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class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">EU Cohesion Policy contributes to strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion in the European Union. It aims to correct imbalances between countries and regions. It delivers on the Union's political priorities, especially the green and digital transition.</p> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-9"> <div class="ecl-media-container ecl-u-mv-m"> <figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"> <video class="ecl-video ecl-media-container__media" poster="/regional_policy/videos/cohesion/new_cohesion_policy.png" aria-label="New Cohesion Policy" controls> <source type="video/mp4" src="/regional_policy/videos/cohesion/new_cohesion_policy.mp4" /> </video> </figure> </div> <h3 class="ecl-u-type-heading-3">What’s new for 2021-2027?</h3> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list"> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Support to EU priorities</strong>: <a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/policy/how/priorities_en">5 policy objectives</a> focused on key objectives and thematic concentration on those most relevant for a competitive and future-proof Europe</li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Climate targets</strong>: weighted climate and environmental contribution of investments, minimum targets for funds, climate adjustment mechanism </li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Greater empowerment of local, urban & territorial authorities in the management of the funds: </strong>dedicated policy objective implemented only through territorial and local development strategies </li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Simplification</strong>: The new cohesion policy introduces <a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/find-funding/funding-management-mode/common-provisions-regulation_en">one set single of rules for the eight Funds</a> and a significant reduction in the amount of secondary legislation. This entails notably: <ul class="ecl-unordered-list"> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Lighter and more frequent reporting</strong></li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Lighter controls for programmes: </strong>sharp reduction of management verifications, “single audit principle”, proportionate arrangements for audits<strong> </strong></li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Faster delivery:</strong> extended possibility to use <a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/policy/how/improving-investment/simplified-cost-options_en">simplified cost options (SCOs)</a> and financing not linked to costs schemes </li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item">End of Commission approval for major projects</li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item">No more designation of management and control bodies</li> </ul> </li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Creating conditions for success</strong>: streamlined and clear enabling conditions to be respected throughout the whole programming period for reimbursement from the Union budget.</li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Flexible programming adjusted to new challenges and emerging needs: </strong>allocation of flexibility amount only after mid term review of socio-economic situation and possible new challenges</li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><strong>Reinforced visibility and communication provisions: </strong>requirements for <a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://kohesio.ec.europa.eu/" target="_blank">beneficiaries</a> and operations of strategic importance</li> </ul> </div> <div class="ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-3"> <div class="ecl-u-pa-m ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mt-m"> <h4 class="ecl-u-type-heading-4 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/whats-new/newsroom_en">News</a></h4> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-xs ecl-u-border-bottom"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/whats-new/newsroom/26-11-2024-2019-2024-cohesion-policy-achievements_en" class="ecl-u-d-inline ecl-u-type-paragraph-m ecl-u-type-color-primary ecl-u-mt-none ecl-link ecl-link--standalone"> 2019-2024: Cohesion Policy achievements </a> <div class="ecl-u-type-s ecl-u-mv-xs">  <time dateTime="26-11-2024"> 26 November 2024 </time> </div>  </div> </article> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-xs ecl-u-border-bottom"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/whats-new/newsroom/13-11-2024-european-week-of-regions-and-cities-2024-did-i-miss-anything_en" class="ecl-u-d-inline ecl-u-type-paragraph-m ecl-u-type-color-primary ecl-u-mt-none ecl-link ecl-link--standalone"> European Week of Regions and Cities 2024 - Did I miss anything? </a> <div class="ecl-u-type-s ecl-u-mv-xs">  <time dateTime="13-11-2024"> 13 November 2024 </time> </div>  </div> </article> </div> <div class="ecl-u-pa-m ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mv-m"> <h4 class="ecl-u-type-heading-4 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-m ecl-u-ml-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="#inline-nav-12">Partnership agreements</a></h4> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list"> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--default" href="#inline-nav-12">Partnership agreements 2021-2027</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="ecl-u-pa-m ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mv-m"> <h4 class="ecl-u-type-heading-4 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-m ecl-u-ml-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/information-sources/logo-download-center_en">EU visibility 2021-2027</a></h4> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list"> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--default" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/information-sources/logo-download-center_en">Download centre for EU emblem and the funding statement</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="ecl-u-pa-m ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mv-m"> <h4 class="ecl-u-type-heading-4 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-m ecl-u-ml-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/2021-2027/technical-seminars_en">Technical Seminars</a></h4> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list"> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--default" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/2021-2027/technical-seminars_en">Technical Seminars on 2021-2027 programming</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="ecl-u-pa-m ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mv-m"> <h4 class="ecl-u-type-heading-4 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-m ecl-u-ml-m">More Information</h4> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list"> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--default" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/policy/what/investment-policy_en">The EU's main investment policy</a></li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--default" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/available-budget_en" >Available budget</a></li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--default" href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/information-sources/legislation-and-guidance/regulations_en">Legislation of EU cohesion policy 2021-2027</a></li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--default" href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_21_3059" target="_blank" >Questions and Answers on the EU Cohesion policy legislative package 2021-2027</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-m">Comparison 2014-2020 vs. 2021-2027</h2> <div class="ecl-row ecl-u-mt-m ecl-u-mb-m" data-ecl-inpage-navigation-container="true"> <div class="ecl-col-12 ecl-col-l-9"> <div class="ecl-accordion" data-ecl-auto-init="Accordion" data-ecl-accordion=""> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-1"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-priorities-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Priorities</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-priorities-content" role="region"> <div class="ecl-table-responsive"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><strong>11 thematic objectives, many investment priorities</strong></p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><strong>5 policy objectives </strong>breaking sectoral silos, fewer and shorter <strong>specific objectives</strong></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><strong>TO 11: </strong>enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient public administration</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Capacity building and cooperation with partners within and outside MS as<strong> horizontal actions</strong></p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-2"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-moredev-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">More developed regions</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-moredev-content" role="region"> <div class="ecl-table-responsive"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">GDP per capita > 90% EU-27 average<br> <strong>Co-financing: </strong>50%</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">GDP per capita > 100% EU-27 average<br> <strong>Co-financing: </strong>40% or 50% (would have been TRR under 2014-20 period)</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-3"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-transition-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Transition regions</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-transition-content" role="region"> <div class="ecl-table-responsive"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">GDP per capita between 75% and 90% EU-27 average<br> <strong>Co-financing: </strong>60% or 80% (ex LDR)</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">GDP per capita between 75% and 100% EU-27 average<br> <strong>Co-financing: </strong>60% or 70% (ex LDR)</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-4"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-lessdev-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Less developed regions</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-lessdev-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">GDP per capita < 75% EU-27 average<br> <strong>Co-financing: </strong>80% or 85% (crisis impact)</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">GDP per capita < 75% EU-27 average<br> <strong>Co-financing: </strong>85%)</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-5"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-conditions-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Conditions for success</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-conditions-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><strong>Ex-ante conditionalities</strong>: mandatory summary of fulfilment also in the partnership agreement, action plans, deadline for fulfilment 31/12/2016, suspension of interim payments by the Commission to the priorities of the programme concerned that are affected</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><strong>Enabling conditions</strong>: limited list, concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment, each enabling condition linked to a specific objective and automatically applicable, application throughout the whole period, in case of non-fulfilment concerned expenditure may be included in payment applications but is not reimbursed by the Commission</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-6"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-concentration-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Thematic concentration</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-concentration-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Requirements at category of region level</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Requirements either at national level or at category of region - choice to be made in the Partnership Agreement (for all programmes, for the entire period)<br> Compensation mechanisms possible</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Sustainable urban development: at least 5% of ERDF resources allocated at national level under the Investment for growth and jobs goal</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Sustainable urban development: at least 8% of the ERDF resources at national level under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, other than for technical assistance</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-7"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-environment-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Environment and climate</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-environment-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Relevant ex-ante conditionalities</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Enabling conditions</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">List 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</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Climate proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least 5 years</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Climate and environmental weighting of intervention fields in implementing act</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Climate and environmental weighting of intervention fields in annex I</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Minimum contribution at Fund level to climate targets</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">If 3% climate bonus applied to Recovery and resilience plan, then also to Cohesion Policy funds</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Total indicative amount of support envisaged for climate change objectives to be indicated in the Partnership Agreement and in the programmes</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">National climate contributions, for ERDF and Cohesion Fund, to be established in the Partnership Agreement</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Climate adjustment mechanism: in case monitoring indicates insufficient progress, remediation measures agreed in annual review meeting</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Managing authorities to undertake actions to avoid or reduce environmentally harmful effects of interventions and ensure results in net social, environmental and climate benefit</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">“Do no significant harm” principle </p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-8"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-governance-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">EU economic governance</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-governance-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Country specific recommendations (CSRs) taken into account throughout the programming period</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Improved and more operational links with European Semester – focus on investment-related CSRs esp. at the beginning of the programming (2019 CSRs) and during the mid-term review (2024 CSRs)</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Macroeconomic conditionality strand 1 & 2</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Key principles and objectives of macroeconomic conditionality are kept while its implementation aspects are adjusted appropriately: ESF+ and Interreg excluded; no suspensions linked to the excessive deficit procedure as long as the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact is activated; Commission cannot request a programme amendment during the first 2 years, the last year or 2 consecutive years</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">General regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-9"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-assistance-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Technical assistance</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-assistance-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Reimbursement of incurred expenditure. Possibility of flat rate introduced with Omnibus regulation in 2019.