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, the description of the expected impact on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy needs to be presented in a dedicated text box as indicated below.

For a new operational programme dedicated to the thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, only the description and the textbox below need to be presented.

1.1.1.a Description of the expected impact of the operational programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy.







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1.1.2. A justification for the choice of thematic objectives and corresponding investment priorities having regard to the Partnership Agreement, based on an identification of regional and, where appropriate, national needs including the need to address the challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) TFEU and the relevant Council recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 148(4) TFEU, taking into account the ex ante evaluation ( 4 ).

For the addition of new priority axes to an existing operational programme in order to allocate the additional resources to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, description 1.1.2.a needs to be added.

For a new operational programme dedicated to the thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, only description 1.1.2a needs to be provided.

1.1.2.a Justification setting out the expected impact of the operational programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy.







Table 1 Justification for the selection of thematic objectives and investment priorities Selected thematic objective Selected investment priority Justification for selection or impact on fostering crisis repair (where applicable) <1.1.2 type="S" input="S" PA=Y TA=”NA”> <1.1.3 type="S" input="S" PA=Y TA=”NA”> <1.1.4 type="S" maxlength="1000" input="M" PA=Y TA=”NA”>

1.2. Justification for the financial allocation

Justification for the financial allocation (Union support) to each thematic objective and, where appropriate, investment priority, in accordance with the thematic concentration requirements, taking into account the ex-ante evaluation.







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For the addition of new priority axes to an existing operational programme in order to allocate the additional resources to the thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, description 1.2a needs to be added.

For a new operational programme dedicated to the thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, only the following description needs to be provided:

1.2.a Justification for the financial allocation of the additional resources to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy” to the ERDF or the ESF and how these resources target the geographic areas where they are most needed, taking into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that support is balanced between the needs of the regions and cities most affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to maintain focus on less developed regions, in accordance with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 174 TFEU.







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SECTION 2

PRIORITY AXES

(Reference: points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, second subparagraph of Article 98(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 )

The tables referring to specific Funds will be accessible to the other Fund for priorities implemented making use of the second subparagraph of Article 98(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

2.A A description of the priority axes other than technical assistance

(Reference: point (b) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

2.A.1 Priority axis (repeated for each priority axis)







ID of the priority axis <2A.1 type="N" input="G"“SME» > Title of the priority axis <2A.2 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M"“SME” >







□ The entire priority axis will be implemented solely through financial instruments <2A.3 type="C" input="M"> □ The entire priority axis will be implemented solely though financial instruments set up at Union level <2A.4 type="C" input="M"“SME” > □ The entire priority axis will be implemented through community-led local development <2A.5 type="C" input="M"> □ For the ESF: The entire priority axis is dedicated to social innovation or to transnational cooperation, or both <2A.6 type="C" input="M"> □ The entire priority axis is dedicated to REACT-EU <2A.7 type="C" input="M"> □ The entire priority axis will address migratory challenges resulting from the Russian military aggression, including in accordance with Article 98(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 <2A.8 type="C" input="M"> □ The entire priority axis will use REACT-EU resources to address migratory challenges resulting from the Russian military aggression in accordance with Article 98(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 <2A.9 type="C" input="M">

2.A.2 Justification for the establishment of a priority axis covering more than one category of region, thematic objective or Fund (where applicable) ( 5 )

(Reference: Article 96(1) and second subparagraph of Article 98(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







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2.A.3 Fund, category of region and calculation basis for Union support

(Repeated for each combination under a priority axis)







Fund <2A.7 type="S" input="S"“SME” > Category of region (1) <2A.8 type="S" input="S"“SME “> Calculation basis (total eligible expenditure or eligible public expenditure) <2A.9 type="S" input="S"“SME” > Category of region for outermost regions and northern sparsely populated regions (where applicable) (2) <2A.9 type="S" input="S" > ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”. ( 2 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

2.A.4 Investment priority

(Repeated for each investment priority under the priority axis)







Investment priority <2A.10 type="S" input="S"“SME” >

2.A.5 Specific objectives corresponding to the investment priority and expected results

(Repeated for each specific objective under the investment priority)

(Reference: points (b)(i) and (ii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







ID <2A.1.1 type="N" input="G"“SME > Specific objective <2A.1.2 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M"“SME > The results that the Member State seeks to achieve with Union support <2A.1.3 type="S" maxlength="3500" input="M“SME ">







Table 3 Programme-specific result indicators, by specific objective (for the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund and ERDF REACT-EU) (Reference: point (b)(ii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 ID Indicator Measurement unit Category of region (where relevant) Baseline value Baseline year Target value (1) (2023) Source of data Frequency of reporting <2A.1.4 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M" “SME” > <2A.1.5 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"“SME” > <2A.1.6 type="S" input="M"" SME"> <2A.1.7 type="S" input="S" “SME” > Quantitative <2A.1.8 type="N" input="M"„SME” > Qualitative <2A.1.8 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M" “SME” <2A.1.9 type="N' input="M"“SME”> Quantitative <2A.1.10 type="N" input="M"> Qualitative <2A.1.10 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M" “SME” > <2A.1.11 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M"“SME”> <2A.1.12 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M" “SME” > ( 1 ) For ERDF, the Cohesion Fund and ERDF REACT-EU, the target values may be qualitative or quantitative.







Table 4 Common result indicators for which a target value has been set and programme specific result indicators corresponding to the specific objective (by investment priority and category of region) (for the ESF and the ESF REACT-EU) (Reference: point (b)(ii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) ID Indicator Category of region (where relevant) Measurement unit for indicator Common output indicator used as basis for target setting Baseline value Measurement unit for baseline and target Baseline year Target value (1) (2023) Source of data Frequency of reporting M W T M W T Programme-specific <2A.1.13 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M"> Common <2A.1.13 type="S" input="S"> Programme-specific <2A.1.14 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"> Common <2A.1.14 type="S" input="S"> <2A.1.15 type="S" input="S"> Programme-specific <2A.1.16 type="S" input="M"> Common <2A.1.16 type="S" input="S"> Programme-specific <2A.1.17 type="S" input="M"> Common <2A.1.17 type="S" input="S"> Common Output Indicators <2A.1.18 type="S" input="S"> Quantitative <2A.1.19 type="S" input="M"> Common <2A.1.19 type="S" input="G"> <2A.1.20 type="N' input="M"> Quantitative <2A.1.21 type="N" input="M"> Qualitative <2A.1.21 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"> <2A.1.22 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M"> <2A.1.23 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"> ( 1 ) This list includes common result indicators for which a target value has been set and all programme-specific result indicators. Target values for common result indicators must be quantified; for programme-specific result indicators, they may be qualitative or quantitative. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender, the baseline values can be adjusted accordingly. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.







