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)

Type Implementing Regulation
Publication 2024-04-24
State In force
Text As published
Department European Commission, REGIO
Source EUR-Lex
articles 2

This is the act as published. Later amendments are not folded into the text below: each one is a separate act in this repository and an entry in this law's history.

Reform history JSON API
Thematic ex-ante conditionality Criteria not fulfilled Actions to be taken Deadline (date) Bodies responsible
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1. X Action 1 Deadline for action 1
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SECTION 10

REDUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN FOR BENEFICIARIES

77

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

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

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SECTION 11

HORIZONTAL PRINCIPLES

78

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

11.1.   Sustainable development

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

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11.2.   Equal opportunities and non-discrimination

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

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11.3.   Equality between men and women

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

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SECTION 12

SEPARATE ELEMENTS

12.1.   Major projects to be implemented during programming period

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

Table 27
List of major projects
Project Planned notification/submission date (year, quarter) Planned start of implementation (year, quarter) Planned completion date (year, quarter) Priority Axes/Investment Priorities
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12.2.   Performance framework of operational programme 79

Table 28
Performance framework by fund and category of region (summary table)
Priority axis Fund Category of region Indicator or key implementation step Measurement unit, where appropriate Milestone for 2018 Final target (2023)80 Final target (2023)80 Final target (2023)80
Priority axis Fund Category of region Indicator or key implementation step Measurement unit, where appropriate Milestone for 2018 M W T
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12.3.   Relevant partners involved in preparation of programme

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

(Reference: Article 55(2) and Article 92b(10) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) 81

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type: N = Number, D = Date, S = String, C = Checkbox, P = Percentage, B = Boolean

decision: N = Not part of the Commission decision approving the operational programme

input: M = Manual, S = Selection, G = Generated by system

“maxlength”= Maximum number of characters including spaces

PA – Y = Element can be covered solely by the Partnership Agreement

TA – NA = not applicable in the case of operational programmes dedicated exclusively to technical assistance

YEI – NA = not applicable in the case of operational programmes dedicated exclusively to the Youth Employment Initiative

SME = applicable also to programmes dedicated to joint uncapped guarantee and securitisation financial instruments for SMEs, implemented by the EIB.

6

Tables in this Annex provide for the split of the REACT-EU resources (Article 92a of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) where necessary, i.e. ERDF REACT-EU, ESF REACT-EU and YEI REACT-EU).

7

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 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).

8

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

9

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

10

European Regional Development Fund.

11

European Social Fund.

12

Youth Employment Initiative.

13

Total Union support (including the main allocation and the performance reserve).

14

Information by Fund and by priority axis.

15

Title of thematic objective (not applicable to technical assistance).

16

Title of investment priority (not applicable to technical assistance).

17

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

18

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

19

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

20

For ERDF, the Cohesion Fund and ERDF REACT-EU, the target values may be qualitative or quantitative.

21

This list includes common result indicators for which a target value has been set and all programme-specific result indicators. Target values for common result indicators must be quantified; for programme-specific result indicators, they may be qualitative or quantitative. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender, the baseline values can be adjusted accordingly. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.

22

Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470).

23

This list includes common result indicators for which a target value has been set and all programme-specific result indicators. Target values for common result indicators must be quantified; for programme-specific result indicators they may be qualitative or quantitative. All result indicators in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 used to monitor YEI implementation must be linked to a quantified target value. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender, the baseline values may be adjusted accordingly. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.

24

Breakdown per category of regions is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

25

For the ESF, this list includes common output indicators for which a target value has been set. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender. For the ERDF REACT-EU, gender breakdown is in most cases not relevant. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.

26

For the ESF and ESF REACT-EU, this list includes common output indicators for which a target value has been set and all programme-specific output indicators.

27

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

28

Where YEI is implemented as part of a priority axis, YEI milestones and targets must be distinguished from other milestones and targets for the priority axis in accordance with implementing acts referred to in the fifth subparagraph of Article 22(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, as YEI resources (specific allocation and matching ESF support) are excluded from the performance reserve.

29

Milestones may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.

30

Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.

