Proposal for a DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on a European Year of Rail (2021)
Date: 2020-03-04
Institutions: Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission
Subjects: EU action, carriage of goods, carriage of passengers, common transport policy, public awareness campaign, rail safety, rail transport, reduction of gas emissions, sustainable mobility

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   EUROPEAN COMMISSION  Brussels, 4.3.2020  COM(2020) 78 final 2020/0035 (COD)  Proposal for a DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on a European Year of Rail (2021)  
 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

1. 

CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL 

Reasons for and objectives of the proposal 

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In its Communication of 11 December 20191, the Commission set out a European Green Deal 
for  the  European  Union  and  its  citizens.  This  Communication  resets  the  Commission’s 
commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this generation’s 
defining  task.  It  is  a  new  growth  strategy  that  aims  to  transform  the  Union  into  a  fair  and 
prosperous  society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy where there 
are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled 
from resource use. The European Green Deal is an integral part of this Commission’s strategy 
to implement the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda and the sustainable development goals2. The 
objective  of  achieving  a  climate-neutral  European  Union  by  2050  was  endorsed  by  the 
European Council in its conclusions of 12 December 20193 and by the European Parliament 
in its resolution of 15 January 20204. 

The European Green Deal calls in particular for accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart 
mobility, as transport accounts for a quarter of the Union’s greenhouse gas emissions, and still 
growing. To achieve climate neutrality, a 90% reduction in transport emissions is needed by 
2050. All transport modes will have to contribute to the reduction. As part of the European 
Green Deal, the Commission announced a strategy for sustainable and smart mobility, to be 
adopted  in  2020,  that  will  address  this  challenge  and  tackle  all  emission  sources.  Amongst 
other envisaged actions, a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road 
should shift onto rail and inland waterways. 

Rail has to play a significant role in accelerating the reduction in transport emissions, as one 
of  the  most  environmentally  friendly  and  energy-efficient  transport  modes.  Indeed,  rail  is 
largely electrified and emits far less CO2 than equivalent travel by road or air. It is also the 
only mode to have almost continuously reduced CO2 emissions since 1990 despite increasing 
transport volumes: by 2016, it represented only 0.5% of the CO2 emissions from all transport 
modes. In addition, rail only accounts for 2% of total Union energy consumption in transport, 
while it carried 11.2% of freight and 6.6% of passengers of all transport modes in 20165. Rail 
has decreased its  energy consumption between 1990-20166 and increasingly uses  renewable 
energy sources. 

While  the  share  of  passenger  rail  in  Union  land  transport  increased  from  7.0%  to  7.6% 
between 2007 and 2016, for freight, since the peak in 2011 (19%), the rail share in Union land 
freight  has  decreased  to  16.65%  in  20177.  Many  obstacles  remain  to  achieve  a  true  Single 
European  Rail  Area,  including  in  respect  of  the  need  to  minimise  noise.  Overcoming  these 
obstacles together with cost reduction and accelerated innovation will allow rail to realise its 
full potential. Rail therefore needs a further boost to become more attractive to travellers and 
businesses as a mean of transport that meets both their daily and more long distance mobility 

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Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, 
the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 11 December 2019 
on the European Green Deal (COM/2019/640 final) 
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post2015/transformingourworld 
European Council conclusions of 12 December 2019   
(https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/41768/12-euco-final-conclusions-en.pdf) 
European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal (2019/2956(RSP)) 
EU transport statistical pocket book 2019 
EU transport statistical pocket book 2019 
EU transport statistical pocket book 2019  

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needs.  Increasing  the  share  of  passengers  and  freight  moving  by  rail  will  also  contribute  to 
decreasing  both  congestion  and  emissions  dangerous  for  human  health,  in  particular  air 
pollution. 

The proposal to declare 2021 ‘European Year of Rail’ aims to promote rail transport in line 
with the objectives set out in the Commission Communication on the European Green Deal, 
including  with  regard  to  sustainable  and  smart  mobility.  Through  projects,  debates,  events, 
exhibitions and initiatives across Europe, the European Year of Rail will promote rail as an 
attractive  and  sustainable  way  to  move  across  Europe,  to  citizens,  business  and  authorities, 
emphasising  its  Union  wide  and  innovative  dimension.  By  reaching  out  to  citizens,  beyond 
the railway sector, through dedicated events and communication campaigns, it will convince 
more people and businesses to make use of rail.  

The year 2021 is an important year for the Union rail policy. It will be the first full year where 
the rules agreed under the Fourth Railway Package8 will be implemented throughout the EU, 
namely  on  the  opening  of  the  market  of  domestic  passenger  services  and  on  reducing  costs 
and  administrative  burden  for  railway  undertakings  operating  across  the  EU.  There  is  a 
growing public interest in railways, including in night trains, in a number of Member States, 
as also illustrated by the popularity of #DiscoverEU9. Moreover, the international arts festival 
‘Europalia’10  will  dedicate  its  2021  edition  to  the  influence  of  railways  on  the  arts  and 
highlight  the  role  of  rail  as  a  powerful  promotor  of  social,  economic  and  industrial  change. 
2021 is therefore considered a very appropriate timing for this initiative.  

