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amendment list, 23 June 2026

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034 and amending Regulation (EU) 2023/955 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509

Document CJ71-AM-790099 · (COM(2025)0565 – C100179/2025 – 2025/0240(COD))

Committee on Budgets Committee on Regional Development Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Amendment 2950

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(1) The budgetary commitments of the Union of the financial allocation of each Plan shall be made by the Commission in annual instalments in accordance with Article 112(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 during the period between 1 January 2028 and 31 December 2034 as follows (rounded):(1) The budgetary commitments of the Union of the financial allocation of each Chapter shall be made by the Commission in annual instalments in accordance with Article 112(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 during the period between 1 January 2028 and 31 December 2034 as follows (rounded):

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Amendment 2951

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(1) The budgetary commitments of the Union of the financial allocation of each Plan shall be made by the Commission in annual instalments in accordance with Article 112(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 during the period between 1 January 2028 and 31 December 2034 as follows (rounded):(1) The budgetary commitments of the Union of the financial allocation of each Chapter shall be made by the Commission in annual instalments in accordance with Article 112(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 during the period between 1 January 2028 and 31 December 2034 as follows (rounded):

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Amendment 2952

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15.8% in 2028;(a) 11.7 % in 2028;

Or. en

Justification

Taking into account the total transformation of the system, the profile should be reversed compared to the Commission proposal, in order to allow sufficient time to the system to adapt.

Amendment 2953

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15.8% in 2028;(a) 11.7 % in 2028;

Or. en

Amendment 2954

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15.8 % in 2028;(a) 11.7 % in 2028;

Or. de

Amendment 2955

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Angelika Niebler, Andrea Wechsler, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15.8 % in 2028;(a) 11.7 % in 2028;

Or. de

Amendment 2956

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15.8% in 2028;(a) 11.7% in 2028;

Or. en

Justification

This amendment reverses the proposed financial profile to better support the transition to the new system, providing Member States with the necessary time and resources to adapt and ensure effective implementation.

Amendment 2957

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15.8% in 2028;(a) 11.7% in 2028;

Or. en

Amendment 2958

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15.8% in 2028;(a) 11,7% in 2028;

Or. en

Amendment 2959

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15.8% in 2028;(a) 15.5 % in 2028;

Or. ro

Amendment 2960

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 15.5% in 2029;(b) 12.8 % in 2029;

Or. en

Amendment 2961

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Angelika Niebler, Andrea Wechsler, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 15.5 % in 2029;(b) 12.8 % in 2029;

Or. de

Amendment 2962

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 15.5% in 2029;(b) 12,8% in 2029;

Or. en

Amendment 2963

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 15.5 % in 2029;(b) 12.8 % in 2029;

Or. de

Amendment 2964

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 15.5% in 2029;(b) 12.8% in 2029;

Or. en

Amendment 2965

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 15.5% in 2029;(b) 12.8% in 2029;

Or. en

Justification

This amendment reverses the proposed financial profile to better support the transition to the new system, providing Member States with the necessary time and resources to adapt and ensure effective implementation.

Amendment 2966

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 15.5% in 2029;(b) 12.8% in 2029;

Or. en

Amendment 2967

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 15.1% in 2030;(c) 14.4 % in 2030;

Or. en

Amendment 2968

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Angelika Niebler, Andrea Wechsler, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 15.1 % in 2030;(c) 14.4 % in 2030;

Or. de

Amendment 2969

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 15.1% in 2030;(c) 15.4 % in 2030;

Or. ro

Amendment 2970

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 15.1 % in 2030;(c) 14.4 % in 2030;

Or. de

Amendment 2971

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 15.1% in 2030;(c) 14.4% in 2030;

Or. en

Justification

This amendment reverses the proposed financial profile to better support the transition to the new system, providing Member States with the necessary time and resources to adapt and ensure effective implementation.

Amendment 2972

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 15.1% in 2030;(c) 14,4% in 2030;

Or. en

Amendment 2973

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 15.1% in 2030;(c) 14.4% in 2030;

Or. en

Amendment 2974

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 15.1% in 2030;(c) 14.4% in 2030;

Or. en

Amendment 2975

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Angelika Niebler, Andrea Wechsler, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) 14.4 % in 2032;(e) 15.1 % in 2032;

Or. de

Amendment 2976

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) 14.4% in 2032;(e) 15.1 % in 2032;

Or. en

Amendment 2977

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) 14.4 % in 2032;(e) 15.1 % in 2032;

Or. de

Amendment 2978

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) 14.4% in 2032;(e) 15.1% in 2032;

Or. en

Amendment 2979

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) 14.4% in 2032;(e) 15.1% in 2032;

Or. en

Amendment 2980

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) 14.4% in 2032;(e) 14.5 % in 2032;

Or. ro

Amendment 2981

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) 14.4% in 2032;(e) 15,1% in 2032;

Or. en

Amendment 2982

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) 14.4% in 2032;(e) 15.1% in 2032;

Or. en

Justification

This amendment reverses the proposed financial profile to better support the transition to the new system, providing Member States with the necessary time and resources to adapt and ensure effective implementation.

Amendment 2983

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) 12.8% in 2033;(f) 15.5 % in 2033;

Or. en

Amendment 2984

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Angelika Niebler, Andrea Wechsler, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) 12.8 % in 2033;(f) 15.5 % in 2033;

Or. de

Amendment 2985

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) 12.8% in 2033;(f) 15.5% in 2033;

Or. en

Amendment 2986

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) 12.8% in 2033;(f) 15,5% in 2033;

Or. en

Amendment 2987

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) 12.8% in 2033;(f) 15.5% in 2033;

Or. en

Justification

This amendment reverses the proposed financial profile to better support the transition to the new system, providing Member States with the necessary time and resources to adapt and ensure effective implementation.

Amendment 2988

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) 12.8 % in 2033;(f) 15.5 % in 2033;

Or. de

Amendment 2989

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) 12.8% in 2033;(f) 15.5% in 2033;

Or. en

Amendment 2990

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) 12.8% in 2033;(f) 13 % in 2033;

Or. ro

Amendment 2991

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) 11.7% in 2034.(g) 15.8 % in 2034.

Or. en

Amendment 2992

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) 11.7% in 2034.(g) 15.8% in 2034.

Or. en

Amendment 2993

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) 11.7 % in 2034;(g) 15.8 % in 2034;

Or. de

Amendment 2994

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Angelika Niebler, Andrea Wechsler, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) 11.7 % in 2034;(g) 15.8 % in 2034;

Or. de

Amendment 2995

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) 11.7% in 2034.(g) 15.8% in 2034.

Or. en

Amendment 2996

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) 11.7% in 2034.(g) 15,7% in 2034.

Or. en

Amendment 2997

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) 11.7% in 2034.(g) 15.8% in 2034.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment reverses the proposed financial profile to better support the transition to the new system, providing Member States with the necessary time and resources to adapt and ensure effective implementation.

Amendment 2998

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) 11.7% in 2034.(g) 11.4 % in 2034;

Or. ro

Amendment 2999

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. For each allocation listed under Article 10(2), point (a), except the allocation to CAP interventions as referred to in Article 10(2), point (a), point (ii), a flexibility amount corresponding to 7% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method] shall be available for programming each year when requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 [Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations].

Or. en

Amendment 3000

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Angelika Niebler, Andrea Wechsler, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1(a) Where NRP Plans or individual Chapters of an NRP Plan are adopted after 1 January 2028, appropriations not used in the financial year 2028 shall in each case be carried over in equal proportions to the financial years 2029 to 2032, and the respective MFF ceilings shall be adjusted accordingly.

Or. de

Amendment 3001

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1(a) Where NRP Plans or individual Chapters of an NRP Plan are adopted after 1 January 2028, appropriations not used in the financial year 2028 shall in each case be carried over in equal proportions to the financial years 2029 to 2032, and the respective ceilings shall be adjusted accordingly.

Or. de

Amendment 3002

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1b. By way of derogation to Article 20(1), no national contribution shall be provided for the measures covered by the flexibility amount as referred to in paragraph 2.

Or. en

Amendment 3003

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1c. In case no amount is requested by a Member State by 1 October of a given year, unprogrammed amounts shall become available for programming in the following year or carried over for a crisis situation in subsequent years. As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for an amendment of the Plan as referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 3004

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:deleted
(a) Up to one fifth may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations), with the remaining amount to be programmed in accordance with Article 25 (mid-term review);
(b) three fifths may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 25 [midterm review] of which a part may be requested before the mid-term review in duly justified and exceptional circumstances;
(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.
For the flexibility amount, the time limit set out in Article 15(1) shall only start when amounts are programmed in accordance with points (a), (b), and (c).
This paragraph does not apply to the Union financial contribution of a Member State to the Interreg Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 3005

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:deleted
(a) Up to one fifth may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations), with the remaining amount to be programmed in accordance with Article 25 (mid-term review);
(b) three fifths may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 25 [midterm review] of which a part may be requested before the mid-term review in duly justified and exceptional circumstances;
(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.

Or. pt

Amendment 3006

Karlo Ressler, Andrey Novakov, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount corresponding to 5% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method] shall be available for programming each year, when requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 [Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations], with regard to each allocation listed under Article 10(2), point (a), except for the allocation to CAP interventions as referred to in Article 10(2), point (a)(ii). A specific crisis flexibility shall apply to those CAP interventions referred to in Article 10(2), point (a)(ii), pursuant to Article 35(4), [fifth subparagraph].
By way of derogation to Article 20(1), no national contribution shall be provided for the measures covered by the flexibility amount as referred to in the second paragraph of this Article.
In case no amount is requested by a Member State by 1 October of a given year, unprogrammed amounts shall become available for programming in the same year or carried over for a crisis situation in subsequent years. As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for an amendment of the Plan as referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 3007

Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:For each allocation listed under Article 10(2), point (a), except the allocation to CAP interventions as referred to in Article 10(2), point (a), point (i), a flexibility amount, corresponding to 5% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming each year when requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 [Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations].
By way of derogation to Article 20(1), no national contribution shall be provided for the measures covered by the flexibility amount as referred to in paragraph 1.
In case no amount is requested by a Member State by 1 October of a given year, unprogrammed amounts shall become available for programming in the same year or carried over for a crisis situation in subsequent years. As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for an amendment of the Plan as referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 3008

Fredis Beleris, Georgios Aftias

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:For each allocation listed under Article 10(2), point (a), except the allocation to CAP interventions as referred to in Article 10(2), point (a) (ii), a flexibility amount corresponding to 5% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method] shall be available for programming each year when requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 [Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations].
By way of derogation to Article 20(1), no national contribution shall be provided for the measures covered by the flexibility amount as referred to in the first subparagraph.
In case no amount is requested by a Member State by 1 October of a given year, unprogrammed amounts shall become available for programming in the same year or carried over for a crisis situation in subsequent years. As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for an amendment of the Plan as referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 3009

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:For each allocation listed under Article 10(2), point (a), a flexibility amount, corresponding to 5% of the Union financial contribution as set out in Annex I [allocation method], each year when requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 [Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations].
In case no amount is requested by a Member State by 1 October of a given year, unprogrammed amounts shall become available for programming in the same year or carried over for a crisis situation in subsequent years. As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for an amendment of the Plan as referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 3010

Georgios Aftias, Fredis Beleris

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 5% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State, combined with greater predictability for long-term investment planning, shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. en

Amendment 3011

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 15 % of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. pl

Justification

The flexibility mechanism should be limited to 15 % of the Union contribution. The proposed flexibility amount (25 % of the Union contribution) would mean that a considerable proportion of funding could no longer be used for the ongoing implementation of programmes from the outset of the programming period. Such a large reserve may limit the capacity of the regions to plan and carry out development activities and make the financing of interventions less predictable.

