On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities

The Rapporteur welcomes the Commission’s proposal to strengthen the budget tracking and performance framework, as it aligns with her commitment to transparency, accountability, and results-oriented public spending. A robust performance approach ensures that EU funds are used efficiently and effectively, delivering tangible benefits for citizens and achieving common European goals. By focusing on measurable outcomes, this framework will enhance the credibility of EU budgetary processes and foster trust among Member States and stakeholders.

Local and regional authorities play a pivotal role in implementing EU policies and managing funds, particularly in the case of many of the funds under the National and Regional Partnership Plans. The Rapporteur emphasises the need to safeguard their role and ensure their meaningful involvement in the budget tracking process. The framework must therefore recognise their competences, promote genuine partnership, avoid unnecessary centralisation and respect the principle of subsidiarity. Strengthening multi-level governance will ensure that EU funds address local challenges and opportunities effectively and will allow for expenditure tracking to lead to meaningful, actionable information to allow for effective programme amendments.

Moreover, simplification must be a guiding principle of this regulation, for Member States, Managing Authorities and beneficiaries. They already face significant administrative burdens, which can hinder the effective use of EU funds. A performance and tracking framework that is overly complex, fragmented or constantly changing would risk diverting resources away from implementation and results. The Rapporteur calls for a simplified and user-friendly framework that reduces red tape for beneficiaries such as regions, SMEs, and civil society organisations. Clear, proportionate and harmonised rules are essential to ensure legal certainty and facilitate efficient absorption of funds across all regions.

Furthermore, the framework must be anchored in the values of the Union, including respect for the rule of law and institutional balance. Protecting the prerogatives of the co-legislators is essential to uphold democratic accountability. Therefore, the Rapporteur underlines that robust mechanisms are necessary to ensure that EU funds are allocated and managed in full compliance with democratic principles and legal standards. The Rapporteur calls for delegations to the European Commission to be in line with the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making.

In addition, the performance framework should meaningfully integrate horizontal priorities. The Rapporteur strongly supports gender budgeting and gender mainstreaming as tools to ensure that Union spending contributes to equality between women and men and addresses structural inequalities in all the Union's regions. Similarly, social spending as well as climate and environmental tracking must remain central, ensuring that Union resources effectively support the EU’s long-term objectives, including the green transition, biodiversity protection and climate resilience.

AMENDMENTS

The Committee on Regional Development submits the following to the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Budgetary Control, as the committees responsible:

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Citation 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionHaving regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 322(1), point (a), thereof,	AmendmentHaving regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 322(1), point (a), and article 349 thereof,

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Citation 5 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentHaving regard to the opinion of the European Committee of the Regions,

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Citation 5 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentHaving regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee,

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(1) This Regulation aims to lay down the elements for both an expenditure tracking and a performance framework applicable to the implementation of expenditure appropriate to each method of implementation and complementing the rules of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (the ‘budget’) as part of the financial rules within the meaning of Article 322(1), point (a), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). In particular, rules should be established on monitoring of budget spending, on monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, as well as rules on evaluation of the programmes and activities. This Regulation also aims to set out common rules to ensure a uniform application of the ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality principles; as well as other common rules applicable across the budget such as those for establishing a Single Gateway, and rules on information, communication and visibility. The Commission may put in place additional elements for monitoring and reporting, including relevant indicators, for the purpose of measuring the impact of Union policies and actions more widely.	Amendment(1) This Regulation aims to lay down the elements for both an expenditure tracking and a performance framework applicable to the implementation of expenditure appropriate to each method of implementation and complementing the rules of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (the ‘budget’) as part of the financial rules within the meaning of Article 322(1), point (a), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). In particular, rules should be established on monitoring of budget spending, on monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, as well as rules on evaluation of the programmes and activities. This Regulation also aims to set out common rules to ensure a uniform application of the ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality principles in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules, as well as other common rules applicable across the budget such as those for establishing a Single Gateway, and rules on information, communication and visibility. The Commission may put in place additional elements for monitoring and reporting for the purpose of measuring the impact of Union policies and actions more widely, provided that this is compatible with the objectives of this Regulation, in particular the avoidance of unnecessary administrative burdens, and provided that the number and complexity of indicators remain limited to what is strictly necessary.
Text proposed by the Commission3 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L, 2024/2509, 26.9.2024).	Amendment3 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L, 2024/2509, 26.9.2024).

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(4) In its communication on a Competitiveness Compass for the EU4 , the Commission sets targets aiming at achieving simplification, including reducing administrative burden by at least 25% for all companies and at least 35 % for small- and medium-sized enterprises. A uniform expenditure tracking and performance framework across Union programmes should be established to contribute to such simplification efforts by reducing the administrative costs associated with its implementation, for the Commission, Member States, third countries, implementing partners and beneficiaries. In order to deliver on the simplification objective, in particular, reporting obligations for recipients should remain proportionate across all methods of budget implementation. The simplification should be reflected in all relevant documents, such as work programmes and agreements. Moreover, the reporting by the Commission on the performance of the budget should be streamlined and made easier.	Amendment(4) In its communication on a Competitiveness Compass for the EU4 , the Commission sets targets aiming at achieving simplification, including reducing administrative burden by at least 25% for all companies and at least 35 % for small- and medium-sized enterprises. A uniform expenditure tracking and performance framework across Union programmes should be established to contribute to such simplification efforts by reducing the administrative costs associated with its implementation, for the Commission, Member States, local and regional authorities, third countries, implementing partners and, above all, beneficiaries. In order to deliver on the simplification objective, in particular, reporting obligations for recipients should remain proportionate across all methods of budget implementation and take account of the administrative capacities of local and regional authorities. The reporting requirements should be clear and consistent throughout the implementation period, and the reporting elements should be known before the launch of calls for proposals and where possible, a universal template format should be used. The simplification should be reflected in all relevant documents, such as work programmes and agreements. Moreover, the reporting by the Commission on the performance of the budget should be streamlined and made easier. The framework should include common process and result indicators to monitor transparent and inclusive participation of socio-economic partners.
Text proposed by the Commission4 Communication on a Competitiveness Compass for the EU, COM(2025) 30 final.	Amendment4 Communication on a Competitiveness Compass for the EU, COM(2025) 30 final.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(4a) A cohesive Europe is a more competitive Union which unlock the economic potential of all size of regions. In this regard both the respect of the ‘Do no harm to cohesion’ principle and the competitiveness check should include the programmes and activities financed by the Union with a view to supporting the single market, digitalisation, SMEs and industrial ecosystems, connectivity, innovation and research, skills and productivity, as well as the reduction of strategic dependencies, including in the area of food security.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(5) The streamlined application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle where feasible and appropriate, as referred to in Article 33(2), point (d) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 should be based on a single and simple guidance. The Commission should provide this technical guidance by 1 January 2027. That guidance should be based on the overarching principles of clarity, simplification and proportionality, having regard to the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness and to achieving the set objectives of the programme or instrument in line with the Union’s policy priorities. It should take into due consideration the high levels of protection to human health and the environment provided by existing EU legislation, and the need to avoid duplication with those requirements.	Amendment(5) The streamlined application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle where feasible and appropriate, as referred to in Article 33(2), point (d) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 should be based on a single and simple guidance, without entailing unnecessary administrative or reporting burdens on beneficiaries or authorities. The Commission should provide this technical guidance by 1 January 2027. That guidance should be based on the overarching principles of clarity, simplification and proportionality, having regard to the principles of economy, competitiveness, territorial cohesion, efficiency and effectiveness and to achieving the set objectives of the programme or instrument in line with the Union’s policy priorities. The implementation of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle should take into due consideration the high levels of protection to human health and the environment provided by existing EU and national legislation, and the need to avoid any duplication or additional conditions on compliance with those requirements.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(6) As the economic, financial and societal costs linked to climate change and environmental degradation are growing, it is crucial to invest in decarbonisation, climate resilience, circular economy, water resilience and the natural environment. It is in particular essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises, disasters and impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, and to protect the investments under the EU budget. Deploying new innovative technologies and solutions boosting climate resilience will at the same time increase the competitive edge of the EU companies not only through their improved adaptive capacity and climate resilience but also due to new export opportunities.	Amendment(6) As the economic, financial and societal costs linked to climate change and environmental and biodiversity degradation are growing and will, in the long term, exceed the costs of implementing the green transition, it is crucial to invest in decarbonisation, climate resilience, circular economy, pollution reduction and prevention, water resilience and sustainable water management, and the natural environment. It is in particular essential to enhance the Union’s, the Member States’ and local and regional authorities' capability to anticipate, prepare for, adapt and respond to crises, disasters and impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, and to protect the investments under the EU budget. Creating and deploying new innovative technologies and solutions boosting climate resilience and biodiversity and environmental protection will at the same time increase the competitive edge of the EU companies not only through their improved adaptive capacity, strategic autonomy and climate resilience, which would ensure continued long-term and sustainable agricultural production and food security, reduce societal costs and increase budget efficiency, but also offer new export opportunities.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(6a) It is essential that the ambitious objectives, including those reflected in the budget expenditure tracking and performance framework, do not result in a loss of competitiveness or a slowing down of the European economy. In the absence of proper support and compensation measures, EU companies face significantly higher costs compared to competitors outside the Union. It is therefore necessary to flank the green transition with policies to maintain competitiveness, ensure the security of domestic production and prevent the relocation of economic activities to outside the Union.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(7) On 17 November 2017, the European Pillar of Social Rights was jointly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission as a response to social challenges in Europe and to ensure no one is left behind. A system should be put in place to ensure a systematic and transparent monitoring of the contribution from the budget towards those social objectives within the Union. It is important in particular to promote social rights and fair working and labour conditions, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights and in accordance with Article 9 TFEU and Article 33(2), point (e), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, which lays down the requirement for programmes and activities to be implemented, where feasible and appropriate, respecting working and employment conditions under applicable national law, Union law, International Labour Organization conventions and collective agreements.	Amendment(7) On 17 November 2017, the European Pillar of Social Rights was jointly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission as a response to social challenges in Europe and to ensure no one is left behind. An EU-wide system should be put in place to ensure a systematic and transparent monitoring of the contribution from the budget towards those social objectives within the Union. It is important in particular to promote social rights and fair working and labour conditions, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights and in accordance with Article 9 TFEU and Article 33(2), point (e), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, which lays down the requirement for programmes and activities to be implemented, where feasible and appropriate, respecting working and employment conditions under applicable national law, Union law, International Labour Organization conventions and collective agreements.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(8) In line with Article 8 TFEU, the Union shall in all its activities aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women. Article 33(2), point (e), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 therefore lays down the requirement for the implementation of programmes and activities to take into account the principle of gender equality in accordance with an appropriate gender mainstreaming methodology, where feasible and appropriate. This Regulation should therefore establish a single set of rules to implement the principle of gender equality consistently. In particular, this Regulation should set out the gender mainstreaming methodology, building on the methodology developed by the Commission under the 2021-2027 MFF and used for the first time for the financial year 2021, to measure expenditure contributing to gender equality through a system of scores based on the objectives pursued by activities supported under Union programmes. Further guidance should be provided by the Commission to ensure the consistent application of that principle. This Regulation should also specify which data collected in relation to performance indicators should be broken down, where feasible and appropriate, by gender.	Amendment(8) In line with Article 8 TFEU, the Union shall in all its activities aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women. Article 33(2), point (e), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 therefore lays down the requirement for the implementation of programmes and activities to take into account the principle of gender equality in accordance with an appropriate gender mainstreaming methodology, where feasible and appropriate and in accordance with applicable sector-specific rules. This Regulation should therefore establish a single set of rules to implement the principle of gender equality consistently. In particular, this Regulation should set out the gender mainstreaming methodology, building on the methodology developed by the Commission under the 2021-2027 MFF and used for the first time for the financial year 2021, to measure expenditure contributing to gender equality through a system of scores based on the objectives pursued by activities supported under Union programmes. Further guidance should be provided by the Commission to ensure the consistent application of that principle. This Regulation should also specify which data collected in relation to performance indicators should be broken down, where feasible and appropriate, by gender.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(11) In line with the Union’s strategic ambition to achieve digital sovereignty and to strengthen its economic and social resilience, the performance framework should foster progress towards the digital targets and digital transformation, including the development and deployment of sustainable and resilient digital infrastructure, high-speed connectivity, widespread uptake of advanced digital technologies, such as AI, by businesses and public administration, and strengthen digital skills across Europe. Accordingly, the design and implementation of programmes should take into account their contribution to the achievement of the digital transformation and the uptake of advanced digital technologies while respecting national specificities and competences. This Regulation facilitates tracking of digital spending in line with the objectives of the Digital Decade6 through the integration of the key intervention fields relevant for digital into the single policy area ‘digital technologies and infrastructures’. That policy area would cover the large majority of spending relevant for the Digital Decade, thus enabling the monitoring of the majority of spending towards that important priority.	Amendment(11) In line with the Union’s strategic ambition to achieve digital sovereignty and to strengthen its economic and social resilience, the performance framework should foster progress towards the digital targets and digital transformation, while taking into account the need to reduce the environmental footprint of the digital sector, including the development and deployment of sustainable and resilient digital infrastructure, high-speed connectivity, widespread uptake of advanced digital technologies, such as AI, by businesses and public administration, and strengthen digital skills across Europe. Accordingly, the design and implementation of programmes should take into account their contribution to the achievement of the digital transformation and the uptake of advanced digital technologies while respecting national specificities and competences. This Regulation facilitates tracking of digital spending in line with the objectives of the Digital Decade6 through the integration of the key intervention fields relevant for digital into the single policy area ‘digital technologies and infrastructures’. That policy area would cover the large majority of spending relevant for the Digital Decade, thus enabling the monitoring of the majority of spending towards that important priority.
Text proposed by the Commission6 Decision (EU) 2022/2481 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 establishing the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 (OJ L 323, 19.12.2022, p. 4).	Amendment6 Decision (EU) 2022/2481 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 establishing the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 (OJ L 323, 19.12.2022, p. 4).