Table 4a YEI and YEI REACT-EU result indicators and programme-specific result indicators corresponding to the specific objective (by priority axis or by part of a priority axis) (Reference: Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2)) ID Indicator Measurement unit for indicator Common output indicator used as basis for target setting Baseline value Measurement unit for baseline and target Baseline year Target value (1) (2023) Source of data Frequency of reporting M W T M W T Programme-specific <2A.1.24 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M"> Common <2A.1.24 type="S" input="S"> Programme-specific <2A.1.25 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"> Common <2A.1.25 type="S" input="S"> Programme-specific <2A.1.26 type="S" input="M"> Common <2A.1.26 type="S" input="S"> Programme-specific <2A.1.27 type="S" input="M"> Common <2A.1.27 type="S" input="S"> Common Output Indicators <2A.1.28 type="S" input="S"> Quantitative <2A.1.29 type="S" input="M"> Common <2A.1.29 type="S" input="G"> <2A.1.30 type="N' input="M"> Quantitative <2A.1.31 type="N" input="M"> Qualitative <2A.1.31 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"> <2A.1.32 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M"> <2A.1.33 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"> ( 1 ) This list includes common result indicators for which a target value has been set and all programme-specific result indicators. Target values for common result indicators must be quantified; for programme-specific result indicators they may be qualitative or quantitative. All result indicators in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 used to monitor YEI implementation must be linked to a quantified target value. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender, the baseline values may be adjusted accordingly. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total. ( 2 ) Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470).

2.A.6 Action to be supported under the investment priority

(by investment priority)

2.A.6.1 Description of the type and examples of actions to be supported and their expected contribution to the specific objectives including, where appropriate, the identification of main target groups, specific territories targeted and types of beneficiaries

(Reference: point (b)(iii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Investment priority <2A.2.1.1 type="S" input="S"> <2A.2.1.2 type="S" maxlength="17500" input="M">

2.A.6.2 Guiding principles for selection of operations

(Reference: point (b)(iii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Investment Priority <2A.2.2.1 type="S" input="S"> <2A.2.2.2 type="S" maxlength="5000" input="M">

2.A.6.3 Planned use of financial instruments (where appropriate)

(Reference: point (b)(iii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Investment Priority <2A.2.3.1 type="S" input="S"> Planned use of financial instruments <2A.2.3.2 type="C" input="M"> <2A.2.3.3 type="S" maxlength="7000" input="M">

2.A.6.4 Planned use of major projects (where appropriate)

(Reference: point (b)(iii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Investment Priority <2A.2.4.1 type="S" input="S"> <2A.2.4.2 type="S" maxlength="3500" input="M">

2.A.6.5 Output indicators by investment priority and, where appropriate by category of region

(Reference: point (b)(iv) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Table 5 Common and programme-specific output indicators (by investment priority, broken down by category of region for the ESF, and where relevant, for the ERDF (2)) ID Indicator Measurement unit Fund Category of region (where relevant) Target value (2023) (1) Source of data Frequency of reporting M W T <2A.2.5.1 type="S" input="S" SME > <2A.2.5.2 type="S" input="S" SME > <2A.2.5.3 type="S" input="S" SME > <2A.2.5.4 type="S" input="S" SME > <2A.2.5.5 type="S" input="S" SME > <2A.2.5.6 type="N' input="M" SME > <2A.2.5.7 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M" SME > <2A.2.5.8 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M" SME > ( 1 ) For the ESF, this list includes common output indicators for which a target value has been set. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender. For the ERDF REACT-EU, gender breakdown is in most cases not relevant. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total. ( 2 ) Breakdown per category of regions is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

2.A.7 Social innovation, transnational cooperation and contribution to thematic objectives 1-7 and 13

Specific provisions for ESF and ESF REACT-EU ( 6 ), where applicable (by priority axis and, where relevant, category of region): social innovation, transnational cooperation and ESF contribution to thematic objectives 1 to 7 and 13.

Description of the contribution of the planned actions of the priority axis to:

— social innovation (if not covered by a dedicated priority axis);

— transnational cooperation (if not covered by a dedicated priority axis);

— thematic objectives referred to in points (1) to (7) of the first paragraph of Article 9 and in Article 92b(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.



Priority axis <2A.3.1 type="S" input="S"> <2A.3.2 type="S" maxlength="7000" input="M">

2.A.8 Performance framework ( 7 )

(Reference: point (b)(v) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) and Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Table 6 Performance framework of the priority axis (by fund and, for the ERDF and ESF, category of region) (3) Priority axis Indicator type (Key implementation step, financial, output or, where appropriate, result indicator) ID Indicator or key implementation step Measurement unit, where appropriate Fund Category of region Milestone for 2018 (1) Final target (2023) (2) Source of data Explanation of relevance of indicator, where appropriate M W T M W T <2A.4.1 type="S" input="S"> <2A.4.2 type="S" input="S"> Implementation Step or Financial indicator <2A.4.3 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M"> Output or result<2A.4.3 type="S" input="S"> Implementation Step or Financial indicator <2A.4.4 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"> Output or Result <2A.4.4 type="S" input="G" or “M”> Implementation Step or Financial indicator <2A.4.5 type="S" input="M"> Output or Result <2A.4.5 type="S" input="G" or “M”> <2A.4.6 type="S" input="S"> <2A.4.7 type="S" input="S"> <2A.4.8 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"> Implementation Step or Financial <2A.4.9 type="S" input="M"> Output or Result <2A.4.8 type="S" input="M"> Implementation Step or Financial indicator <2A.4.10 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M"> Output or Result <2A.4.10 type="S" input=“M”> <2A.4.11 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M"> ( 1 ) Milestones may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total. ( 2 ) Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total. ( 3 ) Where YEI is implemented as part of a priority axis, YEI milestones and targets must be distinguished from other milestones and targets for the priority axis in accordance with implementing acts referred to in the fifth subparagraph of Article 22(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, as YEI resources (specific allocation and matching ESF support) are excluded from the performance reserve.

Additional qualitative information on the establishment of the performance framework (optional)







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2.A.9 Categories of intervention

(Reference: point (b)(vi) of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Categories of intervention corresponding to the content of the priority axis based on a nomenclature adopted by the Commission, and indicative breakdown of Union support.







Tables 7-11 Categories of intervention (2) (by Fund and category of region, if the priority axis covers more than one) Table 7: Dimension 1 – Intervention field Fund <2A.5.1.1 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Category of region (1) <2A.5.1.2 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.5.1.3 type="S" input="S" Decision=N> <2A.5.1.4 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > <2A.5.1.5 type="N" input="M" Decision=N > ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”. ( 2 ) Amounts include total Union support (the main allocation and the allocation from the performance reserve).







Table 8: Dimension 2 – Form of finance Fund <2A.5.2.1 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Category of region (1) <2A.5.2.2 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.5.2.3 type="S" input="S" Decision=N> <2A.5.2.4 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > <2A.5.2.5 type="N" input="M" Decision=N > ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.







Table 9: Dimension 3 – Territory type Fund <2A.5.3.1 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Category of region (1) <2A.5.3.2 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.5.3.3 type="S" input="S" Decision=N> <2A.5.3.4 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > <2A.5.3.5 type="N" input="M" Decision=N > ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.







Table 10: Dimension 4 – Territorial delivery mechanisms Fund <2A.5.4.1 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Category of region (1) <2A.5.4.2 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.5.4.2 type="S" input="S" Decision=N> <2A.5.4.4 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > <2A.5.4.5 type="N" input="M" Decision=N > ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.







