Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1160 of 19 April 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 288/2014 as regards changes to the model for operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal and the model for cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal with regard to Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP)

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	2024/1160	24.4.2024

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 ¹, and in particular Article 96(9) thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal ², and in particular Article 8(11) thereof,

After consulting the Coordination Committee for the European Structural and Investment Funds,

Whereas:

• (1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 288/2014 ³ sets out the model for operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal and the model for cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal.

• (2) Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council ⁴ introduced an exceptional extension of the possibility to apply a co-financing rate of 100 % also to expenditure declared in payment applications during the final accounting year starting on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2024, for one or more priority axes in a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF) or the Cohesion Fund in accordance with Article 25a(1b) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. Therefore, the model for operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal set out in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 288/2014 and the model for cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal set out in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 288/2014 should be amended accordingly.

• (3) Implementing Regulation (EU) No 288/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly.

• (4) In order to allow for prompt application of the measures provided for in this Regulation, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 19 April 2024.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

ANNEX I

“ANNEX I

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

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SECTION 1

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

⁶

(Reference: Article 27(1) and point (a) of the first subparagraph of Article 96(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and, for operational programmes dedicated to the thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, second paragraph of Article 92b(9) and (10)) ⁷

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

	1.1.1.	Description of the programme’s strategy for contributing to the delivery of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and for achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion 8. < 1.1.1 type="S" maxlength="70 000 " input="M">

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

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

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	1.1.2.	A justification for the choice of thematic objectives and corresponding investment priorities having regard to the Partnership Agreement, based on an identification of regional and, where appropriate, national needs including the need to address the challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) TFEU and the relevant Council recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 148(4) TFEU, taking into account the ex ante evaluation 9.

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

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

	1.1.2.a	Justification setting out the expected impact of the operational programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy. Table 1 Justification for the selection of thematic objectives and investment priorities Selected thematic objective Selected investment priority Justification for selection or impact on fostering crisis repair (where applicable) < 1.1.2 type="S" input="S" PA = Y TA=”NA”> < 1.1.3 type="S" input="S" PA = Y TA=”NA”> < 1.1.4 type="S" maxlength="1000" input="M" PA = Y TA=”NA”>

1.2.   Justification for the financial allocation

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

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

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

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

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Table 2

Overview of the investment strategy of the operational programme

Priority axis	Fund (ERDF10, Cohesion Fund, ESF11, YEI12, ERDF REACT-EU, ESF REACT-EU or YEI REACT-EU)	Union support13 (EUR)	Proportion of total Union support for the operational programme14	Thematic objective15	Investment priorities16	Specific objectives corresponding to the investment priority	Common and programme-specific result indicators for which a target has been set
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SECTION 2

PRIORITY AXES

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

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

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

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

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

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Title of the priority axis	< 2A.2 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M"“SME” >
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☐ The entire priority axis will be implemented solely though financial instruments set up at Union level	< 2A.4 type="C" input="M"“SME” >
☐ The entire priority axis will be implemented through community-led local development	< 2A.5 type="C" input="M">
☐ For the ESF: The entire priority axis is dedicated to social innovation or to transnational cooperation, or both	< 2A.6 type="C" input="M">
☐ The entire priority axis is dedicated to REACT-EU	< 2A.7 type="C" input="M">
☐ The entire priority axis will address migratory challenges resulting from the Russian military aggression, including in accordance with Article 98(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013	< 2A.8 type="C" input="M">
☐ The entire priority axis will use REACT-EU resources to address migratory challenges resulting from the Russian military aggression in accordance with Article 98(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013	< 2A.9 type="C" input="M">

2.A.2   Justification for the establishment of a priority axis covering more than one category of region, thematic objective or Fund (where applicable) ¹⁷

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

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

(Repeated for each combination under a priority axis)

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Category of region 18	< 2A.8 type="S" input="S"“SME“>
Calculation basis (total eligible expenditure or eligible public expenditure)	< 2A.9 type="S" input="S"“SME” >
Category of region for outermost regions and northern sparsely populated regions (where applicable) 19	< 2A.9 type="S" input="S” >

2.A.4   Investment priority

(Repeated for each investment priority under the priority axis)

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

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

(Repeated for each specific objective under the investment priority)

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

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Table 3

Programme-specific result indicators, by specific objective (for the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund and ERDF REACT-EU)