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(11a) To enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of budget tracking and reporting under this Regulation, the use of AI tools should be promoted. Manual data input has been identified as more prone to human errors, while AI tools, when properly designed, implemented and when compliant with data protection and cybersecurity requirements, can significantly reduce such risks, improve data quality, and streamline the reporting process.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(12) The economic, financial and social costs linked to climate change, natural hazards, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions are growing. It is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises disasters, and impacts of climate change, to protect the investments under the EU budget, as well as to reinforce internal security. Therefore, preparedness and climate resilience by design should ensure that relevant programmes and activities support reforms and investments that strengthen disaster risk and crises management, invest in climate resilience, enhance the resilience of vital societal functions, and build a more resilient, secure, and prepared societies, in line with the objectives of the EU Preparedness Union Strategy,7 the ProtectEU Strategy8 and the EU obligation under Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2021/11199 (the ‘European Climate Law’) to reduce vulnerability to climate change.	Amendment(12) The economic, financial, environmental, sanitary and social costs linked to climate change, natural hazards, health emergencies, technological accidents, dependency on imported fuels, evolving security threats, and other disruptions are growing. It is essential to enhance the Union’s, the Member States’ and local and regional authorities' capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises disasters, and respond and adapt to impacts of climate change, to protect the investments under the EU budget, as well as to reinforce internal security. Therefore, preparedness and climate resilience by design should ensure that relevant programmes and activities support reforms and investments that strengthen disaster risk preparedness and crises management capabilities, invest in climate resilience, enhance the resilience of vital societal functions, and build a more resilient, secure, and prepared societies, in line with the objectives of the EU Preparedness Union Strategy,7 the ProtectEU Strategy8 and the EU obligation under Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2021/11199 (the ‘European Climate Law’) to reduce vulnerability to climate change.
Text proposed by the Commission7 Joint Communication on the European Preparedness Union Strategy, JOIN(2025) 130 final.	Amendment7 Joint Communication on the European Preparedness Union Strategy, JOIN(2025) 130 final.
Text proposed by the Commission8 Communication on ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy, COM(2025) 148 final.	Amendment8 Communication on ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy, COM(2025) 148 final.
Text proposed by the Commission9 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).	Amendment9 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(12a) Taking into account Articles 174 and 349 TFEU, the performance monitoring framework should recognise the specific constraints of rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as regions with very low population density and island, cross-border, mountain regions as well as outermost regions. The framework should provide for those specific circumstances to be incorporated into the design and assessment of the performance indicators, and for the regional and local authorities concerned to be involved in the relevant monitoring and reporting mechanisms, in order to ensure that EU funds are used more efficiently and fairly in those areas and in order to give operational effect to the right to stay principle.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(12b) The increasing dependence of the Member States' expenditure monitoring and control systems requires additional guarantees in terms of effectiveness, coherence and accountability. The monitoring mechanisms at EU level should be strengthened in order to prevent and properly address any irregularities or breaches of the rules. Any framework based on performance should ensure that Union spending is fully traceable, enabling a clear link to be established between financial resources, results and impacts. Failure to ensure such traceability could undermine the effective protection of the financial interests of the Union and public trust in how EU funds are used.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(13) To ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across Union programmes, allowing for a comprehensive and comparable assessment of the performance and effects of the programmes, a uniform system should be established to track budget expenditure, as well as to monitor, report and evaluate the implementation of the budget and to contribute to measuring its overall performance. Building on existing approaches, in particular the approach for measuring contributions towards overarching policy priorities by using EU coefficients, that system should be based on common elements, namely a list of predefined categories used to classify activities supported by the budget (‘intervention fields’), EU coefficients assigned to such intervention fields to determine their contribution to policies, and performance indicators, consisting of both output and result indicators, to monitor the effects of Union action on the ground. The system should take into account the specificities of different programmes, such as its size, duration and location of implementation. It should not be understood as determining the eligibility of an intervention under the budget, which is based solely on the sector-specific rules. In the same vein, the system does not establish or prejudge what will or will not be financed from the budget. That system should be without prejudice to other monitoring and reporting rules that may be established to measure the impact of Union policies and actions more widely.	Amendment(13) To ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across Union programmes, allowing for a comprehensive and comparable assessment of the performance and effects of the programmes, a uniform system should be established to track budget expenditure, as well as to monitor, report and evaluate the implementation of the budget and to contribute to measuring its overall performance, ensuring that no additional burden is put on and no unnecessary reporting is required from the beneficiaries of the European funds. Building on existing approaches, in particular the approach for measuring contributions towards overarching policy priorities by using EU coefficients, that system should be based on common elements, namely a list of predefined categories used to classify activities supported by the budget (‘intervention fields’), EU coefficients assigned to such intervention fields to determine their contribution to policies, and performance indicators, consisting of both output and result indicators, to monitor the effects of Union action on the ground. Indicators disaggregated only at national or NUTS-1/2 level might not be considered sufficient to demonstrate performance for place-based interventions. Where applicable, interventions should be reported using the DEGURBA and TERCET territorial typologies enshrined in Regulation (EU) 2017/2391. The system should take into account the specificities of different programmes, such as its size, duration and location of implementation. It should not be understood as determining the eligibility of an intervention under the budget, which is based solely on the sector-specific rules. In the same vein, the system does not establish or prejudge what will or will not be financed from the budget. That system should be without prejudice to other monitoring and reporting rules that may be established to measure the impact of Union policies and actions more widely.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(13a) The system should use standardised and comparable methodologies in order to ensure a more consistent assessment of performance across the various EU programmes and to facilitate parliamentary scrutiny and the evaluation of EU expenditure.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(14a) The Commission should establish, where feasible and appropriate, EU gender equality coefficients to quantify the Union budget expenditure contributing to gender equality (Scores 2 and 1 in accordance with the methodology referred to in this Regulation). Under that system, a score of 2 and a coefficient of 100% should be assigned to activities that have gender equality as their main objective and are expected to make a significant contribution to gender equality in line with Union goals. A score of 1 and a coefficient of 40% should be assigned to activities which are expected to have some positive impact on gender equality without having it as its primary objective. A score of 0 and a coefficient of 0% should be assigned to activities expected to have a neutral impact on gender equality objectives.