Table 11: Dimension 6 – ESF and ESF REACT-EU secondary theme (1) (ESF only) Fund <2A.5.5.1 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Category of region (2) <2A.5.5.2 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.5.5.3 type="S" input="S" Decision=N> <2A.5.5.4 type="S" input="S" Decision=N > <2A.5.5.5 type="N" input="M" Decision=N > ( 1 ) Include, where appropriate, quantified information on the ESF’s contribution to the thematic objectives referred to in points (1) to (7) of the first paragraph of Article 9 and in Article 92b(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. ( 2 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

2.A.10 Summary of the planned use of technical assistance including, where necessary, actions to reinforce the administrative capacity of authorities involved in the management and control of the programmes and beneficiaries (where appropriate) ( 8 )

(by priority axis)

(Reference: point (b)(vii) of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Priority axis <3A.6.1 type="S" input="S"> <2A.6.2 type="S" maxlength="2000" input="M">

2.B Description of the priority axes for technical assistance

(Reference: point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

2.B.1 Priority axis (repeated for each Technical Assistance priority axis)







ID of the priority axis <2B.0.2 type="N" maxlength="5" input="G"> Title of the priority axis <2B.0.3 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M">







□The entire priority axis is dedicated to technical assistance referred to in Article 92b(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 <2B.0.1 type="C" input="M">

2.B.2 Justification for establishing a priority axis covering more than one category of region (where applicable)

(Reference: Article 96(1) and Article 98(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







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2.B.3 Fund and category of region (repeated for each combination under the priority axis)







Fund <2B.0.4 type="S" input="S"> Category of region (1) <2B.0.5 type="S" input="S"> Calculation basis (total eligible expenditure or eligible public expenditure) <2B.0.6 type="S" input="S"> ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

2.B.4 Specific objectives and expected results

(repeated for each specific objective under the priority axis)

(Reference: points (c)(i) and (ii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







ID <2B.1.1 type="N" maxlength="5" input="G"> Specific objective <2B.1.2 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M"> Results that the Member State seeks to achieve with Union support (1) <2B.1.3 type="S" maxlength="3500" input="M"> ( 1 ) Required where Union support for technical assistance in the programme exceeds EUR 15 million.

2.B.5 Result indicators ( 9 )







Table 12 Programme-specific result indicators (by specific objective) (for ERDF/ESF/Cohesion Fund/ERDF REACT-EU/ESF REACT-EU) (Reference: point (c)(ii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline value Baseline year Target value (1) (2023) Source of data Frequency of reporting M W T M W T <2.B.2.1 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M"> <2.B.2.2 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"> <2.B.2.3 type="S" input="M"> Quantitative <2.B.2.4 type="N" input="M"> <2.B.2.5 type="N' input="M"> Quantitative <2.B.2.6 type="N" input="M"> Qualitative <2.B.2.6 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"> <2.B.2.7 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M"> <2.B.2.8 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"> ( 1 ) Target values may be qualitative or quantitative. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender, the baseline values may be adjusted accordingly. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.

2.B.6 Actions to be supported and their expected contribution to the specific objectives (by priority axis)

(Reference: points (c)(i) and (iii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

2.B.6.1 A description of actions to be supported and their expected contribution to the specific objectives

(Reference: points (c)(i) and (iii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Priority axis <2.B.3.1.1 type="S" input="S"> <2.B.3.1.2 type="S" maxlength="7000" input="M">

2.B.6.2 Output indicators expected to contribute to results (by priority axis)

(Reference: point (c)(iv) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Table 13 Output indicators (by priority axis) (for ERDF/ESF/Cohesion Fund/ERDF REACT-EU/ESF REACT-EU) ID Indicator Measurement unit Target value (2023) (1) (optional) Source of data M W T <2.B.3.2.1 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M"> <2.B.2.2.2 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"> <2.B.3.2.3 type="S" input="M"> <2.B.3.2.4 type="N' input="M"> <2.B.3.2.5 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M"> ( 1 ) Target values for output indicators under technical assistance are optional. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.

2.B.7 Categories of intervention (by priority axis)

(Reference: point (c)(v) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Corresponding categories of intervention based on a nomenclature adopted by the Commission, and an indicative breakdown of Union support.







Tables 14-16 Categories of intervention (2) Table 14: Dimension 1 – Intervention field Category of region (1): <type="S" input="S"> Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2B.4.1.1 type="S" input="S" > Decision=N> <2B.4.1.2 type="S" input="S"> Decision=N> <2B.4.1.3 type="N" input="M"> Decision=N> ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”. ( 2 ) Amounts include total Union support (the main allocation and the allocation from the performance reserve).







Table 15: Dimension 2 – Form of finance Category of region (1): <type="S" input="S"> Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2B.4.2.1 type="S" input="S" > Decision=N> <2B.4.2.2 type="S" input="S"> Decision=N> <2B.4.2.3 type="N" input="M"> Decision=N> ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.







Table 16: Dimension 3 – Territory type Category of region (1): <type="S" input="S"> Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2B.4.3.1 type="S" input="S" > Decision=N> <2B.4.3.2 type="S" input="S"> Decision=N> <2B.4.3.3 type="N" input="M"> Decision=N> ( 1 ) This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

SECTION 3

FINANCING PLAN

(Reference: point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) and the fifth subparagraph of Article 92b(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

3.1 Financial appropriation from each fund and amounts for performance reserve

(Reference: point (d)(i) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Table 17 Fund Category of region 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total Main allocation (1) Performance reserve Main allocation Performance reserve Main allocation Performance reserve Main allocation Performance reserve Main allocation Performance reserve Main allocation Performance reserve Main allocation Performance reserve Total allocation (Union support) Total allocation (Union support) Main allocation Performance reserve <3.1.1 type="S" input="G" “SME”> <3.1.2 type="S" input="G"“SME” > <3.1.3 type="N" input="M" SME” > <3.1.4 type="N" input="M" TA - “NA” YEI –“NA”> <3.1.5 type="N" input="M" SME” > <3.1.6 type="N" input="M" TA - “NA” YEI –“NA”> <3.1.7 type="N" input="M" SME” > <3.1.8 type="N" input="M" TA - “NA” YEI –“NA”> <3.1.9 type="N" input="M" SME” > <3.1.10 type="N" input="M"” TA - “NA” YEI –“NA”> <3.1.11 type="N" input="M" SME” > <3.1.12 type="N" input="M"” TA - “NA” YEI –“NA”> <3.1.13 type="N" input="M" SME” > <3.1.14 type="N" input="M" TA - “NA” YEI –“NA”> <3.1.15 type="N" input="M" SME” > <3.1.16 type="N" input="M" TA - “NA” YEI –“NA” REACT-EU - NA> <3.1.17 type="N" input="M <3.1.18 type="N" input="M <3.1.19 type="N" input="G" SME” > <3.1.20 type="N" input="G" TA - “NA” YEI –“NA”> (1) ERDF In less developed regions Not applicable Not applicable (2) In transition regions Not applicable Not applicable (3) In more developed regions Not applicable Not applicable (4) Total without REACT-EU Not applicable Not applicable (5) ESF (2) In less developed regions Not applicable Not applicable (6) In transition regions Not applicable Not applicable (7) In more developed regions Not applicable Not applicable (8) Total without REACT-EU Not applicable Not applicable (9) YEI-specific allocation Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable (10) Cohesion Fund Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable (11) ERDF Special allocation to outermost regions or northern sparsely populated regions Not applicable Not applicable (12) ERDF REACT-EU Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable (13) ESF REACT-EU (2) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable (14) YEI REACT-EU specific allocation Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable (15) REACT-EU Total Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable (16) Grand total Total ( 1 ) Total allocation (Union support) less allocation to performance reserve. ( 2 ) Total allocation from the ESF, including matching ESF support for YEI. The columns for the performance reserve do not include matching ESF support for YEI, as this is excluded from the performance reserve.