</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Technical assistance: Member States to decide at Partnership Agreement (PA) level between reimbursement of incurred expenditure or flat-rate for all programmes. Additional TA actions to reinforce the capacity and efficiency of public authorities and bodies, beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the Funds: financing not linked to costs</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-10"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-review-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Mid-term review</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-review-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">6% performance reserve allocated upon performance review in year 2019 and allocation of reserve only to performing investment priorities</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Flexibility amount of 50% of 2026 and 2027 allocation, upon assessment by March 2025 of challenges identified in CSRs, progress in implementing National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and European Pillar of Social Rights, socio-economic situation of Member State and regions, result of evaluations and implementation progress</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-11"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-performance-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Performance framework</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-performance-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Selected indicators for allocation of performance reserve purposes</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">For monitoring, reporting on and evaluating programme performance</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">All indicators in relation to each specific objective part of it and relevant for performance review</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Common result indicators introduced</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-12"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-agreement-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Partnership agreement</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-agreement-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Detailed and modified every year for alignment with OP amendments</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Short and concise, indicative amounts, may be included in a programme, only one amendment possible (mid-term review)</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="ecl-table ecl-u-mt-m"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">Decision</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">Country</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body">   <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">12 January 2023</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://commission.europa.eu/publications/partnership-agreement-spain-2021-2027_en">Spain</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">22 December 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://commission.europa.eu/publications/partnership-agreement-hungary-2021-2027_en">Hungary</a></p></td> </tr>   <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">16 December 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://commission.europa.eu/publications/partnership-agreement-belgium-2021-2027_en">Belgium</a></p></td> </tr>   <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">7 December 2023</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://commission.europa.eu/publications/partnership-agreement-luxembourg-2021-2027_en">Luxembourg </a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">21 November 2023</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href=" https://commission.europa.eu/publications/partnership-agreement-latvia-2021-2027_en">Latvia </a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">20 September 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-ireland-2021-2027_en">Ireland</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">16 September 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-malta-2021-2027_en">Malta</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">12 September 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-slovenia-2021-2027_en">Slovenia</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">24 August 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-croatia-2021-2027_en">Croatia</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">29 July 2021</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-greece-2021-2027_en">Greece</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">25 July 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-romania-2021-2027_en">Romania</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">25 July 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://commission.europa.eu/publications/partnership-agreement-italy-2021-2027_en">Italy</a></p></td> </tr>   <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">18 July 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-slovakia-2021-2027_en">Slovakia</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">18 July 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-estonia-2021-2027_en">Estonia</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">14 July 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-portugal-2021-2027_en">Portugal</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">8 July 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-cyprus-2021-2027_en">Cyprus</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">6 July 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-bulgaria-2021-2027_en">Bulgaria</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">30 June 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-poland-2021-2027_en">Poland</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">24 June 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-netherlands-2021-2027_en">Netherlands</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">02 June 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-france-2021-2027_en">France</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">25 May 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-netherlands-2021-2027_en">Sweden </a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">25 May 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-denmark-2021-2027_en">Denmark</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">13 May 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-czechia-2021-2027_en">Czechia</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">05 May 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-finland-2021-2027_en">Finland</a></p></td> </tr>  <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">02 May 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-austria-2021-2027_en">Austria</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">22 April 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-lithuania-2021-2027_en">Lithuania</a></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="Decision" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">19 April 2022</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="Country" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><a class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/partnership-agreement-germany-2021-2027_en">Germany</a></p></td> </tr>   </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-13"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-development-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Territorial development</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-development-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Dedicated policy objective 5 to be delivered exclusively through territorial tools, i.e. Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI), Community led local development (CLLD) but also tools supporting initiatives designed by MS</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Community-led local development: EAFRD mandatory</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">CLLD: if more than one Fund, designation of Lead Fund</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-14"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-transfers-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Transfers</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-transfers-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Not permitted between Funds.<br> Non-transferability of resources between categories of regions</p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">At approval of partnership agreement or with programme amendment:</p> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list"> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item">Up to 5% of each Fund initial national allocation to other instrument under direct or indirect management (transfer back possible)</li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item">Up to 5% of each Fund initial national allocation to another CPR Fund</li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item">Up to 20% each Fund initial national allocation between the ERDF, ESF+ or Cohesion Fund (up to 25% for CZ)</li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item">Optional transfers from ERDF and ESF+ to Just Transition Fund (JTF) (max 300% of JTF and max 15% of giving Fund), irreversible</li> <li class="ecl-unordered-list__item">Up to 5% of initial allocations from Less developed regions (LDR) to Transition regions (TRR), from LDR to More developed regions (MDR) and from TRR to MDR, up to 10% for Member States with GNI < 90% EU. No limit for other way round.