As  with  all  European  Years  in  the  past,  the  main  objective  is  to  raise  awareness  of  the 
challenges  and  opportunities  and  highlight  the  role  of  the  Union  in  promoting  shared 
solutions. The objective of the European Year of Rail shall be to encourage and support the 
efforts  of  the  Union,  the  Member  States,  regional  and  local  authorities,  and  other 
organisations to increase the share of passengers and freight moving by rail. In particular the 
European Year should promote rail as a sustainable, innovative and safe mode of transport, by 
reaching out to the wider public, especially the youth. It should also highlight the European, 
cross-border dimension of rail, that brings citizens closer together, allows them to explore the 
Union  in  all  its  diversity,  fosters  cohesion  and  contributes  to  integrate  the  Union  internal 
market. It should also enhance the contribution of rail to Union economy, industry and society 
at large, and promote rail as an important element of the relations between the Union and third 
countries, in particular in the Western Balkans. 

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Consistency with existing policy provisions in the policy area 

As mentioned above, the European Year of Rail will promote rail transport in  line with  the 
objectives set out in the Commission Communication on the European Green Deal, including 
with  regard  to  sustainable  and  smart  mobility.  It  will  also  build  on  existing  rail-related 
initiatives  and  policies  such  as  opening  the  market  of  domestic  passenger  services  and 
reducing costs and administrative burden for railway undertakings operating across the Union. 
Similar  to  other  European  Years,  measures  will  include  information  and  promotion 
campaigns, events, projects and initiatives at Union, national, regional and local levels. They 
will  serve  to  convey  key  messages  and  disseminate  information  about  examples  of  good 
practice. 

The  European  Year  will  be  an  opportunity  to  encourage  Member  States  authorities  and  the 
sector to work together to promote rail transport. Every effort will be made to ensure that the 

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activities  organised  in  the  course  of  the  European  Year  are  tailored  to  meet  the  needs  and 
circumstances  of  each  Member  State.  Member  States  are  therefore  requested  to  appoint  a 
national  coordinator  responsible  for  organising  their  participation  in  the  European  Year  of 
Rail. A European steering group, including representatives of the national coordinators, will 
be  set  up.  The  Commission  shall  convene  meetings  of  the  national  coordinators  in  order  to 
coordinate  the  running  of  the  European  Year  and  to  exchange  information  regarding  its 
implementation at national and Union level. 

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Consistency with other Union policies 

The  European  Year  of  Rail  has  links  with  other  Union  policy  areas  such  as  regional 
development,  industrial  competitiveness,  sustainable  tourism,  innovation,  employment, 
education,  youth,  culture  and  accessibility  for  persons  with  disabilities,  as  well  as  with 
Union’s ties with its neighbourhood. It will underline the European, cross border dimension of 
rail, as means to move goods, travel, discover and link the continent together in a sustainable 
and future-oriented way. Some activities under the European Year could possibly be funded 
under existing Union programmes, such as Horizon Europe, Connecting Europe Facility, the 
Union  structural  and  investment  funds,  Creative  Europe,  Erasmus+,  DiscoverEU  or  Europe 
for Citizens. 

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LEGAL BASIS, SUBSIDIARITY AND PROPORTIONALITY 

Legal basis 

The legal basis of the proposal is Article 91 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union (TFEU). Indeed, Article 91 provides that, taking into account the distinctive features of 
transport,  the  European  Parliament  and  the  Council  shall,  acting  in  accordance  with  the 
ordinary legislative procedure and after consulting the Economic and Social Committee and 
the  Committee  of  the  Regions,  lay  down  any  appropriate  provisions  for  the  purpose  of 
implementing  Article  90  TFEU.  Article  90  TFEU  states  that  the  objectives  of  the  Treaties 
shall be pursued within the framework of a common transport policy. The main purpose of the 
present proposal is to contribute to increasing the share of passengers and freight moving by 
rail. As such, this objective falls within the ambit of Article 91 TFEU. 

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Subsidiarity (for non-exclusive competence)  

The  present  proposal  is  in  conformity  with  the  principle  of  subsidiarity  as  provided  for  in 
Article 5(3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). The objectives of the present proposal 
cannot be achieved to a sufficient extent solely by action undertaken by the Member States. 
This is because action at national level alone would not benefit from the European dimension 
of exchange of experience and good practice between Member States. Article 3(3) TEU states 
in  particular  that  the  European  Union  shall  establish  an  internal  market,  work  for  the 
sustainable development of Europe based, amongst others, on improvement of the quality of 
the environment, shall promote scientific and technological advance, and promote economic, 
social  and  territorial  cohesion.  The  Union  shall  pursue  its  objectives  by  appropriate  means 
commensurate with the competences which are conferred upon it by the Treaties. In addition, 
Member  States'  action  would  benefit  from  the  action  at  Union’s  level,  through  greater 
visibility,  multilateral  partnerships,  transnational  exchange  of  information  and  Union-wide 
awareness-raising  and  dissemination  of  good  practices  in  the  framework  of  the  European 
Year. 

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Proportionality 

The present proposal is in conformity with the principle of proportionality as provided for in 
Article 5(4) TEU. The proposed course of action is simple. It relies on existing programmes 
and on focusing communication activities on the themes of the European Year. It imposes no 
disproportionate  management  constraints  on  administrations  implementing  the  proposal. 
Union action will support and complement the efforts of Member States and the sector. This 
action will firstly improve the effectiveness of the Union’s own instruments. Secondly, it will 
act as an enabler by encouraging synergies and cooperation among Member States, regional 
and  local  authorities,  private  and  public  enterprises,  and  civil  society  at  large.  Union  action 
would not go beyond what it necessary to address the identified challenges. 

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Choice of the instrument 

A decision of the European Parliament and of the Council is the most appropriate instrument 
to ensure the full involvement of the legislative authority in designating 2021 as the European 
Year of Rail. 