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

ID	Indicator	Measurement unit	Category of region (where relevant)	Baseline value	Baseline year	Target value20 (2023)	Source of data	Frequency of reporting
< 2A.1.4 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M"“SME” >	< 2A.1.5 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"“SME” >	< 2A.1.6 type="S" input="M””SME">	< 2A.1.7 type="S" input="S"“SME” >	Quantitative < 2A.1.8 type="N" input="M"“SME” > Qualitative < 2A.1.8 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"“SME”	< 2A.1.9 type="N’ input="M"“SME”>	Quantitative < 2A.1.10 type="N" input="M"> Qualitative < 2A.1.10 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"“SME” >	< 2A.1.11 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M"“SME”>	< 2A.1.12 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M"“SME” >

Table 4

Common result indicators for which a target value has been set and programme specific result indicators corresponding to the specific objective (by investment priority and category of region) (for the ESF and the ESF REACT-EU)

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

ID	Indicator	Category of region (where relevant)	Measurement unit for indicator	Common output indicator used as basis for target setting	Baseline value	Baseline value	Baseline value	Measurement unit for baseline and target	Baseline year	Target value21 (2023)	Target value21 (2023)	Target value21 (2023)	Source of data	Frequency of reporting
ID	Indicator	Category of region (where relevant)	Measurement unit for indicator	Common output indicator used as basis for target setting	M	W	T	Measurement unit for baseline and target	Baseline year	M	W	T	Source of data	Frequency of reporting
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Table 4a

YEI and YEI REACT-EU result indicators and programme-specific result indicators corresponding to the specific objective

(by priority axis or by part of a priority axis)

(Reference: Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council²²)

ID	Indicator	Measurement unit for indicator	Common output indicator used as basis for target setting	Baseline value	Baseline value	Baseline value	Measurement unit for baseline and target	Baseline year	Target value23 (2023)	Target value23 (2023)	Target value23 (2023)	Target value23 (2023)	Source of data	Frequency of reporting
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2.A.6   Action to be supported under the investment priority

(by investment priority)

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

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

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

2.A.6.2   Guiding principles for selection of operations

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

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

2.A.6.3   Planned use of financial instruments

(where appropriate)

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

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

2.A.6.4   Planned use of major projects

(where appropriate)

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

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

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

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

Table 5

Common and programme-specific output indicators

(by investment priority, broken down by category of region for the ESF, and where relevant, for the ERDF²⁴)

ID	Indicator	Measurement unit	Fund	Category of region (where relevant)	Target value (202325	Target value (202325	Target value (202325	Source of data	Frequency of reporting
ID	Indicator	Measurement unit	Fund	Category of region (where relevant)	M	W	T
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2.A.7   Social innovation, transnational cooperation and contribution to thematic objectives 1-7 and 13

Specific provisions for ESF and ESF REACT-EU ²⁶, where applicable (by priority axis and, where relevant, category of region): social innovation, transnational cooperation and ESF contribution to thematic objectives 1 to 7 and 13.

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

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

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

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

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

2.A.8   Performance framework ²⁷

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

Table 6

Performance framework of the priority axis

(by fund and, for the ERDF and ESF, category of region)²⁸

Priority axis	Indicator type (Key implementation step, financial, output or, where appropriate, result indicator)	ID	Indicator or key implementation step	Measurement unit, where appropriate	Fund	Category of region	Milestone for 201829	Milestone for 201829	Milestone for 201829	Final target (2023)30	Final target (2023)30	Final target (2023)30	Source of data	Explanation of relevance of indicator, where appropriate
Priority axis	Indicator type (Key implementation step, financial, output or, where appropriate, result indicator)	ID	Indicator or key implementation step	Measurement unit, where appropriate	Fund	Category of region	M	W	T	M	W	T	Source of data	Explanation of relevance of indicator, where appropriate
< 2A.4.1 type="S" input="S">	< 2A.4.2 type="S" input="S">	Implementation Step or Financial indicator < 2A.4.3 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M"> Output or result< 2A.4.3 type="S" input="S">	Implementation Step or Financial indicator < 2A.4.4 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M"> Output or Result < 2A.4.4 type="S" input="G" or “M”>	Implementation Step or Financial indicator < 2A.4.5 type="S" input="M"> Output or Result < 2A.4.5 type="S" input="G" or “M”>	< 2A.4.6 type="S" input="S">	< 2A.4.7 type="S" input="S">	< 2A.4.8 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M">	< 2A.4.8 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M">	< 2A.4.8 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M">	Implementation Step or Financial < 2A.4.9 type="S" input="M"> Output or Result < 2A.4.8 type="S" input="M">	Implementation Step or Financial < 2A.4.9 type="S" input="M"> Output or Result < 2A.4.8 type="S" input="M">	Implementation Step or Financial < 2A.4.9 type="S" input="M"> Output or Result < 2A.4.8 type="S" input="M">	Implementation Step or Financial indicator < 2A.4.10 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M"> Output or Result < 2A.4.10 type="S" input=“M”>	< 2A.4.11 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M">