31

Amounts include total Union support (the main allocation and the allocation from the performance reserve).

32

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

33

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

34

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

35

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

36

Include, where appropriate, quantified information on the ESF’s contribution to the thematic objectives referred to in points (1) to (7) of the first paragraph of Article 9 and in Article 92b(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

37

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

38

This section is not required in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

39

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

40

Required where Union support for technical assistance in the programme exceeds EUR 15 million.

41

Required where objectively justified given the content of the action and where Union support for technical assistance in the programme exceeds EUR 15 million.

42

Target values may be qualitative or quantitative. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender, the baseline values may be adjusted accordingly. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= total.

43

Target values for output indicators under technical assistance are optional. Target values may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender. “M” = men, “W”=women, “T”= tot

44

Amounts include total Union support (the main allocation and the allocation from the performance reserve).

45

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

46

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

47

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme or priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

48

Total allocation (Union support) less allocation to performance reserve.

49

Total allocation from the ESF, including matching ESF support for YEI. The columns for the performance reserve do not include matching ESF support for YEI, as this is excluded from the performance reserve.

50

Total allocation from the ESF, including matching ESF support for YEI. The columns for the performance reserve do not include matching ESF support for YEI, as this is excluded from the performance reserve.

51

The derogation from the first and second subparagraphs of Article 120(3) CPR (provided for in Article 92b(11) CPR) is not applicable to the REACT-EU additional resources allocated to technical assistance. Where the technical assistance priority axis provides support for more than one category of regions, the co-financing rate for such a priority axis will be determined by proportionately reflecting, within the ceilings provided for in Article 120(3) CPR, the distribution of the REACT-EU resources amongst categories of regions within that priority axis.

52

The national counterpart is divided pro-rata between the main allocation and the performance reserve.

53

This priority axis comprises the specific allocation to YEI and the matching ESF support.

54

This part of a priority axis comprises the specific allocation to YEI and the matching ESF support.

55

This priority axis comprises the specific allocation to YEI and the matching ESF support.

56

This part of a priority axis comprises the specific allocation to YEI REACT-EU and the matching ESF REACT-EU support.

57

ESF allocation without the matching support for the YEI.

58

The sum of total ESF support in less developed, transition and more developed regions and the resources allocated to the YEI in Table 18a equals the sum of total ESF support in such regions and the specific allocation to the YEI in Table 17.

59

ESF allocation without the matching support for the YEI.

60

ESF allocation without the matching support for the YEI.

61

Includes the YEI special allocation and the matching support from the ESF.

62

By ticking the box the Member State requests to apply, pursuant to Article 25a(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a co-financing rate of 100 % to expenditure declared in payment applications during the accounting year starting on 1 July 2020 and ending on 30 June 2021 for [all priority axes] [some of the priority axes] of the operational programme.

63

By ticking the box the Member State requests to apply, pursuant to Article 25a(1a) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a co-financing rate of 100 % to expenditure declared in payment applications during the accounting year starting on 1 July 2021 and ending on 30 June 2022 for [all priority axes] [some of the priority axes] of the operational programme.

64

By ticking the box the Member State requests to apply, pursuant to Article 25a(1b) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a co-financing rate of 100 % to expenditure declared in payment applications during the accounting year starting on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2024 for [all priority axes] [some of the priority axes] of the operational programme.

65

Includes the YEI REACT-EU special allocation and the matching support from the ESF REACT-EU.

66

To be completed for every (part of a) priority axis which implements the YEI.

67

The YEI (specific allocation and matching ESF support) is considered a Fund and appears as a separate row even if it is part of a priority axis.

68

For the purposes of this table, the YEI (specific allocation and matching ESF support) is considered as a fund.

69

This table is generated automatically on the basis of tables on categories of intervention under each priority axis.

70

In the case of operational programme or of programme revision in order to establish one or more separate priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, this part is required only where corresponding support is provided.

71

Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289).

72

This section is not required in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

73

If the programme covers more than one category of region, a breakdown by category may be necessary.

