242 Amendments of Monika VANA related to 2018/0196(COD)
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union (‘TEU’) and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States and the Commission should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities, combatting poverty and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social or territorial exclusion. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of the objectives set out in the European Pillar of Social rights. Actions countering the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights should not be eligible for any funding. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union’s promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withview of contributing to the financing of necessary actions to fulfil the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. Following the recommendations of the European Court of Auditors, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should be an integral part of programming and implementation, in particular project selection, and materialized ex-ante.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Part of the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds should be implemented by the Commission under shared management with Member States within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new Financial Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council12 (the ‘Financial Regulation’). Therefore, when implementing the Funds under shared management, the Commission and the Member States should respect the principles referred to in the Financial Regulation, such as sound financial management, transparency and non- discrimination. __________________ 12Member States should refrain from adding rules that complicates the use of the Funds for the beneficiary. __________________ 12 OJ L […], […], p. […]. OJ L […], […], p. […].
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Member States may only create additional obligations on beneficiaries where these are justified to deliver towards the objectives of the concerned Funds and their implementation.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society andompetent regional and local authorities, relevant bodies representing civil society and non- governmental organisations and economic social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201413 should continue to applybe revised and strengthened. __________________ 13 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Member States should align the programmes more closely with EU priorities and increase their effectiveness which should include the intervention logic based on the individual’s needs, and thereby increase concentration requirements on priority areas.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Member States should determine how relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) of the TFEU and relevant Council recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 148(4) of the TFEU (‘CSR’s) are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents. During the 2021–2027 programming period (‘programming period’), Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the CSRimplementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. During a mid-term review, Member States should, among other elements, consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant CSRs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Member States shall ensure consistency, coherence and synergies of the programming priorities with the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, taking into account local and regional challenges. The Commission shall undertake yearly reviews and assess whether the proposed operational programmes are sufficient to address the problems identified in the country-specific social recommendations with a view of implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals. Where the operational programmes or the corrective actions proposed by the Member States are insufficient, the Commission shall propose their readjustment.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States should take account of the contents ofdeliver on objectives laid down in their draft Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan, to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes, as well as for the financial needs allocated for low-zero- carbon investments. __________________ 14 [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, amending Directive 94/22/EC, Directive 98/70/EC, Directive 2009/31/EC, Regulation (EC) No 663/2009, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Directive 2009/73/EC, Council Directive 2009/119/EC, Directive 2010/31/EU, Directive 2012/27/EU, Directive 2013/30/EU and Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (COM/2016/0759 final/2 - 2016/0375 (COD)].
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledgedn adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States’ total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) As regards grants provided to beneficiaries, Member States should increasingly make use of simplified cost options. The threshold linked to the obligatory use of simplified cost options should be linked to the total costs of the operation in order to ensure the same treatment of all operations below the threshold, regardless of whether the support is public or private. Member States should consult the Monitoring Committees in the elaboration of such simplified cost options.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In order to optimise the added value from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the Union, synergies should be sought in particular between the Funds and directly managed instruments, including the Reform Delivery Tool. Those synergies should be achieved through key mechanisms, namely the recognition of flat rates for eligible costs from Horizon Europe for a similar operation and the possibility of combining funding from different Union instruments in the same operation as long as double financing is avoided. This Regulation should therefore set out rules for complementary financing from the Funds.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The decision to finance support measures through financial instruments should be determined on the basis of an ex ante assessment. This Regulation should lay down the minimum mandatory elements of ex ante assessments and should allow Member States to make use of the updated ex ante assessment carried out for the 2014- 2020 period, updated where necessary, in order to avoid administrative burden and delays in setting up financial instruments.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) In order to encourage sound financial disciplinemanagement, it is appropriate to define the arrangements for decommitment of budgetary commitments at programme level taking into account the complexity of Interreg programmes as well as the needs of smaller beneficiaries especially in the ESF+.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) Objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council23 , as amended by Commission Regulations (EU) No 868/201424 and (EU) No 2016/206624a. __________________ 23 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1). 24 Commission Regulation (EU) No 868/2014 of 8 August 2014 amending the annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 241, 13.8.2014, p. 1). 24a Commission Regulation (EU) No 2016/2066 of 21 November 2016 amending the annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS)(OJ L 322, 29.11.2016, p. 1
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) With a view to ensuring an appropriate allocation to categories of regions, as a principle, the total allocations to Member States in respect of less developed, transitional and more developed regions should not be transferable between the categories. Nevertheless, to accommodate Member State’s needs to tackle specific challenges, Member States should be able to request a transfer from their allocations for more developed regions or for transition regions to less developed regions and should justify that choice. In order to ensure sufficient financial resources for less developed regions, a ceiling should be established for transfers to more developed regions or to transition regions. Transferability of resources between goals should not be possible.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘small project fund’ means an operation in an Interreg programme aimed at the selection and implementation of people-to-people projects of limited financial volume;
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
(37) ‘climate proofing’ means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available, or internationally recognised standards., and that investments in infrastructure apply the Energy Efficiency First-principle;
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
(37a) ‘environment and biodiversity proofing’ means a structured process of ensuring the effective application of tools to avoid harmful impacts of EU spending and to maximise its benefits on the state of the EU’s environment and biodiversity, based on the Commission’s “Common Framework for Biodiversity Proofing of the EU Budget”, and in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available, or internationally recognised standards.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF shall support upward convergence, solidarity and cohesion in the EU in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN2030 Agenda for sustainable Development. It shall do this via the following policy objectives:
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management;
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a more connected Europe by enhancing sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas, urban-rural partnerships and local initiatives.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Investment for jobs, social inclusion and growth in Member States and regions, to be supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund; and
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure climate, social environmental and biodiversity proofing of their operations throughout all stages of preparation and implementation as well as follow up. They shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the Funds. That methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives. In the case of the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in Annex I.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments such as the Reform Support Programme, including the Reform Delivery Tool and the Technical Support Instrument. They shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 0
Title 0
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. However, the Commission shall implement the amount of support from the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility (‘CEF’), the European Urban Initiative, Interregional Innovative Investments, the amount of support transferred from the ESF+ to transnational cooperation, the amounts contributed to InvestEU37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [points (a) and (c) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation. __________________ 37 [Regulation (EU) No […] on […] (OJ L […], […], p. […])].