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

< 2A.4.12 type="S" maxlength="7000" input="M">

2.A.9   Categories of intervention

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

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

Tables 7-11

Categories of intervention

³¹

(by Fund and category of region, if the priority axis covers more than one)

Table 7: Dimension 1 – Intervention field	Table 7: Dimension 1 – Intervention field	Table 7: Dimension 1 – Intervention field
Fund	< 2A.5.1.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.1.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Category of region32	< 2A.5.1.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.1.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Priority axis	Code	Amount (EUR)
< 2A.5.1.3 type="S" input="S" Decision = N>	< 2A.5.1.4 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.1.5 type="N" input="M" Decision = N >
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Table 8: Dimension 2 – Form of finance	Table 8: Dimension 2 – Form of finance	Table 8: Dimension 2 – Form of finance
Fund	< 2A.5.2.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.2.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Category of region33	< 2A.5.2.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.2.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Priority axis	Code	Amount (EUR)
< 2A.5.2.3 type="S" input="S" Decision = N>	< 2A.5.2.4 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.2.5 type="N" input="M" Decision = N >
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Table 9: Dimension 3 – Territory type	Table 9: Dimension 3 – Territory type	Table 9: Dimension 3 – Territory type
Fund	< 2A.5.3.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.3.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Category of region34	< 2A.5.3.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.3.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Priority axis	Code	Amount (EUR)
< 2A.5.3.3 type="S" input="S" Decision = N>	< 2A.5.3.4 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.3.5 type="N" input="M" Decision = N >
---	---	---
Table 10: Dimension 4 – Territorial delivery mechanisms	Table 10: Dimension 4 – Territorial delivery mechanisms	Table 10: Dimension 4 – Territorial delivery mechanisms
Fund	< 2A.5.4.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.4.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Category of region35	< 2A.5.4.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.4.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Priority axis	Code	Amount (EUR)
< 2A.5.4.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N>	< 2A.5.4.4 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.4.5 type="N" input="M" Decision = N >
---	---	---
Table 11: Dimension 6 – ESF and ESF REACT-EU secondary theme 36 (ESF only)	Table 11: Dimension 6 – ESF and ESF REACT-EU secondary theme 36 (ESF only)	Table 11: Dimension 6 – ESF and ESF REACT-EU secondary theme 36 (ESF only)
Fund	< 2A.5.5.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.5.1 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Category of region37	< 2A.5.5.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.5.2 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >
Priority axis	Code	Amount (EUR)
< 2A.5.5.3 type="S" input="S" Decision = N>	< 2A.5.5.4 type="S" input="S" Decision = N >	< 2A.5.5.5 type="N" input="M" Decision = N >

2.A.10   Summary of the planned use of technical assistance including, where necessary, actions to reinforce the administrative capacity of authorities involved in the management and control of the programmes and beneficiaries (where appropriate) ³⁸

(by priority axis)

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

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

2.B   Description of the priority axes for technical assistance

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

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

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

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

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

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

< 2B.0.1 type="S" maxlength="3500" input="M">

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

Fund	< 2B.0.4 type="S" input="S">
Category of region 39	< 2B.0.5 type="S" input="S">
Calculation basis (total eligible expenditure or eligible public expenditure)	< 2B.0.6 type="S" input="S">

2.B.4   Specific objectives and expected results

(repeated for each specific objective under the priority axis)

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

ID	< 2B.1.1 type="N" maxlength="5" input="G">
Specific objective	< 2B.1.2 type="S" maxlength="500" input="M">
Results that the Member State seeks to achieve with Union support 40	< 2B.1.3 type="S" maxlength="3500" input="M">

2.B.5   Result indicators ⁴¹

Table 12

Programme-specific result indicators (by specific objective)