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CONSULTATIONS AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS 

EX-POST 

EVALUATIONS, 

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STAKEHOLDER 

Ex-post evaluations/fitness checks of existing legislation 

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Stakeholder consultations 

The possibility to declare 2021 ‘European Year of Railways’ was discussed on 9 December 
2019 with various invited rail sector representatives (CER, UNIFE, EIM, ERFA – Allrail), the 
European  Union  Agency  for  Railways  (ERA),  Shift2Rail  and  Europalia  representatives.  All 
participants expressed broad support for this initiative, emphasising the role of rail in reaching 
the decarbonisation objective and stressing the cross-border dimension of rail. Stakeholders in 
the rail sector, especially railway undertakings, station managers, manufacturers and national 
authorities are expected to take an active part in organising events under the European Year 
banner, at Union, national and local level. Consultations with the Europalia international arts 
festival  revealed  great  potential  for  synergies  with  the  European  Year.  Both  the  European 
Economic  and  Social  Committee  and  the  Committee  of  the  Regions  recently  adopted  own-
initiative opinions11 12 that show their members’ interest in promoting rail as a sustainable and 
innovative transport mode. 

Collection and use of expertise 

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N/A 

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Impact assessment 

No impact assessment is needed, since the objectives of the proposed initiative fall within the 
objectives  of  existing  Union  programmes.  The  proposed  initiative  would  not  commit  the 
Commission to any specific actions of a legislative nature. Nor would it have any significant 
social, economic or environmental impact beyond that of the existing instruments. 

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Opinion  of  the  European  Economic  and  Social  Committee  -  Ensure  inclusive  sectoral  transition  to  a 
digitalised rail industry (adopted on 30.10.2019, CCMI/169-EESC-2019)) 
Opinion  of  the  Committee  of  the  Regions  -  The  potential  of  the  rail  sector  in  delivering  EU  policy 
priorities (adopted on 4 December 2019, CDR 1939/2019) 

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Regulatory fitness and simplification 

Fundamental rights 

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BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS 

The  necessary  financial  allocation  for  the  implementation  of  this  Decision  for  the  period 
2020-2021  is  estimated  to  be  EUR  8,000,000.  Implementation  of  the  European  Year  will 
involve appropriate funding to be determined in the context of the budgetary procedures for 
2020, and 2021 in accordance with the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027.  

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OTHER ELEMENTS 

Implementation plans and monitoring, evaluation and reporting arrangements 

The proposal includes an obligation for the Commission to report by 31 December 2022 on 
the implementation, results and overall assessment of the initiatives covered by the European 
Year.  

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2020/0035 (COD) 

Proposal for a 

DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 

on a European Year of Rail (2021) 

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  on  the  Functioning  of  the  European  Union,  and  in  particular 
Article 91 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, 

After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments, 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee13,  
Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions14,  

Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

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In  its  Communication  of  11  December  201915,  the  Commission  set  out  a  European 
Green  Deal  for  the  European  Union  and  its  citizens.  The  European  Green  Deal  is  a 
new  growth  strategy  that  aims  to  transform  the  Union  into  a  fair  and  prosperous 
society,  with  a  modern,  resource-efficient  and  competitive  economy  where  there  are 
no  net  emissions  of  greenhouse  gases  in  2050  and  where  economic  growth  is 
decoupled from resource use.  
In  its  conclusions  of  12  December  201916,  the  European  Council  endorsed  the 
objective of achieving a climate-neutral European Union by 2050.  
In  its  resolution  of  15  January  202017,  the  European  Parliament  welcomed  the 
Commission’s  communication  on  ‘The  European  Green  Deal’  and  called  for  the 
necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest.  

In line with the objectives set out in the Commission Communication on the European 
Green Deal, there is a need to transform the Union economy and to rethink policies, in 
particular in the field of transport and mobility, which implies accelerating the shift to 
sustainable  and  smart  mobility.  Transport  accounts  for  a  quarter  of  the  Union’s 
greenhouse  gas  emissions,  and  still  growing.  To  achieve  climate  neutrality,  a  90% 
reduction  in  transport  emissions  is  needed  by  2050.  Achieving  sustainable  transport 
means  putting  users  first  and  providing  them  with  more  affordable,  accessible, 
healthier and cleaner alternatives to their current mobility habits. The European Green 
Deal implies to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility to address these 

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Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, 
the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 11 December 2019 
on the European Green Deal (COM/2019/640 final) 
European Council conclusions of 12 December 2019 
European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal (2019/2956(RSP)) 

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challenges. In particular, a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today 
by road should shift onto rail and inland waterways. 

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Rail has a significant role to play as a game changer to achieve the climate neutrality 
objective by 2050. It is one of the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient 
transport  modes.  Rail  is  largely  electrified  and  emits  far  less  CO2  than  equivalent 
travel by road or air, and is the only mode that has consistently reduced its greenhouse 
gas emissions and CO2 emissions since 1990. In addition, rail has decreased its energy 
consumption between 1990-201618 and increasingly uses renewable energy sources. 

(6) 

By  connecting  the  Union’s  main  transport  routes  with  its  peripheral  regions  and 
territories, the rail sector contributes to social, economic and territorial cohesion.  

(7)  While  the  share  of  passenger  rail  in  the  Union  land  transport  has  only  slightly 
increased  since  2007,  the  share  of  freight  has  decreased.  Many  obstacles  remain  to 
achieve a true Single European Rail Area, including in respect of the need to minimise 
noise.  Overcoming  these  obstacles  together  with  cost  reduction  and  accelerated 
innovation  will  allow  rail  to  realise  its  full  potential.  Rail  therefore  needs  a  further 
boost to become more attractive to travellers and businesses alike. 