3.2 Total financial appropriation by fund and national co-financing (EUR)

(Reference: point (d)(ii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







1. The table sets out the financial plan by priority axis. 2. Where a priority axis covers more than one fund, the Union support and national counterpart is broken down by fund with a separate co-financing rate within the priority axis for each fund. 3. Where the priority axis covers more than one category of region, the Union support and national counterpart is broken down by category of region with a separate co-financing rate within the priority axis for each category of region. 4. The EIB contribution is presented at priority axis level.





(1) To be completed only when priority axes are expressed in total costs.

(2) This rate may be rounded to the nearest whole number in the table. The precise rate used to reimburse payments is the ratio (f).







Table 18b Youth Employment Initiative – ESF, ESF REACT-EU- and YEI-specific allocations (2) (where appropriate) Fund (1) Category of region Basis for calculation of Union support (Total eligible cost or public eligible cost) Union support (a) National counterpart (b) = (c) + (d) Indicative breakdown of national counterpart Total funding (e) = (a) + (b) Co-financing rate (f) = (a)/(e) (2) National public funding (c) National private funding (d) (1) <3.2.B.1 type="S" input="G"> <3.2.B.2 type="S" input="G"> <3.2.B.3 type="S" input="G"> <3.2.B.1 type="N" input="M"> <3.2.B.4 type="N" input="G"> <3.2.B.5 type="N" input="M"> <3.2.B.6 type="N" input="M"> <3.2.B.7 type="N" input="G"> <3.2.B.8 type="P" input="G"> 1. YEI-specific allocation NA 0 100 % 2. ESF matching support less developed 3. ESF matching support transition 4. ESF matching support more developed 5. YEI REACT-EU specific allocation NA 100 % 6. ESF REACT-EU matching support NA 7. TOTAL: YEI [part of] Priority axis [Must equal [part of] Priority axis 3] Sum (1:4) Sum (1:4) 8. TOTAL: YEI REACT-EU [part of] Priority axis [Must equal [part of] Priority axis 9. Ratio of ESF for less developed regions 2/sum(2:4) <3.2.c.11 type="P" input="G"> 10. Ratio of ESF for transition regions 3/sum(2:4) <3.2.c.13 type="P" input="G"> 11. Ratio of ESF for more developed regions 4/sum(2:4) <3.2.c.14 type="P" input="G"> ( 1 ) The YEI (specific allocation and matching ESF support) is considered a Fund and appears as a separate row even if it is part of a priority axis. ( 2 ) To be completed for every (part of a) priority axis which implements the YEI.

(1) To be completed only when priority axes are expressed in total costs.

(2) This rate may be rounded to the nearest whole number in the table. The precise rate used to reimburse payments is the ratio (f).







Table 18c Breakdown of the financial plan by priority axis, fund, category of region and thematic objective (Reference: point (d)(ii) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) Priority axis Fund (1) Category of region (where relevant) Thematic objective Union support National counterpart Total funding <3.2.C.1 type="S" input="G"> <3.2.C.2 type="S" input="G"> <3.2.C.3 type="S" input="G"> <3.2.C.4 type="S" input="G"> <3.2.C.5 type="N" input="M"> <3.2.C.6 type="N" input="M"> <3.2.C.7 type="N" input="M"> Total ( 1 ) For the purposes of this table, the YEI (specific allocation and matching ESF support) is considered as a fund.







Table 19 Indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives (Reference: Article 27(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) (1) Priority axis Indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives (EUR) Proportion of total allocation to the operational programme (%) <3.2.C.8 type="S" input="G"> <3.2.C.9 type="N" input="G"> Decision=N> <3.2.C.10 type="P" input="G"> Decision=N> Total REACT-EU Total ( 1 ) This table is generated automatically on the basis of tables on categories of intervention under each priority axis.

SECTION 4

INTEGRATED APPROACH TO TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT ( 10 )

(Reference: Article 96(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Description of the integrated approach to territorial development taking into account the content and objectives of the operational programme having regard to the Partnership Agreement and showing how it contributes to the accomplishment of the objectives of the operational programme and expected results.







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4.1 Community-led local development (where appropriate)

(Reference: point (a) of Article 96(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

The approach to the use of community-led local development instruments and the principles for identifying the areas where they will be implemented







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4.2 Integrated actions for sustainable urban development (where appropriate)

(Reference: point (b) of Article 96(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013; Article 7(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 11 ))

Where appropriate the indicative amount of ERDF support for integrated actions for sustainable urban development to be implemented in accordance with the provisions under Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 and the indicative allocation of ESF support for integrated action.







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Table 20 Integrated actions for sustainable urban development – indicative amounts of ERDF and ESF support Fund ERDF and ESF support (indicative) (EUR) Proportion of fund’s total allocation to programme <4.2.2 type="S" input="G"> <4.2.3 type="N" input="M"> <4.2.3 type="P" input="G"> Total ERDF without REACT-EU Total ESF without REACT-EU TOTAL ERDF+ESF without REACT-EU

4.3 Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) (where appropriate)

(Reference: point (c) of Article 96(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

The approach to the use of Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) (as defined in Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) other than in cases covered by point 4.2, and their indicative financial allocation from each priority axis.







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Table 21 Indicative financial allocation to ITI other than those mentioned under point 4.2 (aggregate amount) Priority axis Fund Indicative financial allocation (Union support) (EUR) <4.3.2 type="S" input="G" PA=Y> <4.3.3 type="S" input="G" PA=Y > <4.3.4 type="N" input="M" PA=Y > Total ERDF [without REACT-EU] Total ESF [without REACT-EU] TOTAL ERDF+ESF [without REACT-EU] Total ERDF REACT-EU Total ESF REACT-EU TOTAL ERDF REACT-EU+ESF REACT-EU Grand total

4.4 The arrangements for interregional and transnational actions, within the operational programme, with beneficiaries located in at least one other Member State (where appropriate)

(Reference: point (d) of Article 96(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







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4.5 Contribution of the planned actions under the programme to macro-regional and sea-basin strategies, subject to the needs of the programme area as identified by the Member State (where appropriate)

(Where the Member State and regions participate in macro-regional strategies and sea basin strategies)

(Reference: point (e) of Article 96(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







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SECTION 5

SPECIFIC NEEDS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS MOST AFFECTED BY POVERTY OR TARGET GROUPS AT HIGHEST RISK OF DISCRIMINATION OR SOCIAL EXCLUSION (where appropriate) ( 12 )

(Reference: point (a) of Article 96(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

5.1 Geographical areas most affected by poverty/target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion







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5.2 Strategy to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty/target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion, and where relevant, the contribution to the integrated approach set out in the Partnership Agreement







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Table 22 Actions to address specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty/target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion (1) Target group/geographical area Main types of planned action as part of integrated approach Priority axis Fund Category of region (where relevant) Investment priority <5.2.2 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M" Decision=N PA=Y > <5.2.3type="S" maxlength= "1500" input="M" Decision= N PA=Y > <5.2.4 type="S" input="S" Decision= N PA=Y > <5.2.6 type="S" input="S" Decision= N PA=Y > <5.2.7 type="S" input="S" Decision= N PA=Y > <5.2.5 type="S" input="S" PA=Y > ( 1 ) If the programme covers more than one category of region, a breakdown by category may be necessary.