(for ERDF/ESF/Cohesion Fund/ERDF REACT-EU/ESF REACT-EU)

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

ID	Indicator	Measurement unit	Baseline value	Baseline value	Baseline value	Baseline year	Target value42 (2023)	Target value42 (2023)	Target value42 (2023)	Source of data	Frequency of reporting
ID	Indicator	Measurement unit	M	W	T	Baseline year	M	W	T	Source of data	Frequency of reporting
< 2.B.2.1 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M">	< 2.B.2.2 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M">	< 2.B.2.3 type="S" input="M">	Quantitative < 2.B.2.4 type="N" input="M">	Quantitative < 2.B.2.4 type="N" input="M">	Quantitative < 2.B.2.4 type="N" input="M">	< 2.B.2.5 type="N’ input="M">	Quantitative < 2.B.2.6 type="N" input="M"> Qualitative < 2.B.2.6 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M">	Quantitative < 2.B.2.6 type="N" input="M"> Qualitative < 2.B.2.6 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M">	Quantitative < 2.B.2.6 type="N" input="M"> Qualitative < 2.B.2.6 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M">	< 2.B.2.7 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M">	< 2.B.2.8 type="S" maxlength="100" input="M">

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table 13

Output indicators (by priority axis)

(for ERDF/ESF/Cohesion Fund/ERDF REACT-EU/ESF REACT-EU)

ID	Indicator	Measurement unit	Target value (2023)43 (optional)	Target value (2023)43 (optional)	Target value (2023)43 (optional)	Source of data
ID	Indicator	Measurement unit	M	W	T	Source of data
< 2.B.3.2.1 type="S" maxlength="5" input="M">	< 2.B.2.2.2 type="S" maxlength="255" input="M">	< 2.B.3.2.3 type="S" input="M">	< 2.B.3.2.4 type="N’ input="M">	< 2.B.3.2.4 type="N’ input="M">	< 2.B.3.2.4 type="N’ input="M">	< 2.B.3.2.5 type="S" maxlength="200" input="M">

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

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

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

Tables 14-16

Categories of intervention

⁴⁴

Table 14: Dimension 1 – Intervention field	Table 14: Dimension 1 – Intervention field	Table 14: Dimension 1 – Intervention field
Category of region 45 :	Category of region 45 :	Category of region 45 :
Priority axis	Code	Amount (EUR)
< 2B.4.1.1 type="S" input="S" > Decision = N>	< 2B.4.1.2 type="S" input="S"> Decision = N>	< 2B.4.1.3 type="N" input="M"> Decision = N>
---	---	---
Table 15: Dimension 2 – Form of finance	Table 15: Dimension 2 – Form of finance	Table 15: Dimension 2 – Form of finance
Category of region 46 :	Category of region 46 :	Category of region 46 :
Priority axis	Code	Amount (EUR)
< 2B.4.2.1 type="S" input="S" > Decision = N>	< 2B.4.2.2 type="S" input="S"> Decision = N>	< 2B.4.2.3 type="N" input="M"> Decision = N>
---	---	---
Table 16: Dimension 3 – Territory type	Table 16: Dimension 3 – Territory type	Table 16: Dimension 3 – Territory type
Category of region 47 :	Category of region 47 :	Category of region 47 :
Priority axis	Code	Amount (EUR)
< 2B.4.3.1 type="S" input="S" > Decision = N>	< 2B.4.3.2 type="S" input="S"> Decision = N>	< 2B.4.3.3 type="N" input="M"> Decision = N>