Amendment 3012

Nils Ušakovs

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 15% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. en

Amendment 3013

Waldemar Tomaszewski, Aurelijus Veryga

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 15% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. en

Amendment 3014

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 15 % of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. pt

Amendment 3015

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 20% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. el

Amendment 3016

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 5 % of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. de

Amendment 3017

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 15 % of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. ro

Amendment 3018

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 5% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. en

Amendment 3019

Gabriella Gerzsenyi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A flexibility amount, corresponding to 25% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:A flexibility amount, corresponding to 5% of the Union financial contribution of a Member State as set out in Annex I [allocation method], shall only be available for programming as follows:

Or. en

Amendment 3020

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) Up to one fifth may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations), with the remaining amount to be programmed in accordance with Article 25 (mid-term review);deleted

Or. en

Amendment 3021

Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) Up to one fifth may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations), with the remaining amount to be programmed in accordance with Article 25 (mid-term review);deleted

Or. en

Amendment 3022

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) when submitting or amending its plan before midterm review, Member States may use up to two thirds of the amount available for the midterm review for interventions referred to in Article 35(1) or for measures dedicated to rural areas.

Or. en

Amendment 3023

Waldemar Buda, Bogdan Rzońca

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) Member States shall ensure that the financial allocation available for interventions referred to in Article 35 is not lower, in real terms, than available under the 2021–2027 programming period.

Or. en

Amendment 3024

Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) three fifths may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 25 [midterm review] of which a part may be requested before the mid-term review in duly justified and exceptional circumstances;deleted

Or. en

Amendment 3025

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) three fifths may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 25 [midterm review] of which a part may be requested before the mid-term review in duly justified and exceptional circumstances;deleted

Or. en

Amendment 3026

Marta Wcisło

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) three fifths may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 25 [midterm review] of which a part may be requested before the mid-term review in duly justified and exceptional circumstances;(b) three fifths may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 25 [midterm review] of which a part may be requested before the mid-term review in duly justified and exceptional circumstances;
When submitting or amending its plan before midterm review, Member State may use up to two thirds of the amount available for the midterm review for interventions referred to in Article 35(1) or for measures dedicated to specific problems of rural areas;

Or. en

Justification

In order to increase the amount of funding available for CAP interventions and to make support from CAP instruments more visible within national and regional partnership plans, it is proposed to introduce an additional provision allowing for the early programming of part of the flexibility amount.

Amendment 3027

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) three fifths may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 25 [midterm review] of which a part may be requested before the mid-term review in duly justified and exceptional circumstances;(b) three fifths may be requested by a Member State in accordance with Article 25 [midterm review] of which a part may be requested before the mid-term review in duly justified and exceptional circumstances; when submitting or amending their plans before midterm review, Member States shall have high level of flexibility in order to finance interventions responding to their specific needs and challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 3028

Carlo Fidanza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) When submitting or amending its plan before the mid-term review, Member States should up to 2/3 of the amount available for the midterm review for interventions referred to in art. 35. This resources should be made available from 1st January 2028

Or. en

Justification

this new version rephrase the content of the letter of 6th January of president Von Der Leyen putting an obligation for member state to use these resources for agri interventions.

Amendment 3029

Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.deleted

Or. en

Amendment 3030

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.deleted

Or. en

Amendment 3031

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan. The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 5(1) of Regulation 202X/XXXX (CAP REGULATION) shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount

Or. en

Amendment 3032

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2032, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 3033

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2030, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.

Or. ro

Amendment 3034

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2033, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.(c) one fifth may only be requested by the Member State as of 2031, in accordance with Article 34 (Amendment of the plan in case of crisis situations). As of 30 June 2031, any unprogrammed amount shall be available for programming for any amendment of the Plan.

Or. de

Amendment 3035

André Franqueira Rodrigues

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The programming of the flexibility amount should not reduce, delay or jeopardise the programming of the minimum allocations earmarked for the CAP, POSEI, rural development, LEADER/CLLD, the outermost regions or the measures necessary to ensure the continuity of the Union’s common policies.

Or. pt

Justification

This prevents budgetary flexibility from acting as a source of uncertainty for farmers and the outermost regions.

Amendment 3036

Waldemar Buda, Bogdan Rzońca

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Financial allocations programmed for investment interventions under Article 35 shall not be subject to reprogramming through the flexibility amount referred to in this paragraph, nor to reductions resulting from amendments under Articles 24 and 25.

Or. en

Justification

Agricultural investments are implemented over several years and require a stable and predictable financing framework. Subjecting such investments to reprogramming or reallocation undermines investment certainty, weakens competitiveness and discourages long-term modernisation of farms and agricultural cooperatives.

Amendment 3037

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The programming or re-programming of the flexibility amount should only be made with the consent of territorial partners, in line with the principles of subsidiarity, partnership and multi-level governance.

Or. en

Amendment 3038

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.deleted

Or. pt

Amendment 3039

Sakis Arnaoutoglou

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.
Interventions concerning essential infrastructure in less developed, island, mountain, rural and coastal areas shall not count towards the flexibility amount where such interventions are necessary to achieve the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion

Or. en

Justification

Essential infrastructure in less developed, island, mountain, rural and coastal areas is indispensable for achieving cohesion under Article 174 TFEU. Such investments should not be eroded by being counted towards the flexibility amount, which could otherwise allow them to be diverted to other purposes, to the detriment of the territories that most need them.

Amendment 3040

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.
Articles 8, 9 and 9a shall apply to the flexibility amount referred to in the first subparagraph.

Or. en

Amendment 3041

Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 5, paragraph 1, point (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of support] of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.

Or. en

Justification

Transfer of provisions from the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPP) Regulation to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) based on the letter from Commission President von der Leyen dated 9 November 2025.

Amendment 3042

Céline Imart, Nina Carberry, Isabelle Le Callennec, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 5(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] of Regulation 202X/XXXX (CAP REGULATION) shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.

Or. fr

Amendment 3043

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 5(1) points (a) to (k) and (o) to (r) [types of support] of Regulation 20XX/XXX [CAP Regulation] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.

Or. en

Amendment 3044

Luis-Vicențiu Lazarus

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in article 5(1) of Regulation CAP Regulation shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.

Or. en

Amendment 3045

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.

Or. pt

Amendment 3046

Carmen Crespo Díaz, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 35(1) points (a) to (h), (j), (k) and (r) [types of intervention] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.The part of the financial contribution allocated to interventions referred to in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] shall not be counted towards the flexibility amount.

Or. es

Amendment 3047

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
For the flexibility amount, the time limit set out in Article 15(1) shall only start when amounts are programmed in accordance with points (a), (b), and (c).deleted

Or. pt

Amendment 3048

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
For the flexibility amount, the time limit set out in Article 15(1) shall only start when amounts are programmed in accordance with points (a), (b), and (c).For the flexibility amount, the time limit set out in Article 15(1) shall only start when amounts are programmed in accordance with points (a), (b), and (c).
The programming or re-programming of the flexibility amount should only be made with the consent of territorial partners, in line with the principles of subsidiarity, partnership and multi-level governance.

Or. en

Amendment 3049

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
For the flexibility amount, the time limit set out in Article 15(1) shall only start when amounts are programmed in accordance with points (a), (b), and (c).For the flexibility amount, the time limit set out in Article 15(1) shall only start when amounts are programmed in accordance with the first sub- paragraph.

Or. en

Amendment 3050

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The programming or re-programming of the flexibility amount should only be made with the consent of territorial partners, in line with the principles of subsidiarity, partnership and multi-level governance.

Or. en

Amendment 3051

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
This paragraph does not apply to the Union financial contribution of a Member State to the Interreg Plan.deleted

Or. pt

Amendment 3052

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2(a) The flexibility amounts referred to in paragraph 2 shall be used to address crisis situations only after the available resources of the relevant Union crisis response instruments and the corresponding Union budgetary reserves have been exhausted. The mobilisation of these amounts shall be carried out as a financing instrument of last resort, in order to preserve the development, investment and convergence character of the NRP projects.

Or. el

Amendment 3053

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. At least JO% of the total amount allocated to Member States in their national plans for agriculture and cohesion shall be earmarked for "rural objectives".

Or. en

Justification

Rural areas play a key role in territorial cohesion, food production and economic resilience, but often face demographic decline, ageing populations, limited access to services and lower investment attractiveness. The amendment ensures that rural development remains a visible priority within the Plans. A minimum allocation of10% provides a balanced safeguard while preserving flexibility for Member States and contributes to reducing disparities between urban and rural areas.

Amendment 3054

Georgios Aftias, Fredis Beleris

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments, in accordance with MFF timeline N+3, as it is essential to ensure both effective absorption and high quality investments.

Or. en

Amendment 3055

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the second year following the year of the budgetary commitments, and for the Interreg Plan chapter, the same shall apply for the third year following the year of the budgetary commitment.

Or. en

Amendment 3056

Waldemar Buda, Bogdan Rzońca

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17, or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Article 65, by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. en

Justification

Large-scale investments in agriculture, rural development, infrastructure and regional cohesion often require long preparation and implementation periods. Applying an n+3 rule improves absorption capacity, reduces the risk of automatic decommitments and ensures that Member States can deliver strategic investments without losing allocated resources.

Amendment 3057

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan , in a NRCAP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. en

Amendment 3058

Céline Imart, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1.The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1.The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan, a CAPNRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. fr

Amendment 3059

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1.The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1.The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. ro

Amendment 3060

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Csaba Dömötör, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. (1) The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan, in a NRCAP Plan, and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. en

Amendment 3061

Carlo Fidanza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the second calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. en

Justification

it is impossible to consider that MS can spend in 1yr and 10 months. In this sense we maintain the same rules we have today.

Amendment 3062

Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the second calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. en

Justification

The proposed decommitment period is too short.

Amendment 3063

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the second calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. en

Justification

Reducing the decommitment period from three years (n+3) to only ten months after the end of the commitment year would substantially increase the risk of automatic decommitments and undermine the effective implementation of the Fund. The proposed period does not adequately reflect the time required for programme approval, the establishment of milestones and targets, and the preparation of payment applications. As these procedural steps depend partly on decisions taken at Union level, Member States should not bear the financial consequences of delays beyond their control.

Amendment 3064

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the third year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. de

Amendment 3065

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. [The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.]

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Justification

The proposed N+1 rule may create disproportionate pressures on Member States in the first years of project implementation, in particular as regards complex infrastructure investments, licensing procedures and public procurement. The application of the N+3 rule will enhance the absorption of resources, contribute to the implementation of better quality investments and reduce the risk of loss of EU funds, while maintaining the principles of sound financial management.

Amendment 3066

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3067

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3068

Norbert Lins, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Herbert Dorfmann, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral, Daniel Buda, Lena Düpont, Céline Imart

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the calendar year following the third year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3069

Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3070

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Justification

This way the decommitment rule is extended similarly to the current period.