SECTION 6

SPECIFIC NEEDS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS WHICH SUFFER FROM SEVERE AND PERMANENT NATURAL OR DEMOGRAPHIC HANDICAPS (where appropriate) ( 13 )

(Reference: point (b) of Article 96(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







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SECTION 7

AUTHORITIES AND BODIES RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT, CONTROL AND AUDIT AND THE ROLE OF RELEVANT PARTNERS

(Reference: Article 92b(10) third paragraph and Article 96(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

7.1 Relevant authorities and bodies

(Reference: points (a) and (b) of Article 96(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Table 23 Relevant authorities and bodies Authority/body Name of authority/body and department or unit Head of authority/body (position or post) <7.1.1 type="S" input="S" Decision=N “SME” > <7.1.2 type="S" maxlength= "255" input="M" Decision=N “SME” > <7.1.3 type="S" maxlength= "255" input="M" Decision=N “SME” > Managing authority Certifying authority, where applicable Audit authority Body to which Commission will make payments

7.2 Involvement of relevant partners

(Reference: point (c) of Article 96(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

7.2.1 Actions taken to involve the relevant partners in the preparation of the operational programme, and the role of those partners in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme







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7.2.2 Global grants (for the ESF and ESF REACT-EU, where appropriate)

(Reference: Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013)







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7.2.3 Allocation of an amount for capacity building (for the ESF and ESF REACT-EU, where appropriate)

(Reference: Article 6(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013)







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SECTION 8

COORDINATION BETWEEN THE FUNDS, THE EAFRD, THE EMFF AND OTHER UNION AND NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS, AND WITH THE EIB

(Reference: point (a) of Article 96(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

The mechanisms to ensure coordination between the Funds, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and other Union and national funding instruments, and with the European Investment Bank (EIB), taking into account the relevant provisions laid down in the Common Strategic Framework.







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SECTION 9

EX-ANTE CONDITIONALITIES ( 14 )

(Reference: point (b) of Article 96(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

9.1 Ex-ante conditionalities

Information on the assessment of the applicability and the fulfilment of ex-ante conditionalities (optional)







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Table 24 Applicable ex-ante conditionalities and assessment of their fulfilment Ex-ante conditionality Priority axes to which conditionality applies Ex-ante conditionality fulfilled (yes /no/partially) Criteria Criteria fulfilled (yes/no) Reference (reference to strategies, legal act or other relevant documents, incl. relevant sections, articles or paragraphs, accompanied by web-links or access to full text) Explanations <9.1.1 type="S" maxlength="500" input="S" PA=Y“SME” > <9.1.2 type="S" maxlength="100" input="S" PA=Y “SME” > <9.1.3 type="C" input="G" PA=Y “SME” > <9.1.4 type="S" maxlength="500" input="S" PA=Y “SME” > <9.1.5 type="B" input="S" PA=Y “SME” > <9.1.6 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M" PA=Y “SME” > <9.1.7 type="S" maxlength="1000" input="M" PA=Y “SME” >

9.2 Description of actions to fulfil ex-ante conditionalities, responsible bodies and timetable ( 15 )







Table 25 Actions to fulfil applicable general ex-ante conditionalities General ex-ante conditionality Criteria not fulfilled Actions to be taken Deadline (date) Bodies responsible <9.2.1 type="S" maxlength="500" input="G" PA=Y “SME” > <9.2.2 type="S" maxlength="500" input="G" PA=Y “SME” > <9.2.3 type="S" maxlength="1000" input="M" PA=Y “SME” > <9.2.4 type="D" input="M" PA=Y “SME” > <9.2.5 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M" PA=Y “SME” >







Table 26 Actions to fulfil applicable thematic ex-ante conditionalities Thematic ex-ante conditionality Criteria not fulfilled Actions to be taken Deadline (date) Bodies responsible <9.2.1 type="S" maxlength="500" input="G" PA=Y “SME” TA- “NA”> <9.2.2 type="S" maxlength="500" input="G" PA=Y “SME” TA- “NA” > <9.2.3 type="S" maxlength="1000" input="M" PA=Y “SME” TA- “NA” > <9.2.4 type="D" input="M " PA=Y “SME” TA- “NA” > <9.2.5 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M" PA=Y “SME” TA- “NA“> 1. X Action 1 Deadline for action 1 Action 2 Deadline for action 2

SECTION 10

REDUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN FOR BENEFICIARIES ( 16 )

(Reference: point (c) of Article 96(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Summary of the assessment of the administrative burden for beneficiaries and, where necessary, the actions planned accompanied by an indicative timeframe to reduce administrative burden







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SECTION 11

HORIZONTAL PRINCIPLES ( 17 )

(Reference: Article 96(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

11.1 Sustainable development

Description of specific action to take into account environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management, in the selection of operations.







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11.2 Equal opportunities and non-discrimination

Description of specific action to promote equal opportunities and prevent discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation, design and implementation of the operational programme and in particular in relation to access to funding, taking account of the needs of the various target groups at risk of such discrimination and in particular the requirements to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities.







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11.3 Equality between men and women

Description of contribution of the operational programme to the promotion of equality between men and women and, where appropriate, the arrangements to ensure the integration of the gender perspective at operational programme and operation level.







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SECTION 12

SEPARATE ELEMENTS

12.1 Major projects to be implemented during programming period

(Reference: point (e) of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Table 27 List of major projects Project Planned notification/submission date (year, quarter) Planned start of implementation (year, quarter) Planned completion date (year, quarter) Priority Axes/Investment Priorities <12.1.1 type="S" maxlength="500" input="S" decision=N> <12.1.2 type="D" input="M" decision=N > <12.1.3 type="D" input="M" decision=N > <12.1.4 type="D" input="M" decision=N > <12.1.5 type="S" " input="S" decision=N >

12.2 Performance framework of operational programme ( 18 )







Table 28 Performance framework by fund and category of region (summary table) Priority axis Fund Category of region Indicator or key implementation step Measurement unit, where appropriate Milestone for 2018 Final target (2023) (1) M W T <12.2.1 type="S" input="G"> <12.2.2 type="S" input="G"> <12.2.3 type="S" input="G"> <12.2.4 type="S" input="G"> <12.2.5 type="S" input="G"> <12.2.6 type="S" input="G"> <12.2.7 type="S" input="G"> ( 1 ) The target value may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender.