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. EFor the Partnership Agreement and for each programme, each Member State shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities. That partnership shall include at least the following partners:
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) local, regional, urban and other public authorities;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) economic and social partners;
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, environmental partners, non- governmental organisations and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non- discrimination.
Amendment 142 #
(2) In order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of Union Funds implemented under shared management namely the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF'), the European Social Fund Plus ('ESF+'), the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (‘EAFRD’), measures financed under shared management in the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF'), Internal Security Fund ('ISF') and Integrated Border Management Fund ('BMVI'), financial rules based on Article 322 of the TFEU should be established for all these Funds ('the Funds'), clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions. In addition, common provisions based on Article 177 of the TFEU should be established to cover policy specific rules for the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, the EAFRD and the EMFF.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the multi-level governance principle, the Member State shall involve those partners as equal stakeholders in the preparation of Partnership Agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 34.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall allocate at least 2% of the of ESF+ and ERDF resources for the capacity building of social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. At least once a year, the Commission shall consult the organisations which represent the partners at Union level on the implementation of programmes and shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the outcome.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Respect for fundamental rights The Member States and the Commission shall ensure respect for fundamental rights and compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the implementation of the Funds.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 b (new)
Article 6 b (new)
Article 6b Promotion of equality between men and women and non-discrimination The Member States and the Commission shall aim at eliminating inequalities and ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes, including in relation to monitoring, reporting and evaluation. The Funds shall not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 c (new)
Article 6 c (new)
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the Funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto, and where relevant, a justification for using the delivery mode of the InvestEU, taking into account relevant country-specific recommendations;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the Funds, including where relevant, through the use of InvestEU;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) actions taken to involve the relevant partners referred to in Article 6
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union ('TEU') and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States and the Commission should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or exclusion. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and in line with the Aarhus Convention and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of the objectives set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights. In order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, it is necessary to target support of the Funds towards the overarching and internationally recognised 2030 Agenda of the United Nations and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and their targets set by 2030. Member States should ensure consistency, coherence and synergies with the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, taking into account local and regional challenges.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) The promotion of children’s rights as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an explicit objective of EU policies (Article 3 of the TEU). The EU and Member States should make appropriate use of the Funds to support actions promoting effective interventions that contribute to the realisation of children’s rights.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withview of contributing to the financing of necessary actions to fulfil the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. Following the recommendations of the European Court of Auditors, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should be an integral part of programming and implementation, in particular project selection, and materialized ex-ante.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the new challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in 2024;
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) the actions taken to involve the relevant partners referred to in Article 6 in the preparation of the programme, and the role of those partners in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme and whether and how comments submitted by these partners have been taken into account in the preparation of the programme;
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Part of the budget of the Union allocated to the Funds should be implemented by the Commission under shared management with Member States within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) [number of the new Financial Regulation] of the European Parliament and of the Council12 (the 'Financial Regulation'). Therefore, when implementing the Funds under shared management, the Commission and the Member States should respect the principles referred to in the Financial Regulation, such as sound financial management, transparency and non- discrimination. _________________ 12Member States should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of the Funds for the beneficiary. _________________ 12 OJ L […], […], p. […]. OJ L […], […], p. […].