Amendment 3071

Lucia Yar, Ľubica Karvašová, Fabienne Keller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3072

Sakis Arnaoutoglou

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Justification

Extending the decommitment deadline to the third calendar year (an n+3 rule) gives managing authorities, in particular those in smaller, island and less developed regions with limited administrative capacity, realistic time to implement complex projects. The Commission's tighter deadline risks the automatic loss of funds precisely in the territories least able to absorb them quickly.

Amendment 3073

Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Kinga Kollár

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3074

Benoit Cassart, Sophie Wilmès

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3075

Fredis Beleris, Georgios Aftias

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3076

Gabriel Mato, André Franqueira Rodrigues, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Sérgio Gonçalves, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral, Rody Tolassy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Justification

The rules governing the use of funds must be accompanied by flexible and pragmatic arrangements in order to ensure the full uptake and effective use of the allocated resources. A shortening of the spending deadline would pose a real risk to the successful implementation of funded actions, particularly in already complex contexts such as those of the outermost regions, which face structural and logistical constraints, the technical complexity of certain projects, administrative delays, and limited local engineering capacity. Such a reduction would also effectively preclude the financing of large-scale projects, which often require preliminary studies and are implemented over several years. An overly rigid timetable would therefore undermine cohesion policy in the very areas where its impact is most needed.

Amendment 3077

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3078

Charles Goerens

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the second year following the budget commitment year (n+2)

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Amendment 3079

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the third following the year of the budgetary commitments.

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Amendment 3080

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in the NRP Plans which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Or. en

Amendment 3081

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. No decommitment shall take place where delays result from procedures relating to public procurement, environmental permitting, judicial review or force majeure beyond the control of the beneficiary or managing authority.

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Justification

Beneficiaries should not be penalised for delays arising from legal or administrative procedures outside their control.

Amendment 3082

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) delays resulting from shortages of construction materials, labour shortages or significant disruptions of supply chains.

Or. en

Justification

Such disruptions have had a major impact on project implementation throughout the Union.

Amendment 3083

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ab) delays resulting from inflation significantly increasing project costs beyond original estimates.

Or. en

Justification

Inflation has become a major implementation risk for cohesion investments.

Amendment 3084

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.(b) it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure, major natural disasters, severe economic disruptions, energy crises, exceptional inflationary shocks or other extraordinary circumstances seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.

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Justification

Recent experience demonstrates that implementation may be affected by a wider range of exceptional circumstances than traditional force majeure situations.

Amendment 3085

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.(b) it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan , the NRCAP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.

Or. en

Amendment 3086

Céline Imart, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b)it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.(b)it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan, the CAPNRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.

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Amendment 3087

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Csaba Dömötör, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.(b) it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan, the NRCAP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.

Or. en

Amendment 3088

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.(b) it has not been possible to make a payment application for reasons of force majeure seriously affecting implementation of all or part of the NRP Plans.

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Amendment 3089

Céline Imart, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The national authorities claiming force majeure as referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), shall demonstrate the direct consequences of the force majeure on the implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.The national authorities claiming force majeure as referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), shall demonstrate the direct consequences of the force majeure on the implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan, the CAPNRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.

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Amendment 3090

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The national authorities claiming force majeure as referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), shall demonstrate the direct consequences of the force majeure on the implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.The national authorities claiming force majeure as referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), shall demonstrate the direct consequences of the force majeure on the implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan , NRCAP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.

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Amendment 3091

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Csaba Dömötör, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The national authorities claiming force majeure as referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), shall demonstrate the direct consequences of the force majeure on the implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.The national authorities claiming force majeure as referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), shall demonstrate the direct consequences of the force majeure on the implementation of all or part of the NRP Plan, the NRCAP Plan or the Interreg Plan chapter.

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Amendment 3092

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. By 31 January, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.3. By 31 March, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year. The Commission may request additional information only where strictly necessary.

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Amendment 3093

Matthias Ecke, Sabrina Repp

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. By 31 January, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.3. By 31 January of the fourth year following the budgetary commitment, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.

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Amendment 3094

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. By 31 January, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.3. By 31 January of the fourth year after the commitment of funds, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the relevant preceding year.

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Amendment 3095

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Angelika Niebler, Andrea Wechsler, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. By 31 January, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.3. By 31 January of the fourth year after the commitment of funds, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.

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Amendment 3096

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. By 31 January, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.3. By 31 March, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.

Or. en

Amendment 3097

Marion Walsmann, Christian Ehler, Oliver Schenk

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. By 31 January, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.3. By 31 March, the Member State shall send to the Commission information on the exceptions referred to in paragraph 2, first subparagraph points (a) and (b) for the amount to be declared by 31 December of the preceding year.

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Amendment 3098

Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Rody Tolassy, André Rougé

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.deleted

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Amendment 3099

Tamás Deutsch

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.deleted

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Amendment 3100

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Csaba Dömötör, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.deleted

Or. en

Amendment 3101

Sophie Wilmès, Olivier Chastel, Benoit Cassart, Fabienne Keller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation shall be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption. Such appropriations shall, to the extent possible, be earmarked for the benefit of final beneficiaries in the Member State concerned and shall be directed, in priority, towards measures aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of breaches of democracy, rule of law and the principles set out in the Charter of fundamental rights on final beneficiaries and recipients. A proportion of the appropriations contributing to the support of Europe’s democracy shall, where appropriate, be allocated to instruments or programmes implemented in the Member State concerned in which the funds have been suspended or decommitted, with a view to ensuring continued support for final beneficiaries and the promotion of Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union at national level.

Or. en

Amendment 3102

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation shall be first made available for reallocation within the Fund before being transferred to the other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to the objectives set out in Article 3 of this Regulation. The European Parliament and the Council shall be informed of all reallocations carried out under this paragraph. The Commission shall publish annually a report on all decommitted amounts and their subsequent use.

Or. en

Amendment 3103

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption. These amounts shall be used to support final beneficiaries, in particular civil society organisations, and where relevant, local and regional authorities respecting Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU, to ensure that the decommitment of funds does not negatively affect final beneficiaries of Union funding in that country.

Or. en

Amendment 3104

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation shall be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values, such as the ‘AgoraEU’ programme, the fight against corruption and sustainable territorial development. Such appropriations shall at least partially reach final recipients or beneficiaries respecting the values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union from the Member States in respect of which the decommitment has occurred.

Or. en

Amendment 3105

Kinga Kollár, Gabriella Gerzsenyi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation shall be made available again for use in the Member State concerned under the NRPP or other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values, the fight against corruption. Detailed rules for the reallocation and use of these funds should be set out in a delegated act. The European Parliament shall be informed about such measures bi-annually.

Or. en

Amendment 3106

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again to the Flexibility Instrument as referred to in Article X of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation] for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.

Or. en

Amendment 3107

Marta Wcisło

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values, the fight against corruption or food security.

Or. en

Justification

It should be clarified that appropriations can also be used for supporting objectives related to agriculture, such as food security.

Amendment 3108

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values or the fight against corruption.4. The appropriations corresponding to decommitments in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 and Articles 8 [Charter] and 9 [RoL horizonal condition] of this Regulation may be made available again for use under other Union instruments or programmes implemented under direct or indirect management, in particular those contributing to supporting Europe’s democracy, civil society, Union values, the fight against corruption or food security.

Or. en

Justification

It should be clarified that appropriations can also be used for supporting objectives related to agriculture, such as food security.

Amendment 3109

Luke Ming Flanagan, Arash Saeidi, Konstantinos Arvanitis

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 5(1), point (a), and Article 35(1), points (a), (b), (c) and (g) [types of support], of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] and to the support implemented in the form of financial instruments in accordance with Article 71 of this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

As a result of the COP endorsement on 23 April 2026 to transfer certain provisions from the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPP) Regulation to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Regulation, to the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation and to the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation.

Amendment 3110

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue unless otherwise provided in the legal act establishing the assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention] and measures supporting housing, demographic resilience and territorial development.

Or. en

Amendment 3111

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention]. All other provisions concerning decommitments shall be set out in Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation].

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Amendment 3112

Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 5 [types of support] of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation], paragraph 1, points (a) to (g).

Or. en

Justification

Transfer of provisions from the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPP) Regulation to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) based on the letter from Commission President von der Leyen dated 9 November 2025.

Amendment 3113

Carlo Fidanza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention] of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX (CAP Regulation). .

Or. en

Justification

Taking into account the scope of the CAP Regulation, the decision to provide the CAP with an autonomous budget, the experience gained from the current CAP Strategic Plans, and with a view to simplification and improved administrative management, national and regional CAP plans should be defined by the Member States under this Regulation, without adding any additional administrative burden.

Amendment 3114

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 5(1), (a) to (g) and (r) [types of intervention] of Regulation 20XX/XXX (CAP Regulation)

Or. en

Justification

The sectoral measures under the CAP, as referred to in point (r),form part of the CAP’s support framework and are based on the same management and funding principles as the measures listed in points (a) to (g). There is therefore no objective reason to treat them differently.

Amendment 3115

Luis-Vicențiu Lazarus

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue. The decommitment rules for interventions listed in article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] shall be specified in that regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 3116

Céline Imart, Nina Carberry, Isabelle Le Callennec, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5.This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5.This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 5(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention], of Regulation 202X/XXXX (CAP Regulation).

Or. fr

Amendment 3117

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue and paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to interventions listed in Article 35(1), (a) to (g) [types of intervention].5. This Article shall not apply to amounts made available as externally assigned revenue. The decommitment rules for interventions listed in article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] shall be specified in that regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 3118

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. No financial consequences arising from decommitment shall be imposed on final beneficiaries where delays are attributable to circumstances beyond their control.

Or. en

Justification

Protects municipalities, SMEs and other beneficiaries acting in good faith.

Amendment 3119

Nikolina Brnjac

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 15a
In line with the principle of technological neutrality and with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Net-Zero Industry Act) and Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform – STEP), Member States should have the flexibility to include investments in net-zero technologies under Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 (Net-Zero Industry Act) within their National and Regional Partnership Plans, where such projects demonstrably contribute to the Union’s overarching objectives of energy security, strategic autonomy, competitiveness, decarbonisation, and access to affordable energy, and are consistent with the National Energy and Climate Plans established under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. Support under this Regulation should therefore remain open to all clean and net-zero energy technologies that contribute to achieving the Union’s 2030, 2040, and 2050 climate targets, in full compliance with Union law and international commitments. including through habitat restoration, sustainable wildlife management and measures contributing to ecosystem resilience.

Or. en

Amendment 3120

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. On the basis of the information it has received as of 31 January, the Commission shall inform the Member State of the amount of the decommitment.1. On the basis of the information it has received as of 31 March, the Commission shall inform the Member State of the amount of the proposed decommitment together with a detailed justification and calculation methodology.

Or. en

Amendment 3121

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. On the basis of the information it has received as of 31 January, the Commission shall inform the Member State of the amount of the decommitment.1. On the basis of the information it has received as of 31 January of the fourth year after the commitment of funds, the Commission shall inform the Member State of the amount of the decommitment.

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Amendment 3122

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. On the basis of the information it has received as of 31 January, the Commission shall inform the Member State of the amount of the decommitment.1. On the basis of the information it has received as of 31 January of the fourth year after the commitment of funds, the Commission shall inform the Member State of the amount of the decommitment.