12.3 Relevant partners involved in preparation of programme







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ANNEXES (uploaded to electronic data exchange system as separate files):

— Draft report of ex-ante evaluation with executive summary (mandatory) (Reference: Article 55(2) and Article 92b(10) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) ( 19

— Documentation on assessment of applicability and fulfilment of ex-ante conditionalities (as appropriate) ( 20

— Opinion of national equality bodies on Sections 11.2 and 11.3 (as appropriate) (Reference: Article 96(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) ( 21

— Citizens' summary of operational programme (as appropriate)









ANNEX II

Model for cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal







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SECTION 1

STRATEGY FOR THE COOPERATION PROGRAMME’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNION STRATEGY FOR SMART, SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND TERRITORIAL COHESION ( 22 )

(Reference: Article 27(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 23 ) and point (a) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 24 ))

1.1. Strategy for the cooperation programme’s contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion

1.1.1. Description of the cooperation programme’s strategy for contributing to the delivery of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and for achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion







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In the case of revision of an existing cooperation programme, in order to allocate the REACT-EU additional resources, the description of the expected impact on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economic shall be presented in a dedicated text box as indicated below.

1.1.1a Description of the expected impact of the cooperation programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy







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1.1.2. Justification for the choice of thematic objectives and corresponding investment priorities, having regard to the Common Strategic Framework, based on an analysis of the needs within the programme area as a whole and the strategy chosen in response to such needs, addressing, where appropriate, missing links in cross-border infrastructure, taking into account the results of the ex-ante evaluation

In the case of revision of an existing cooperation programme in order to allocate the REACT-EU additional resources, the following description shall be added.

1.1.2a Justification setting out the expected impact of the cooperation programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy

(Reference: Article 92b(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Table 1 Justification for the selection of thematic objectives and investment priorities Selected thematic objective Selected investment priority Justification for selection or impact on fostering crisis repair (where applicable) <1.1.2 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ > <1.1.3 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <1.1.4 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘1000’ input=‘M’>

1.2. Justification for the financial allocation

Justification for the financial allocation (i.e. Union support) to each thematic objective and, where appropriate, investment priority, in accordance with the thematic concentration requirements, taking into account the ex-ante evaluation.







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In the case of revision of an existing cooperation programme in order to allocate the REACT-EU additional resources, the following description shall be added:

1.2a Justification for the financial allocation of the REACT-EU additional resources to the programme and how these resources target the geographic areas where they are most needed, taking into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions, in accordance with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 174 TFEU.







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SECTION 2

PRIORITY AXES

(Reference: points (b) and (c) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

SECTION 2.A

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIORITY AXES OTHER THAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

(Reference: point (b) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

2.A.1 Priority axis (repeated for each priority axis)







ID of the priority axis <2A.1 type=‘N’ input=‘G’> Title of the priority axis <2A.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘500’ input=‘M’>







□ The entire priority axis will be implemented solely through financial instruments <2A.3 type=‘C’ input=‘M’> □ The entire priority axis will be implemented solely though financial instruments set up at Union level <2A.4 type=‘C’ input=‘M’> □ The entire priority axis will be implemented through community-led local development <2A.5 type=‘C’ input=‘M’> □ The entire priority axis is dedicated to REACT-EU <2A.6 type="C" input="M">

2.A.2 Justification for the establishment of a priority axis covering more than one thematic objective (where applicable) ( 25 )

(Reference: Article 8(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







<2.A.0 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3 500 ’ input=‘M’>

2.A.3 Fund and calculation basis for Union support

(repeated for each fund under the priority axis)







Fund <2A.6 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> Calculation basis (total eligible expenditure or eligible public expenditure) <2A.8 type=‘S’ input=‘S’>

2.A.4 Investment priority (repeated for each investment priority under the priority axis)

(Reference: point (b)(i) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Investment priority <2A.7 type=‘S’ input=‘S’>

2.A.5 Specific objectives corresponding to the investment priority and expected results

(repeated for each specific objective under the investment priority)

(Reference: points (b)(i) and (ii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







ID <2A.1.1 type=‘N’ input=‘G’> Specific objective <2A.1.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘500’ input=‘M’> The results that the Member States seek to achieve with Union support <2A.1.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’>







Table 3 Programme specific result indicators (by specific objective) (Reference: point (b)(ii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013) ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline value Baseline year Target value (2023) (1) Source of data Frequency of reporting <2A.1.4 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘M’> <2A.1.5 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’> <2A.1.6 type=‘S’ input=‘M’> Quantitative <2A.1.8 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Qualitative <2A.1.8 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’ <2A.1.9 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Quantitative <2A.1.10 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Qualitative <2A.1.10 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’> <2A.1.11 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘200’ input=‘M’> <2A.1.12 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’> ( 1 ) Target values may be qualitative or quantitative.

2.A.6 Actions to be supported under the investment priority (by investment priority)

2.A.6.1 A description of the type and examples of actions to be supported and their expected contribution to the specific objectives, including, where appropriate, identification of the main target groups, specific territories targeted and types of beneficiaries

(Reference: point (b)(iii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Investment Priority <2A.2.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2A.2.1.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘14000’ input=‘M’>

2.A.6.2 Guiding principles for the selection of operations

(Reference: point (b)(iii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Investment priority <2A.2.2.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2A.2.2.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’>

2.A.6.3 Planned use of financial instruments (where appropriate)

(Reference: point (b)(iii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Investment priority <2A.2.3.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> Planned use of financial instruments <2A.2.3.2 type=‘C’ input=‘M’> <2A.2.3.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘7000’ input=‘M’>

2.A.6.4 Planned use of major projects (where appropriate)

(Reference: point (b)(iii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Investment priority <2A.2.4.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2A.2.4.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’>

2.A.6.5 Output indicators (by investment priority)

(Reference: point (b)(iv) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Table 4 Common and programme specific output indicators ID Indicator (name of indicator) Measurement unit Target value (2023) Source of data Frequency of reporting <2A.2.5.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2A.2.5.2 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2A.2.5.3 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2A.2.5.6 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <2A.2.5.7 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘200’ input=‘M’> <2A.2.5.8 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’>

2.A.7 Performance framework ( 26 )

(Reference: point (b)(v) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)







Table 5 Performance framework of the priority axis Priority axis Indicator type (Key implementation step, financial, output or, where appropriate, result indicator) ID Indicator or key implementation step Measurement unit, where appropriate Milestone for 2018 Final target (2023) Source of data Explanation of relevance of indicator, where appropriate <2A.3.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2A.3.2 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> Implementation Step or Financial <2A.3.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘M’> Output or result<2A.3.3 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> Implementation Step or Financial <2A.3.4 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’> Output or Result <2A.4.4 type=‘S’ input=‘G’ or ‘M’> Implementation Step or Financial <2A.3.5 type=‘S’ input=‘M’> Output or Result <2A.3.5 type=‘S’ input=‘G’ or ‘M’> <2A.3.7 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’> <2A.3.8 type=‘S’ input=‘M’> Output or Result <2A.3.8 type=‘S’ input=‘M’> <2A.3.9 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘200’ input=‘M’> Output or Result <2A.3.9 type=‘S’ input=‘M’> <2A.3.10 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘500’ input=‘M’>

Additional qualitative information on the establishment the performance framework (optional)







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2.A.8 Categories of intervention