SECTION 3

FINANCING PLAN

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

3.1.   Financial appropriation from each fund and amounts for performance reserve

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

Table 17

	Fund	Category of region	2014	2014	2015	2015	2016	2016	2017	2017	2018	2018	2019	2019	2020	2020	2021	2022	Total	Total
			Main allocation48	Performance reserve	Main allocation	Performance reserve	Main allocation	Performance reserve	Main allocation	Performance reserve	Main allocation	Performance reserve	Main allocation	Performance reserve	Main allocation	Performance reserve	Total allocation (Union support)	Total allocation (Union support)	Main allocation	Performance reserve
	< 3.1.1 type="S" input="G"“SME”>	< 3.1.2 type="S" input="G"“SME” >	< 3.1.3 type="N" input="M" SME” >	< 3.1.4 type="N" input="M" TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>	< 3.1.5 type="N" input="M" SME” >	< 3.1.6 type="N" input="M" TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>	< 3.1.7type="N" input="M" SME” >	< 3.1.8 type="N" input="M " TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>	< 3.1.9 type="N" input="M" SME” >	< 3.1.10 type="N" input="M"” TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>	< 3.1.11 type="N" input="M" SME” >	< 3.1.12 type="N" input="M"” TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>	< 3.1.13 type="N" input="M" SME” >	< 3.1.14 type="N" input="M" TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>	< 3.1.15 type="N" input="M" SME” >	< 3.1.16 type="N" input="M" TA – “NA” YEI –“NA” REACT-EU – NA>	< 3.1.17 type="N" input="M	< 3.1.18 type="N" input="M	< 3.1.19 type="N" input="G" SME” >	< 3.1.20 type="N" input="G" TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>
(1)	ERDF	In less developed regions															Not applicable	Not applicable
(2)		In transition regions															Not applicable	Not applicable
(3)		In more developed regions															Not applicable	Not applicable
(4)		Total without REACT-EU															Not applicable	Not applicable
(5)	ESF 49	In less developed regions															Not applicable	Not applicable
(6)		In transition regions															Not applicable	Not applicable
(7)		In more developed regions															Not applicable	Not applicable
(8)		Total without REACT-EU															Not applicable	Not applicable
(9)	YEI-specific allocation	Not applicable		Not applicable		Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
(10)	Cohesion Fund	Not applicable															Not applicable	Not applicable
(11)	ERDF	Special allocation to outermost regions or northern sparsely populated regions															Not applicable	Not applicable
(12)	ERDF REACT-EU	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable				Not applicable
(13)	ESF REACT-EU 50	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable				Not applicable
(14)	YEI REACT-EU specific allocation	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable				Not applicable
(15)	REACT-EU	Total	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable				Not applicable
(16)	Grand total	Total

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

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

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

Table 18a

Financing plan

Priority axis	Fund	Category of region	Basis for calculation of Union support (Total eligible cost or public eligible cost)	Union support	National counterpart	Indicative breakdown of national counterpart	Indicative breakdown of national counterpart	Total funding	Co-financing rate51	100 % co-financing rate for accounting year 2020-202162	100 % co-financing rate for accounting year 2021-202263	100 % co-financing rate for accounting year 2023-202464	For information EIB contributions	Main allocation (total funding less performance reserve)	Main allocation (total funding less performance reserve)	Performance reserve	Performance reserve	Performance reserve amount as proportion of total Union support
Priority axis	Fund	Category of region	Basis for calculation of Union support (Total eligible cost or public eligible cost)	Union support	National counterpart	National public funding	National private funding (1)	Total funding	Co-financing rate51	100 % co-financing rate for accounting year 2020-202162		100 % co-financing rate for accounting year 2023-202464	For information EIB contributions	Union support	National counterpart	Union support	National counterpart52
				(a)	(b) = (c) + (d))	(c)	(d)	(e) = (a) + (b)	(f) = (a)/(e) (2)				(g)	(h)=(a)-(j)	(i) = (b) – (k)	(j)	(k)= (b)62 ((j)/(a))	(l) =(j)/(a)62100
< 3.2.A.1 type="S" input="G"“SME” >	< 3.2.A.2 type="S" input="G"“SME” >	< 3.2.A.3 type="S" input="G"“SME” >	< 3.2.A.4 type="S" input="G"“SME” >	< 3.2.A.5 type="N" input="M"“SME” >	< 3.2.A.6 type="N“SME”" input="G">	< 3.2.A.7 type="N" input="M"“SME” >	< 3.2.A.8 type="N" input="M"“SME” >	< 3.2.A.9 type="N" input="G“SME”">	< 3.2.A.10 type="P" input="G"“SME” >	See footnote 62 for details (examples below)	See footnote 63 for details (examples below)	See footnote 64 for details (examples below)	< 3.2.A.11 type="N" input="M"“SME” >	< 3.2.A.12 type="N" input="M" TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>	< 3.2.A.13 type="N" input="M" TA – “NA” YEI –“NA”>>	< 3.2.A.14 type="N" input="M" TA – “NA” YEI –“NA” REACT-EU „NA”>	< 3.2.A.15 type="N" input="M"” TA – “NA” YEI –“NA” REACT-EU „NA”>>	< 3.2.A.16 type="N" input="G” TA – “NA” YEI –“NA” REACT-EU “NA”>
Priority axis 1	ERDF									☐	☐	☐
Priority axis 2	ESF									☐	☐	☐
Priority axis 3	YEI53	NA								☐	☐	☐				NA	NA	NA
Priority axis 4	ESF									☐	☐	☐
Priority axis 4	YEI54	NA								☐	☐	☐				NA	NA	NA
Priority Axis 5	Cohesion Fund	NA								☐	☐	☐
Priority Axis 6	ERDF REACT-EU	NA								☐	☐	☐	NA			NA	NA	NA
Priority Axis 7	ESF REACT-EU	NA								☐	☐	☐	NA			NA	NA	NA
Priority axis 8	YEI REACT-EU55	NA								☐	☐	☐	NA			NA	NA	NA
Priority axis 9	ESF REACT-EU	NA								☐	☐	☐	NA			NA	NA	NA
Priority axis 9	YEI REACT EU56	NA								☐	☐	☐	NA			NA	NA	NA
Total	ERDF	Less developed		Equals total (1) in Table 17
Total	ERDF	Transition		Equals total (2) in Table 17
Total	ERDF	More developed		Equals total (3) in Table 17
Total	ERDF	Special allocation to outermost regions or northern sparsely populated regions		Equals total (11) in Table 17
Total	ERDF REACT-EU	NA		Equals total (12) in Table 17									NA			NA	NA	NA
Total	ESF57	Less developed		This does not equal total (5) in Table 17, which includes ESF matching support to YEI58
Total	ESF59	Transition		This does not equal total (6) in Table 17, which includes ESF matching support to YEI
Total	ESF60	More developed		This does not equal total (7) in Table 17, which includes ESF matching support to YEI
Total	ESF REACT-EU	NA		Equals total (13) in Table 17									NA			NA	NA	NA
Total	YEI61	NA		This does not equal total (9) in Table 17, which only includes the YEI-specific allocation
Total	YEI REACT-EU 65	NA		Equals total (14) in Table 17									NA			NA	NA	NA
Total	Cohesion Fund	NA		Equals total (10) in Table 17
Total	REACT-EU	NA		Equals total (15) in Table 17									NA			NA	NA	NA
Grand total				Equals total (16) in Table 17