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil societyompetent regional and local authorities, relevant bodies representing civil society and non- governmental organisations and economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201413 should continue to apply as amended in view of taking into account latest experience from partners concerned including from Interreg programmes. _________________ 13 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The ERDF and the ESF+ may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 105 % of support from those Funds for each priority of a programme, all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21
Article 21
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and the EMFF mayshall support community-led local development.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall allocate at least 2% of the of ESF+ and ERDF resources for the capacity building of social partners and civil society organisations;
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the fulfilment of enabling conditions and their application throughout the programming period with special regard to Articles 6a, 6b, 6c;
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the measures linked to ensure simplified cost option for beneficiaries
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) by dividing the latest documented annual gross employment costs with expected additional costs for example for an increase in tariffs or promotion by 1720 hours for persons working full time, or by a corresponding pro-rata of 1720 hours, for persons working part-time;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) by dividing the latest documented monthly gross employment costs with expected additional costs for example for an increase in tariffs or promotion by the monthly working time of the person concerned in accordance with applicable national legislation referred to in the contract for employment.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Member State shall repay the contribution from the Funds to an operation comprising investment in infrastructure or productive investment, if within fiveten years of the final payment to the beneficiary or within the period of time set out in State aid rules, where applicable, that operation is subject to any of the following:
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) ensure environment and biodiversity proofing of all investment
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
(jb) ensure social proofing of all investment
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 5
Article 67 – paragraph 5
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Member States should determine how relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) of the TFEU and relevant Council recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 148(4) of the TFEU ('CSR's) are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents. During the 2021–2027 programming period ('programming period'), Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the CSRs. During a mid-term review, Member States should, among other elements, consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant CSRs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States should take account of the contents ofdeliver on objectives laid down in their draft Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union14 , ,and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes, as well as for the financial needs allocated for lowzero-carbon investments. needed to achieve the Paris Agreement objectives. Throughout the entire funding period, Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committees and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in relation to their NECP. During the mid-term review, Member States should, among others, consider the need for programme modification in view of addressing delivery gaps and increasing the financial allocations towards the implementation of policies and measures set out in their NECP. _________________ 14 [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, amending Directive 94/22/EC, Directive 98/70/EC, Directive 2009/31/EC, Regulation (EC) No 663/2009, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Directive 2009/73/EC, Council Directive 2009/119/EC, Directive 2010/31/EU, Directive 2012/27/EU, Directive 2013/30/EU and Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (COM/2016/0759 final/2 - 2016/0375 (COD)].
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1
Article 99 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in a programme with the exception of ESF+ and Interreg which has not been used for pre-financing in accordance with Article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 85 and 86 by 26 December of the second calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026. For Interreg and ESF+ the Commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre-financing in accordance with Article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 85 and 86 by 26 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 1
Article 102 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 2 regions’) established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 as amended by Commission Regulations (ECU) No 868/2014 and (EU) 2016/2066.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledgedn adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States' total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 105 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 7085 % for the less developed regions;
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 5560 % for the transition regions;
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 450 % for the more developed regions.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The co-financing rate for the Cohesion Fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 7085 %.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 106 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The co-financing rate for Interreg programmes shall be no higher than 70 85%.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table – row 6 a (new)
Annex III – table – row 6 a (new)
Effective application and implementation Effective mechanisms are in place to of the European Pillar of Social Rights in ensure compliance with the European accordance with the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Pillar of Social Rights: Social Rights (2017/C 428/09) 1. Arrangements to ensure verification of compliance of operations supported by the Funds with the European Pillar of Social Rights. 2. Reporting arrangements to the monitoring committee on the compliance with the European Pillar of the operations supported by the Funds.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.1.1 – column 2: Specific objective
ANNEX IV – row 4.1.1 – column 2: Specific objective
ERDSF: 4.1.1 Improving access to high-quality employment of all jobseekers, including youth, and of inactive people and promoting self- employment, and the socialthe social and solidarity economy;
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.1.2 – column 2: Specific objective
ANNEX IV – row 4.1.2 – column 2: Specific objective
4.1.2 Modernising labour market institutions and services to ensure timely and tailor-madepersonalized assistance and support to labour market matching, transitions andcross the life-cycle and voluntary mobility;
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4 – Column 3: Name of enabling condition
ANNEX IV – row 4 – Column 3: Name of enabling condition
Strategic policy framework for activeinclusive poverty-proof labour market policies;
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4 – column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – introductory part
ANNEX IV – row 4 – column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – introductory part
A strategic policy framework for activeinclusive poverty-proof labour market policies in the light of the Employment guidelines is in place and includes:
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4 – column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 2
ANNEX IV – row 4 – column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 2
2. Information on job vacancies and employment opportunities taking into account the needs of the labour marjob seeketr;
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In order to optimise the added value from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the Union, synergies should be sought in particular between the Funds and directly managed instruments, including the Reform Delivery Tool. Those synergies should be achieved through key mechanisms, namely the recognition of flat rates for eligible costs from Horizon Europe for a similar operation and the possibility of combining funding from different Union instruments in the same operation as long as double financing is avoided. This Regulation should therefore set out rules for complementary financing from the Funds.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4 – column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 4
ANNEX IV – row 4 – column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 4
4. Arrangements for monitoring, evaluation and review of activeinclusive poverty- proof labour market policies;
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The decision to finance support measures through financial instruments should be determined on the basis of an ex ante assessment. This Regulation should lay down the minimum mandatory elements of ex ante assessments and should allow Member States to make use of the updated ex ante assessment carried out for the 2014- 2020 period, updated where necessary, in order to avoid administrative burden and delays in setting up financial instruments.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.1.3 – column 2: Specific objective
ANNEX IV – row 4.1.3 – column 2: Specific objective