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(18) Article 33(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 requires the monitoring of performance indicators which are to be relevant, accepted, credible, easy and robust, while allowing for aggregation of data across programmes. It is therefore necessary to set out a list of performance indicators that should be concise and proportionate, be limited in number and not result in excessive administrative burden. Performance indicators, including output and result indicators, should be used solely for the purpose of monitoring and reporting on the performance of the budget, and for informing the evaluation of programmes and should be without prejudice to additional information that may be obtained through other monitoring and reporting and evaluation rules to measure the impact of Union policies more widely.	Amendment(18) Article 33(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 requires the monitoring of performance indicators which are to be relevant, accepted, credible, easy and robust, while allowing for aggregation of data across programmes. It is therefore necessary to set out a list of performance indicators that should be concise and proportionate, comparable, be limited in number, be linked to eligible interventions in sectorial funds and Regulations and not result in excessive administrative burden. Performance indicators, including output and result indicators, should be used solely for the purpose of monitoring and reporting on the performance of the budget, and for informing the evaluation of programmes and should be without prejudice to additional information that may be obtained through other monitoring and reporting and evaluation rules to measure the impact of Union policies more widely.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(19) The Commission has developed a methodology to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions avoided in the context of its annual reporting on the impact of Next Generation EU green bonds, with the aim of assessing support to the transition to a low-carbon economy. It is necessary to continue developing appropriate methodologies to calculate greenhouse gas emissions avoided as a result indicator, based on output indicators, in order to reduce the administrative burden of performance reporting, particularly for Member States.	Amendment(19) The Commission has developed a methodology to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions avoided in the context of its annual reporting on the impact of Next Generation EU green bonds, with the aim of assessing support to the transition to a low-carbon economy. It is necessary to continue developing appropriate methodologies to calculate greenhouse gas emissions avoided as a result indicator, based on output indicators, in order to reduce the administrative burden of performance reporting.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(20) To ensure consistency, transparency, comparability and accountability across all programmes and activities under the budget, common rules should be provided in relation to their evaluation by the Commission, in line with Article 34(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. In addition to a retrospective evaluation in accordance with that provision, the Commission should also publish a mid-term implementation report for each programme or activity mobilising quantitative and quality evidence in order to shed light on the progress made towards the achievement of their objectives. When carrying out evaluations, the Commission should, in particular, aim to quantify to the extent possible the contribution to Union policy objectives, GDP growth and employment rates in the Union. Evaluations by Member States may also involve third countries, regarding support for cooperation activities between Member States and third countries. Evaluations should be conducted in a sufficiently timely manner to feed into the decision-making process, and could cover programmes, activities, or groups of activities.	Amendment(20) To ensure consistency, transparency, comparability and accountability across all programmes and activities under the budget, common rules should be provided in relation to their evaluation by the Commission, in line with Article 34(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. In addition to a retrospective evaluation in accordance with that provision, the Commission should also publish a standardised mid-term implementation report for each programme or activity mobilising quantitative and quality evidence in order to shed light on the progress made towards the achievement of their objectives, including territorial impacts in line with the Commission’s Better Regulation Toolbox 2025 to avoid the performance orientation from contributing to the reinforcement of existing territorial disparities. When carrying out evaluations, the Commission should, in particular, aim to quantify to the extent possible the contribution to Union policy objectives, GDP growth, employment rates, progress towards the climate, environment and biodiversity spending targets under Annex III and the achievement of gender mainstreaming in the Union. Evaluations by Member States should, in particular, cover territories with natural and geographical handicaps recognised under Article 174 TFEU. The evaluations may also involve third countries, regarding support for cooperation activities between Member States and third countries. Evaluations should be conducted in a sufficiently timely manner to feed into the decision-making process, and could cover programmes, activities, or groups of activities.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(21) Accessing information about the budget should be made simpler and more efficient, to increase the transparency and accountability of the budget as well as to simplify the administrative burden for applicants and beneficiaries and ultimately improve the performance of the budget and strengthen Union action. A single dedicated publicly available website (‘Single Gateway’) should be set up to display information about budget implementation and performance, as well as information about funding opportunities. The Single Gateway, as far as possible, will build on existing tools, in line with the European Commission’s Digital Strategy and its ‘reuse, buy, build’ approach. It should be user-friendly and designed to adapt to the needs of the different users. In addition, the Single Gateway should also integrate other functions, such as displaying data on recipients and operations supported by the budget.	Amendment(21) Accessing information about the budget should be made simpler and more efficient, to increase the transparency and accountability of the budget as well as to simplify the administrative burden for applicants and beneficiaries and ultimately improve the performance of the budget and strengthen Union action. A single dedicated publicly available website (‘Single Gateway’) should be set up to display information about budget implementation and performance, as well as information about funding opportunities. The Single Gateway, as far as possible, will build on existing tools, in line with the European Commission’s Digital Strategy and its ‘reuse, buy, build’ approach, such as the Cohesion Open Data platform, Kohesio, or the Territorial Economic Data viewer (TEDv). It should be user-friendly and designed to adapt to the needs of the different users. In addition, the Single Gateway should also integrate other functions, such as displaying data on recipients and operations supported by the budget and a channel of communication between the beneficiaries of the European funds and the Commission where extraordinary conditions and situations arising during project implementation or during post-implementation monitoring period may be discussed and resolved.

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(21a) In order to minimise technical risks linked to the Single Gateway and other digital solutions, including system failures, cybersecurity threats, and interoperability issues with existing systems, robust IT security measures, regular system testing, and contingency plans should be put in place. Information systems should support transparency and accountability, while ensuring traceability over time, and remain adaptable to evolving analytical tools, including data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(21b) The performance framework should not result in a purely formal assessment, limited to output indicators, to the detriment of the actual results and impact of Union policies.

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(25) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of: amending the list of intervention fields and performance indicators set out in Annex I to this Regulation; amending the codes for the territorial dimension in Annex II; amending the specific climate and environment spending targets in Annex III; amending the list of programmes relevant for gender equality in Annex IV to this Regulation; amending Annex V to this Regulation on information, communication and visibility; and amending the provision on the Single Gateway as needed. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201611 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.	Amendment(25) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of: amending the list of intervention fields and performance indicators set out in Annex I to this Regulation; amending the codes for the territorial dimension in Annex II; amending the specific climate and environment spending targets in Annex III; amending Annex V to this Regulation on information, communication and visibility; and amending the provision on the Single Gateway as needed. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201611 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Text proposed by the Commission11 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.	Amendment11 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. This Regulation also establishes rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, where feasible and appropriate, in line with the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness as set out in Article 33(1) of that Regulation, as well as other horizontal principles regarding working and employment conditions and climate and biodiversity. It also establishes horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes and activities, such as rules for establishing a Single Gateway referred to in Article 12 of this Regulation, and rules on information, communication and visibility.	Amendment2. This Regulation also establishes rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, where feasible and appropriate in line with the sector-specific rules and the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness, as well as proportionality and other horizontal principles regarding working and employment conditions and climate and biodiversity. It also lays down horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes and activities, such as rules for establishing a Single Gateway referred to in Article 12 of this Regulation, and rules on information, communication and visibility.

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(a) a project, action or group of projects or actions implementing one or more activities;	Amendment(a) a project, contract, action or group of projects or actions implementing one or more activities;

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(2) ‘activity’ means the specific initiative undertaken to contribute to the achievement of an objective set, which may correspond to a measure in plans drawn up by Member States or by third countries;	Amendment(2) ‘activity’ means the specific initiative undertaken to contribute to the achievement of an objective set, which may correspond to a measure in plans drawn up by Member States, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, or by third countries;

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(3) ‘measure’ means a reform, an investment or any other intervention included in plans drawn up by Member States or third countries, which may consist of one or more activities;	Amendment(3) ‘measure’ means a reform, an investment or any other intervention included in plans drawn up by Member States, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, or third countries, which may consist of one or more activities;

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(4) ‘plan’ means the document laying down measures, either drawn up by Member States (‘plans by Member States’) or drawn up by Union candidate countries, potential candidates and neighbourhood East countries (‘plans by third countries’);	Amendment(4) ‘plan’ means the document laying down measures, either drawn up by Member States (‘plans by Member States’), where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities or drawn up by Union candidate countries, potential candidates and neighbourhood East countries (‘plans by third countries’);

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(10) ‘EU coefficients’ means the three-tier system of coefficients (0%, 40%, 100%) which are applied to measure the contribution of each budget intervention towards policies;	Amendment(10) ‘EU coefficients’ means the three-tier system of coefficients (0%, 40%, 100%) which are applied to measure the contribution of each budget intervention towards social, environmental and climate policies;

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(12a) ‘recipient’ has the meaning given in Regulation .../... [National and Regional Partnership Plans];

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(12b) ’final recipient’ has the meaning given in Regulation .../... [National and Regional Partnership Plans];

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 c (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(12c) ‘beneficiary’ has the meaning given in Regulation .../... [National and Regional Partnership Plans];

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 d (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(12d) 'right to stay’ means the provision of a minimum level of essential services across the territory that people can rely on in order to stay in the place they call home;

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 e (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(12e) ‘interoperability’ means the capacity of systems, services and datasets to exchange and use information across modes and borders, enabling integrated planning, booking, payment and real-time operations.

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionThis Regulation aims to strengthen the design, monitoring and implementation of the Union’s strategic priorities, reduce administrative burden and increase transparency, by:	AmendmentThis Regulation aims to strengthen the design, monitoring and implementation of the Union’s strategic priorities, reduce administrative burden for applicants, beneficiaries and managing authorities and increase transparency, by:

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(ea) contributing to the prevention, detection and reporting of fraud, irregularities and conflicts of interest in the implementation of the budget, by ensuring that the expenditure tracking and performance framework provides the data necessary for risk-based controls and early-warning mechanisms.

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentThe uniform system and the harmonisation of the rules shall be designed to allow Member States to use, to the greatest extent possible, the current structures and the data of their existing national systems, thus helping to reduce adaptation costs and administrative burdens.