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In order to promote rail transport in line with the objectives set out in the Commission 
Communication on the European Green Deal, including with regard to sustainable and 
smart  mobility,  the  year  2021  should  be  designated  as  European  Year  of  Rail.  2021 
will be an important year for the Union rail policy, it will be the first full year where 
the  rules  agreed  under  the  Fourth  Railway  Package  will  be  implemented  throughout 
the Union, namely on the opening of the market of domestic passenger services and on 
reducing costs and administrative burden for railway undertakings operating across the 
Union.  There  is  a  growing  public  interest  in  railways,  including  in  night  trains,  in  a 
number  of  Member  States,  as  also  illustrated  by  the  popularity  of  #DiscoverEU. 
Moreover,  the  international  arts  festival  ‘Europalia’  will  dedicate  its  2021  edition  to 
the  influence  of  railways  on  the  arts  and  highlight  the  role  of  rail  as  a  powerful 
promotor of social, economic and industrial change.  

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:  

Article 1 

Subject matter 

The year 2021 shall be designated as the ‘European Year of Rail’ (hereinafter referred to as 
the ‘European Year’). 

Article 2 

Objectives 

The  objective  of  the  European  Year  shall  be  to  encourage  and  support  the  efforts  of  the 
Union, the Member States, regional and local authorities, and other organisations to increase 
the share of passengers and freight moving by rail. In particular, the European Year shall 

(a) 

promote rail as a sustainable, innovative and safe mode of transport, in particular by 
highlighting the role of rail as a game changer to help reaching the Union’s climate 
neutrality  objective  by  2050  and  by  reaching  out  to  the  wider  public,  especially 
youth; 

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(c) 

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highlight  the  European,  cross-border  dimension  of  rail,  that  brings  citizens  closer 
together, allows them to explore the Union in  all its diversity, fosters cohesion and 
contributes to integrate the Union internal market; 

enhance the contribution of rail to Union economy, industry and society, covering in 
particular  aspects  related  to  regional  development,  industrial  competitiveness, 
sustainable  tourism,  innovation,  employment,  education,  youth  and  culture,  and 
improving accessibility for persons with disabilities; 

contribute  to  promoting  rail  as  an  important  element  of  the  relations  between  the 
Union and neighbouring countries, in particular in the Western Balkans, building on 
the  interest  and  needs  in  partner  countries  and  on  the  Union’s  expertise  in  rail 
transport. 

Article 3 

Content of measures 

1. 

The measures to be taken to achieve the objectives set out in Article 2 shall include 
the  following  activities  at  Union,  national,  regional  or  local  level  linked  to  the 
objectives of the European Year: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

initiatives and events to promote debate, raise awareness and facilitate citizens, 
businesses and public authorities' engagement to attract more people and goods 
to  rail  as  a  means  to  combat  climate  change,  through  multiple  channels  and 
tools, including events in Member States;  

information,  exhibitions, 
inspiration,  education  and  awareness-raising 
campaigns  to  encourage  changes  in  passenger,  consumer  and  business 
behaviour  and  to  stimulate  an  active  contribution  of  the  general  public  to 
achieving the objectives of more sustainable transport;  

sharing  experience  and  good  practices  of  national,  regional  and  local 
authorities, civil society, business and schools on promoting the use of rail and 
on how to implement behavioural change at all levels; 

the  undertaking  of  studies  and  innovative  activities  and  the  dissemination  of 
their results on a European or national scale; and  

the promotion of projects and networks related to the European Year, including 
via the media, social networks and other on-line communities. 

2. 

The  Union  institutions  and  bodies,  as  well  as  the  Member  States,  at  Union  and 
national level respectively, may refer to the European Year and make use of its visual 
identity in promoting the activities referred to in paragraph 1. 

Article 4 

Coordination at Member State level 

The organisation of participation in the European Year at national level is a responsibility of 
the  Member  States.  To  that  end,  Member  States  shall  appoint  national  coordinators.  The 
national coordinators shall ensure the coordination of relevant activities at national level. 

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Coordination at Union level 

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The  Commission  shall  regularly  convene  meetings  of  the  national  coordinators  in 
order  to  coordinate  the  running  of  the  European  Year.  Those  meetings  shall  also 
serve as opportunities to exchange information regarding the implementation of the 
European  Year  at  national  and  Union  level;  representatives  of  the  European 
Parliament may participate in those meetings as observers.  

The  coordination  of  the  European  Year  at  Union  level  shall  have  a  transversal 
approach with a view to creating synergies between the various Union programmes 
and  initiatives  that  fund  projects  in  the  field  of  rail  transport  or  that  have  a  rail 
dimension.  

The Commission shall convene regular meetings of stakeholders and representatives 
of  organisations  or  bodies  active  in  the  field  of  rail  transport,  including  existing 
transnational  networks  and  relevant  NGOs,  as  well  as  of  youth  organisations  and 
communities, to assist it in implementing the European Year at Union level. 

The Commission may, budget allowing, organise calls for proposals and projects that 
can receive support for their outstanding contribution to the objectives of the year. 

Article 6 

International cooperation 

For the purpose of the European Year, where necessary, the Commission shall cooperate with 
competent 
the  Union's 
participation. 

international  organisations,  while  ensuring 

the  visibility  of 

Article 7 

Monitoring and evaluation 

By 31 December 2022, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament, the 
Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on 
the  implementation,  results  and  overall  assessment  of  the  initiatives  provided  for  in  this 
Decision. 

Article 8 

Entry into force 

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

Done at Brussels, 

For the European Parliament 
The President 

For the Council 
The President 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT ......................................................................... 12 

1. 

1.1. 

1.2. 

1.3. 