Or. de

Amendment 3123

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. The Commission shall apply objective, transparent and publicly available criteria when calculating decommitments. The Commission shall identify the specific measures, chapters and commitments concerned by the proposed decommitment.

Or. en

Justification

Ensures equal treatment and legal certainty. Member States should be able to verify the calculation.

Amendment 3124

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The Member State shall have two months from the Commission’s information referred to in paragraph 1 to agree to the amount to be decommitted or to submit its observations.2. The Member State shall have three months from the Commission’s information referred to in paragraph 1 to agree to the amount to be decommitted or to submit its observations. The Member State may request a technical dialogue with the Commission before the decommitment is finalised.

Or. en

Amendment 3125

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. The Commission shall take duly justified observations submitted by the Member State into account before finalising the decommitment.

Or. en

Amendment 3126

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 September reflecting, the reduced amount of support following consultation of the relevant monitoring committee and regional authorities where applicable. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in a transparent and proportionate matter in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 3127

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support.

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Amendment 3128

Norbert Lins, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Alexander Bernhuber, Herbert Dorfmann, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral, Maria Walsh, Lena Düpont, Céline Imart

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support.

Or. en

Amendment 3129

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment, pursuant to Article 24, of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support over one or more measure. For measures that are supported by more than one financial envelope, the amount of support shall be reduced based on the amounts concerned by the decommitment. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan in full compliance with Article 22.

Or. en

Amendment 3130

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be redistributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan of the same Member State, or in other actions it deems relevant.

Or. pt

Amendment 3131

Céline Imart, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3.Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan or CAPNRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan or CAPNRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.

Or. fr

Amendment 3132

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan or the NRCAP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 3133

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Csaba Dömötör, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3. (Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan or the NRCAP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 3134

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan, the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the NRP Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the NRP Plan.3. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under the NRP Plan , the Member State shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the NRP Plan by 30 June reflecting, the reduced amount of support. The amounts concerned by the decommitment and the corresponding reduction shall be distributed in the Plan based on the progress achieved in implementing measures across the chapters of the Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 3135

Pascal Arimont, Wouter Beke, Johan Van Overtveldt

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Where the decommitment concerns amounts allocated to regional or territorial chapters of the NRP Plan, the relevant regional or local managing authority designated pursuant to Article 49(1a) and responsible for those chapters shall be consulted prior to the submission of the amendment request and shall provide its written agreement on the distribution of the decommitted amounts within its chapter. The Member State shall include the written agreement of the relevant regional or local managing authority in the amendment request submitted to the Commission. In the absence of such agreement, the Member State shall provide a duly justified explanation to the Commission.

Or. en

Amendment 3136

Tamás Deutsch

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.deleted

Or. en

Amendment 3137

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter and at the level of the Interreg Plan as a whole, to be used as reference for decommitment. The reduction corresponding to the Interreg Plan as a whole shall be reduced proportionally from the amounts corresponding to those Interreg Plan chapters where the progress achieved in implementing the measures generated the reduction. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.

Or. en

Amendment 3138

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter and at the level of the Interreg Plan as a whole, to be used as reference for decommitment. The reduction corresponding to the Interreg Plan as a whole shall be reduced proportionally from the amounts corresponding to those Interreg Plan chapters where the progress achieved in implementing the measures generated the reduction. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment promotes a more flexible and efficient management of Interreg funding by applying decommitment rules at Plan level. It helps maximise absorption, reduces unnecessary losses of funding and supports the effective implementation of cross-border cooperation programmes.

Amendment 3139

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter and at the level of the Interreg Plan as a whole, to be used as reference for decommitment. The reduction corresponding to the Interreg Plan as a whole shall be reduced proportionally from the amounts corresponding to those Interreg Plan chapters where the progress achieved in implementing the measures generated the reduction. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.

Or. en

Justification

Financial commitments should also be mentioned at Interreg Plan level (as reference for the level of the decommitment risk, which should be applied at Interreg Plan level), and to distribute the reduced amount only in the Interreg Plan chapters that generated the decommitments and would have reduced funds anyway. The possibility to balance the decommitment target across programmes would have a positive effect not only on the Interreg Plan chapters, but on the spending of the budgetary line overall.

Amendment 3140

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter and at the level of the Interreg Plan as a whole, to be used as reference for decommitment. The reduction corresponding to the Interreg Plan as a whole shall be reduced proportionally from the amounts corresponding to those Interreg Plan chapters where the progress achieved in implementing the measures generated the reduction. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.

Or. en

Amendment 3141

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 June reflecting the reduced amount of support.4. For the Interreg Plan, financial commitments shall be made at the level of the chapter. Where the decommitment concerns amounts committed under an Interreg chapter, the Member State hosting the managing authority shall submit to the Commission a request for an amendment of the Interreg chapter by 30 September reflecting the reduced amount of support. The monitoring committee of the Interreg chapter shall be consulted before submission of the amendment.

Or. en

Amendment 3142

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. In the absence of a submission referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4, the Commission shall reduce the contribution from the Fund for the calendar year concerned, no later than 31 October in accordance with those paragraphs.5. In the absence of a submission referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4, the Commission shall reduce the contribution from the Fund for the calendar year concerned, no later than 31 October in accordance with those paragraphs. That reduction shall be allocated to each priority proportionately to the amounts concerned by the decommitment that had not been used in the calendar year concerned.

Or. en

Amendment 3143

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. Before reducing the contribution, the Commission shall provide the Member State with a final opportunity to submit observations.

Or. en

Amendment 3144

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a duly reasoned proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment and explaining the impact on the implementation of the objectives of the Plan. The proposal shall be transmitted simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council.

Or. en

Amendment 3145

Céline Imart, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.6.Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan or CAPNRP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.

Or. fr

Amendment 3146

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan or the NRCAP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.

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Amendment 3147

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Csaba Dömötör, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan or the NRCAP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.

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Amendment 3148

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall make a proposal for a new Council implementing decision approving the NRP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.6. Following the decommitment procedure set in this Article, the Commission shall amend the delegated act approving the NRP Plan in accordance with Article 23 reflecting the amounts concerned by the decommitment.

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Amendment 3149

Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Kinga Kollár

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6a. Lost or decommitted funds for the concerned Member State should remain available for final recipients, including local and regional authorities, through directly managed funds referred to in Article 15(4).

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Amendment 3150

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6a. The Commission shall publish annually decommitment decisions, reasons for decommitment, the affected measures and the territorial impact of the reduction.

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Amendment 3151

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 16a
Transition Period
The Regulation shall provide for the continued application of the rules applicable under the current CAP 2023-2027 as well as uninterrupted payments to farmers and other beneficiaries during the 2028-2029 transitional period until the date of application of the new legal framework.

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Amendment 3152

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds and without undue delay following adoption of the implementing decision, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 15% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 6% in 2028, 5% in 2029, and 4% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.

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Amendment 3153

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption of the Delegated decision in Article 23, and when requested by the Member State together with the submission of the NRP Plan, and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the Delegated decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid. Where the implementing decision is adopted after 15 March 2029, only the tranche of 2030 shall be paid. If the implementing decision is not adopted by 31 December 2029, no pre-financing shall be paid.

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Amendment 3154

Anouk Van Brug, Moritz Körner

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Pre-financing shall be subject to the Member State demonstrating that effective anti-fraud systems as referred to in Article 58 are operational and that the rule of law horizontal condition under Article 9 is fulfilled at the time of payment. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.

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Amendment 3155

Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Branislav Ondruš

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.
The amount of pre-financing shall be increased to 50% in respect of the budget referred to in Article 10(5) to meet the Union’s social objectives, and shall be cleared as follows: 20% in 2028, 15% in 2029 and 15% in 2030.

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Amendment 3156

Georgios Aftias, Fredis Beleris

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid. Underscores the importance of ensuring the continuity of pre-financing, including for 2028, regardless of the timing of plan approval, to avoid disruptions in programme implementation.

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Amendment 3157

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial envelope referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial envelope referred to in Article 14 and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, the pre-financing instalment corresponding to the year 2028 shall be paid after the adoption of the implementing decision. The continuity of pre-financing shall be ensured regardless of the time of approval of the plan, in order to avoid disruption in the implementation of programmes.

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Justification

The continuity of pre-financing should be ensured regardless of the time of approval of the plan, in order to avoid delays and disruption in the implementation of programmes and to ensure the smooth initiation of investments.

Amendment 3158

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 20% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 8% in 2028, 6% in 2029, and 6% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, tranche of 2028 is paid together with the tranche of 2029 or 2030.
NUTS 2 Eastern border regions bordering the Russian Federation, Belarus or the Ukraine will obtain higher prefinancing by 10 percentage points.

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Amendment 3159

Elena Nevado del Campo, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029 and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 15 % of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4-5 % in 2028, 5 % en 2029 and 5 % in 2030. In the case of regional or territorial chapters relating to less developed and outermost regions, pre-financing may be increased to up to 20 %. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.

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Amendment 3160

Sakis Arnaoutoglou

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, the pre-financing instalment for 2028 shall be paid retroactively together with the first available instalment following the adoption of the implementing decision, subject to the availability of appropriations.

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Justification

Where the Council's implementing decision is adopted after 31 July 2028, simply cancelling the 2028 pre-financing tranche would penalise Member States and their regions for delays beyond their control and create liquidity gaps at the start of the programming period. Paying the 2028 instalment retroactively preserves the agreed level of pre-financing and protects the timely launch of investments on the ground.

Amendment 3161

Elsi Katainen, Ľubica Karvašová, Lucia Yar, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy

on behalf of the Renew Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption of the delegated act by the Commission referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 15% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 5% in 2028, 5% in 2029, and 5% in 2030. Where the delegated act is adopted by the Commission after 31 July 2028, only half of the tranche of 2028 shall be paid out to the Member State in that year and the remaining half shall be of the 2028 tranche shall be added to the tranches of 2029 and 2030.

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Amendment 3162

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10 % of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4 % in 2028, 3 % in 2029, and 3 % in 2030.

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Amendment 3163

Fredis Beleris, Georgios Aftias

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption of the delegated act referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 15% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 5% in 2028, 5% in 2029, and 5% in 2030. The tranches shall be paid before 1 July of the corresponding year. If the delegated act has not entered into force by 31 December 2028, the tranche of 2028 shall be paid in the year of the entry into force of the delegated act.

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Amendment 3164

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption of the delegated act referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 15% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 5% in 2028, 5% in 2029, and 5% in 2030. The tranches shall be paid before 1 July of the corresponding year. If the delegated act has not entered into force by 31 December 2028, the tranche of 2028 shall be paid in the year of the entry into force of the delegated act.

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Amendment 3165

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1.Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1.Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4 % in 2028, 3 % in 2029, and 3 % in 2030. If the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 December 2028, that pre-financing shall be added to the amount allocated for the years 2029 and 2030.

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Justification

To ensure the predictability of investments and the achievement of objectives, the pre-financing for the first year should be decoupled from the approval of the Plan. Pre-financing should be given regardless of when the Plan is approved, either all at once or in tranches.

Amendment 3166

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption of the delegated act referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing for each Chapter shall be 10 % of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the delegated act enters into force after 31 December 2028, the 2028 tranche shall be paid in the year in which the delegated act enters into force.

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Amendment 3167

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 December 2028, the prefinancing for 2028 will be paid in the year of the approval of the year.

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Amendment 3168

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. If the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July December 2028, the prefinancing for 2028 will be paid in the year of the approval of the year.