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – title

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionClimate and biodiversity	AmendmentClimate action, biodiversity and environmental objectives

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. The contribution from the budget to climate and biodiversity shall be monitored by means of the budget expenditure tracking and performance framework laid down in Article 8, including by means of EU coefficients.	Amendment1. The contribution from the budget to climate action, biodiversity and environmental objectives shall be monitored by means of the budget expenditure tracking and performance framework laid down in Article 8, including by means of EU coefficients.

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. Programmes and activities shall be implemented with a view to achieving an overall spending target of at least 35% of the total amount of the budget on climate action and environmental objectives (‘climate and environment spending target’) over the entire 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework, calculated by using the highest coefficient amongst climate mitigation, climate adaptation and resilience, and environment of the framework referred to in paragraph 1. Defence and security spending shall be excluded from the basis for the calculation of the climate and environment spending target.	Amendment2. Programmes and activities shall be implemented with a view to achieving an overall spending target of at least 35% of the total amount of the budget on climate action, biodiversity and environmental objectives (‘climate, biodiversity and environment spending target’) over the entire 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework, calculated by using the highest coefficient amongst climate mitigation, climate adaptation and resilience, and environment of the framework referred to in paragraph 1. Defence and security spending shall be excluded from the basis for the calculation of the climate and environment spending target.

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission3. EU programmes and instruments shall contribute to reaching the climate and environment spending target defined in paragraph 2. The specific contribution of some EU programmes and instruments is laid out in Annex III.	Amendment3. EU programmes and instruments shall contribute to reaching the climate, biodiversity and environment spending target defined in paragraph 2. The specific contribution of some EU programmes and instruments is laid out in Annex III.

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to adjust the levels of the climate and environment spending targets defined in Annex III to take into account developments during the implementation of the programmes, including the under- or over-achievement of the targets, or to reflect new priorities within the implementation of programmes.	Amendmentdeleted

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission5. Where there is insufficient progress towards the climate and environment spending target in one or more of the relevant programmes, the Institutions, in accordance with their responsibilities and the relevant legislation, will consult each other on appropriate measures to be taken to ensure that Union spending on climate and environment objectives over the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework corresponds to at least 35% of the total amount of the Union budget.	Amendment5. Where the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 or any evaluation conducted pursuant to Article 10 identifies insufficient quantifiable progress towards the climate and environment spending target in one or more of the relevant programmes, the Institutions, in accordance with their responsibilities and the relevant legislation, shall consult each other and propose appropriate corrective measures to ensure that Union spending on climate and environment objectives over the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework corresponds to at least 35% of the total amount of the Union budget, without impinging on the competitiveness, economic objectives or emergency and security priorities of the Union. Such corrective measures may include recommendations to Member States or implementing partners regarding the intervention fields assigned to activities under their programmes. They shall be consistent with programmes and activities set out in the National and Regional Partnership Plans and shall not hamper its funding or implementation.

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. A streamlined application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle as referred to in Article 33(2), point (d), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, shall be facilitated by a single and simple guidance (‘do no significant harm guidance’).	Amendment1. In line with Article 33(2), point (d), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, programmes and activities shall, where feasible and appropriate in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules, be implemented to achieve their set objectives without doing significant harm to the environmental objectives of climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, pollution prevention and control and the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. A streamlined application of this ‘do no significant harm’ principle shall be facilitated by a single and simple guidance (‘do no significant harm guidance’), which the Commission shall provide by 1 January 2027 to ensure its smooth and timely implementation.

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionThe guidance by the Commission shall take into account the need to achieve the set objectives of the relevant programmes or instruments in line with the Union’s policy priorities, the need to avoid duplication with requirements under existing EU legislation, the high levels of protection to human health and the environment provided by existing EU legislation, the administrative and reporting burden on authorities and beneficiaries, and the principle of proportionality.	AmendmentThe guidance by the Commission shall take into account the principle of proportionality, the need to achieve the set objectives of the relevant programmes or instruments in line with the Union’s policy priorities, the need to avoid duplication with reporting requirements under existing EU legislation, the high levels of protection to human health and the environment provided by existing EU legislation, the administrative and reporting burden on authorities and beneficiaries. Member States shall demonstrate consistency between NRPP intervention logic and Performance Framework indicators, including how identified gaps in monitoring have been addressed.

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionProportionality shall be ensured notably by taking into account the size of an activity, its climate and environmental impacts, and the territorial characteristics of the regions where the activities take place or the fact that they may take place in third countries.	AmendmentProportionality shall be ensured notably by taking into account the size of an activity, its economic benefits, its climate and environmental impacts, and the territorial characteristics of the regions where the activities take place or the fact that they may take place in more than one Member State or in third countries.

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionThe guidance referred to in paragraph 1 shall also identify cases where the application of the do no significant harm principle may not be feasible or appropriate, such as crisis situations, including emergencies arising from natural catastrophes, or other reasons of overriding public interest.	AmendmentThe guidance referred to in paragraph 1 shall also define cases where the application of the do no significant harm principle may not be feasible or appropriate, such as crisis situations, including emergencies arising from natural catastrophes, or duly motivated reasons of overriding public interest.

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionIn this respect, it shall notably be considered that it is not feasible or appropriate to apply the do no significant harm principle in relation to defence and security activities.	AmendmentIn this respect, it shall notably be considered that there are cases in which it might not be feasible or appropriate to apply the do no significant harm principle in relation to activities that contribute to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and resilience as set out in Annex I, as well as to defence, security and civil protection activities. The guidance by the Commission shall set out, on the basis of evidence, in which additional instances of dual-use activities, the do no significant harm principle is not feasible or appropriate to apply.

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentArticle 5a
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment‘Do no harm to cohesion’ objectives
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment1. All programmes shall, where appropriate, pay due attention to any adverse effects on territorial cohesion, pursuant to Article 174 TFEU, and ensure that no action hampers the regional convergence process or contributes to regional disparities, within a Member State and the European Union, in accordance with the do no harm to cohesion principle.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment2. The respect of the ‘Do no harm to cohesion’ principle shall include, where relevant, all programmes and activities aimed to promote competitiveness at regional level pursuant to Article 175 TFEU.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment3. A streamlined application of the 'do no harm to cohesion' principle shall be facilitated by a single and simple guidance ('do no harm to cohesion guidance'), which the Commission shall provide no later than three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment4. The guidance referred to in paragraph 2 shall set out general principles and criteria and, where necessary, specific criteria at the level of relevant policy areas.

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentArticle 5b
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentCompetitiveness check
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment1. Programmes and activities shall be subject to a competitiveness check in order to assess their contribution to the Union's competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy, while contributing to economic, social and territorial cohesion in accordance with Articles 174 and 175 TFEU.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment2. The competitiveness check shall take into account, where relevant, contributions to:
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(a) strengthening the Single Market;
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(b) supporting SMEs, start-ups and industrial ecosystems;
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(c) promoting innovation, research and technological development;
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(d) improving skills, productivity and labour market adaptation;
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(e) strengthening connectivity and reducing cross-border missing links;
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(f) reducing strategic dependencies and strengthening economic security.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment3. By 30 June 2031, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on the implementation of the competitiveness check across the relevant Union programmes and activities, including its territorial impact and contribution to cohesion objectives.

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 c (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentArticle 5c
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentPartnership principle and multilevel governance
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment1. For programmes and activities financed by the EU budget, the Commission, Member States, subnational authorities and, where applicable, third countries and implementing partners shall ensure the application of the partnership principle and multilevel governance, where relevant, in accordance with the sector-specific rules.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment2. Where the design, implementation, monitoring or evaluation of a programme or activity has a territorial dimension or is expected to involve delivery at national, regional or local level, it shall be designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in partnership with the relevant partners in a timely and meaningful manner, pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation .../... [National and Regional Partnership Plans].
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment3. The arrangements to apply paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be proportionate to the size, nature and management mode of the programme or activity, and shall avoid duplication of obligations already set out in sector-specific rules.

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. The contribution from the budget to social policies within the Union shall be monitored by means of the budget expenditure tracking and performance framework laid down in Article 8, including by means of EU coefficients.	Amendment1. The contribution from the budget to social policies within the Union shall be monitored in a measurable manner by means of the budget expenditure tracking and performance framework laid down in Article 8, including by means of EU coefficients.

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. Programmes and activities shall, where feasible and appropriate in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules, be implemented to achieve their set objectives respecting working and employment conditions under applicable national law, Union law, ILO conventions and collective agreements in accordance with Article 33(2), point (e), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.	Amendment2. Programmes and activities shall, where applicable in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules, be implemented to achieve their set objectives respecting working and employment conditions under applicable national law, Union law, ILO conventions and collective agreements in accordance with Article 33(2), point (e), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionThe programmes and activities that aim to support gender equality in accordance with Article 33(2), point (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 are specified in Annex IV to this Regulation.	AmendmentThe programmes and activities that aim to support gender equality in accordance with an appropriate gender mainstreaming methodology and Article 33(2), point (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 are specified in Annex IV to this Regulation.

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAll programmes and activities shall pay particular attention to ensuring, to the extent possible, gender balance in evaluation panels and other relevant advisory bodies such as boards, expert groups and monitoring committees.	AmendmentThe programmes and activities shall, where feasible and appropriate in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules, pay particular attention to ensuring, to the extent possible, gender balance, in evaluation panels and other relevant advisory bodies such as boards, expert groups and monitoring committees, to ensuring assignment based on merit, performance and excellence and to avoiding any form of discrimination.

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment1a. Under the proposed Performance Regulation for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework, gender equality shall remain fully integrated as a horizontal principle across EU budget programmes, with the objective of achieving a contribution to gender equality comparable to the 2021-2027 funding period, while aiming for a continuous annual upward trajectory across programming periods.

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment1b. Where there is insufficient progress towards gender equality in one or more of the relevant programmes, the Institutions, in accordance with their responsibilities and the relevant legislation, shall consult each other on appropriate measures to be taken to ensure that Union contribution to gender equality objectives over the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework is comparable to the 2021-2027 funding period.