1.4. 

FRAMEWORK OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE ............................................... 12 

Title of the proposal/initiative .................................................................................... 12 

Policy area(s) concerned (Programme cluster) .......................................................... 12 

The proposal/initiative relates to: ............................................................................... 12 

Grounds for the proposal/initiative ............................................................................ 12 

1.4.1.  Requirement(s) to be met in the short or long term including a detailed timeline for 

roll-out of the implementation of the initiative .......................................................... 12 

1.4.2.  Added value of Union involvement (it may result from different factors, e.g. 

coordination gains, legal certainty, greater effectiveness or complementarities). For 
the purposes of this point 'added value of Union involvement' is the value resulting 
from Union intervention which is additional to the value that would have been 
otherwise created by Member States alone. ............................................................... 12 

1.4.3.  Lessons learned from similar experiences in the past ................................................ 13 

1.4.4.  Compatibility and possible synergy with other appropriate instruments ................... 13 

1.5. 

1.6. 

2. 

2.1. 

2.2. 

2.2.1. 

2.2.2. 

Duration and financial impact .................................................................................... 14 

Management mode(s) planned ................................................................................... 14 

MANAGEMENT MEASURES................................................................................. 15 

Monitoring and reporting rules .................................................................................. 15 

Management and control system(s) ........................................................................... 15 

Justification of the management mode(s), the funding implementation mechanism(s), 
the payment modalities and the control strategy proposed ........................................ 15 

Information concerning the risks identified and the internal control system(s) set up 
to mitigate them.......................................................................................................... 15 

2.2.3.  Estimation and justification of the cost-effectiveness of the controls (ratio of "control 

costs ÷ value of the related funds managed"), and assessment of the expected levels 
of risk of error (at payment & at closure) .................................................................. 15 

2.3. 

Measures to prevent fraud and irregularities .............................................................. 15 

3. 

3.1. 

ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE ............ 16 

Heading of the multiannual financial framework and new expenditure budget line(s) 
proposed ..................................................................................................................... 16 

3.2. 

Estimated impact on expenditure ............................................................................... 17 

3.2.1.  Summary of estimated impact on expenditure ........................................................... 17 

3.2.2.  Summary of estimated impact on appropriations of an administrative nature........... 19 

3.2.2.1.  Estimated requirements of human resources.............................................................. 20 

3.2.3.  Third-party contributions ........................................................................................... 21 

3.3. 

Estimated impact on revenue ..................................................................................... 21 

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LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT 

1. 

FRAMEWORK OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

1.1. 

Title of the proposal/initiative  

European Year of Rail (2021) 

1.2. 

Policy area(s) concerned (Programme cluster) 

(2020) 

Policy Area: Mobility and Transport 

(2021) 

Under  Heading  1  “Single  Market,  Innovation  and  Digital”:  Policy  Cluster  1 
“Research and Innovation” and Policy Cluster 2 “European Strategic Investment”. 

Under  Heading  3  “Natural  Resources  and  Environment”:  Policy  Cluster  9: 
“Environment and Climate Action”. 

1.3. 

The proposal/initiative relates to:  

X a new action  
 a new action following a pilot project/preparatory action19  

 the extension of an existing action  

 a merger or redirection of one or more actions towards another/a new action  

1.4. 

Grounds for the proposal/initiative  

1.4.1.  Requirement(s) to be met in the short or long term including a detailed timeline for 

roll-out of the implementation of the initiative 

Short-term:  improved  image  of  rail  amongst  citizens  and  businesses,  greater 
awareness of the importance to shift more passengers and freight to rail, in line with 
the  objectives  set  out  in  the  Commission  Communication  on  the  European  Green 
Deal.  

Long-term: increase in the modal share of passengers and freight moving by rail, to 
contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emitted by transport activities in the Union, in 
line with the objectives set out in the Commission Communication on the European 
Green Deal. 

19 

As referred to in Article 58(2)(a) or (b) of the Financial Regulation. 

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1.4.2.  Added  value  of  Union  involvement  (it  may  result  from  different  factors,  e.g. 
coordination gains, legal certainty, greater effectiveness or complementarities). For 
the purposes of this point 'added value of Union involvement' is the value resulting 
from  Union  intervention  which  is  additional  to  the  value  that  would  have  been 
otherwise created by Member States alone. 

European,  cross-border  dimension  of  transport  and  in  particular  of  rail.  Union 
legislation  to  achieve  an  integrated  Single  European  Rail  Area,  such  as  lifting 
national market and technical barriers. 

Union dimension of measures aimed to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart 
mobility,  in  line  with  the  objectives  set  out  in  the  Commission  Communication  on 
the European Green Deal. 

1.4.3.  Lessons learned from similar experiences in the past 

The  European  Years  organised  over  the  last  10  years  have  proven  their  value  as 
effective  awareness  raising  instruments  which  had  an  impact  on  both  the  general 
public  and  multipliers  and  have  created  synergies  between  different  areas  of 
intervention at Union and Member States level. 

1.4.4.  Compatibility and possible synergy with other appropriate instruments 

industrial 

competitiveness, 

The European Year of Rail has links with other Union policy areas such as regional 
development, 
innovation, 
employment,  education,  youth,  culture,  and  accessibility  for  persons  with  with 
disabilities, as well as with the Union’s ties with its neighbourhood. It will underline 
the  European,  cross-border  dimension  of  European  railways,  as  a  means  to  move 
goods,  travel,  discover  and  link  the  continent  together  in  a  sustainable  and  future-
oriented  way.  Some  activities  under  the  European  Year  could  possibly  be  funded 
under existing Union programmes. 

sustainable 

tourism, 

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1.5. 