4.1.3 Promoting gender equality in all areas by ensuring women’s economic independence and labour market participation respecting the principle of equal pay for equal work and for work of equal value, and offering at least a living wage, a better work/life balance including equal access to childcareaffordable, inclusive and non-segregated quality early childhood education and childcare and other care services or support, a healthy and well– adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of worke and disease risk factors, adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change, and healthy and activeactive and healthy ageing;
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.1.3 – column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 2
ANNEX IV – row 4.1.3 – column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 2
2. Measures to address gender gaps in employment, pay, social security, taxation and pensions, and promote work-life balance, including through improving access to early childhood education and care, with targets;
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.2.1 – column 2: Specific objective
ANNEX IV – row 4.2.1 – column 2: Specific objective
4.2.1 Improving the quality, effectinclusiveness and labour market relevanceeffectiveness of education and training systems, to facilitate the transition between education and work;
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.2.2 – column 2: Specific objective
ANNEX IV – row 4.2.2 – column 2: Specific objective
4.2.2 Promoting lifelong learning as well as informal and non-formal learning, flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all, including by facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility;
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.2.3 – column 2: Specific objective
ANNEX IV – row 4.2.3 – column 2: Specific objective
4.2.3 Promoting equal access, in particular for disadvantaged groups, to quality affordable, non-segregated and inclusive education and training, from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level;
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45 a (new)
Recital 45 a (new)
(45a) In order to increase accountability and transparency, the Commission should provide for a complaints-handling system accessible to all citizens and stakeholders at all stages of preparation and implementation of programmes including monitoring and evaluation.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.2 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point
ANNEX IV – row 4.2 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point
1. Evidence-based systems for skills anticipation and forecasting as well as graduatefollow-up tracking mechanisms and services for quality and effective guidance for learners of all ages including learner- centred approaches
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.2 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 2
ANNEX IV – row 4.2 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 2
2. Measures to ensure equal access to, participation in and completion of quality, relevantaffordable relevant, non-segregated and inclusive education and training and acquisition of key competences at all levels, including highertertiary education
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.2 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 3
ANNEX IV – row 4.2 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 3
3. Coordination mechanism across all levels of education and training, including tertiary education and non-formal and informal learning providers, and clear assignment of responsibilities between the relevant national and/or regional bodies
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.3.1 – column 2: Specific objective
ANNEX IV – row 4.3.1 – column 2: Specific objective
4.3.1. Promoting active inclusion and full participation in society including with a view to promoting equal opportunities, non-discrimination, democracy and active participation, and improving employabilitylabour opportunities and social inclusion;
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.3 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – introductory part
ANNEX IV – row 4.3 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – introductory part
A national strategic policy framework and action plan for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes:
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.3 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 2
ANNEX IV – row 4.3 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 2
2. Measures to prevent and combat segregation in all fields, including through providing adequate income support and social security protection, inclusive labour markets and access to quality services for vulnerable people, including migrantthird country nationals
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.3 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 3
ANNEX IV – row 4.3 - column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 3
3. Measures for the shifttransition from institutional to family- and community- based care
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX IV – row 4.3.2 – column 2: Specific objective
ANNEX IV – row 4.3.2 – column 2: Specific objective
4.3.2 Promoting socio-economic integration ofclusion of third country nationals and marginalised communities such as the Roma;
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 4.3.4 – column 2: Specific objective
Annex IV – row 4.3.4 – column 2: Specific objective
Enhancing the equal and timely access to quality, sustainable accessible and affordable services; investing in social protection systems; improving accessibility, effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems; improving access to long-term care services
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 4.4 column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 3 a (new)
Annex IV – row 4.4 column 4: Fulfilment criteria for the enabling condition – point 3 a (new)
3a. Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability of social protection systems
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) In order to encourage sound financial disciplinemanagement, it is appropriate to define the arrangements for decommitment of budgetary commitments at programme level taking into account the complexity of Interreg programmes.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) Objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council23 , as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 868/201424 2016/206624. Latest classifications and data should be used to ensure adequate support, in particular for addressing lagging behind regions and interregional disparities inside a Member State. _________________ 23 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1). 24 Commission Regulation (EU) No 8682016/201466 of 8 August21 November 20146 amending the annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 241, 13.8322, 29.11.20146, p. 1–61).
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) With a view to ensuring an appropriate allocation to categories of regions, as a principle, the total allocations to Member States in respect of less developed, transitional and more developed regions should not be transferable between the categories. Nevertheless, to accommodate Member State's needs to tackle specific challenges, Member States should be able to request a transfer from their allocations for more developed regions or for transition regions to less developed regions and should justify that choice. In order to ensure sufficient financial resources for less developed regions, a ceiling should be established for transfers to more developed regions or to transition regions. Transferability of resources between goals should not be possible.
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) financial rules for the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF'), the European Social Fund Plus ('ESF+'), the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development ('EAFRD'), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF'), the Internal Security Fund ('ISF') and the Border Management and Visa Instrument ('BMVI') ('the Funds');
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) common provisions applicable to the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, the EAFRD and the EMFF.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) ‘gender mainstreaming’ follows a twofold approach, both through systematic integration of gender aspects into all stages of the programming and implementation process and through additional specific actions. Methods of gender budgeting can be used to include the principle of gender equality in the preparation and implementation of programmes;
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) 'small project fund' means an operation in an Interreg programme aimed at the selection and implementation of people-to-people projects of limited financial volume;
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
(37) 'climate proofing' means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available, or internationally recognised standards. which includes the energy efficiency first assessments in planning and preparation of projects and programmes, and it applies additional climate impact and projects lifecycle assessment of programmes and planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways;
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
(37 a) 'environment and biodiversity proofing' means a structured process of ensuring the effective application of tools to avoid harmful impacts of EU spending and to maximise its benefits on the state of the EU's environment and biodiversity, based on the Commission's "Common Framework for Biodiversity Proofing of the EU Budget", and in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available, or internationally recognised standards;
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 b (new)
(37 b) ’energy efficiency first’ means the prioritisation, in all energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, by means of cost-optimal energy end-use savings, demand-side response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy.