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission3. The Commission shall provide technical guidance on the methodology referred to in paragraph 2 to determine the categories and corresponding gender equality scores, aiming to ensure consistency across all programmes.	Amendment3. The Commission, with the support of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), shall provide technical guidance three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation on the methodology referred to in paragraph 2 to determine the categories and corresponding gender equality scores, aiming to ensure consistency across all programmes.

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentThe guidance by the Commission shall take into account the need to set evidence-based scores to achieve the set objectives.

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex IV.	Amendmentdeleted

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(ca) the Single Gateway.

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionFor activities in the Union, the budget expenditure tracking and performance framework shall also include the territorial dimension codes laid down in Annex II.	AmendmentFor activities in the Union, the budget expenditure tracking and performance framework shall also include all applicable regional and territorial dimension codes laid down in Annex II.

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. Activities financed by the budget shall be assigned an intervention field that closest represents the substance of the activity financed. The eligibility of an activity under the budget shall be based solely on the sector-specific rules and it shall not be restricted by the definition of intervention fields, which are established only for the purposes of tracking expenditure and monitoring the performance of the budget.	Amendment2. Member States, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, shall select the relevant intervention fields and corresponding indicators in their National and Regional Partnership Plans, taking into account national and regional specificities and programme objectives. Activities financed by the budget shall be assigned an intervention field that closest represents the substance of the activity financed. The eligibility of an activity under the budget shall be based solely on the sector-specific rules and it shall not be restricted by the definition of intervention fields, which are established only for the purposes of tracking expenditure and monitoring the performance of the budget.

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment2a. For interventions in the agriculture and fisheries sectors implemented in the outermost regions within the meaning of Article 349 TFEU, Member States shall, where the indicators set out in Annex I are not sufficient to adequately reflect their permanent and structural constraints, establish additional appropriate indicators, subject to due justification. The Commission shall ensure that data of the corresponding indicators reported by Member States can be collected and aggregated at Union level and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council accordingly.

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment2b. The budget expenditure tracking and performance framework shall ensure that each operation or measure financed under shared management is assigned a unique identifier and is registered in an interoperable electronic system under the Single Gateway that enables the cross-checking of expenditure across all Union funds, programmes and management modes, to prevent double financing of the same activity or operation from the Union budget.

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission3. The Commission may detail further the definition of the performance indicators referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (c).	Amendment3. The Commission shall detail further the definition of the performance indicators referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (c) by 1 January 2027 at the latest.

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentIn further detailing the definition, the Commission shall, to the extent possible, take into account the need to track the achievement of the set sector-specific objectives.

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex I and Annex II.	Amendment4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex I and Annex II. The Commission shall take into account the administrative and reporting burden on authorities and beneficiaries, and the principle of proportionality as referred to in Article 5 TEU.

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the programmes and activities financed by the budget, across all methods of budget implementation, to assess the progress made towards the achievement of their objectives in accordance with the performance indicators referred to in Article 8(1), first subparagraph, point (c). Data shall be collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Union funding. Data shall be collected regularly and stored electronically.	Amendment1. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the programmes and activities financed by the budget, across all methods of budget implementation, to assess the progress made towards the achievement of their objectives in accordance with the performance indicators referred to in Article 8(1), first subparagraph, point (c). For this purpose, Member States shall collect and transmit relevant data to the Commission in accordance with the deadlines laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, which the Commission shall consolidate. Data shall be collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. To that end, clear, consistent and proportionate reporting requirements shall apply to recipients of Union funding, without increasing administrative burden for applicants, beneficiaries and managing authorities. Data shall be collected regularly, at least once a year, and stored only electronically. Agreements signed between the Commission and implementing partners shall contain appropriate provisions on the reporting of performance data in line with the Performance Regulation, including guidance on the territorial dimensions laid down in Annex II. The Commission shall issue guidance on the reporting of performance data by 1 January 2027.

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. The Commission shall carry out evaluations in accordance with Article 34(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2059 to examine the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and Union added value of each programme or activity. In relation to the common agricultural policy, such evaluations shall also cover measures implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.12	Amendment1. The Commission shall, where relevant in cooperation with Member States and regions, carry out evaluations in accordance with Article 34(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2059 to examine the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, sustainability, territorial effects and Union added value of each programme or activity, with particular regard to the specificities of outermost regions. In relation to the common agricultural policy, such evaluations shall also cover measures implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1308/201312. To avoid duplication and to the extent possible, the evaluation shall be based on the data already provided by the recipients in their reports, and no additional reporting or administrative burden shall be imposed to them.
Text proposed by the Commission12 Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671).	Amendment12 Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671).

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. The Commission shall publish an implementation report for each programme or activity no later than four years after the start of its implementation.	Amendment2. The Commission shall publish an implementation report for each programme or activity no later than three years after the start of its implementation. Those reports shall include an assessment of progress made towards achievements of objectives based on quantitative and qualitative evidence of performance, and proposals for changes, where appropriate.

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission3. The Commission shall carry out a retrospective evaluation to assess the performance of the programme or activity at the latest three years after the end of the programming period of each programme or activity.	Amendment3. The Commission, where relevant in cooperation with Member States and regions, shall carry out a retrospective evaluation to assess the performance of the programme or activity at the latest three years after the end of the programming period of each programme or activity.

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment3a. The Commission shall publish the outcomes of the evaluations and implementation report referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 on the website referred to in Article 12(1) and shall communicate the outcomes of the evaluations and implementation report referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, together with its observations on those evaluations and implementation report, to the European Parliament, to the Council, to the European Court of Auditors, to the European Economic and Social Committee and to the European Committee of the Regions.

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 3 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment3b. Interim and ex-post evaluations shall include a territorial impact assessment covering the territories recognised under Article 174 TFEU, based on the territorial coding framework, enabling effective Commission scrutiny and informed oversight by the European Parliament. Evaluations shall include evidence on biodiversity and climate-resilience delivery by territorial typology where feasible.

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. For Union budget implemented under shared management, Member States shall carry out evaluations related to criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, relevance and coherence, with the aim of improving the quality of the design and implementation of the measures and to identify bottlenecks and ways to speed up their implementation. Evaluations may also cover other relevant criteria, such as inclusiveness, visibility and European added value.	Amendment1. For Union budget implemented under shared management, Member States shall, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, carry out evaluations related to criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, territorial cohesion and Union added value, with the aim of improving the quality of the design and implementation of the measures. On the basis of those evaluations, Member States shall identify bottlenecks in the implementation and adopt corrective actions to address them, and they shall identify ways to speed up their implementation and to optimise the impact of European funding deployed across the regions. Evaluations shall also cover other relevant criteria, such as inclusiveness and visibility.

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment1a. The Commission may further detail minimum standards for qualitative analysis to properly address attribution, distributional effects and unintended consequences.

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. Member States shall carry out evaluations to assess the impact of measures implemented in shared management by means of quantitative techniques, including counterfactual approaches and findings from experimental design, where appropriate, at the latest two years after the end of the programming period.	Amendment2. Member States shall, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, carry out evaluations to assess the impact of measures implemented in shared management by means of quantitative and qualitative techniques, in a proportionate manner, including counterfactual approaches and findings from experimental design, where appropriate, at the latest three years after the end of the programming period.

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission3. Member States shall carry out at least one interim evaluation covering the entirety of their plans no later than three years after the start of their implementation.	Amendment3. Member States shall, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, carry out at least one interim evaluation covering the entirety of their plans no later than three years after the start of their implementation. This evaluation shall include a territorial impact analysis, including for areas with specific structural constraints recognised under Article 174 TFEU. Member States shall take into account the requirements laid down in Article 25 of Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans].

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission4. Member States shall draw up an evaluation roadmap and shall submit it to the relevant monitoring committee and the Commission no later than one year after the approval of their plans.	Amendment4. Member States shall, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, draw up an evaluation plan, setting out corrective or mitigation measures where applicable, and shall submit it to the relevant monitoring committee and the Commission no later than one year after the approval of their plans.

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission5. Member States shall entrust evaluations to functionally independent experts.	Amendment5. Member States shall, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, entrust evaluations to functionally independent experts.

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 6

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission6. Member States shall ensure that the necessary procedures are set up to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations.	Amendment6. Member States shall, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, ensure that the necessary procedures are set up to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations while ensuring that no additional reporting obligations or administrative burden are imposed on recipients of European funds.

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment6a. Member States, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, shall demonstrate consistency between NRPP intervention logic and Performance Framework indicators, showing how gaps in monitoring have been addressed.

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission7. All evaluations shall be published on the website referred to in Article 12(1).	Amendment7. All evaluations shall be published on the website referred to in Article 12(1), as soon as made available by the Member States.

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. By [date], the Commission shall set up a dedicated publicly available website (the ‘Single Gateway’), with several content sections, and with the following functions:	Amendment1. Within 3 months following the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall set up a dedicated publicly available website (the ‘Single Gateway’), which shall, to the extent possible, be interoperable with national systems, cutting bureaucracy and reducing administrative burden, with several content sections, and with the following functions:

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(a) display the progress of the financial implementation and performance of the budget;	Amendment(a) display the progress of the financial implementation and performance of the budget, both at Member State and regional level, where applicable;

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendmenti) this information shall be also collected cross-border, in a way that ensures interoperability;

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendmentii) where the beneficiary is a legal entity, the information collected shall include the identity of the natural person or persons who are the ultimate beneficial owner or owners of that entity, as verified against national beneficial ownership registers;

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendmentiii) that information shall be published on a searchable and machine-readable format, updated at least annually;

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(fa) provide a platform for calls and applications for calls as referred to in point e including links to relevant webpages to provide up-to-date information about such calls;

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(fb) provide information on the aggregated distribution of resources, by Fund or programme, at NUTS2 level, including for shared, direct and indirect management funds;

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(ga) provide centralised access to reporting systems to beneficiaries, Managing Authorities and Member States, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities;

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(gb) provide a channel for communication between recipients of European funds and the European Commission to address any extraordinary conditions or situations arising during project implementation or during post-implementation monitoring period.