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

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

Table 18b

Youth Employment Initiative – ESF, ESF REACT-EU- and YEI-specific allocations ⁶⁶ (where appropriate)

	Fund67	Category of region	Basis for calculation of Union support (Total eligible cost or public eligible cost)	Union support (a)	National counterpart (b) = (c) + (d)	Indicative breakdown of national counterpart	Indicative breakdown of national counterpart	Total funding (e) = (a) + (b)	Co-financing rate (f) = (a)/(e) (2)
	Fund67	Category of region	Basis for calculation of Union support (Total eligible cost or public eligible cost)	Union support (a)	National counterpart (b) = (c) + (d)	National public funding (c)	National private funding (d) (1)	Total funding (e) = (a) + (b)	Co-financing rate (f) = (a)/(e) (2)
	< 3.2.B.1 type="S" input="G">	< 3.2.B.2 type="S" input="G">	< 3.2.B.3 type="S" input="G">	< 3.2.B.1 type="N" input="M">	< 3.2.B.4 type="N" input="G">	< 3.2.B.5 type="N" input="M">	< 3.2.B.6 type="N" input="M">	< 3.2.B.7 type="N" input="G">	< 3.2.B.8 type="P" input="G">
1.	YEI-specific allocation	NA			0				100 %
2.	ESF matching support	less developed
3.	ESF matching support	transition
4.	ESF matching support	more developed
5.	YEI REACT-EU specific allocation	NA							100 %
6.	ESF REACT-EU matching support	NA
7.	TOTAL: YEI [part of] Priority axis	[Must equal [part of] Priority axis 3]		Sum (1:4)	Sum (1:4)
8.	TOTAL: YEI REACT-EU [part of] Priority axis	[Must equal [part of] Priority axis
9.			Ratio of ESF for less developed regions 2/sum(2:4)	< 3.2.c.11 type="P" input="G">
10.			Ratio of ESF for transition regions 3/sum(2:4)	< 3.2.c.13 type="P" input="G">
11.			Ratio of ESF for more developed regions 4/sum(2:4)	< 3.2.c.14 type="P" input="G">