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management;
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a more connected Europe by enhancing sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity;
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas, urban-rural partnerships and local initiatives.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Investment for jobs and sustainable growth in Member States and regions, to be supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund; and
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure climate, environment and biodiversity proofing of their operations throughout all stages of preparation and implementation. They shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the Funds. That methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives. In the case of the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in Annex I.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments such as the Reform Support Programme, including the Reform Delivery Tool and the Technical Support Instrument. They shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation.
Amendment 458 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. However, the Commission shall implement the amount of support from the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility ('CEF'), the European Urban Initiative, Interregional Innovative Investments, the amount of support transferred from the ESF+ to transnational cooperation, the amounts contributed to InvestEU37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [points (a) and (c) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation. _________________ 37 [Regulation (EU) No […] on […] (OJ L […], […], p. […])].
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. EFor the Partnership Agreement and for each programme, each Member State shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities. That partnership shall include at least the following partners:
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non- discrimination.
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
For Interreg programmes, these partners shall be involved from all participating Member States.
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the multi-level governance principle, the Member State shall involve those partners on equal footing in the preparation of Partnership Agreements and throughout the preparation and, implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees, including where applicable in sub-committee and steering committees, in accordance with Article 34.
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201438 as amended in view of addressing implementation gaps including under Interreg programmes. _________________ 38 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 532 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. At least once a year, the Commission shall consult the organisations which represent the partners at Union level on the implementation of programmes and shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the outcome.
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a Respect for fundamental rights The Member States and the Commission shall ensure respect for fundamental rights and compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the implementation of the Funds.
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 b (new)
Article 6 b (new)
Article 6 b Promotion of equality between men and women and non-discrimination The Member States and the Commission shall aim at eliminating inequalities and ensure that equality between men and women, gender mainstreaming and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes, including in relation to monitoring, reporting and evaluation. The Funds shall not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation.
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 c (new)
Article 6 c (new)
Article 6 c Sustainable development The objectives of the Funds shall be pursued in line with the principle of sustainable development and with the Union’s promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, including water, and combating climate change, as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, energy efficiency first- principle, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, disaster resilience, and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Agreements and programmes.
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the Funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto, and where relevant, a justification for using the delivery mode of the InvestEU, taking into account relevant country-specific recommendations;
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the Funds, including where relevant, through the use of InvestEU;
Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iii a) alignement with National Energy and Climate Plans referred to in the [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union];
Amendment 608 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) actions taken to involve the relevant partners referred to in Article 6;
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 759 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) thenew challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in 2024;
Amendment 770 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) the delivery on targets set in their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans;
Amendment 788 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
This paragraph shall not apply to programmes under the Interreg goal.
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 884 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) economic, social, environmental and territorial disparities, except for programmes supported by the EMFF;
Amendment 905 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vi a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vi a (new)
(vi a) the implementation of relevant plans and programmes required by EU legislation;
Amendment 942 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) the actions taken to involve the relevant partners referred to in Article 6 in the preparation of the programme, and the role of those partners in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme, and whether and how comments submitted by these partners have been taken into account in the preparation of the programme;
Amendment 944 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) the actions taken for gender mainstreaming;
Amendment 950 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives, target audiences, communication channels, where appropriate social media outreach, planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation;
Amendment 957 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
An environmental report containing relevant information on the effects on the environment in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC shall be annexed to the programme, taking into account climate change mitigation needs.
Amendment 1050 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The Member State may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 53 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 32 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same Fund of the same programme. For the programmes supported by the ERDF and ESF+, the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region.
Amendment 1068 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The ERDF and the ESF+ may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 105 % of support from those Funds for each priority of a programme, all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation.
Amendment 1072 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21
Article 21
Amendment 1116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the geographical area covered by the strategy based on economic, social and environmental functional links;
Amendment 1127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Territorial strategies shall be drawn up under the responsibility of the relevant urban, rural, local or other territorial authorities or bodies.
Amendment 1139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Where an urban, rural, local or other territorial authority or body carries out tasks falling under the responsibility of the managing authority other than the selection of operations, the authority shall be identified by the managing authority as an intermediate body.
Amendment 1154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and the EMFF mayshall support community-led local development.
Amendment 1160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests, in which no single interest group, including the public sector, controls the decision- making;
Amendment 1162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) empowering local people to develop long-term strategies and solutions to the main challenges those areas are facing;
Amendment 1175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the geographical area and population covered by that strategy, being both large enough to support the strategy and small enough to ensure effective community engagement;
Amendment 1177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an analysis of the development needs and potential of the area, including in relation to achieving the Union's nature acquis;
Amendment 1178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the objectives of that strategy, including measurable targets for results, and related planned actions in response to local needs as identified by the local community; predetermined actions not linked to local needs shall not be considered;
Amendment 1185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. The relevant managing authorities shall complete the first round of selection of strategies and ensure the local action groups selected can fulfil their tasks set out in Article 27(3) within 12 months of the date of the approval of the relevant programme or, in the case of strategies supported by more than one Fund, within 12 months of the date of the approval of the last programme concerned. National public contributions shall be committed upfront at the same time for the whole period.