74

This section is not required in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

75

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

76

Tables 25 and 26 cover only applicable general and thematic ex-ante conditionalities which are completely unfulfilled or partially fulfilled (see Table 24) at the time of submission of the programme.

77

This section is not required in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

78

This section is not required in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

79

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

80

The target value may be presented as a total (men+women) or broken down by gender.

81

This annex is not applicable in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

82

This annex is not applicable in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

83

This annex is not required in the case of an operational programme dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

ANNEX II

“ANNEX II

Model for cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal

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SECTION 1

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

85

(Reference: Article 27(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 86 and point (a) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 87)

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

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1.1.2 Justification for the choice of thematic objectives and corresponding investment priorities, having regard to the Common Strategic Framework, based on an analysis of the needs within the programme area as a whole and the strategy chosen in response to such needs, addressing, where appropriate, missing links in cross-border infrastructure, taking into account the results of the ex-ante evaluation In the case of revision of an existing cooperation programme in order to allocate the REACT-EU additional resources, the following description shall be added.
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1.1.2a Justification setting out the expected impact of the cooperation programme on fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy (Reference: Article 92b(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) Table 1 Justification for the selection of thematic objectives and investment priorities Selected thematic objective Selected investment priority Justification for selection or impact on fostering crisis repair (where applicable) < 1.1.2 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ > < 1.1.3 type=‘S’ input=‘S’> < 1.1.4 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘1000’ input=‘M’>

1.2.   Justification for the financial allocation

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

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

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

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Table 2
Overview of the investment strategy of the cooperation programme
Priority axis ERDF support (in EUR) Proportion (%) of the total Union support for the cooperation programme (by Fund)88 Proportion (%) of the total Union support for the cooperation programme (by Fund)88 Proportion (%) of the total Union support for the cooperation programme (by Fund)88 Thematic objective89 Investment priorities90 Specific objectives corresponding to the investment priorities Result indicators corresponding to the specific objective
Priority axis ERDF support (in EUR) ERDF91 ENI92 (where applicable) IPA93 (where applicable) Thematic objective89 Investment priorities90 Specific objectives corresponding to the investment priorities Result indicators corresponding to the specific objective
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REACT-EU

SECTION 2

PRIORITY AXES

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

SECTION 2.A

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIORITY AXES OTHER THAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

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

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

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Title of the priority axis < 2A.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘500’ input=‘M’>
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? The entire priority axis will be implemented solely through financial instruments < 2A.3 type=‘C’ input=‘M’>
? The entire priority axis will be implemented solely though financial instruments set up at Union level < 2A.4 type=‘C’ input=‘M’>
? The entire priority axis will be implemented through community-led local development < 2A.5 type=‘C’ input=‘M’>
? The entire priority axis is dedicated to REACT-EU < 2A.6 type="C" input="M">

2.A.2   Justification for the establishment of a priority axis covering more than one thematic objective (where applicable) 94

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

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

(repeated for each fund under the priority axis)

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

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

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

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

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

(repeated for each specific objective under the investment priority)

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

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Specific objective < 2A.1.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘500’ input=‘M’>
The results that the Member States seek to achieve with Union support < 2A.1.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’>
Table 3
Programme specific result indicators

(by specific objective)

(Reference: point (b)(ii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)
ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline value Baseline year Target value (2023)95 Source of data Frequency of reporting
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2.A.6   Actions to be supported under the investment priority (by investment priority)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.A.7   Performance framework 96