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

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

Table 18c

Breakdown of the financial plan by priority axis, fund, category of region and thematic objective

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

Priority axis	Fund 68	Category of region (where relevant)	Thematic objective	Union support	National counterpart	Total funding
< 3.2.C.1 type="S" input="G">	< 3.2.C.2 type="S" input="G">	< 3.2.C.3 type="S" input="G">	< 3.2.C.4 type="S" input="G">	< 3.2.C.5 type="N" input="M">	< 3.2.C.6 type="N" input="M">	< 3.2.C.7 type="N" input="M">
Total

Table 19

Indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives

(Reference: Article 27(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)⁶⁹

Priority axis	Indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives (EUR)	Proportion of total allocation to the operational programme (%)
< 3.2.C.8 type="S" input="G">	< 3.2.C.9 type="N" input="G"> Decision = N>	< 3.2.C.10 type="P" input="G"> Decision = N>
Total REACT-EU
Total

SECTION 4

INTEGRATED APPROACH TO TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT

⁷⁰

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

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

< 4.0 type="S" maxlength="3500" input="M">

4.1.   Community-led local development (where appropriate)

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

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

< 4.1 type="S" maxlength="7000" input="M" PA = Y>

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

(Reference: point (b) of Article 96(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013; Article 7(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council ⁷¹)

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

< 4.2.1 type=”S” maxlength=”3500” input=”M”>

Table 20

Integrated actions for sustainable urban development – indicative amounts of ERDF and ESF support

Fund	ERDF and ESF support (indicative) (EUR)	Proportion of fund’s total allocation to programme
< 4.2.2 type="S" input="G">	< 4.2.3 type="N" input="M">	< 4.2.3 type="P" input="G">
Total ERDF without REACT-EU
Total ESF without REACT-EU
TOTAL ERDF+ESF without REACT-EU

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

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

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

< 4.3.1 type="S" maxlength="5000" input="M PA = Y">

Table 21

Indicative financial allocation to ITI other than those mentioned under point 4.2

(aggregate amount)

Priority axis	Fund	Indicative financial allocation (Union support) (EUR)
< 4.3.2 type="S" input="G" PA = Y>	< 4.3.3 type="S" input="G" PA = Y >	< 4.3.4 type="N" input="M" PA = Y >
Total ERDF [without REACT-EU]
Total ESF [without REACT-EU]
TOTAL ERDF+ESF [without REACT-EU]
Total ERDF REACT-EU
Total ESF REACT-EU
TOTAL ERDF REACT-EU+ESF REACT-EU
Grand total

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

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

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

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

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

< 4.4.2 type="S" maxlength="3500" input="M" >

SECTION 5

SPECIFIC NEEDS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS MOST AFFECTED BY POVERTY OR TARGET GROUPS AT HIGHEST RISK OF DISCRIMINATION OR SOCIAL EXCLUSION (WHERE APPROPRIATE) ⁷²

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

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

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

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Table 22

Actions to address specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty/target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion

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Target group/geographical area	Main types of planned action as part of integrated approach	Priority axis	Fund	Category of region (where relevant)	Investment priority
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SECTION 6

SPECIFIC NEEDS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS WHICH SUFFER FROM SEVERE AND PERMANENT NATURAL OR DEMOGRAPHIC HANDICAPS (WHERE APPROPRIATE) ⁷⁴

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

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SECTION 7

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

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

7.1.   Relevant authorities and bodies

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

Table 23

Relevant authorities and bodies

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

7.2.   Involvement of relevant partners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SECTION 8

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

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

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

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SECTION 9

EX-ANTE CONDITIONALITIES

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

9.1.   Ex-ante conditionalities

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

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Table 24

Applicable ex-ante conditionalities and assessment of their fulfilment

Ex-ante conditionality	Priority axes to which conditionality applies	Ex-ante conditionality fulfilled (yes/no/partially)	Criteria	Criteria fulfilled (yes/no)	Reference (reference to strategies, legal act or other relevant documents, incl. relevant sections, articles or paragraphs, accompanied by web-links or access to full text)	Explanations
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9.2.   Description of actions to fulfil ex-ante conditionalities, responsible bodies and timetable ⁷⁶

Table 25

Actions to fulfil applicable general ex-ante conditionalities

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

Table 26

Actions to fulfil applicable thematic ex-ante conditionalities