Amendment 1189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Managing Authorities shall ensure that local action groups are inclusive and open to all individuals and organisations in their territory. Decision-making bodies shall be elected democratically, and ensure a balanced representation of interests and an adequate presence of the main target groups of the strategy.
Amendment 1191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) building the capacity of local actors to develop and implement operations, including fostering their project management capabilities;
Amendment 1203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. At the initiative of a Member State, the Funds may support actions, which may concern previous and subsequent programming periods, necessary for the effective administration and use of those Funds and for the capacity building of the partners referred to in Article 6.
Amendment 1252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
In addition to Article 31, the Member State mayshall propose to undertake additional technical assistance actions to reinforce the capacity of Member State authorities, beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the Funds.
Amendment 1261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Member State mayshall set up a single monitoring committee to cover more than onefor each programme.
Amendment 1262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. Each monitoring committee shall adopt its rules of procedure, taking into account the need for transparency.
Amendment 1271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Member State shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee, including, where applicable, sub- committees and steering committees, and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant Member State authorities and intermediate bodies, taking into account the need for gender balance and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 6.
Amendment 1282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) actions to promote sustainable development and ensure compliance of operations with EU environmental legislation;
Amendment 1283 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the progress in administrative capacity building for public institutions, partners and beneficiaries, where relevant.
Amendment 1293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The monitoring committee may propose to the managing authority areas of intervention that have been put forward by members of the monitoring committee.
Amendment 1294 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. All decisions and supporting documents of the monitoring committee shall be published on the website referred to in Article 44(1).
Amendment 1319 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations, disaggregated by gender where applicable.
Amendment 1321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 5
Article 37 – paragraph 5
5. The managing authority shall publish all the data transmitted to the Commission on the website referred to in Article 44(1). Where it fails to do so, the Commission may disclose the data to individuals or organisations when requested.
Amendment 1322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The final performance report shall be gender-sensitive and include a specific chapter on gender equality.
Amendment 1325 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. The managing authority shall carry out evaluations of the programme. Each evaluation shall assess the programme's effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value, including gender equality, with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes.
Amendment 1330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States may carry out ex ante evaluations to improve the quality of the design of each programme.
Amendment 1339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall carry out a mid-term evaluation to examine the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value, including gender equality, of each Fund by the end of 2024. The Commission may make use of all relevant information already available in accordance with Article [128] of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 1351 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. The managing authority shall ensure that, within six months of the programme's approval, there is a website where information on programmes under its responsibility is available, covering the programme’s objectives, activities, available funding opportunities and, achievements, and decisions and supporting documents of the monitoring committee.
Amendment 1355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The managing authority shall make the list of operations and contracts selected for support by the Funds publicly available on the website in at least one of the official languages of the Union and shall update that list at least every three months. Each operation shall have a unique code. The list shall contain the following data:
Amendment 1356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) name and code of all public procurement procedures supported by the operation;
Amendment 1357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h b (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h b (new)
(hb) in case of legal entities, the contractor’s name;
Amendment 1423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1
Article 56 – paragraph 1
1. Resources paid back, before the end of the eligibility period, to financial instruments from investments in final recipients or from the release of resources set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, including capital repayments and any type of generated income that is attributable to the support from the Funds, shall be re- used in the same or other financial instruments for further investments in final recipients, under the same specific objective or objectives and for any management costs and fees associated to such further investments, taking into account the principle of sound financial management.
Amendment 1427 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1449 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Member State shall repay the contribution from the Funds to an operation comprising investment in infrastructure or productive investment, if within fiveten years of the final payment to the beneficiary or within the period of time set out in State aid rules, where applicable, that operation is subject to any of the following:
Amendment 1469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 4
Article 63 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators. They shall ensure that data is collected, where applicable, disaggregated by gender.
Amendment 1472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 63 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member Stated shall make arrangements for ensuring the effective examination of complaints concerning the Funds. They shall, upon request by the Commission, examine complaints submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 64(4a) falling within the scope of their programmes and shall inform the Commission of the results of those examinations.
Amendment 1506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 64 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Without prejudice to paragraph 6 of Article 63, the Commission shall provide for a complaints handling system which shall be accessible to citizens and stakeholders at all stages of preparation and implementation of programmes, including monitoring and evaluation. When setting up the complaints handling system, the Commission shall ensure its effective functioning, taking into account the following aspects: (a) visibility, so that information can be easily found, (b) timeliness, so that complaints are resolved in a timely manner, (c) accessibility including promotion of the complaint handling system, in particular on local and regional level and among civil society organisations, (d) responsiveness, so that complainants are informed whether their complaint is admissible, (e) objectivity, in particular operational independence from other departments, (f) remedy, information on the outcome of the complaint, and (g) review options, including for cases dealt with under paragraph 6 of Article 63 where the complainant or the Commission is not satisfied with the outcome.
Amendment 1510 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 66 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) ensure that its system of controls and administrative checks is designed to facilitate the engagement of local people and the effective delivery of community- led strategies;
Amendment 1512 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 66 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) ensure the implementation of gender mainstreaming in the programme;
Amendment 1520 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For the selection of operations, the managing authority shall establish and apply criteria and procedures which are non-discriminatory, transparent, ensure accessibility to persons with disabilities, ensure gender equality and take account of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and, the principle of sustainable development and of the Union policy on the environment in accordance with Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU and the framework on sustainable investment in accordance with [Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment].