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(a) information on the activities financed by the budget, including on the progress of the financial implementation and performance, broken down by programme and by chapter of a plan by a Member State where relevant;	Amendment(a) information on the activities financed by the budget, including on the progress of the financial implementation and performance, broken down by programme and by chapter of a plan by a Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, and also by a third country, where relevant;

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(da) the amount of private investment attracted by the budget;

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(db) information on the total number of beneficiaries and the total amount of support paid, disaggregated into the following size categories: beneficiaries receiving less than EUR 10 000 per year; between EUR 10 000 and EUR 100 000; between EUR 100 000 and EUR 500 000; and above EUR 500 000 per year;

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(e) for activities implemented directly by the Commission, the level of subscription, in particular, for each call for proposals, the number of proposals, their average score and the share of proposals above and below quality thresholds;	Amendment(e) for activities implemented directly by the Commission, the level of subscription, in particular, for each call for proposals, the number of proposals, their average score, the share of proposals above and below quality thresholds, the number of projects selected for financing and, where possible, relevant information on successful and unsuccessful applicants, including the country where they are based;

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission4. With regard to the function referred to in paragraph 1, point (e), of this Article, the Single Gateway shall contain, as appropriate, information on the following elements:	Amendment4. With regard to the function referred to in paragraph 1, point (e), of this Article, the Single Gateway shall contain, at least 30 days before the launch of a call for proposals, as appropriate, information on the following elements:

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(a) subject of the call, including a short description;	Amendment(a) subject of the call;

Amendment 102

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(aa) description of the call;

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point e

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(e) start and end date of the call;	Amendment(e) start and end date of the call, with a minimum of 15 days between the two dates;

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission5. The Single Gateway shall be updated regularly.	Amendment5. The Single Gateway shall be updated regularly, having regard for the administrative burden of Member States and beneficiaries.

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 6

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend this Article.	Amendment6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend this Article, having regard for the administrative burden of Member States and beneficiaries.

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – title

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionImplementation through plans by Member States or third countries – do no significant harm and gender equality	AmendmentImplementation through plans by Member States and regions or third countries – do no significant harm and gender equality

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. Each Member State or third country shall provide a ‘do no significant harm’ assessment for each activity in their plans in accordance with the guidance referred to in Article 5, except where otherwise exempted by the same guidance.	Amendment1. Each Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities or third country shall provide a ‘do no significant harm’ assessment for each activity in their plans in accordance with the guidance referred to in Article 5, except where otherwise exempted by the same guidance.

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. By derogation from the first paragraph, in case of an activity where the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle may not be feasible or appropriate, each Member State or third country shall provide a justification in line with the guidance referred to in Article 5.	Amendment2. By derogation from the first paragraph, in case of an activity where the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle may not be feasible or appropriate, each Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, or third country shall provide a duly motivated justification in line with the guidance referred to in Article 5, without prejudice to the high levels of protection to human health and the environment provided by existing EU legislation.

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment2a. Each Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, or third country shall provide a ‘do no harm to cohesion’ assessment, including an assessment of the contribution towards competitiveness, for each direct or indirect management programme and each National and Regional Partnership Plan in accordance with the guidance referred to in Article 5a.

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionEach Member State or third country shall provide a gender equality assessment for each activity in their plans as follows:	AmendmentEach Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, or third country shall provide a gender equality assessment for each activity in their plans as follows:

Amendment 111

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentThe Commission shall provide technical guidance by 1 January 2027 on how to conduct the gender equality assessment referred to in paragraph 3, aiming to ensure consistency across all programmes.

Amendment 112

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission4. The assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 shall be provided at the moment of the submission of the plans. If it is not possible to provide a gender equality assessment at that moment, the activity shall be deemed to have no substantial contribution to gender equality and therefore be assigned a score 0. The Member State or third country concerned may revise that score whenever they submit an amendment of their plans.	Amendment4. The assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 shall be provided at the moment of the submission of the plans. If it is not possible to provide a gender equality assessment at that moment, the activity shall be assigned a score 0. The Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, or third country concerned may revise that score whenever they submit an amendment of their plans.

Amendment 113

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission5. The compliance with the obligations referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 of this Regulation of each plan or amendment submitted by a Member State or a third country shall be subject to an assessment in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules.	Amendment5. The compliance with the obligations referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 of this Regulation of each plan or amendment submitted by a Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, or a third country shall be subject to an ex ante assessment in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules, ensuring the promotion of a level playing field between Member States and third countries that place their products on the Single Market.

Amendment 114

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment5a. Reporting requirements applicable to recipients of Union funds shall be proportionate and shall aim to ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner, without imposing an excessive administrative and reporting burden on applicants and beneficiaries.

Amendment 115

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – title

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionImplementation through plans by Member States – performance monitoring and reporting	AmendmentImplementation through plans by Member States and regions – performance monitoring and reporting

Amendment 116

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. Each Member State shall have in place a monitoring and reporting system to allow for the monitoring of performance and the automated transmission of information based on the relevant elements of the expenditure tracking and performance framework referred to in Article 8(1). The Member States shall make that information available to the Commissions in an interoperable way through the electronic data exchange system between the Member States and the Commission referred to in Annex XVI to Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans – SFC 2028].	Amendment1. Each Member State shall have in place a monitoring and reporting system, built in cooperation with local and regional authorities, without prejudice to the Single Gateway as referred to in Article 12 of this Regulation, to allow for the monitoring of performance and the automated transmission of information based on the relevant elements of the expenditure tracking and performance framework referred to in Article 8(1). This system shall not require recipients of European funds to provide additional data, nor impose any administrative burdens on them other than those provided for in the reporting requirements. The Member States shall make that information available to the Commissions in an interoperable way through the electronic data exchange system between the Member States and the Commission referred to in Annex XVI to Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans – SFC 2028] and, where applicable, through the Single Gateway as referred to in Article 12 of this Regulation. The Commission shall make available the technical requirements to the Member States by 1 January 2027.

Amendment 117

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment1a. The monitoring and reporting system referred to in paragraph 1 shall be technically capable of automated cross-referencing with the monitoring systems of other Union programmes and funds implemented in the same territory or targeting the same beneficiaries, for the purpose of detecting potential double financing and irregularities. The Commission shall define the minimum technical standards for such interoperability no later than six months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and Member States shall ensure compliance before the submission of their plans.

Amendment 118

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionEach plan submitted by a Member State, and any amendment thereof, shall include for each measure the proposed assignment of at least one intervention field from Annex I and, for each intervention field assigned to that measure, the following performance indicators as appropriate, which shall be subject to the agreement by the Commission:	AmendmentEach plan submitted by a Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, and any amendment thereof, shall include for each measure the proposed assignment of at least one intervention field from Annex I and, for each intervention field assigned to that measure, the following performance indicators as appropriate, which shall be subject to the agreement by the Commission:

Amendment 119

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(a) one output indicator defining the final milestone or target for that measure and selected from Annex I corresponding either to the assigned intervention field or, where appropriate, to a different intervention field, or in duly justified cases and in agreement with the Commission an output indicator not included in Annex I;	Amendment(a) one output indicator defining the final milestone or target for that measure and selected from Annex I corresponding either to the assigned intervention field or, where appropriate, to a different intervention field;

Amendment 120

Proposal for a regulation

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

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentWhere relevant, the payments referred to in Article 65 of Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans], shall be made on the basis of the values (milestones or targets) achieved by the output indicators referred to in point (a).

Amendment 121

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionWhere ‘greenhouse gas emissions avoided’ is assigned as the result indicator, the Member State shall also assign a second result indicator, if available under the same intervention field.	AmendmentWhere ‘greenhouse gas emissions avoided’ is assigned as the result indicator, the Member State shall, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, also assign a second result indicator, if available under the same intervention field.

Amendment 122

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionWhere the Member State has proposed an output indicator not included in Annex I to define a final milestone or target for that measure, and where Annex I does not provide any result indicator corresponding to the intervention field of the measure, the Member State shall either assign one result indicator from the result indicators corresponding to other intervention fields set out in Annex I, or exceptionally assign a result indicator not included in Annex I in agreement with the Commission.	Amendmentdeleted

Amendment 123

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment2a. In relation to Article 51 of Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans the managing authorities responsible for the regional and territorial chapters of the National and Regional Partnership Plans shall be fully accountable to the Commission for the choice of intervention fields and associated indicators and for the definition of the milestones and targets envisaged under those chapters.

Amendment 124

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionThe Member State may update this estimated value during the mid-term revision or any amendment of the plan.	AmendmentThe Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, may update this estimated value during the mid-term revision or any amendment of the plan.

Amendment 125

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission4. Each plan submitted by a Member State, and any amendment thereof, shall also include for each measure a proposed assignment of at least one territorial dimension code laid down in part 1 of Annex II and the NUTS2 location pursuant to part 4 of Annex II. When relevant and available, Member States shall also propose territorial dimension codes under part 2 and/or part 3 of Annex II.	Amendment4. Each plan submitted by a Member State, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, and any amendment thereof, shall also include for each measure a proposed assignment of at least one regional and territorial dimension code laid down in part 1 of Annex II and the NUTS2, or if possible, particularly to demonstrate place-based interventions the NUTS3 location pursuant to part 4 of Annex II. When relevant and available, Member States, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, shall also propose regional and territorial dimension codes under part 2 and/or part 3 of Annex II. Where relevant, for measures covering more than one NUTS2 location, an indicative breakdown of the expected milestone and target values for each NUTS1 or NUTS2 area shall be provided.

Amendment 126

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission5. Member States shall make available to the Commission the information on the progress in the selected output indicator in accordance with Article 59, paragraph 1, point (a) of Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans] and actual results of the measure against the estimated value of the result indicator assigned to that measure. The information on the result indicator shall be updated by 15 February of each year, until 2037.	Amendment5. Member States shall, through the use of the Single Gateway established in Article 12 of this Regulation, make available to the Commission the information on the progress in the selected output indicator in accordance with Article 59, paragraph 1, point (a) of Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans] and actual results of the measure against the estimated value of the result indicator assigned to that measure. The information on the result indicator shall be updated by 15 February of each year, until 2037.