Duration and financial impact  

X limited duration  

–  X  in effect from 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021 

–  X  Financial impact from 2020 to 2021 for commitment appropriations and from 

2020 to 2022 for payment appropriations.  

 unlimited duration 

–  Implementation with a start-up period from YYYY to YYYY, 

–  followed by full-scale operation. 
1.6.  Management mode(s) planned20  

X Direct management by the Commission 

–   by its departments, including by its staff in the Union delegations;  

–    by the executive agencies  

 Shared management with the Member States  

 Indirect management by entrusting budget implementation tasks to: 

–   third countries or the bodies they have designated; 

–   international organisations and their agencies (to be specified); 

–  the EIB and the European Investment Fund; 

–   bodies referred to in Articles 70 and 71 of the Financial Regulation; 

–   public law bodies; 

–   bodies governed by private law with a public service mission to the extent that 

they provide adequate financial guarantees; 

–   bodies governed by the private law of a Member State that are entrusted with 
the  implementation  of  a  public-private  partnership  and  that  provide  adequate 
financial guarantees; 

–    persons  entrusted  with  the  implementation  of  specific  actions  in  the  CFSP 

pursuant to Title V of the TEU, and identified in the relevant basic act. 

– 

If more than one management mode is indicated, please provide details in the ‘Comments’ section. 

Comments 

[…] 

20 

Details of management modes and references to the Financial Regulation may be found on the 
BudgWeb site: 
https://myintracomm.ec.europa.eu/budgweb/EN/man/budgmanag/Pages/budgmanag.aspx  

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2. 

MANAGEMENT MEASURES  

2.1.  Monitoring and reporting rules  

Specify frequency and conditions. 

Work Programme of the European Year  

Establishment of a Steering Committee 

2.2.  Management and control system(s)  

2.2.1. 

Justification of the management mode(s), the funding implementation mechanism(s), 
the payment modalities and the control strategy proposed 

Direct  management,  as  per  article  62.1(a)  of  the  Financial  Regulation,  is  the 
preferable mode as the actions will be implemented by the European Commission, in 
particular  DG  MOVE,  which  will  ensure  the  coordination  with  the  Member  States 
and the various stakeholders.  

2.2.2. 

Information concerning the risks identified and the internal control system(s) set up 
to mitigate them 

Risks identified: lack of visibility of the initiatives; too high expectations with regard 
to the limited budget. 

Internal control system set up: regular risk assessment in the framework of Steering 
Committee. 

2.2.3.  Estimation and justification of the cost-effectiveness of the controls (ratio of "control 
costs ÷ value of the related funds managed"), and assessment of the expected levels 
of risk of error (at payment & at closure)  

The controls are part of DG MOVE internal control system. These new activities will 
generate non-significant additional costs of control at DG level. 

2.3.  Measures to prevent fraud and irregularities  

Specify existing or envisaged prevention and protection measures, e.g. from the Anti-Fraud Strategy. 

The  Commission  shall  ensure  that,  when  actions  financed  under  this  Decision  are 
implemented, the financial interests of the Union are protected by the application of 
preventive  measures  against  fraud,  corruption  and  any  other  illegal  activities,  by 
effective checks and by the recovery of the amounts unduly paid and, if irregularities 
are detected, by effective, proportional and dissuasive penalties. The Commission is 
authorised  to  carry  out  checks  and  verifications  in  situ  under  this  Decision,  in 
compliance  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.  If  need  be,  investigations  shall  be  carried  out  by  the  European 
Anti-Fraud  Office  and  shall  be  governed  by  Regulation  (EC)  No  1073/1999  of  the 
European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations 
conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). 

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3. 

3.1. 

Heading of 
multiannual 
financial 
framework 

ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

Heading  of  the  multiannual  financial  framework  and  new  expenditure  budget 
line(s) proposed  

Budget line 

Type of  
expenditure 

Contribution  

Heading  1[Single  Market,  Innovation  and 
Digital] 

Diff./Non-
diff.21 

from 
EFTA 
countries22 

from 
candidate 
countries23 

from 
third 
countrie
s 

within the 
meaning of 
Article [21(2)(b)] 
of the Financial 
Regulation  

(2020) 

/  02.20.04.01 

06.02.05.00 
(2021-22) 

01.02.02.50 

02.03.01 

Other  lines  could  be  identified  in  the 
budgetary procedures 

Diff./Non
-diff. 

YES/NO  YES/NO 

YES/
NO 

YES/NO 

Budget line 

Type of  
expenditure 

Contribution  

[Natural  Resources 

and 

Diff./Non-
diff.24 

from 
EFTA 
countries25 

from 
candidate 
countries26 

from 
third 
countrie
s 

within the 
meaning of 
Article [21(2)(b)] 
of the Financial 
Regulation  

Heading of 
multiannual 
financial 
framework 

Heading  3 
Environment] 

09.02.xx 

Other  lines  could  be  identified  in  the 
budgetary procedures 

Diff./Non
-diff. 

YES/NO  YES/NO 

YES/
NO 

YES/NO 

21 
22 
23 
24 
25 
26 

Diff. = Differentiated appropriations / Non-diff. = Non-differentiated appropriations. 
EFTA: European Free Trade Association.  
Candidate countries and, where applicable, potential candidates from the Western Balkans. 
Diff. = Differentiated appropriations / Non-diff. = Non-differentiated appropriations. 
EFTA: European Free Trade Association.  
Candidate countries and, where applicable, potential candidates from the Western Balkans. 

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3.2. 