Amendment 1526 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. In preparing calls for proposals and selecting operations, the managing authority shall:
Amendment 1535 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) ensure that selected operations which fall under the scope of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council48 are subject to an environmental impact assessment or a screening procedure and that the assessment of alternatives has been taken in due account, on the basis of the requirements of that Directive as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49 ; _________________ 48 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1). 49 Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 124, 25.4.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 1541 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
(ia) assess compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as set out in point 4 of Commission Notice (2016/C 269/01) on Guidance on ensuring the respect for the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union when implementing the European Structural and Investment Funds;
Amendment 1544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) ensure the climate proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least five years. before taking investment decisions, and carry out lifecycle assessments of programmes and planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector-specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways;
Amendment 1547 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) ensure the environment and biodiversity proofing of planned investments;
Amendment 1550 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
(jb) ensure that selected operations aim to improve the social inclusion of persons with disabilities by supporting the implementation of accessible infrastructures and services, both physical and digital.
Amendment 1552 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 5
Article 67 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1640 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 2021: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1655 #
(b) 2022: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1669 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 2023: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) 2024: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1711 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) 2025: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1726 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) 2026: 0.51 %
Amendment 1768 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 1774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 a (new)
Article 91 a (new)
Amendment 1800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 99 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
By way of derogation, the Commission shall decommit any amount in an Interreg programme which has not been used for pre-financing or for which a payment application has not been submitted by 26 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budget commitments of the years 2021 to 2026.
Amendment 1813 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 1
Article 102 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 2 regions’) established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 8682016/201466.
Amendment 1856 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 4
Article 104 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1894 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 105 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 7085 % for the less developed regions;
Amendment 1936 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 5560 % for the transition regions;
Amendment 1961 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 450 % for the more developed regions.
Amendment 1976 #
The co-financing rate for the Cohesion Fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 7085 %.
Amendment 1984 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 106 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
The ESF+ Regulation may establish higher co-financing rates for priorities addressing material deprivation or supporting innovative actions in accordance with Article [14] of that Regulation.
Amendment 2108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – row 034
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – row 034
Amendment 2128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 064
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 064
Amendment 2129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 065
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 065
065 Newly built railways – TEN-T 1040% 40% comprehensive network
Amendment 2130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 066
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 066
066 Other newly built railways 1040% 40%
Amendment 2134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 080
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 080
080 Seaports (TEN-T) 40% 0%
Amendment 2135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 081
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 081
081 Other seaports 40% 0%
Amendment 2136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 082
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 082
082 Inland waterways and ports (TEN-T) 40% 0%
Amendment 2137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 083
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – row 083
083 Inland waterways and ports (regional 40% 0% and local)
Amendment 2150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Table Horizontal enabling conditions – row 5 a (new)
Annex III – Table Horizontal enabling conditions – row 5 a (new)
Effective application and implementation Effective mechanisms are in place to of Union law and policies on the ensure compliance with the promotion of promotion of gender equality gender equality and the fight against gender based discrimination include: 1. Arrangements in accordance with the institutional and legal framework of Member States for the involvement of bodies responsible for gender equality throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes, including the provision of advice on gender equality; 2. Arrangements for training for staff of the authorities involved in the management and control of the funds in the fields of Union gender equality law and policy as well as on gender mainstreaming. 3. Provision of gender disaggregate data for gender impact assessment and gender sensitive analysis.
Amendment 2153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Table Horizontal enabling conditions – row 6 a (new)
Annex III – Table Horizontal enabling conditions – row 6 a (new)
Effective application and implementation 1. Arrangements for the effective of environmental legislation relating to application of Directive 2011/92/EU of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) European Parliament and the Council and Strategic Environmental Impact (EIA) and of Directive 2001/42/EC of the Assessment (SEA) European Parliament and the Council (SEA) that ensure quality assessment by functionally independent bodies. 2. Arrangements for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of EIA and SEA Directives. 3. Arrangements to ensure sufficient administrative capacity.