Amendment 127

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment5a. In accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) .../... XXXX [NRP Regulation], local and regional authorities or subnational intermediate bodies may request technical assistance to the Commission or may request their respective Member States to take adequate capacity building measures to ensure compliance with this Regulation.

Amendment 128

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 5 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment5b. Where the design, implementation, monitoring or evaluation of a programme or activity has a territorial dimension or is likely to have an impact at national, regional or local level, that programme or activity shall be designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in partnership with the relevant partners in a timely and meaningful manner. Those partners shall include, where appropriate, at least:
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(a) the competent national authorities, regions and sub-regional authorities;
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(b) economic and social partners; and
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(c) relevant civil society organisations.

Amendment 129

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 5 c (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment5c. The arrangements for implementing paragraph 5b shall be proportionate to the size, nature and management of the programme or activity in question and shall avoid duplication of obligations already set out in sectoral Regulations.

Amendment 130

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. For each measure of a plan by third countries, the Commission shall assign at least one intervention field from Annex I and, to the extent possible, shall ensure that, in their plans, third countries use the performance indicators referred to in Article 8(1), first subparagraph, point (c). The Commission shall make observations or seek additional information if necessary. Agreements concluded with the third country concerned shall include an obligation for the third country to provide the requested additional information and to revise the proposed performance indicators if needed.	Amendment1. For each measure of a plan by third countries, the Commission shall assign at least one intervention field from Annex I and shall ensure that, in their plans, third countries use the performance indicators referred to in Article 8(1), first subparagraph, point (c). Each plan shall provide the baseline and an estimated value for the result indicator assigned to each measure in accordance with Article 14(2), including the expected year of achievement of that value. The Commission shall make observations or seek additional information if necessary. Agreements concluded with the third country concerned shall include an obligation for the third country to provide the requested additional information and to revise the proposed performance indicators if needed. Where performance indicators are not used or targets set are not met, the Commission may, in accordance with the applicable legislation, take the appropriate measures.

Amendment 131

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. When implementing the budget in accordance with Article 62(1), first subparagraph, point (a), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the Commission shall ensure compliance with the requirements laid down in Article 33(2), points (d), (e) and (f), of that Regulation. In particular, gender equality shall be included among the criteria used for the evaluation of proposals, where feasible and appropriate.	Amendment1. When implementing the budget in accordance with Article 62(1), first subparagraph, point (a), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the Commission shall ensure compliance with the requirements laid down in Article 33(2), points (d), (e) and (f), of that Regulation. In particular, gender equality shall be included among the criteria used for the evaluation of proposals, where feasible and appropriate in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules.

Amendment 132

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment1a. When preparing the work programme within the meaning of Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the Commission shall provide a ‘do no significant harm’ assessment for the areas of eligible activities in accordance with the guidance referred to in Article 5. By derogation from the second subparagraph of this paragraph, in case of an activity where the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle may not be feasible or appropriate, the Commission shall provide a justification in line with the guidance referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 133

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission3. Reporting requirements imposed on recipients of Union funds shall be proportionate and shall aim to ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.	Amendment3. Reporting requirements applicable to recipients of Union funds shall be clear, consistent throughout the reporting period and proportionate and shall aim to ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner in a template format as far as possible, without imposing an excessive administrative and reporting burden on applicants and beneficiaries.

Amendment 134

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission1. When assessing and agreeing on actions to be financed under indirect management by persons or entities implementing Union funds and budgetary guarantees pursuant to Article 62(1), first subparagraph, point (c) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the Commission shall ensure that those actions comply with the requirements laid down in Article 33(2), points (d), (e) and (f) of that Regulation.	Amendment1. When assessing and agreeing on actions to be financed under indirect management by persons or entities implementing Union funds and budgetary guarantees pursuant to Article 62(1), first subparagraph, point (c) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the Commission shall ensure that those actions comply with the requirements laid down in Article 33(2), points (d), (e) and (f) of that Regulation, where feasible and appropriate in accordance with the relevant sector-specific rules.

Amendment 135

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentTo protect the financial interests of the Union and pursuant to Articles 129 and 263 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the European Anti-Fraud Office, the European Public Prosecutors’ Office and the European Court of Auditors shall be granted access to all documentation referred to in this paragraph.

Amendment 136

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission3. Reporting requirements imposed on recipients of Union funds including persons or entities implementing Union funds pursuant to Article 62(1), first subparagraph, point (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 shall be proportionate and shall aim to ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.	Amendment3. Reporting requirements applicable to recipients of Union funds including persons or entities implementing Union funds pursuant to Article 62(1), first subparagraph, point (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 shall be clear, consistent throughout the reporting period and proportionate and shall aim to ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively, in a timely manner and, as much as possible, harmonised throughout the programmes, while minimising reporting obligations and administrative burden for applicants and beneficiaries.

Amendment 137

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment3a. Agreements referred to in paragraph 2 shall require persons or entities implementing Union funds under indirect management to collect and transmit to the Commission, through the system referred to in Article 14(1), the identity of the ultimate beneficial owners of all final recipients receiving financing above EUR 25 000. Where an implementing partner is unable to identify the ultimate beneficial owner of a final recipient, it shall inform the Commission and shall not disburse further financing to that recipient until the beneficial ownership has been established.

Amendment 138

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionBeneficiaries, persons or entities implementing Union funds and budgetary guarantees pursuant to Article 62(1), first subparagraph, point (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, bodies implementing financial instruments under the plans, and advisory partners shall acknowledge the origin of those Union funds and ensure the visibility of the Union support as appropriate, in particular when promoting the actions and their results, by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public, and by providing that information through press or communication material, websites and other digital channels, events and outreach activities, and other communication and visibility actions.	AmendmentBeneficiaries, persons or entities implementing Union funds and budgetary guarantees pursuant to Article 62(1), first subparagraph, point (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, bodies implementing financial instruments under the plans, and advisory partners shall acknowledge the origin of those Union funds and ensure the public visibility of the Union support as appropriate, in particular when promoting the actions and their results, by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public, and by providing that information through press or communication material, websites and other digital channels, events and outreach activities, and other communication and visibility actions.

Amendment 139

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionThis obligation does not apply to the beneficiaries of area- and animal-based interventions under the common agricultural policy.	Amendmentdeleted

Amendment 140

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionTo fulfil the obligation laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2, the emblem of the Union shall be used and a funding statement that reads ‘Supported by the European Union’, or ‘In partnership with the European Union’ for external actions, shall be provided when carrying out information, communication and visibility actions, in accordance with Annex V. The emblem of the Union and the funding statement shall, in particular, feature in press or communication material, websites and other digital supports.	AmendmentTo fulfil the obligation laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2, the emblem of the Union shall be used and a funding statement that reads ‘Supported by the European Union’, 'Co-funded by the European Union’, or ‘In partnership with the European Union’ for external actions, shall be provided when carrying out information, communication and visibility actions, in accordance with Annex V. The emblem of the Union and the funding statement shall, in particular, feature in press or communication material, websites and other digital supports.

Amendment 141

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionFor operations, other than financial instruments or budgetary guarantees, involving investment in tangible assets, the total cost of which exceeds EUR 100 000, durable plaques or billboards that are clearly visible to the public and that present the emblem of the Union and the funding statement referred to in the first subparagraph shall be displayed, as soon as the physical implementation of the operation starts or purchased equipment is installed and for as long as the tangible asset is in use.	AmendmentFor operations, other than financial instruments or budgetary guarantees, involving investment in tangible assets, durable plaques or billboards that are clearly visible to the public and that present the emblem of the Union and the funding statement referred to in the first subparagraph shall be displayed, as soon as the physical implementation of the operation starts or purchased equipment is installed and for as long as the tangible asset is in use.

Amendment 142

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission5. Member States shall ensure information, communication and visibility of support and achievements of the Union funds, and communicate to citizens through the website referred to in Article 64(1) of Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans], in accordance with the requirements set out in this Article, except where Union law or national law excludes such publication for reasons of security, public order or criminal investigations. Publication of personal data shall comply with the rules on the protection of personal data as laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/679.13	Amendment5. Member States, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, shall ensure information, communication and visibility of support and achievements of the Union funds, and communicate to citizens through the website referred to in Article 64(1) of Regulation …/… [National and Regional Partnership Plans], in accordance with the requirements set out in this Article, except where Union law or national law excludes such publication for reasons of security, public order or criminal investigations. Publication of personal data shall comply with the rules on the protection of personal data as laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/679.13
Text proposed by the Commission13 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).	Amendment13 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 143

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 6

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission6. Member States shall appoint a communication coordinator who shall be responsible for the overall information, communication and transparency actions in relation to the support received from the budget implemented within their territory, ensuring coordination with relevant managing authorities and liaising with the Commission and its representations, European Parliament Liaison Offices, Europe Direct Centres and other relevant networks, education and research organisations as well as with other relevant partners. The Commission shall maintain the network comprising communication coordinators and Commission representatives to exchange about information, communication and visibility activities.	Amendment6. Member States, where applicable in cooperation with local and regional authorities, shall appoint a communication coordinator who shall be responsible for the overall information, communication and transparency actions in relation to the support received from the budget implemented within their territory, ensuring coordination with relevant managing authorities and liaising with the Commission and its representations, European Parliament Liaison Offices, Europe Direct Centres and other relevant networks, education and research organisations as well as with other relevant partners. The Commission shall maintain the network comprising communication coordinators and Commission representatives to exchange about information, communication and visibility activities.

Amendment 144

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission9. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to implement, amend or supplement Annex V.	Amendment9. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to implement, amend or supplement Annex V, taking into account the administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States and authorities involved.

Amendment 145

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(a) for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1, data necessary for the identification of the persons concerned (name, surname, birth date, national identification number, social security code);	Amendment(a) for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1, data necessary for the identification of the persons concerned (name, surname, birth date, unique identifier number established at country level);

Amendment 146

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(c) for the purpose of evaluation, additional personal data on employment status, education, skills and socio-demographic characteristics of natural persons who benefit from Union funding.	Amendment(c) for the purpose of evaluation, additional personal data on employment status, education, skills and socio-demographic characteristics of natural persons who benefit from Union funding, to the extent made necessary by the selected indicators.