(Reference: point (b)(vii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

Categories of intervention corresponding to the content of the priority axis, based on a nomenclature adopted by the Commission, and indicative breakdown of Union support







Tables 6-9 Categories of intervention Table 6: Dimension 1 Intervention field Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.4.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N> <2A.4.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2A.4.1.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision=N >







Table 7: Dimension 2 Form of finance Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.4.1.4 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N> <2A.4.1.5 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2A.4.1.6 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision=N >







Table 8: Dimension 3 Territory type Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.4.1.7 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N> <2A.4.1.8 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2A.4.1.9 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision=N >







Table 9: Dimension 6 Territorial delivery mechanisms Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2A.4.1.10 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N> <2A.4.1.11 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2A.4.1.12 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision=N >

2.A.9 A summary of the planned use of technical assistance including, where necessary, actions to reinforce the administrative capacity of authorities involved in the management and control of the programmes and beneficiaries and, where necessary, actions for to enhance the administrative capacity of relevant partners to participate in the implementation of programmes (where appropriate) ( 27 )

(Reference: point (b)(vi) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Priority axis <3A.5.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2A.5.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘2000’ input=‘M’>

SECTION 2.B

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIORITY AXES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

(Reference: point (c) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

2.B.1 Priority axis







ID <2B.0.1 type=‘N’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘G’> Title <2B.0.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’>







□ The entire priority axis is dedicated to REACT-EU <2B.1 type="C" input="M">

2.B.2 Fund and calculation basis for Union support (repeated for each fund under the priority axis)







Fund <2B.0.3 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> Calculation basis (total eligible expenditure or eligible public expenditure) <2B.0.4 type=‘S’ input=‘S’>

2.B.3 Specific objectives and expected results

(Reference: points (c)(i) and (ii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

Specific objective (repeated for each specific objective)







ID <2B.1.1 type=‘N’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘G’> Specific objective <2B.1.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘500’ input=‘M’> Results that the Member States seek to achieve with Union support (1) <2B.1.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’> ( 1 ) Required where the Union support to technical assistance in the cooperation programme exceeds EUR 15 million.

2.B.4 Result indicators ( 28 )







Table 10 Programme-specific result indicators (by specific objective) (Reference: point (c)(ii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013) ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline value Baseline year Target value (1) (2023) Source of data Frequency of reporting <2.B.2.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘M’> <2.B.2.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’> <2.B.2.3 type=‘S’ input=‘M’> Quantitative <2.B.2.4 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <2.B.2.5 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Quantitative <2.B.2.6 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Qualitative <2A.1.10 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’> <2.B.2.7 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’> <2.B.2.8 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’> ( 1 ) The target values can be qualitative or quantitative.

2.B.5 Actions to be supported and their expected contribution to the specific objectives (by priority axis)

(Reference: point (c)(iii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

2.B.5.1 Description of actions to be supported and their expected contribution to the specific objectives

(Reference: point (c)(iii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013







Priority axis <2.B.3.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> <2.B.3.1.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘7000’ input=‘M’>

2.B.5.2 Output indicators expected to contribute to results (by priority axis)

(Reference: point (c)(iv) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Table 11 Output indicators ID Indicator Measurement unit Target value (2023) (optional) Source of data <2.B.3.2.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘M’> <2.B.2.2.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’> <2.B.3.2.3 type=‘S’ input=‘M’> <2.B.3.2.4 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <2.B.3.2.5 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’>

2.B.6 Categories of intervention

(Reference: point (c)(v) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

Corresponding categories of intervention based on a nomenclature adopted by the Commission, and an indicative breakdown of Union support.







Tables 12-14 Categories of intervention Table 12: Dimension 1 Intervention field Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2B.4.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2B.4.1.2 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2B.4.1.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M Decision=N ‘>







Table 13: Dimension 2 Form of finance Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2B.4.2.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2B.4.2.2 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2B.4.2.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision=N >







Table 14: Dimension 3 Territory type Priority axis Code Amount (EUR) <2B.4.3.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision=N > <2B.4.3.2 type=‘S’ input=’ Decision=N S’> <2B.4.3.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M Decision=N ’>

SECTION 3

FINANCING PLAN

(Reference: point (d) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

3.1. Financial appropriation from the ERDF (in EUR)

(Reference: point (d)(i) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Table 15 Fund <3.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total ERDF without REACT-EU <3.1.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.1.4 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.1.5 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.1.6 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.1.7 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.1.8 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.1.9 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Not applicable Not applicable <3.1.10 type=‘N’ input=‘G’> ERDF REACT-EU Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable <3.1.10 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.1.11 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> IPA amounts (where applicable) Not applicable Not applicable ENI amounts (where applicable) Not applicable Not applicable Grand total

3.2.A Total financial appropriation from the ERDF and national co-financing (in EUR)

(Reference: point (d)(ii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







1. The financial table sets out the financial plan of the cooperation programme by priority axis. Where outermost regions’ programmes combine cross-border and transnational allocations, separate priority axes will be set out for each of these. 2. The financial table shall show for information purposes, any contribution from third countries participating in the cooperation programme (other than contributions from IPA and ENI) 3. The EIB (1) contribution is presented at the level of the priority axis. ( 1 ) European Investment Bank.







Table 16 Financing plan Priority axis Fund Basis for calculation of Union support (Total eligible cost or public eligible cost) Union support (a) National counterpart (b) = (c) + (d)) Indicative breakdown of the national counterpart Total funding (e) = (a) + (b) Co-financing rate (1) (f) = (a)/(e) (2) 100% co-financing rate for accounting year 2020-2021 () 100% co-financing rate for accounting year 2021-2022 () For information National Public funding (c) National private funding (d) (1) Contributions from third countries EIB contributions <3.2.A.1 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> <3.2.A.2 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> <3.2.A.3 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> <3.2.A.4 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.2.A.5 type=‘N’ input=‘G’> <3.2.A.6 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.2.A.7 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.2.A.8 type=‘N’ input=‘G’> <3.2.A.9 type=‘P’ input=‘G’> See footnote () for details (examples below) See footnote () for details (examples below) <3.2.A.10 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.2.A.11 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Priority axis 1 ERDF (possibly incl. amounts transferred from IPA and ENI) (2) □ □ IPA ENI Priority axis N ERDF (possibly incl. amounts transferred from IPA and ENI) □ □ IPA ENI Priority axis N ERDF REACT-EU □ □ Not applicable Not applicable Total ERDF IPA ENI ERDF REACT-EU Total Total all Funds ( 1 ) The derogation from the first and second subparagraphs of Article 120(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (provided for in Article 92b(11) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) is not applicable to the REACT-EU additional resources allocated to technical assistance. The cofinancing rate for such a technical assistance priority axis should be the same as the co-financing rate for non-REACT-EU priority axis for technical assistance. ( 2 ) Presentation of amounts transferred from ENI and IPA depends on management option chosen. ( 3 ) By ticking the box the Member States request to apply, pursuant to Article 25a(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a co-financing rate of 100% to expenditure declared in payment applications during the accounting year starting on 1 July 2020 and ending on 30 June 2021 for [all priority axes] [some of the priority axes] of the operational programme. ( 4 ) By ticking the box the Member States request to apply, pursuant to Article 25a(1a) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a co-financing rate of 100% to expenditure declared in payment applications during the accounting year starting on 1 July 2021 and ending on 30 June 2022 for [all priority axes] [some of the priority axes] of the operational programme.