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"> </p></td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Contributions to InvestEU of up to 2% of the initial allocation for ERDF, ESF+, Cohesion Fund and EMFAF – in the PA<br> Possibility to further transfer up to 3% after January 2023 through programme amendment<br> Amounts allocated shall be used for the provisioning of the part of the EU guarantee under the MS compartment and for the InvestEU Advisory Hub </p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-15"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-synergies-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Synergies</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-synergies-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Within Common strategic framework MS to have due regard to strengthening coordination, synergies and complementarities between the ESI Funds and Horizon 2020 or COSME</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Provisions on simplified selection for Seal of Excellence and Horizon Europe co-funded partnerships as well as Institutionalised Partnerships</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-16"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-monitoring-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Monitoring</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-monitoring-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Annual implementation report (AIR), transmission of financial data 3 times per year, annual review meeting, final implementation report</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">No more AIR<br> Transmission of financial data 5 times per year, annual review meeting, final implementation report<br> Obligatory publication of all information and data</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Each member of the monitoring committee may have a voting right & advisory role of the European Commission</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">All members of monitoring committee have voting rights, non-members allowed to participate in its work, & advisory role of the European Commission</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-17"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-visibility-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Communication and visibility</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-visibility-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Programmes include communication approach with objectives, target audiences, channels, budget and indicators</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Single branding</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">List of beneficiaries to be updated every 6 months</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Mandatory and frequent publication of list of operations and of information of upcoming calls for proposals</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Operations of strategic importance</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Explicit provision on corrections in case beneficiaries do not comply with obligation</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Communication strategy<br> Communication officers and their network<br> <span align="center">= Kept in 2021-2027</span></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"> </p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-18"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-financial-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Financial support from the funds</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-financial-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Clear distinction between Member States’ support to beneficiaries and Union contribution to a programme</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Reimbursement based on real costs only for Union contribution<br> Use of simplified cost options only at MS to beneficiaries level</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Union contribution reimbursement also through financing not linked to costs & based on Simplified Cost Options (SCO) (clear conditions covered by programme decision) and reduced scope of controls and audits<br> Empowerment for Commission to set up off-the-shelf methods for Union contribution through SCOs and Financing not linked to costs (FNLTC)</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Omnibus regulation extended use of SCOs (e.g. flat-rate Technical Assistance(TA) and payments to beneficiaries based on conditions</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Financing not linked to costs as form of grant to beneficiaries possible only if applied also for Union contribution</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Obligatory use of the simplified cost options for smaller operations not exceeding EUR 100 000</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Obligatory use of the simplified cost options as form of grants for smaller operations not exceeding EUR 200 000</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Rules for establishment of amounts: draft budget up to EUR 100 000</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Rules for establishment of amounts: draft budget up to EUR 200 000</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Fewer limitations for implementation of SCOs when public procurement</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Off-the shelf SCOs</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Continuation of 2014-20 and addition of new ones</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">SCOs for other EU policies or used by Member States can be used for similar types of operations</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">SCOs for other EU policies or used by Member States can be used for similar types of operations but no requirement for similar type of beneficiary</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"> </p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Clear audit trail</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-19"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-management-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Financial management</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-management-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Major projects</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Major projects discontinued</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><strong>Pre-financing</strong>: initial and annual, different rates and rules</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"><strong>Pre-financing:</strong> only annual pre-financing of <strong>0.5%</strong> from 2021 to 2026</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Retention at payments: <strong>10%</strong></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Retention at payments: <strong>5%</strong></p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Decommitment: N+3 rule</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Decommitment: N+3 rule but N+2 for 2027 commitments (end of period 31/12/2029)</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-accordion__item" id="inline-nav-20"> <h3 class="ecl-accordion__title"> <button type="button" class="ecl-accordion__toggle" data-ecl-accordion-toggle="" data-ecl-label-expanded="Close" data-ecl-label-collapsed="Open" aria-controls="accordion-instruments-content"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-flex"> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-title">Financial instruments</span> <span class="ecl-accordion__toggle-indicator"> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon=""> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--m ecl-accordion__toggle-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-accordion-icon> <use xlink:href="/regional_policy/assets/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#minus"></use> </svg> </span> </span> </button> </h3> <div class="ecl-accordion__content" hidden="" id="accordion-instruments-content" role="region"> <table class="ecl-table"> <thead class="ecl-table__head"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <th class="ecl-table__header">2014-2020</th> <th class="ecl-table__header">2021-2027</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="ecl-table__body"> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Necessary ex-ante assessment</p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Ex-ante assessment may be based on an existing or simply update an existing one</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td data-ecl-table-header="2014-2020" class="ecl-table__cell" > <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m"></p> </td> <td data-ecl-table-header="2021-2027" class="ecl-table__cell"> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph-m">Clear eligibility rules for guarantees: total amount of programme contribution paid to or set aside for guarantee contracts</p></td> </tr> <tr class="ecl-table__row"> <td 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