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Justification

In order to ensure predictability of investments and achievement of the objectives, the prefinancing for the first year should be decoupled from the approval of the Plan. The prefinancing should be paid irrespective at the moment of approval of the Plan, similar to the current rules under CPR.

Amendment 3169

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing for each Chapter shall be 10 % of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. If the provisions of Article 14(2) are applied, the payout of the first instalment shall be carried over to 2029.

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Amendment 3170

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. If the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 December 2028, this pre-financing will be added to the amount for 2029 and 2030.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment ensures greater predictability and a timely launch of investments by providing first-year prefinancing independently of the approval date of the Plan, in line with current Cohesion Policy practice.

Amendment 3171

Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. If the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 December 2028, this pre-financing will be added to the amount for 2029 and 2030.

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Amendment 3172

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 15% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 5% in 2028, 5% in 2029, and 5% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Commission after 31 December 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.

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Amendment 3173

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4 % in 2028, 5 % in 2029, and 1 % in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.

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Amendment 3174

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 10% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 4% in 2028, 3% in 2029, and 3% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.1. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 23 and to the availability of funds, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment. The amount of pre-financing shall be 15% of the Union financial allocation referred to in Article 14 [budgetary commitments] and shall be paid in tranches over three consecutive years, as follows: 6% in 2028, 5% in 2029, and 4% in 2030. Where the implementing decision is adopted by the Council after 31 July 2028, only the tranches of 2029 and 2030 shall be paid.

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Amendment 3175

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. The Commission shall ensure that pre-financing contributes to the timely launch of investments supporting economic, social and territorial cohesion. For less developed regions, outermost regions and regions facing significant demographic or structural challenges, pre-financing may be increased by up to an additional 5 %. Member States may allocate higher levels of pre-financing to regional and local authorities where justified by implementation needs.

Or. en

Amendment 3176

Daniel Attard

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 1a, the pre-financing corresponding to the financial allocation referred to in Article 10(2)(a)(iii) for the Home Funds, shall be increased by an additional 2% annually for the years 2028 to 2030, and amount to 6% annually for the years 2031 to 2033.

Or. en

Justification

Due to the specific nature of the measures financed in this policy area, it is essential to maintain reinforced additional pre‑financing in order to ensure their timely and effective implementation. This continuity supports the swift mobilisation of resources, and thereby strengthens the achievement of the objectives in this field.

Amendment 3177

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. No pre-financing shall be paid in case of adoption of a delegated decision referred to in Article 8(4) or Article 9(4) or a decision imposing measures for the protection of the budget under Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092.

Or. en

Amendment 3178

Elsi Katainen, Ľubica Karvašová, Lucia Yar, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy

on behalf of the Renew Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the amount of pre-financing for Member States having Eastern border regions shall be 30 %.

Or. en

Amendment 3179

Fredis Beleris, Georgios Aftias

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the amount of pre-financing for Member States having insular regions shall be 20%.

Or. en

Amendment 3180

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal instalments of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12 % of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4 % over three consecutive years, or entirely in the year of approval of the chapter, in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan].

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Amendment 3181

Isabelle Le Callennec

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal instalments of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12 % of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal instalments of 4 % over three consecutive years. For the outermost regions, the amount of pre-financing may be up to 18 % of the Union financial contribution.

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Amendment 3182

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years or in full in the year of approval of the chapter pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan].

Or. en

Justification

This amendment ensures consistency and legal coherence with Article 9(5)(d) of the ERDF-CF Regulation proposal.

Amendment 3183

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years or in full in the year of approval of the chapter pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan].

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Amendment 3184

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years or in full in the year of approval of the chapter pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan].

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Amendment 3185

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years in full in the year of approval of the chapter pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan ] .

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Amendment 3186

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years or in full in the year of approval of the chapter pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan.

Or. en

Justification

The addition is needed in order to ensure correlation with Article 9(5)(d) of ERDF-CF regulation proposal.

Amendment 3187

Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years or in full in the year of approval of the chapter pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 3188

Gabriel Mato, André Franqueira Rodrigues, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Sérgio Gonçalves, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral, Rody Tolassy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.
For the outermost regions, the amount of pre- financing may be as high as 18%.

Or. en

Justification

The outermost regions are mainly composed of small operators with limited financial resources. Increasing the pre-financing rate for the outermost regions would therefore enable regional authorities to provide project promoters with higher advance payments, thereby facilitating their participation in cooperation projects.

Amendment 3189

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, André Franqueira Rodrigues, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.
For the outermost regions, the amount of prefinancing may be as high as 18%.

Or. en

Justification

The outermost regions are mainly made up of small operators with limited financial resources. Increasing the pre-financing rate for the ORs would therefore enable the regional authorities to pay project promoters an advance to facilitate their participation in cooperation projects.

Amendment 3190

André Rougé, Rody Tolassy, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal instalments of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12 % of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal instalments of 4 % over three consecutive years. For the outermost regions, the amount of pre-financing may be up to 20 %.

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Amendment 3191

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 14 % of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4 % over three consecutive years. For the outermost regions, the amount of pre-financing may be up to 18 %.

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Amendment 3192

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years. For the outermost regions, the amount of pre-financing may be as high as 18%.

Or. en

Amendment 3193

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 12% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each Interreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three equal tranches of 4% over three consecutive years.The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 15% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to each lnterreg Plan chapter, as set out in the implementing act approving the Interreg Plan chapter pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in three tranches of 7%, 4% and 4% over three consecutive years. The tranches shall be paid before 1 July of the corresponding year.

Or. en

Amendment 3194

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, provided that such derogations do not reduce the overall level of support available to the Interreg chapter concerned, specific rules for prefinancing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan]. The Commission shall assess whether the level of prefinancing remains adequate in view of inflation and financing conditions.

Or. en

Amendment 3195

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, the Commission shall disburse pre-financing in yearly instalments corresponding to 80 % of the annual budgetary commitments for this Interreg Programme, specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .

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Justification

It is essential for the minimum level of yearly pre-financing to be set directly in the Regulation, at 80 % for Interreg programmes on external borders. The beneficiaries of these programmes are facing numerous economic challenges exacerbated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which are affecting their capacity to participate in projects co-financed by the European Union.

Amendment 3196

Dan Barna, Ľubica Karvašová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, the Commission shall pay pre-financing in annual instalments of 80% of annual budgetary commitments to this Interreg Plan; specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .

Or. en

Amendment 3197

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, the Commission shall pay pre-financing in annual instalments of 80% of annual budgetary commitments to this Interreg.

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Amendment 3198

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, the Commission shall pay pre-financing in annual instalments of 80% of annual budgetary commitments to this Interreg Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 3199

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, the Commission shall pay pre-financing in annual instalments of 80% of annual budgetary commitments to this Interreg Plan.

Or. en

Justification

It is essential to specify directly in the regulations the minimum annual pre-financing, which should be set at 80% for the Interreg programmes at the external borders. The beneficiaries face numerous economic challenges, further exacerbated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which affect their ability to participate in EU co-funded projects. Therefore, setting an adequate pre-financing level for programmes - and consequently for beneficiaries - not only ensures financial liquidity but also facilitates a smooth and timely start of programme and project activities, ultimately enabling the achievement of cooperation objectives on the EU's external borders.

Amendment 3200

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan] .Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, the Commission shall pay pre-financing in annual instalments of 80% of annual budgetary commitments to this Interreg Plan Chapter.

Or. en

Amendment 3201

André Rougé, Rody Tolassy, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
a. The amount of pre-financing may be up to 20 % for the outermost regions.

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Amendment 3202

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
For the outermost regions, the amount of prefinancing may be as high as 18%.

Or. en

Amendment 3203

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where an Interreg Plan chapter receives support from the Global Europe Instrument, the Commission shall pay pre-financing in annual instalments of 80% of annual budgetary commitments to this Interreg plan specific rules for pre-financing derogating from this paragraph may be established in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 8 of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan] [Approval and amendment of the Interreg Plan].

Or. en

Amendment 3204

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall transfer a pre financing of an amount of 30% of the Union financial contribution for interventions referred to in Articles 75 and 76. [Integrated territorial and urban development, Community-led local development and LEADER].

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Amendment 3205

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. The Commission shall pay a pre-financing of an amount of 20% of the Union financial contribution from the Fund to measures following the territorial just transition strategies, subject to available funds. That amount shall be paid in two equal tranches of 10% over two consecutive years. Co-financing rate for investments in these chapters shall equal 90%.

Or. en

Amendment 3206

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2(a) The Commission shall make a pre-financing payment of 30 % of the Union’s financial contribution from the Fund for interventions under Article 75 [Integrated territorial and urban development] and Article 76 [Community-led local development].

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Amendment 3207

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The amounts paid as pre-financing shall be cleared from the Commission accounts at the latest upon reception of the annual assurance package for the last year of implementation.3. The amounts paid as pre-financing shall be cleared from the Commission accounts following a proportional assessment of implementation at the latest upon reception of the annual assurance package for the last year of implementation.

Or. en

Amendment 3208

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The amounts paid as pre-financing shall be cleared from the Commission accounts at the latest upon reception of the annual assurance package for the last year of implementation.3. The amounts paid as pre-financing shall be cleared from the Commission accounts at the latest upon approval of the annual assurance package for the last year of implementation.

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Amendment 3209

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Any interest generated by the pre-financing shall be used for the NRP Plan concerned in the same way as the Fund and shall be included in the accounts for the last year of implementation".

Or. en

Amendment 3210

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Pre-financing shall not be recovered solely as a consequence of delays resulting from force majeure, major natural disasters or exceptional economic circumstances.

Or. en

Amendment 3211

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 18deleted
Request for a loan support
1. The request for loan support by a Member State shall set out the following:
(a) the amount of the requested loan support;
(b) the measures in accordance with Article 21 [Preparation and submission of the Plan] to be financed by the loan support;
(c) the financial needs linked to the measures referred to in point (b);
(d) an explanation why the estimated cost of the NRP Plan is higher than the total of the Union financial contribution, taking into account the national contribution.
2. The loan support shall not be higher than the difference between the total estimated costs of the Plan, as revised where relevant, and the total of the Union financial contribution and the national contribution.
3. The Member States shall submit to the Commission the request for loan support by 31 January 2028.
4.
The Commission shall allocate the amounts of loan support referred to in Article 10(4) to the Member States while taking into account the principles of equal treatment, solidarity, proportionality and transparency. The share of loans granted to the three Member States representing the largest share of the loans granted shall not exceed 60 per cent of the maximum amount referred to in Article 10(4).
Where, following the allocation of loans referred to in paragraph 3, amounts remain available for loan support, the Commission may publish new calls for expressions of interest for loan support. In such a case, the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 5 of this Article and Article 19 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
5. The loan shall be paid subject to the fulfilment of milestones and targets in accordance with Article 65 [payment application].
6. The Commission shall assess the request for loan support in accordance with Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision].