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

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

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

< 2A.3.11 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘7000’ input=‘M’>

2.A.8   Categories of intervention

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

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

Tables 6-9
Categories of intervention
Table 6: Dimension 1 Intervention field Table 6: Dimension 1 Intervention field Table 6: Dimension 1 Intervention field
Priority axis Code Amount (EUR)
< 2A.4.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N> < 2A.4.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2A.4.1.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision = N >
--- --- ---
Table 7: Dimension 2 Form of finance Table 7: Dimension 2 Form of finance Table 7: Dimension 2 Form of finance
Priority axis Code Amount (EUR)
< 2A.4.1.4 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N> < 2A.4.1.5 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2A.4.1.6 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision = N >
--- --- ---
Table 8: Dimension 3 Territory type Table 8: Dimension 3 Territory type Table 8: Dimension 3 Territory type
Priority axis Code Amount (EUR)
< 2A.4.1.7 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N> < 2A.4.1.8 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2A.4.1.9 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision = N >
--- --- ---
Table 9: Dimension 6 Territorial delivery mechanisms Table 9: Dimension 6 Territorial delivery mechanisms Table 9: Dimension 6 Territorial delivery mechanisms
Priority axis Code Amount (EUR)
< 2A.4.1.10 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N> < 2A.4.1.11 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2A.4.1.12 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision = N >

2.A.9   A summary of the planned use of technical assistance including, where necessary, actions to reinforce the administrative capacity of authorities involved in the management and control of the programmes and beneficiaries and, where necessary, actions for to enhance the administrative capacity of relevant partners to participate in the implementation of programmes (where appropriate) 97

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

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

SECTION 2.B

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIORITY AXES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

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

2.B.1   Priority axis

ID < 2B.0.1 type=‘N’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘G’>
Title < 2B.0.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’>
--- ---
? The entire priority axis is dedicated to REACT-EU < 2B.1 type="C" input="M">

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

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

2.B.3   Specific objectives and expected results

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

Specific objective (repeated for each specific objective)

ID < 2B.1.1 type=‘N’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘G’>
Specific objective < 2B.1.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘500’ input=‘M’>
Results that the Member States seek to achieve with Union support 98 < 2B.1.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’>

2.B.4   Result indicators 99

Table 10
Programme-specific result indicators (by specific objective)
(Reference: point (c)(ii) of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)
ID Indicator Measurement unit Baseline value Baseline year Target value100 (2023) Source of data Frequency of reporting
< 2.B.2.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5’ input=‘M’> < 2.B.2.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’> < 2.B.2.3 type=‘S’ input=‘M’> Quantitative < 2.B.2.4 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> < 2.B.2.5 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Quantitative < 2.B.2.6 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> Qualitative < 2A.1.10 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’> < 2.B.2.7 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’> < 2.B.2.8 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘100’ input=‘M’>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.B.6   Categories of intervention

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

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

Tables 12-14
Categories of intervention
Table 12: Dimension 1 Intervention field Table 12: Dimension 1 Intervention field Table 12: Dimension 1 Intervention field
Priority axis Code Amount (EUR)
< 2B.4.1.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2B.4.1.2 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2B.4.1.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M Decision = N ‘>
--- --- ---
Table 13: Dimension 2 Form of finance Table 13: Dimension 2 Form of finance Table 13: Dimension 2 Form of finance
Priority axis Code Amount (EUR)
< 2B.4.2.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2B.4.2.2 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2B.4.2.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’ Decision = N >
--- --- ---
Table 14: Dimension 3 Territory type Table 14: Dimension 3 Territory type Table 14: Dimension 3 Territory type
Priority axis Code Amount (EUR)
< 2B.4.3.1 type=‘S’ input=‘S’ Decision = N > < 2B.4.3.2 type=‘S’ input=’ Decision = N S’> < 2B.4.3.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M Decision = N ‘>