Estimated impact on expenditure  

Programmes and budget lines mentioned below are indicative. Appropriate funding will be determined in the context of the budgetary 
procedures through redeployment in 2020 within the existing financial programming; in 2021 specific appropriations will be identified 
within  the  envelopes  of  future  programmes  and  the  financial  programming,  in  accordance  with  the  applicable  multiannual  financial 
frameworks. 

3.2.1. 

Summary of estimated impact on expenditure  

Heading of multiannual financial  
framework  

<…> 

Heading  1  [Single  Market,  Innovation  and  Digital];  Heading  3  [Natural  Resources 
and Environment] 

EUR million (to three decimal places) 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

Post 
2027 

TOTAL 

Operational appropriations  

Commitments 

(1) 

0.500 

1.500 

06.02.05 (budget 2020) / 02.20.04.01 (2021-22) 
Support  activities  to  the  European  transport 
policy 

Payments 

(2) 

0.300 

1.200 

0.500 

Operational appropriations  

01.02.02.50 Horizon Europe 

02.03.01  Connecting  Europe  Facility 
Transport 

- 

09.02 LIFE 

Commitments 

(1) 

6.000 

Payments 

(2) 

3.000 

3.000 

TOTAL appropriations headings 1 and 3 

Commitments 

=1+3 

0.500 

7.500 

Payments 

=2+3 

0.300 

4.200 

3.500 

2.000 

2.000 

6.000 

6.000 

8.000 

8.000 

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Heading of multiannual financial  
framework  

7 

‘Administrative expenditure’ 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

Post 
2027 

TOTAL 

EUR million (to three decimal places) 

Human resources  
Other administrative expenditure  
TOTAL appropriations under HEADING 
7 of the multiannual financial framework 

0.150 

0.300 

0.010 

0.075 

(Total  commitments  = 
Total payments) 

0.150 

0.310 

0.075 

0.525 

0.010 

0.535 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

Post 
2027 

TOTAL 

EUR million (to three decimal places) 

TOTAL appropriations  
across HEADINGS  
of the multiannual financial framework  

Commitments 

0.650 

7.810 

0.075 

Payments 

0.450 

4.510 

3.575 

8.535 

8.535 

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3.2.2. 

Summary of estimated impact on appropriations of an administrative nature 

–    The  proposal/initiative  does  not  require  the  use  of  appropriations  of  an 

administrative nature  

–  X  The proposal/initiative requires the use of appropriations of an administrative 

nature, as explained below: 

EUR million (to three decimal places) 

Years 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

TOTAL 

HEADING 7 
of the multiannual 
financial framework 

Human resources  

0.150 

0.300 

0.075 

0.010 

0.150 

0.310 

0.075 

Other administrative 
expenditure  

Subtotal HEADING 7 
of the multiannual 
financial framework  

Outside HEADING 727 
of the multiannual 
financial framework  

Human resources  

Other expenditure  
of an administrative 
nature 

Subtotal  
outside HEADING 7 
of the multiannual 
financial framework  

0.525 

0.010 

0.535 

TOTAL 

0.150 

0.310 

0.075 

0.535 

The  appropriations  required  for  human  resources  and  other  expenditure  of  an  administrative  nature  will  be  met  by 
appropriations from the DG that are already assigned to management of the action and/or have been redeployed within the 
DG,  together  if  necessary  with  any  additional  allocation  which  may  be  granted  to  the  managing  DG  under  the  annual 
allocation procedure and in the light of budgetary constraints. 

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Technical  and/or  administrative  assistance  and  expenditure  in  support  of  the  implementation  of 
EU programmes and/or actions (former ‘BA’ lines), indirect research, direct research. 

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3.2.2.1.  Estimated requirements of human resources 

–    The proposal/initiative does not require the use of human resources.  

–  X  The  proposal/initiative  requires  the  use  of  human  resources,  as  explained 

below: 

Estimate to be expressed in full time equivalent units 

Years 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

 Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary staff) 

Headquarters and Commission’s 
Representation Offices 

1 

2 

0.5 

Delegations 

Research 

 External staff (in Full Time Equivalent unit: FTE) - AC, AL, END, INT and JED 28 
Heading 7 

Financed from 
HEADING 7 of 
the multiannual 
financial 
framework  

- at Headquarters 

- in Delegations  

Financed from the 
envelope of the 
programme 29 

- at Headquarters 

- in Delegations  

Research 

Other (specify) 

TOTAL 

1 

2 

0.5 

The human resources required will be met by staff from the DG who are already assigned to management of the 
action  and/or  have  been  redeployed  within  the  DG,  together  if  necessary  with  any  additional  allocation  which 
may  be  granted  to  the  managing  DG  under  the  annual  allocation  procedure  and  in  the  light  of  budgetary 
constraints. 

Description of tasks to be carried out: 

Officials and temporary staff 

Organisation and coordination of communication campaigns and events; management of 
calls for proposals; around 10 missions in Member States in 2021. 

External staff 

N/A 

28 

29 

AC=  Contract  Staff;  AL  =  Local  Staff;  END  =  Seconded  National  Expert;  INT  =  agency  staff; 
JPD= Junior Professionals in Delegations.  
Sub-ceiling for external staff covered by operational appropriations (former ‘BA’ lines). 

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3.2.3.  Third-party contributions  

The proposal/initiative: 

–  X  does not provide for co-financing by third parties 

3.3. 

Estimated impact on revenue  

–  X  The proposal/initiative has no financial impact on revenue. 