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Amendment 3212

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Dick Erixon

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 18deleted
Request for a loan support
1. The request for loan support by a Member State shall set out the following:
(a) the amount of the requested loan support;
(b) the measures in accordance with Article 21 [Preparation and submission of the Plan] to be financed by the loan support;
(c) the financial needs linked to the measures referred to in point (b);
(d) an explanation why the estimated cost of the NRP Plan is higher than the total of the Union financial contribution, taking into account the national contribution.
2. The loan support shall not be higher than the difference between the total estimated costs of the Plan, as revised where relevant, and the total of the Union financial contribution and the national contribution.
3. The Member States shall submit to the Commission the request for loan support by 31 January 2028.
4.
The Commission shall allocate the amounts of loan support referred to in Article 10(4) to the Member States while taking into account the principles of equal treatment, solidarity, proportionality and transparency. The share of loans granted to the three Member States representing the largest share of the loans granted shall not exceed 60 per cent of the maximum amount referred to in Article 10(4).
Where, following the allocation of loans referred to in paragraph 3, amounts remain available for loan support, the Commission may publish new calls for expressions of interest for loan support. In such a case, the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 5 of this Article and Article 19 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
5. The loan shall be paid subject to the fulfilment of milestones and targets in accordance with Article 65 [payment application].
6. The Commission shall assess the request for loan support in accordance with Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision].

Or. en

Amendment 3213

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The request for loan support by a Member State shall set out the following:1. The request for loan support by a Member State shall set out the following, without prejudice to the voluntary nature of loan support under this Regulation:

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Justification

Loan support should remain entirely voluntary and should not become a prerequisite for accessing grant support.

Amendment 3214

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the measures in accordance with Article 21 [Preparation and submission of the Plan] to be financed by the loan support;(b) the measures in accordance with Article 21 [Preparation and submission of the Plan] to be financed by the loan support, with priority given to investments generating long-term economic, social and territorial benefits;

Or. en

Amendment 3215

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the measures in accordance with Article 21 [Preparation and submission of the Plan] to be financed by the loan support;(b) the additional reforms and investment measures in accordance with Article 21 and Article 22 to be financed by the loan support;

Or. en

Amendment 3216

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) the financial needs linked to the measures referred to in point (b);(c) the financial needs linked to the reforms and investment measures referred to in point (b), on the basis of cost estimates in line with Article 53a;

Or. en

Amendment 3217

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) an explanation why the estimated cost of the NRP Plan is higher than the total of the Union financial contribution, taking into account the national contribution.(d) an explanation why the estimated cost of the NRP Plan is higher than the total of the Union financial contribution, taking into account the national contribution, and how the additional loan support is considered reasonable in relation to the additional measures.

Or. en

Amendment 3218

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) an assessment of the expected economic, social and territorial impact of the measures financed through the loan support.

Or. en

Amendment 3219

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(db) an explanation of why the measures cannot be adequately financed through available grant support.

Or. en

Amendment 3220

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The loan support shall not be higher than the difference between the total estimated costs of the Plan, as revised where relevant, and the total of the Union financial contribution and the national contribution.2. The loan support shall not be higher than the difference between the total estimated costs of the Plan, as revised where relevant, and the total of the Union financial contribution and the national contribution. The amount of loan support requested shall be proportionate to the objectively justified additional financing needs arising from the measures to be financed through loan support and shall not exceed the financing needs demonstrated by the Member State, taking into account the principles of sound financial management, cost-effectiveness and the impact on the Union budget.

Or. en

Amendment 3221

Anouk Van Brug, Moritz Körner

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The loan support shall not be higher than the difference between the total estimated costs of the Plan, as revised where relevant, and the total of the Union financial contribution and the national contribution.2. The loan support shall not be higher than the difference between the total estimated costs of the Plan, as revised where relevant, and the total of the Union financial contribution and the national contribution. Loan support shall also not substitute for national public investment that the Member State would otherwise have undertaken in the absence of Union support.

Or. en

Amendment 3222

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The Member States shall submit to the Commission the request for loan support by 31 January 2028.3. The Member States shall submit to the Commission the request for loan support by 31 December 2028. The Commission may accept requests submitted after 31 December 2028 in duly justified circumstances.

Or. en

Amendment 3223

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall allocate the amounts of loan support referred to in Article 10(4) to the Member States while taking into account the principles of equal treatment, solidarity, proportionality and transparency. The share of loans granted to the three Member States representing the largest share of the loans granted shall not exceed 60 per cent of the maximum amount referred to in Article 10(4).The Commission shall allocate the amounts of loan support referred to in Article 10(4) to the Member States while taking into account the principles of equal treatment, solidarity, proportionality, transparency and the objective of reducing economic, social and territorial disparities across the Union . The share of loans granted to the three Member States representing the largest share of the loans granted shall not exceed 60 per cent of the maximum amount referred to in Article 10(4).

Or. en

Amendment 3224

Joachim Streit

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Commission shall allocate the amounts of loan support referred to in Article 10(4) to the Member States while taking into account the principles of equal treatment, solidarity, proportionality and transparency. The share of loans granted to the three Member States representing the largest share of the loans granted shall not exceed 60 per cent of the maximum amount referred to in Article 10(4).The Commission shall allocate the amounts of loan support referred to in Article 10(4) to the Member States while taking into account the principles of equal treatment, solidarity, proportionality and transparency, on the basis of objective and verifiable criteria. The share of loans granted to the three Member States representing the largest share of the loans granted shall not exceed 60 per cent of the maximum amount referred to in Article 10(4).

Or. en

Amendment 3225

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Priority shall be given to Member States and regions facing significant investment gaps, demographic decline or industrial restructuring challenges.

Or. en

Amendment 3226

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. The loan shall be paid subject to the fulfilment of milestones and targets in accordance with Article 65 [payment application].deleted

Or. pt

Amendment 3227

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. The loan shall be paid subject to the fulfilment of milestones and targets in accordance with Article 65 [payment application].5. The loan shall be paid subject to the fulfilment of milestones and targets which are objective, measurable and directly liked to the implementation of the financed measures in accordance with Article 65 [payment application]. Delays resulting from force majeure, major natural disasters or exceptional economic circumstances shall be taken into account when assessing fulfilment. Minor deviations from milestones or targets shall not automatically lead to suspension of loan payments.

Or. en

Amendment 3228

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. The Commission shall assess the request for loan support in accordance with Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision].6. The Commission shall assess the request for loan support in accordance with Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision] on the basis of objective, transparent and publicly available criteria. The Commission shall publish the methodology used to assess and allocate loan requests.

Or. en

Amendment 3229

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. The Commission shall assess the request for loan support in accordance with Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision].6. The Commission shall assess the request for loan support in accordance with Article 23.

Or. en

Amendment 3230

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. The Commission shall assess the request for loan support in accordance with Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision].6. The Commission shall assess the request for loan support in accordance with Article 23 [Commission decision].

Or. pt

Amendment 3231

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6a. The European Parliament and the Council shall be informed of all loan allocations exceeding EUR 5 billion.

Or. en

Amendment 3232

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 6 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6b. The Commission shall publish a summary of the assessment of each approved loan request.

Or. en

Amendment 3233

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Dick Erixon

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 19deleted
Loan agreement and borrowing and lending operations
1. In order to finance support under the Plan in the form of loans, the Commission shall be empowered, on behalf of the Union, to borrow the necessary funds on the capital markets or from financial institutions in accordance with Article 224 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.
2. Upon adoption of the Council implementing decision referred to in Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision], the Commission shall enter into a loan agreement with the Member State. In addition to the elements laid down in Article 223(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the loan agreement shall lay down the maximum loan amount, the availability period, the maximum duration of each disbursement of the loan and the detailed terms and conditions of the support. Such agreements may also contain the amount of the pre-financing and rules on clearing of pre-financing

Or. en

Amendment 3234

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. In order to finance support under the Plan in the form of loans, the Commission shall be empowered, on behalf of the Union, to borrow the necessary funds on the capital markets or from financial institutions in accordance with Article 224 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.1. In order to finance support under the Plan in the form of loans, the Commission shall be empowered, on behalf of the Union, to borrow the necessary funds on the capital markets or from financial institutions in accordance with Article 224 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 strictly limited to the amounts necessary for the implementation of approved loan support under this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment ensures that Union borrowing remains strictly linked to the approved loan support under this Regulation and prevents borrowing beyond the amounts genuinely required for implementation. It strengthens sound financial management, limits unnecessary debt accumulation and provides greater legal certainty regarding the scope and purpose of Union borrowing operations.

Amendment 3235

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Upon adoption of the Council implementing decision referred to in Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision], the Commission shall enter into a loan agreement with the Member State. In addition to the elements laid down in Article 223(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the loan agreement shall lay down the maximum loan amount, the availability period, the maximum duration of each disbursement of the loan and the detailed terms and conditions of the support. Such agreements may also contain the amount of the pre-financing and rules on clearing of pre-financing2. Upon adoption of the Council implementing decision referred to in Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision] at the request of Member State concerned and on a fully voluntary basis, the Commission shall enter into a loan agreement with the Member State. In addition to the elements laid down in Article 223(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the loan agreement shall lay down the maximum loan amount, the expected repayment profile and estimated financing costs, the availability period, the maximum duration of each disbursement of the loan and the detailed terms and conditions of the support which shall be objective, transparent and non-discriminatory. Such agreements may also contain the amount of the pre-financing and rules on clearing of pre-financing

Or. en

Justification

clarifies the voluntary nature of loan support and increases transparency regarding financing conditions. Requiring information on repayment profiles and estimated financing costs improves predictability for Member States, while ensuring that loan conditions remain objective, transparent and non-discriminatory.

Amendment 3236

Anouk Van Brug, Moritz Körner

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Upon adoption of the Council implementing decision referred to in Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision], the Commission shall enter into a loan agreement with the Member State. In addition to the elements laid down in Article 223(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the loan agreement shall lay down the maximum loan amount, the availability period, the maximum duration of each disbursement of the loan and the detailed terms and conditions of the support. Such agreements may also contain the amount of the pre-financing and rules on clearing of pre-financing2. Upon adoption of the Council implementing decision referred to in Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision], the Commission shall enter into a loan agreement with the Member State. In addition to the elements laid down in Article 223(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the loan agreement shall lay down the maximum loan amount, the availability period, the maximum duration of each disbursement of the loan and the detailed terms and conditions of the support. Such agreements may also contain the amount of the pre-financing and rules on clearing of pre-financing. The loan agreement shall include provisions ensuring compliance with the anti-fraud obligations laid down in Article 58 and shall provide that loan disbursements are subject to the continued fulfilment of the rule of law horizontal condition under Article 9.

Or. en

Amendment 3237

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Upon adoption of the Council implementing decision referred to in Article 23 [Commission proposal and Council implementing decision], the Commission shall enter into a loan agreement with the Member State. In addition to the elements laid down in Article 223(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the loan agreement shall lay down the maximum loan amount, the availability period, the maximum duration of each disbursement of the loan and the detailed terms and conditions of the support. Such agreements may also contain the amount of the pre-financing and rules on clearing of pre-financing2. Upon adoption of the delegated act referred to in Article 23 , the Commission shall enter into a loan agreement with the Member State. In addition to the elements laid down in Article 223(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the loan agreement shall lay down the maximum loan amount, the availability period, the maximum duration of each disbursement of the loan and the detailed terms and conditions of the support. Such agreements may also contain the amount of the pre-financing and rules on clearing of pre-financing

Or. en

Amendment 3238

Dick Erixon

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. The Commission shall transmit annually to the European Parliament and to the Council, together with the draft general budget of the Union, a report covering:
(a) the implementation of each loan agreement concluded under this Regulation, including the amounts disbursed and outstanding;
(b) the debt-servicing cost attributable to financial support under this Regulation, expressed both in absolute terms and as a share of the financial envelope;
(c) the result achieved per euro disbursed, by reference to the result- and impact-oriented indicators set out in this Regulation;
(d) the proportionality of each loan to the absorption capacity of the Member State concerned, as assessed at the time of the loan request and as updated annually.