(1) To be completed only when priority axes are expressed in total costs.

(2) This rate may be rounded to the nearest whole number in the table. The precise rate used to reimburse payments is the ratio (f).

3.2.B Breakdown by priority axis and thematic objective

(Reference: point (d)(ii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Table 17 Priority axis Thematic objective Union support National counterpart Total funding <3.2.B.1 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> <3.2.B.2 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> <3.2.B.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.2.B.4 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> <3.2.B.5 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Total ERDF without REACT-EU Total ERDF REACT-EU Grand total







Table 18 Indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives (Reference: Article 27(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) (1) Priority axis Indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives (€) Proportion of the total allocation to the programme (%) <3.2.B.8 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> <3.2.B.9 type=‘N’ input=‘G’ Decision=N > <3.2.B.10 type=‘P’ input=‘G’ Decision=N > Total ERDF REACT-EU Total ( 1 ) This table is generated automatically on the basis of tables on categories of intervention under each priority axis.

SECTION 4

INTEGRATED APPROACH TO TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT ( 29 )

(Reference: Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

Description of the integrated approach to territorial development, taking into account the content and objectives of the cooperation programme, including in relation to regions and areas referred to in Article 174(3) TFEU, having regard to the Partnership Agreements of the participating Member States, and showing how it contributes to the accomplishment of the programme objectives and expected results







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4.1. Community-led local development (where appropriate)

Approach to the use of community-led local development instruments and principles for identifying the areas where they will be implemented

(Reference: point (a) of Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







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4.2. Integrated actions for sustainable urban development (where appropriate)

Principles for identifying the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented and the indicative allocation of the ERDF support for these actions

(Reference: point (b) of Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







<4.2.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’>







Table 19 Integrated actions for sustainable urban development – indicative amounts of ERDF support Fund Indicative amount of ERDF support (EUR) <4.2.2 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> <4.2.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> ERDF without REACT-EU

4.3. Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) (where appropriate)

Approach to the use of Integrated Territorial Investments (ITI) (as defined in Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) other than in cases covered by point 4.2, and their indicative financial allocation from each priority axis

(Reference: point (c) of Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







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Table 20 Indicative financial allocation to ITI other than those mentioned under point 4.2 (aggregate amount) Priority axis Indicative financial allocation (Union support) (EUR) <4.3.2 type=‘S’ input=‘G’ > <4.3.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Total ERDF without REACT-EU Total ERDF REACT-EU TOTAL

4.4. Contribution of planned interventions towards macro-regional and sea basin strategies, subject to the needs of the programme area as identified by the relevant Member States and taking into account, where applicable, strategically important projects identified in those strategies (where appropriate)

(Where Member States and regions participate in macro-regional and sea basin strategies)

(Reference: point (d) of Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







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SECTION 5

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS FOR THE COOPERATION PROGRAMME

(Reference: Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

5.1. Relevant authorities and bodies

(Reference: Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







Table 21 Programme authorities (Reference: point (a)(i) of Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013) Authority/body Name of authority/body and department or unit Head of authority/body (position or post) Managing authority <5.1.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ > <5.1.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ > Certifying authority, where applicable <5.1.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ > <5.1.4 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ > Audit authority <5.1.5 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ > <5.1.6 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ >

The body to which payments will be made by the Commission is:

(Reference: point (b) of Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







□the certifying authority <5.1.8 type type=‘C’ input=‘M’>







Table 22 Body or bodies carrying out control and audit tasks (Reference: points (a)(ii) and (iii) of Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013) Authority/body Name of authority/body and department or unit Head of authority/body (position or post) Body or bodies designated to carry out control tasks <5.1.9 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ > <5.1.10 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ > Body or bodies designated to be responsible for carrying out audit tasks <5.1.11 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ > <5.1.12 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ >

5.2. Procedure for setting up the joint secretariat

(Reference: point (a)(iv) of Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







<5.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’ >

5.3. Summary description of the management and control arrangements

(Reference: point (a)(v) of Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







<5.3. type=‘S’ maxlength=‘35000’ input=‘M’ >

5.4. Apportionment of liabilities among participating Member States in case of financial corrections imposed by the managing authority or the Commission

(Reference: point (a)(vi) of Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







<5.4 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘10500’ input=‘M’ >

5.5. Use of the Euro (where applicable)

(Reference: Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

Method chosen for the conversion of expenditure incurred in another currency than the Euro







<5.5. type=‘S’ maxlength=‘2000’ input=‘M’ >

5.6. Involvement of partners

(Reference: point (c) of Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

Actions taken to involve the partners referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 in the preparation of the cooperation programme, and the role of those partners in the preparation and implementation of the cooperation programme, including their involvement in the monitoring committee







<5.6 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘14000’ input=‘M’ Decisions=N>

SECTION 6

COORDINATION

(Reference: point (a) of Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

The mechanisms that ensure effective coordination between the ERDF, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and other Union and national funding instruments, including the coordination and possible combination with the Connecting Europe Facility, the ENI, the European Development Fund (EDF) and the IPA and with the EIB, taking into account the provisions laid down in the Common Strategic Framework as set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. Where Member States and third countries participate in cooperation programmes that include the use of ERDF appropriations for outermost regions and resources from the EDF, coordination mechanisms at the appropriate level to facilitate effective coordination in the use of these resources







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SECTION 7

REDUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN FOR BENEFICIARIES

(Reference: point (b) of Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 ( 30 ))

A summary of the assessment of the administrative burden for beneficiaries and, where necessary, the actions planned accompanied by an indicative timeframe to reduce the administrative burden.







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SECTION 8

HORIZONTAL PRINCIPLES

(Reference: Article 8(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

8.1. Sustainable development ( 31 )

Description of specific actions to take into account environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management, in the selection of operations.







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8.2. Equal opportunities and non-discrimination ( 32 )

Description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation, design and implementation of the cooperation programme and, in particular, in relation to access to funding, taking account of the needs of the various target groups at risk of such discrimination, and in particular, the requirements of ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities.







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8.3. Equality between men and women

Description of the contribution of the cooperation programme to the promotion of equality between men and women and, where appropriate, the arrangements to ensure the integration of the gender perspective at cooperation programme and operation level.







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SECTION 9

SEPARATE ELEMENTS

9.1. Major projects to be implemented during the programming period

(Reference: point (e) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







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9.2. Performance framework of the cooperation programme ( 33 )







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9.3. Relevant partners involved in the preparation of the cooperation programme







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9.4. Applicable programme implementation conditions governing the financial management, programming, monitoring, evaluation and control of the participation of third countries in transnational and interregional programmes through a contribution of ENI and IPA resources

(Reference: Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)







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ANNEXES (uploaded to electronic data exchange systems as separate files):

— Draft report of the ex-ante evaluation, with an executive summary (mandatory) (Reference: Article 55(2) and Article 92b(10) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

— Confirmation of agreement in writing to the contents of the cooperation programme (mandatory) (Reference: Article 8(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

— A map of the area covered by the cooperation programme (as appropriate)

— A citizens’ summary of the cooperation programme (as appropriate)