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ANNEX 
to the LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT 

European Year of Rail (2021) 

Name of the proposal/initiative: 

1. NUMBER AND COST OF HUMAN RESOURCES CONSIDERED NECESSARY 

2. COST OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 

3. METHODS OF CALCULATION USED FOR ESTIMATING COSTS 

3.1 Human resources 

3.2 Other administrative expenditure 

This  annex,  to  be  completed  by  each  DGs/Services  participing  to  the  proposal/initiative,  must 
accompany the legislative financial statement when the inter-services consultation is launched. 

The  data  tables  are  used  as  a  source  for  the  tables  contained  in  the  legislative  financial  statement. 
They are strictly for internal use within the Commission. 

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1. COST OF HUMAN RESOURCES CONSIDERED NECESSARY 

 
X 

The proposal/initiative does not require the use of human resources 
The proposal/initiative requires the use of human resources, as explained below: 

HEADING 7 
of the multiannual financial 
framework 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

TOTAL 

EUR million (to three decimal places) 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

 Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary staff) 
Headquarters 
Commission’s 
Representation 
Offices 

 0.150 

and 

AST 

AD 

1  

2  

0.300 

 0.5 

0.075  

0.525 

in Union Delegations 

 External staff 30 

Global envelope 

in Union Delegations 

Other budget lines 
(specify) 

AD 

AST 

AC 

END 

INT 

AC 

AL  

END 

INT 

JPD 

30 

AC = Contract Staff; AL = Local Staff; END = Seconded National Expert; INT= agency staff; JPD= Junior Professionals in Delegations. 

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Subtotal – 
HEADING 7 
of the multiannual 
financial framework 

 1 

0.150  

2  

0.300 

 0.5 

 0.075 

0.525  

The  human  resources  required  will  be  met  by  staff  from  the  DG  who  are  already  assigned  to  management  of  the  action  and/or  have  been  redeployed  within  the  DG,  together  if  necessary  with  any 
additional allocation which may be granted to the managing DG under the annual allocation procedure and in the light of budgetary constraints. 

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Outside HEADING 7 
of the multiannual financial 
framework 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

TOTAL 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

FTE 

Appropriations 

 Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary staff)
AD 

Research 

AST 

AC 

END 

INT 

AC 

AL  

END 

INT 

JPD 

AC 

END 

INT 

 External staff 31 

External  staff 
from 
operational 
appropriations 
‘BA’ 
(former 
lines). 

- at 
Headquarters 

- in Union 
delegations 

Research) 

Other budget lines (specify) 

Subtotal – Outside 
HEADING 7 
of the multiannual financial 
framework 

The human resources required will be met by staff from the DG who are already assigned to management of the action and/or have been redeployed within the DG, together if necessary with any 
additional allocation which may be granted to the managing DG under the annual allocation procedure and in the light of budgetary constraints. 

31 

AC = Contract Staff; AL = Local Staff; END = Seconded National Expert; INT= agency staff; JPD= Junior Professionals in Delegations. 

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2. COST OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 

(e) 

X 

1.  The proposal/initiative does not require the use of administrative appropriations 

The proposal/initiative requires the use of administrative appropriations, as explained below: 

HEADING 7 
of the multiannual financial framework 

At headquarters: 

Mission and representation expenses 

Conference and meeting costs 
Committees32 
Studies and consultations 

Information and management systems 
ICT equipment and services33 
Other budget lines (specify where necessary) 

In Union delegations 

Missions, conferences and representation expenses 

Further training of staff 

Acquisition, renting and related expenditure 

Equipment, furniture, supplies and services 

Subtotal HEADING 7 
of the multiannual financial framework 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

Total 

EUR million (to three decimal places) 

 0.010 

0.010  

 0.010 

0.010  

32 
33 

Specify the type of committee and the group to which it belongs. 
ICT: Information and Communication Technologies: DIGIT must be consulted. 

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Outside HEADING 7  
of the multiannual financial framework 

Expenditure on technical and administrative assistance 
(not including external staff) from operational 
appropriations (former 'BA' lines) 

- at Headquarters 

- in Union delegations 

Other management expenditure for research 

Other budget lines (specify where necessary) 

Sub-total – Outside HEADING 7 
of the multiannual financial framework 

TOTAL 
HEADING 7 and Outside HEADING 7 
of the multiannual financial framework 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

2025 

2026 

Total 

EUR million (to three decimal places) 

0.010 

0.010 

The administrative appropriations required will be met by the appropriations which are already assigned to management of the action and/or which have been redeployed, together if necessary with any 
additional allocation which may be granted to the managing DG under the annual allocation procedure and in the light of existing budgetary constraints. 

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3. METHODS OF CALCULATION 

3.1 Human resources 

This part sets out the method of calculation used to estimate the human resources considered necessary 
(workload assumptions, including specific jobs (Sysper 2 work profiles), staff categories and the corresponding 
average costs) 

HEADING 7 of the multiannual financial framework 

NB: The average costs for each category of staff at Headquarters are available on BudgWeb: 
https://myintracomm.ec.europa.eu/budgweb/EN/pre/legalbasis/Pages/pre-040-020_preparation.aspx 

 Officials and temporary staff 
1 FTE in 2020 for the preparation and coordination of events 
2 FTE in 2021 for the management of the call for proposals 
0.5 FTE in 2022 for final reporting  

 External staff 

Outside HEADING 7 of the multiannual financial framework 

 Only posts financed from the research budget  

 External staff 

3.2 Other administrative expenditure 

Give details of the method of calculation used for each budget line  
and in particular the underlying assumptions (e.g. number of meetings per year, average costs, etc.) 

HEADING 7 of the multiannual financial framework 

Around 10 missions in Member States in 2021 

Outside HEADING 7 of the multiannual financial framework 

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