Or. en

Amendment 3239

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Borrowing operations under this Regulation shall not constitute a precedent for permanent Union borrowing mechanisms beyond the duration and scope of this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

Confirms the exceptional and temporary nature of borrowing under this Regulation. It prevents the creation of a precedent for permanent Union borrowing mechanisms without a separate legislative decision and strengthens legal certainty regarding the limited scope and duration of the instrument.

Amendment 3240

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2b. Loan agreements shall not impose obligations unrelated to the measures financed through the loan support. Any modification of a loan agreement shall require the agreement of the Member State concerned. The Commission shall publish a summary of each loan agreement, excluding commercially sensitive information. Loan agreements shall clearly identify the measures financed and the corresponding financial allocations. The conditions applicable to loan support shall not be less favourable than those available to the Union through the corresponding borrowing operations. Loan agreements shall not affect the eligibility of the Member State for grant support under this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

Strengthens transparency and safeguards Member State sovereignty by ensuring that loan agreements remain strictly linked to the financed measures. It prevents the introduction of unrelated obligations, guarantees mutual agreement for modifications and improves accountability through the publication of loan agreement summaries.

Amendment 3241

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2c. The Commission shall make publicly available, on a continuous basis, key information on completed borrowing transactions carried out under this Regulation, including the amount, maturity and pricing of the operation, subject to market-sensitive information requirements. The Commission shall publish at least every six months information on borrowing and lending operations carried out under this Regulation, including the volume of borrowing, maturity profile, interest costs, repayment profile and loan allocations to Member States. The Commission shall submit an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of borrowing and lending operations under this Regulation. The report shall include information on outstanding debt, refinancing needs, liquidity risks, debt-service costs, remaining headroom under the Own Resources ceiling, the expected impact on future Union budgets, as well as the volume of borrowing, maturity profile, interest costs and repayment profile of the operations carried out under this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

The amendment enhances transparency and democratic oversight of Union borrowing operations. Regular disclosure of borrowing data and reporting on refinancing needs, liquidity risks and budgetary impacts enables better monitoring of fiscal risks and improves accountability regarding the long-term consequences of Union debt for future budgets.

Amendment 3242

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 d (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2d. Participation in loan support under this Regulation shall be entirely voluntary and shall not constitute a condition for access to any other support under the Fund.

Or. en

Amendment 3243

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 e (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2e. Borrowing operations under this Regulation shall be strictly limited to the purpose, duration and maximum amount of loan support approved under this Regulation and reflected in the relevant NRP Plans. Such borrowing operations shall not be used to finance grants, current expenditure or measures not included in an approved NRPPlan.

Or. en

Amendment 3244

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 f (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2f. No new borrowing operations shall be contracted after 31 December 2034, except refinancing operations strictly necessary for the management of existing liabilities arising from borrowing operations undertaken pursuant to this Regulation. Any extension of the borrowing period, increase of the maximum borrowing amount or establishment of additional borrowing capacity shall require a legislative amendment of this Regulation adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and shall not be adopted by means of delegated acts or implementing acts.

Or. en

Justification

The amendment strengthens safeguards against the permanent or open-ended use of Union borrowing. It ensures that borrowing remains strictly linked to the implementation of approved NRP Plans and cannot be used for purposes outside the objectives of this Regulation. The amendment also establishes a clear sunset clause preventing the creation of new borrowing capacity after the end of the programming period unless explicitly approved by the legislator, thereby reinforcing democratic accountability, legal certainty and sound financial management.

Amendment 3245

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 g (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2g. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of all approved loan allocations to Member States. For loan allocations exceeding EUR 5 billion, the Commission shall provide a detailed assessment of the financing needs, expected impact, repayment profile and implications for the Union borrowing programme and future Union budgets.

Or. en

Amendment 3246

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 h (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2h. Loan agreements shall not impose policy conditionality or obligations unrelated to the measures financed through loan support, except obligations strictly necessary for implementation, monitoring, repayment and the protection of the Union budget and its financial interests.

Or. en

Amendment 3247

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – title

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
National contribution to estimated costsUnion financial contribution to estimated costs

Or. en

Amendment 3248

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The minimum national contribution rate to the estimated costs of a measure of the Plan shall not be lower than:1. The maximum Union financial contribution rate to the estimated costs of a measure of the Plan shall not be higher than:

Or. en

Amendment 3249

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The minimum national contribution rate to the estimated costs of a measure of the Plan shall not be lower than:1. The minimum European contribution rate to the estimated costs of a measure of the Plan shall not be lower than:

Or. en

Amendment 3250

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The minimum national contribution rate to the estimated costs of a measure of the Plan shall not be lower than:1. The Union co-financing rate for the estimated costs of a measure of the Plan shall not be higher than:

Or. de

Amendment 3251

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 0 % for less developed regions and outermost regions;

Or. pt

Amendment 3252

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 15 % for less developed regions and outermost regions;

Or. pt

Amendment 3253

André Rougé, Rody Tolassy, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions:(a) 15 % for less developed regions, and the outermost regions;

Or. fr

Amendment 3254

Isabelle Le Callennec

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions:(a)15 % for less developed regions and the outermost regions;

Or. fr

Amendment 3255

Gabriel Mato, André Franqueira Rodrigues, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Sérgio Gonçalves, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral, Rody Tolassy

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 15% for less developed regions and outermost regions;

Or. en

Justification

In accordance with Article 112(3) of the Common Provisions Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2021/1060), ‘the co-financing rates set out in point (a) of the first subparagraph (i.e. 85% for less developed regions) shall also apply to the outermost regions, including the additional allocation for those regions’. This specific provision on co-financing for the outermost regions, applicable to the ERDF and the ESF+ for the 2021–2027 period, should be maintained in the next MFF, in view of the specific constraints of these regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU. In this regard, it is proposed to include in this article a similar provision applying to the outermost regions the same minimum national contribution rate as that applicable to less developed regions (15%).

Amendment 3256

Cristina Maestre, André Franqueira Rodrigues, Elena Sancho Murillo, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 15% for less developed regions and outermost regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3257

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 15% for less developed regions and outermost regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3258

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 90% for less developed and outermost regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3259

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 85% for less developed regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3260

Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 10% for less developed regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3261

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 10% for less developed regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3262

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 10 % for less developed regions;

Or. ro

Amendment 3263

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) 15% for less developed regions;(a) 85 % for less developed regions;

Or. de

Amendment 3264

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
aa.30 % for transition regions that were classified as less developed regions in the 2021-2027 period;

Or. ro

Amendment 3265

Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) 30 % for transition regions that were classified as less developed regions for the 2021-2027 period;

Or. en

Amendment 3266

Magdalena Adamowicz, Borys Budka, Marta Wcisło, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, Ewa Kopacz

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) 30% for transition regions that were classified as less developed regions for the 2021-2027 period;

Or. en

Amendment 3267

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) 25% for transition regions that were classified as less developed regions for the 2021-2027 period;

Or. en

Justification

A sharp increase in the national co-financing rate from 15% to 40% for regions newly classified as transition regions would place a significant burden on national and regional budgets and risk reducing investment capacity. A more gradual adjustment is necessary to support continued convergence and ensure a smooth transition.

Amendment 3268

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) 30% for transition regions that were classified as less developed regions for the period 2021-2027;

Or. en

Amendment 3269

Janusz Lewandowski, Magdalena Adamowicz

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) 30% for transition regions that were classified as less developed regions for the 2021-2027 period;

Or. en

Amendment 3270

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b)40 % for transition regions in Member States whose gross national income (GNI), measured in standard purchasing power (SPP) for the 2021-2023 period, is below 100 % of the EU-27 average;

Or. ro

Amendment 3271

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 40% for transition regions and for more developed regions in Member States with a GNI measured in purchasing power standards (2021-2023) below 100% of the EU27 average;

Or. en

Justification

A more advantageous treatment is needed for those more developed regions located in less developed countries as they face different structural challenges than the ones in the more developed countries.

Amendment 3272

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 40% for transition regions and for more developed regions in Member States with a GNI measured in purchasing power standards (2021-2023) below 100% of the EU27 average;

Or. en

Justification

This amendment provides a more balanced approach for more developed regions in less developed Member States, recognising their specific structural challenges and the need to maintain investment capacity and competitiveness.

Amendment 3273

Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 40% for transition regions in Member States with a GNI measured in purchasing power standards (2021-2023) below 100% of the EU27 average;

Or. en

Amendment 3274

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 30 % for transition regions;

Or. de

Amendment 3275

Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 30% for transition regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3276

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 65% for transition regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3277

Marion Walsmann, Christian Ehler, Oliver Schenk

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 30 % for transition regions;

Or. de

Amendment 3278

Maria Grapi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 30 % for transition regions;

Or. ro

Amendment 3279

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 70 % for transition regions;

Or. de

Amendment 3280

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 20 % for transition regions;

Or. pt

Amendment 3281

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 20% for transition regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3282

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) 40% for transition regions;(b) 60% for transition regions;

Or. en

Amendment 3283

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) 50% for more developed regions that were classified as transition regions or had a GDP per capita below 100% for 2021-2027;

Or. en

Amendment 3284

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) 30 % for transition regions that were classified as less developed regions for the 2021-2027 period;

Or. en

Amendment 3285

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(bb) 25 % for measures in the field of internal security, European integrated border management, visa policy and asylum and migration.
Member State whose gross national income (GNI) per capita is lower than 90% of the EU average can apply the EU co-financing rate not higher than 85 % concerning financing measures in transport, energy, environment.

Or. en

Amendment 3286

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 60% for more developed regions.(c) 40% for more developed regions.

Or. en

Amendment 3287

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 60% for more developed regions.(c) 40% for more developed regions.

Or. en

Amendment 3288

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20.º – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 60% for more developed regions.(c) 40 % for more developed regions.

Or. pt

Amendment 3289

Christian Doleschal, Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 60% for more developed regions.(c) 50 % for more developed regions.

Or. de

Amendment 3290

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 60% for more developed regions.(c) 45% for more developed regions.

Or. en

Amendment 3291

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 60% for more developed regions.(c) 50 % for more developed regions.

Or. de

Amendment 3292

Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 60% for more developed regions.(c) 50% for more developed regions.

Or. en

Amendment 3293

Marion Walsmann, Christian Ehler, Oliver Schenk

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) 60% for more developed regions.(c) 50 % for more developed regions.

Or. de

Amendment 3294

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) For interventions to promote support actions of social innovation and social experimentation as well as for interventions to promote social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion, including the most deprived persons and children or to address material deprivation through food and/or basic material assistance, the minimum Union co-financing rate to the estimated costs of a measure of the Plan shall not be lower than 90 %. The ESF Regulation may establish higher cofinancing rates for specific priorities.

Or. en

Amendment 3295

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
ca. A Member State whose gross national income (GNI) per capita is lower than 90 % of the EU average can apply a maximum co-financing rate of 85 % for Cohesion Fund interventions in the fields of transport, energy and the environment.

Or. ro

Amendment 3296

Tamás Deutsch

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) Member State whose gross national income (GNI) per capita is lower than 90% of the EU average can apply the co-financing rate not higher than 85 % in relation to measures contributing to the specific objectives set out in Article 3(a), points (viii) and (x).