SECTION 3

FINANCING PLAN

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

3.1.   Financial appropriation from the ERDF (in EUR)

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

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

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

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

1. The financial table sets out the financial plan of the cooperation programme by priority axis. Where outermost regions’ programmes combine cross-border and transnational allocations, separate priority axes will be set out for each of these. 2. The financial table shall show for information purposes, any contribution from third countries participating in the cooperation programme (other than contributions from IPA and ENI) 3. The EIB 101 contribution is presented at the level of the priority axis.
Table 16
Financing plan
Priority axis Fund Basis for calculation of Union support (Total eligible cost or public eligible cost) Union support (a) National counterpart (b) = (c) + (d)) Indicative breakdown of the national counterpart Indicative breakdown of the national counterpart Total funding (e) = (a) + (b) Co-financing rate102 (f) = (a)/(e) (2) 100 % co-financing rate for accounting year 2020-2021104 100 % co-financing rate for accounting year 2021-2022105 100 % co-financing rate for accounting year 2023-2024106 For information For information
Priority axis National Public funding (c) National private funding (d) (1) Contributions from third countries EIB contributions
< 3.2.A.1 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 3.2.A.2 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 3.2.A.3 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 3.2.A.4 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> < 3.2.A.5 type=‘N’ input=‘G’> < 3.2.A.6 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> < 3.2.A.7 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> < 3.2.A.8 type=‘N’ input=‘G’> < 3.2.A.9 type=‘P’ input=‘G’> See footnote 104 for details (examples below) See footnote 105 for details (examples below) See footnote 106 for details (examples below) < 3.2.A.10 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> < 3.2.A.11 type=‘N’ input=‘M’>
Priority axis 1 ERDF (possibly incl. amounts transferred from IPA and ENI)103 ? ? ?
Priority axis 1 IPA ? ? ?
Priority axis 1 ENI ? ? ?
Priority axis N ERDF (possibly incl. amounts transferred from IPA and ENI) ? ? ?
Priority axis N IPA ? ? ?
Priority axis N ENI ? ? ?
Priority axis N ERDF REACT-EU ? ? ? Not applicable Not applicable
Total ERDF
Total IPA
Total ENI
Total ERDF REACT-EU
Total Total all Funds

3.2.B   Breakdown by priority axis and thematic objective

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

Table 17
Priority axis Thematic objective Union support National counterpart Total funding
< 3.2.B.1 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 3.2.B.2 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 3.2.B.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> < 3.2.B.4 type=‘N’ input=‘M’> < 3.2.B.5 type=‘N’ input=‘M’>
Total ERDF without REACT-EU
Total ERDF REACT-EU
Grand total
Table 18
Indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives
(Reference: Article 27(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

107

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

SECTION 4

INTEGRATED APPROACH TO TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT

108

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

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

< 4.0 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’>

4.1.   Community-led local development (where appropriate)

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

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

< 4.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘7000’ input=‘M’ >

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

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

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

< 4.2.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘3500’ input=‘M’>
Table 19
Integrated actions for sustainable urban development – indicative amounts of ERDF support
Fund Indicative amount of ERDF support (EUR)
< 4.2.2 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 4.2.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’>
ERDF without REACT-EU

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

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

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

< 4.3.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5000’ input=‘M ‘>
Table 20
Indicative financial allocation to ITI other than those mentioned under point 4.2 (aggregate amount)
Priority axis Indicative financial allocation (Union support) (EUR)
< 4.3.2 type=‘S’ input=‘G’ > < 4.3.3 type=‘N’ input=‘M’>
Total ERDF without REACT-EU
Total ERDF REACT-EU
TOTAL

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

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

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

< 4.4.1.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘7000’ input=‘M’ >

SECTION 5

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS FOR THE COOPERATION PROGRAMME

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

5.1.   Relevant authorities and bodies

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

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

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

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

? the certifying authority < 5.1.8 type type=‘C’ input=‘M’>
Table 22
Body or bodies carrying out control and audit tasks
(Reference: points (a)(ii) and (iii) of Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)
Authority/body Name of authority/body and department or unit Head of authority/body (position or post)
Body or bodies designated to carry out control tasks < 5.1.9 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ > < 5.1.10 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ >
Body or bodies designated to be responsible for carrying out audit tasks < 5.1.11 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ > < 5.1.12 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘255’ input=‘M’ >

5.2.   Procedure for setting up the joint secretariat

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

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

5.3.   Summary description of the management and control arrangements

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

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

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

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

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

5.5.   Use of the Euro (where applicable)

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

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

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

5.6.   Involvement of partners

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

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

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

SECTION 6

COORDINATION

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

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

< 6.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘14000’ input=‘M’ Decisions = N >

SECTION 7.

REDUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN FOR BENEFICIARIES

(Reference: point (b) of Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 109)

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

< 7..0 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘7000’ input=‘M’ decision = N >

SECTION 8

HORIZONTAL PRINCIPLES

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

8.1.   Sustainable development 110

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

< 7.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5500’ input=‘M’ decision = N>

8.2.   Equal opportunities and non-discrimination 111

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

< 7.2 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5500’ input=‘M’ decision = N>

8.3.   Equality between men and women

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

< 7.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘5500’ input=‘M’ decision = N>

SECTION 9

SEPARATE ELEMENTS

9.1.   Major projects to be implemented during the programming period

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

Table 23
List of major projects

112

Project Planned notification/submission date (year, quarter) Planned start of implementation (year, quarter) Planned completion date (year quarter) Priority axes/investment priorities
< 9.1.1 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘500’ input=‘S’ decision = N> < 9.1.2 type=‘D’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ > < 9.1.3 type=‘D’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ > < 9.1.4 type=‘D’ input=‘M’ decision=’N’ > < 9.1.5 type=‘S’ input=‘S decision=’N’‘>

9.2.   Performance framework of the cooperation programme 113

Table 24
Performance framework (summary table)
Priority axis Indicator or key implementation step Measurement unit, where appropriate Milestone for 2018 Final target (2023)
< 9.2.1 type=‘S’ ‘ input=‘G’> < 9.2.3 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 9.2.4 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 9.2.5 type=‘S’ input=‘G’> < 9.2.6 type=‘S’ input=‘G’>

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

< 9.3 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘15000’ input=‘M’ decision = N>

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

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

< 9.4 type=‘S’ maxlength=‘14000’ input=‘S’>

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

(Reference: Article 55(2) and Article 92b(10) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

(Reference: Article 8(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013)

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Legend:

type: N = Number, D = Date, S = String, C = Checkbox, P = Percentage, B = Boolean

decision: N = Not part of the Commission decision approving the cooperation programme

input: M = Manual, S = Selection, G = Generated by system

“maxlength”= Maximum number of characters including spaces.

85

‘REACT-EU’ resources refer to the additional resources made available for programming under ERDF to provide assistance under 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 (REACT-EU)” and technical assistance (Articles 92a and 92b of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. Tables in this Annex provide for the split of the REACT-EU additional resources where necessary.

86

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 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).

87

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 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 259).

88

Presentation of the shares corresponding to ENI and IPA amounts depends on management option chosen.

89

Title of the thematic objective (not applicable to technical assistance).

90

Title of the investment priority (not applicable to technical assistance).

91

European Regional Development Fund.

92

European Neighbourhood Instrument.

93

Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance.

94

This field is not applicable in the case of priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

95

Target values may be qualitative or quantitative.

96

This section is not applicable in the case of priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

97

This field is not required in the case of priority axes dedicated to thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”.

98

Required where the Union support to technical assistance in the cooperation programme exceeds EUR 15 million.

99

Required where objectively justified by the given the content of the actions and where the Union support to technical assistance in the cooperation programme exceeds EUR 15 million.

100

The target values can be qualitative or quantitative.

101

European Investment Bank.

102

The derogation from the first and second subparagraphs of Article 120(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (provided for in Article 92b(11) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) is not applicable to the REACT-EU additional resources allocated to technical assistance. The cofinancing rate for such a technical assistance priority axis should be the same as the co-financing rate for non-REACT-EU priority axis for technical assistance.

103

Presentation of amounts transferred from ENI and IPA depends on management option chosen.

104

By ticking the box the Member States request to apply, pursuant to Article 25a(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a co-financing rate of 100 % to expenditure declared in payment applications during the accounting year starting on 1 July 2020 and ending on 30 June 2021 for [all priority axes] [some of the priority axes] of the operational programme.

105

By ticking the box the Member States request to apply, pursuant to Article 25a(1a) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a co-financing rate of 100 % to expenditure declared in payment applications during the accounting year starting on 1 July 2021 and ending on 30 June 2022 for [all priority axes] [some of the priority axes] of the operational programme.

106

By ticking the box the Member States request to apply, pursuant to Article 25a(1b) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a co-financing rate of 100 % to expenditure declared in payment applications during the accounting year starting on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2024 for [all priority axes] [some of the priority axes] of the operational programme.

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