Amendment 2154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Table Horizontal enabling conditions – row 6 b (new)
Annex III – Table Horizontal enabling conditions – row 6 b (new)
Effective application of the partnership A framework is in place for all partners to principle play a fully-fledged role in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, which includes 1. Arrangements to ensure transparent procedures for the involvement of partners 2. Arrangement for dissemination and disclosure of information relevant for partners to prepare and follow-up meetings 3. Support for empowering partners and capacity building
Amendment 2158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 2 – row 1 – column 4
Annex IV – Policy objective 2 – row 1 – column 4
1. A national long term renovation strategy to support renovation of the national stock of residential and non- residential buildings is adopted, in line with the requirements of the Directive 2018/844 amending Directive 2010/31/ EU on energy performance of buildings, which: a. Entails indicative milestones for 2030, 2040 and targets for 2050 in order to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonised national building stock and facilitate the cost-effective transformation of existing buildings into nearly zero- energy buildings b. Provides an indicative outline of budgetary resources to support the implementation of the strategy c. DIncludes policies and actions and defines effective mechanisms for promoting investments in building renovation 2. Energy efficiency improvement measures to achieve required energy savings 2a. Energy efficiency conditionality should clearly refer to required energy savings under Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU), including all elements required by Annex II of the Regulation on Governance of the Energy Union (‘Member States shall notify to the Commission their proposed detailed methodology pursuant to Annex V(5) to Directive 2012/27/EU for the operation of the energy efficiency obligation schemes and alternative policy measures referred to in Articles 7a and 7b and Article 20(6) of that Directive.’); the total amount of cumulative end use savings required in the period between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2020 is achieved
Amendment 2159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 2 – row 2 – column 4
Annex IV – Policy objective 2 – row 2 – column 4
National Energy and Climate Plan comply with the Paris Agreement objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, are adopted and include: 1. All elements required by the template in Annex I of the Regulation on Governance of the Energy Union 2. An indicative outline of envisaged financing resources and mechanisms for measures promoting low-carbon energy
Amendment 2162 #
ERDF and Cohesion Fund: 2.6 Promoting biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment and reducing pollution
Amendment 2163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 2 – row 7 – column 4
Annex IV – Policy objective 2 – row 7 – column 4
A priority action framework pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC is in place and includes 1. All elements required by the template for the priority action framework for 2021-2027 agreed by the Commission and the Member States 2.including the priority measures and an estimate of financing needs The identification of the priority
Amendment 2164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 3 – row 2 – column 4
Annex IV – Policy objective 3 – row 2 – column 4
Multimodal mapping of existing and planned infrastructures until 2030 is in place which: 1. Includes economic justification of the planned investments, underpinned by robust demand analysis and traffic modelling, which should take into account the anticipated impact of rail liberalisation 2. Reflects air quality plans, taking into accountand delivering in particular on national decarbonisation planrequirements towards zero-emission mobility systems 3. Includes investments in core TEN- T network corridors, as defined by regulation (EU) 1316/2013, in line with the respective TEN-T work plans 4. For investments outside the core TEN-T, ensures complementarity by providing sufficient connectivity of the regions and local communities to the core TEN-T and its nodes 5. Ensures interoperability of the rail network, through the deployment of baseline-3 compliant ERTMS covering at least the European Deployment Plan 6. Promotes multimodality, identifying needs for multimodal or transhipment freight and passengers terminals and active modes 7. Includes measures aiming at promoting non-GHG emitting alternative fuels, in line with the relevant national policy frameworks 8. Includes assessment of road safety risks in line with existing national road safety strategies, together with a mapping of the affected roads and sections and providing with a prioritisation of the corresponding investments 9. Provides information on budgetary and financing resources corresponding to the planned investments and required to cover operation and maintenance costs of the existing and planned infrastructures
Amendment 2165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 1 – column 3
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 1 – column 3
Strategic policy framework for actinclusive labour market policies
Amendment 2166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 1 – column 4
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 1 – column 4
A strategic policy framework for actinclusive labour market policies in the light of the Employment guidelines is in place and includes: 1. Arrangements for conducting jobseekers’ profiling and assessment of their needs, including for entrepreneurial pathways 2. Information on job vacancies and employment opportunities taking into account the needs of the labour marjob seeketr 3. Arrangements for ensuring that its design, implementation, monitoring and review is conducted in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders 4. Arrangements for monitoring, evaluation and review of actinclusive labour market policies 5. For youth employment interventions, evidence-based and targeted pathways towards young people not in employment, education or training including outreach measures and based on quality requirements taking into account criteria for quality apprenticeships and traineeships, including in the context of Youth Guarantee schemes implementation
Amendment 2170 #
2. Measures to address gender gaps in employment, pay, social security, taxation and pensions, and promote work-life balance, including through improving access to early childhood education and care, with targets
Amendment 2174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 4 – column 4
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 4 – column 4
A national strategic policy framework and action plan for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes: 1. Evidence-based diagnosis of poverty and social exclusion including child poverty, homelessness, spatial and educational segregation, limited access to essential services and infrastructure, and the specific needs of vulnerable people 2. Measures to prevent and combat segregation in all fields, including through providing adequate income support, social protection, inclusive labour markets and access to quality services for vulnerable people, including migrants 3. Measures for the shifttransition from institutional to family- and community- based care 4. Arrangements for ensuring that its design, implementation, monitoring and review is conducted in close cooperation with social partners and relevant civil society organisations
Amendment 2177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 5 – column 4
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 5 – column 4
The National Roma Integration Strategy (NRIS) is in place that includes: 1. Measures to accelerate Roma integratclusion, prevent and eliminate segregation, taking into account the gender dimension and situation of young Roma, and sets baseline and measurable milestones and targets 2. Arrangements for monitoring, evaluation and review of the Roma integratclusion measures 3. Arrangements for the mainstreaming of Roma inclusion at regional and local level 4. Arrangements for ensuring that its design, implementation, monitoring and review is conducted in a close cooperation with the Roma civil society and all other relevant stakeholders, including at the regional and local levels 4a. Arrangements to fight anti- Gypsyism
Amendment 2179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 6 – column 4
Annex IV – Policy objective 4 – row 6 – column 4
A national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains: 1. Mapping of health and long-term care needs, including in terms of medical staff, to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures 2. Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability to health and long-term care services, including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long-term care systems 3. Measures to promote community based services, including prevention and primary care, home-care and community- based services 3a. Measures to ensure the efficiency, sustainability, accessibility and affordability of social protection systems