Or. en

Amendment 3297

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member State whose gross national income (GNI) per capita is lower than 90% of the EU average can apply the co-financing rate not higher than 85 % for Cohesion Fund - type interventions in transport, energy, environment.

Or. en

Amendment 3298

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) 30% for measures referred to in Article 10(2)(iia).

Or. en

Justification

Fisheries management is not dependent on the level of regional development, but rather on access to water resources. Therefore, there is no justification for differentiating funding levels based on a given region's economic development. However, introducing a uniform funding level will ensure uniform treatment. A 30% funding level has been proposed as a similar level for the 2021-2027 financial perspective.

Amendment 3299

Marta Wcisło

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) 30% for measures referred to in Article 10(2)(iia).

Or. en

Justification

Fisheries management is not dependent on the level of regional development, but rather on access to water resources. Therefore, there is no justification for differentiating funding levels based on a given region's economic development. However, introducing a uniform funding level will ensure uniform treatment. A 30% funding level has been proposed as a similar level for the 2021-2027 financial perspective.

Amendment 3300

Elena Nevado del Campo, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. These resources may be supplemented by additional national contributions, and by contributions from the private sector and other relevant stakeholders, provided that these do not replace the national public contribution. In such cases, private resources should be mobilised in a manner consistent with the Plan’s territorial development objectives, ensuring that private investment contributes to long-term regional development, strengthens local economic ecosystems and supports cohesion objectives. Private contributions shall be transparent, traceable and in line with the rules on State aid and public interest considerations.

Or. es

Amendment 3301

Giuseppe Lupo, Thomas Bajada, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Daniel Attard, Nikos Papandreou, Leoluca Orlando, Gabriel Mato, David Casa, Alicia Homs Ginel, Peter Agius, Costas Mavrides, Marco Falcone, Ruggero Razza, Michalis Hadjipantela, Alex Agius Saliba, Emmanouil Fragkos, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Tonino Picula

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Adjustments to allocations shall be proportionate and shall contribute to the Union’s socioeconomic convergence and resilience. Therefore, by way of derogation from the first paragraph, and irrespective of regional classification, the minimum national contribution rate for measures of the Plan implemented in areas falling under the definition set out in the third paragraph of Article 174 TFEU shall not be lower than 25%.

Or. en

Justification

Provides a real incentive for Member States to invest in areas with structural geographical and socioeconomic disadvantages.

Amendment 3302

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1(a) By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for measures implemented in island, mountainous, coastal or border regions, in particular where they concern basic infrastructure, transport, water, civil protection, energy security or the protection of the Union's external borders, the minimum national contribution rate may be reduced by up to 10 percentage points.

Or. el

Justification

Article 20 sets high national contribution rates, in particular 40 % for transition regions and 60 % for more developed regions. This may disproportionately burden islands and border regions, where project costs are higher due to geography and isolation.

Amendment 3303

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20.º – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Where a region ceases to be classified as a less-developed region as a result of statistical effects, changes to the delimitation of NUTS regions or the concentration of economic activity in specific sub-regions, the applicable minimum national contribution rate may not exceed the rate applicable for less-developed regions.

Or. pt

Amendment 3304

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Minimum rate for just transition:
For just transition regions, the applicable rate shall be the minimum national contribution rate, for the region in which the territory or territories identified in the territorial just transition plans, in accordance with Article 4 of this Regulation, are located.

Or. en

Amendment 3305

Norbert Lins, Lena Düpont, Marion Walsmann, Stefan Köhler, Oliver Schenk

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1(a) In the case of the LEADER intervention, the Union co-financing rate for the estimated costs of a measure shall not be higher than:
(a) 85 % for the less developed regions;
(b) 70 % for transition regions.
(c) 60 % for more developed regions.

Or. de

Amendment 3306

Waldemar Buda, Bogdan Rzońca

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. For interventions referred to in Article 35(1), the co-financing rates applicable under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 shall continue to apply. Member States may apply higher Union support rates where provided for under that Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

Maintaining existing CAP co-financing rates preserves continuity, investment certainty and equal treatment of farmers across the Union, while avoiding an unintended reduction in support intensity for agricultural beneficiaries.

Amendment 3307

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Member State whose gross national income (GNI) per capita is lower than 90% of the EU average can apply the co-financing rate not higher than 85 % for Cohesion Fund - type interventions in transport, energy, environment.

Or. en

Amendment 3308

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Member State whose gross national income (GNI) per capita is lower than 90% of the EU average can apply the co-financing rate not higher than 85 % for Cohesion Fund - type interventions in transport, energy, environment.

Or. en

Amendment 3309

Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Member State whose gross national income (GNI) per capita is lower than 90% of the EU average can apply the co-financing rate not higher than 85 % for Cohesion Fund - type interventions in transport, energy, environment.

Or. en

Amendment 3310

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Where appropriate, sectoral instruments shall lay down specific rules regarding maximum co-financing rates applicable to actions in the policy areas covered by those instruments.

Or. en

Amendment 3311

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1b. Minimum rate for ESF:
The minimum national contribution rate for measures under Regulation xx [ESF] may be reduced for specific objectives. The minimum national contribution shall be no more than 10% for measures promoting social innovation and social experimentation, social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion, including the most deprived persons and children or to address material deprivation through food and/or basic material;

Or. en

Amendment 3312

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1c. Minimum rate for EU Facility:
Where applicable, the minimum national contribution rate for the priorities under Annex VI shall not be higher than 20% and shall be reduced to a maximum of 10% for actions targeting the most deprived and those experiencing homelessness;

Or. en

Amendment 3313

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 d (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1d. Minimum rate for HOME:
Where applicable, the national minimum contribution rates for the priorities under objectives (a) and (c) of the Union Support for Asylum, Migration and Integration shall be no higher than 10% and may be decreased to 0% for operating support, technical support and emergency actions;

Or. en

Amendment 3314

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 e (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1e. Minimum rate for natural disasters:
The minimum national contribution rate may be reduced to 0% in situation of natural disasters for relevant measures of the affected by the European Commission in accordance with Article 34.

Or. en

Amendment 3315

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 f (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1f. Minimum rate for technical assistance:
The minimum national contribution rate for technical assistance measures implemented at the initiative of, or on behalf of, the Commission may be reduced to 0%.

Or. en

Amendment 3316

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Where for a given measure, it is not possible to determine the proportion of implementation in less developed regions, the national contribution rate to the estimated costs shall not be lower than the population weighted average of the applicable contribution rates of its regions laid down in paragraph 1.2. Where for a given measure, it is not possible to determine the proportion of implementation in less developed regions, the European contribution rate to the estimated costs shall not be lower than the population weighted average of the applicable contribution rates of its regions laid down in paragraph 1.

Or. en

Amendment 3317

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Where for a given measure, it is not possible to determine the proportion of implementation in less developed regions, the national contribution rate to the estimated costs shall not be lower than the population weighted average of the applicable contribution rates of its regions laid down in paragraph 1.2. Where for a given measure, it is not possible to determine the proportion of implementation in less developed regions, the Union financial contribution rate to the estimated costs shall not be higher than the population weighted average of the applicable contribution rates of its regions laid down in paragraph 1 .

Or. en

Amendment 3318

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Where for a given measure, it is not possible to determine the proportion of implementation in less developed regions, the national contribution rate to the estimated costs shall not be lower than the population weighted average of the applicable contribution rates of its regions laid down in paragraph 1.2. Where for a given measure, it is not possible to determine the proportion of implementation in less developed regions, the Union co-financing rate to the estimated costs shall not be higher than the population weighted average of the applicable contribution rates of its regions laid down in paragraph 1.

Or. de

Amendment 3319

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. The regional aid map for the eastern regions must be amended and its limit increased with a view to providing an economic boost to the regions affected by the war in Ukraine as a result of deterrents to investment and capital flight.

Or. pl

Amendment 3320

Krzysztof Hetman, Andrzej Buła, Jacek Protas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the national financing rate for regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be reduced by 10 percentage points, regardless of the category of the region indicated in paragraph 1.

Or. en

Amendment 3321

Magdalena Adamowicz, Borys Budka, Marta Wcisło, Ewa Kopacz, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the national financing rate for regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be reduced by 10 percentage points, regardless of the category of the region indicated in paragraph 1.

Or. en

Amendment 3322

Janusz Lewandowski, Magdalena Adamowicz

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the national financing rate for regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be reduced by 10 percentage points, regardless of the category of the region indicated in paragraph 1.

Or. en

Amendment 3323

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.3. The Union financial contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no higher than 80%. The rate shall be increased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions' cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.

Or. en

Amendment 3324

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.3. The European contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 85%. The rate shall be decreased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.

Or. en

Amendment 3325

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.3. The Union co-financing rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no higher than 80 %. The Union co-financing rate shall be increased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.

Or. de

Amendment 3326

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20 %. The rate shall be decreased by [10] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.

Or. ro

Justification

Given the difficult socio-economic conditions in these regions, Interreg programmes on the European Union’s external borders need a minimum EU co-financing level of 90 %. Reducing the Union co-financing rate would limit participation and restrict local partners’ access to development opportunities.

Amendment 3327

Dragoş Benea

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by (10) percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.

Or. en

Amendment 3328

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Daniel Buda, Iuliu Winkler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [10] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment safeguards a 90% EU co-financing rate for cooperation programmes at the EU’s external borders, ensuring continued participation and investment in regions facing particular socio-economic and geopolitical challenges. It also extends this approach to transnational cooperation programmes.

Amendment 3329

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [5] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.3. The national contribution rate at the level of each Interreg chapter shall be no lower than 20%. The rate shall be decreased by [10] percentage points for chapters supporting outermost regions’ cooperation and cross-border cooperation on external borders.

Or. en

Justification

Given the difficult socio-economic conditions in these regions, Interreg programmes at the EU’s external borders need a minimum 90% EU co-financing level. Reducing the EU co-financing rate would limit participation and restrict access to development for local partners.‘Cross-border’ needs to be erased because transnational cooperation on external borders should also be covered (the current transnational NEXT (external) programmes).

Amendment 3330

Anouk Van Brug, Moritz Körner

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the minimum national contribution rate may be reduced by [5] percentage points where the Member State demonstrates that at least [40]% of the relevant measure is financed through financial instruments or other market-based financing mechanisms, including blending operations or other market-based mechanisms, provided that such instruments generate a revolving effect and that the reduction does not apply cumulatively with derogations under paragraph 3.

Or. en

Amendment 3331

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. For interventions referred to in Articles 75 and 76. [Integrated territorial and urban development, Community-led local development and LEADER] the minimum national contribution rate shall not be lower than 20%.

Or. en

Amendment 3332

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. The Union financial contribution rate to the estimated costs ofthe measures of the Plan contributing to the specific objectives set out in Art. 3 (1) (a) (iii), (viii), () and (b) (i) shall not be higher than 80%.

Or. en

Amendment 3333

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3b. The Union financial contribution rate to the estimated costs of the measures contributing to the Home affairs specific objectives as set out in the Home affairs regulations shall not be higher than 75%.

Or. en

Amendment 3334

Klara Dostalova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3c. The Union financial contribution rate to the estimated costs of the measures contributing to the specific objectives set out in Art. 3 (1) (c) and (e) shall not be higher than 80%.

Or. en