Amendment 147

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission5. Personal data shall be collected directly from the persons concerned, or by re-using information stored in administrative or statistical registers.	Amendment5. Personal data shall be collected directly from the persons concerned, provided that the persons concerned are informed of this or by re-using information stored in administrative or statistical registers.

Amendment 148

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 6

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission6. Personal data shall be stored no longer than necessary to demonstrate the compliance with this Regulation and, in any event, no longer than ten years from the end of the activity. For evaluation purposes, to allow for an assessment of long-term impacts, personal data may be stored for a longer period, but no longer than twelve years.	Amendment6. Personal data shall be stored no longer than necessary to demonstrate compliance with this Regulation and national legislation, as a general rule, no longer than five years from the end of the activity, or for a period equal to the post-implementation monitoring period of the project. For evaluation purposes, to allow for an assessment of long-term impacts, personal data may be stored for a maximum period of twelve years.

Amendment 149

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment7a. The collection and processing of personal data shall be limited to what is strictly necessary in light of the applicable indicators. Where, given the nature of the intervention, the individual identification of persons is not appropriate or proportionate, alternative data collection methods, including aggregated data or statistical methods, may be used, subject to compliance with data quality requirements. Personal data relating to vulnerable groups (in particular victims of violence and minors) shall be anonymised.

Amendment 150

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4, 7, 8, 12 and 18 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from […].	Amendment2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 8, 12 and 18 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of three years from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 151

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentThis period shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

Amendment 152

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission3. The delegations of power referred to in Articles 4, 7, 8, 12 and 18 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.	Amendment3. The delegations of power referred to in Articles 8, 12 and 18 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Amendment 153

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 6

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 7, 8, 12 and 18 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of one month of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by one month at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.	Amendment6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 7, 8, 12 and 18 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 154

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 8 – column 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionOutermost regions and Aegean islands: compensation of additional costs due to accessibility deficit and territorial fragmentation	AmendmentOutermost regions (POSEI) and Aegean islands: compensation of additional costs due to accessibility deficit and territorial fragmentation

Amendment 155

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 9 – column 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionOutermost regions and Aegean islands – Support to local agricultural production	AmendmentOutermost regions (POSEI) and Aegean islands – Support to local agricultural production

Amendment 156

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 18 – column 8 (SOC)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission0%	Amendment40%

Amendment 157

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 18 – column 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission· Share of rural population benefitting from investment support in basic services and infrastructure in rural areas;	Amendment· Share of rural population benefitting from investment support in basic services and infrastructure in rural areas – by gender and age;

Amendment 158

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 27 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission• Number of children;	Amendment• Number of children; • Number of beneficiaries from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; • Number of beneficiaries, including organisations providing essential services;

Amendment 159

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 34 – column 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionEnvironment and climate	AmendmentAgriculture and fisheries

Amendment 160

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 63 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium; Investment mobilised (EUR);

Amendment 161

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 64 a (new)

Table from the text: Text proposed by the Commission
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment

Table from the text: Business support
Business support	Business development	64a	Supporting SME competitiveness	0%	0%	0%	0%	Number of enterprises supported; Investment mobilised (EUR);	Number of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported;

Amendment 162

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 69 a (new)

Table from the text: Text proposed by the Commission
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment

Table from the text: Business support
Business support	Business development	69a	Support for enterprises fostering the stable employment of women and young people	0%	0%	0%	100%	Number of enterprises supported hiring or offering stable employment to women and to young people under the age of 35	Share of new jobs created in enterprises supported that are held by women and young people

Amendment 163

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 69 b (new)

Table from the text: Text proposed by the Commission
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment

Table from the text: Business support
Business support	Business development	69b	Support for enterprises introducing work-life balance measures	0%	0%	0%	0%	Number of enterprises adopting organisational flexibility measures or corporate welfare instruments	Increase in the retention rate of employees with care responsibilities in enterprises supported

Amendment 164

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 70 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); GHG emission reductions (tCO2e); Pollutant reduction (PM2.5 and NOx) in tonnes;	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; GHG emission reductions (tCO2e); Pollutant reduction (PM2.5 and NOx) in tonnes;

Amendment 165

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 73 – column 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionSpecific actions to compensate additional costs due to size market factors	AmendmentSpecific actions to compensate additional costs due to size market and remoteness

Amendment 166

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 73 – column 8 (SOC)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission0%	Amendment40%

Amendment 167

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 77 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Number of high-growth enterprises supported;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Number of high-growth enterprises supported; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 168

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 78 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; GHG emission reductions (tCO2e); Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; GHG emission reductions (tCO2e); Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 169

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 79 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Number of medicines centrally authorised for unmet needs; Number of authorised novel antibiotics; Number of clinical trials authorised per phase; Number of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Number of medicines centrally authorised for unmet needs; Number of authorised novel antibiotics; Number of clinical trials authorised per phase; Number of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 170

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 –row 80 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 171

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 81 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 172

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 82 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 173

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 –row 83 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year); Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 174

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 84 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Electrolyser capacity produced (MW);	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Electrolyser capacity produced (MW); Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 175

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 85 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 176

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 86 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large;	AmendmentNumber of enterprises supported – by micro, small & medium, large; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); Increased capacity (output per year);	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Increased capacity (output per year);

Amendment 177

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 112 (to 114) – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of teachers trained – by gender and age; Number of curricula developed, study programmes or courses implemented; Number of teaching or learning equipment and digital means provided; Number of organisations involved in cooperation projects; Number of new childcare places created or maintained;	AmendmentNumber of teachers trained – by gender and age; Number of curricula developed, study programmes or courses implemented; Number of teaching or learning equipment and digital means provided; Number of organisations involved in cooperation projects; Number of new childcare places created or maintained; Number of participants;

Amendment 178

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 117 a (new)

Table from the text: Text proposed by the Commi0ssion
Text proposed by the Commi0ssion
Amendment

Table from the text: Education and skills
Education and skills	Education	117a	Improving access to education for young people	0%	0%	0%	100%	Number of participants ;	Number of participants in education or trainings – by gender;

Amendment 179

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 120 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of staff – by gender and age; Number of learners – by gender, by age, by socio-economic background and by sectors of skills (including STEM); Number of participants in activities directly promoting EU values, fostering solidarity and civil engagement;	AmendmentNumber of staff – by gender and age; Number of learners – by gender, by age, by socio-economic background and by sectors of skills (including STEM); Number of participants in activities directly promoting EU values, fostering solidarity and civil engagement; Number of participants – by gender, by labour market status, by age and by level of education;

Amendment 180

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 134 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of participants – by gender, by labour market status, by age, by education level and by skill sectors (including STEM); Number of new curricula or new programmes developed/implemented; Number of school equipment and digital means; Number of organisations involved in transnational cooperation activities;	AmendmentNumber of participants – by gender, by labour market status, by age, by education level and by skill sectors (including STEM); Number of new curricula or new programmes developed/implemented; Number of school equipment and digital means; Number of organisations involved in transnational cooperation activities; Number of further education programmes;

Amendment 181

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 134 – column 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of participants gaining a qualification or self reported skills improvement – by gender; Number of organisations benefitting from their participation in cross-border cooperation activities; Number of adult learners benefitting from curricula developed and programmes implemented – by gender; Number of adult learners benefitting from equipment purchased – by gender;	AmendmentNumber of participants gaining a qualification or self reported skills improvement – by gender; Number of organisations benefitting from their participation in cross-border cooperation activities; Number of adult learners benefitting from curricula developed and programmes implemented – by gender; Number of adult learners benefitting from equipment purchased – by gender; Number of further education programmes in which a qualification was obtained;

Amendment 182

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 143 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission• Number of ICT solutions supported;	Amendment• Number of ICT solutions supported;
Text proposed by the Commission• Number of public institutions supported to develop digital services, products and processes;	Amendment• Number of public institutions supported to develop digital services, products and processes;
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment• Number of public services digitalised;

Amendment 183

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 184 – column 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionRenewable energy for isolated grids and standalone systems	AmendmentRenewable energy for isolated grids and standalone systems, including in outermost regions

Amendment 184

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 192 – columns 9 and 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionMWh of energy savings; Number of enterprises supported – by type (micro, small & medium, large); Number of ETS installations supported;	AmendmentMWh of energy savings; Number of enterprises supported – by type (micro, small & medium, large); Number of ETS installations supported; Investment mobilised (EUR);
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; Investment mobilised (EUR); MWh of final energy savings;	AmendmentNumber of jobs sustained or created in enterprises supported – by gender; MWh of final energy savings;

Amendment 185

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 272 – column 7 (ENV)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission0%	Amendment40%

Amendment 186

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 297 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of collecting systems and/or treatment plants improved; Number of people with access to improved sanitation;	AmendmentNumber of collecting systems and/or treatment plants improved; Number of people with access to improved sanitation; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of water facilities created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services - water, housing, healthcare and transport - which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 187

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 301 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionRate (m3/day) of additional water supply capacity ;	AmendmentRate (m3/day) of additional water supply capacity; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of water facilities created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 188

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 302 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of people benefitting from the measures;	AmendmentNumber of people benefitting from the measures; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 189

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 303 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of people benefitting from the measures;	AmendmentNumber of people benefitting from the measures; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 190

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 304 – column 5 (CCM)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission40%	Amendment100%

Amendment 191

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 304 (to 306) – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 constructed;	Amendmentm2 constructed; Number of housing created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 192

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 305 – column 5 (CCM)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission40%	Amendment100%

Amendment 193

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 306 – column 5 (CCM)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission40%	Amendment100%

Amendment 194

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 309– column 6 (CCA)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission40%	Amendment100%

Amendment 195

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 309 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 constructed and Number of social and affordable housing units renovated or added;	Amendmentm2 constructed and Number of social and affordable housing units renovated or added; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 196

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 310 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 renovated and Number of social and affordable housing units renovated or added;	Amendmentm2 renovated and Number of social and affordable housing units renovated or added; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 197

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 311 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 renovated/repurposed/added and Number of social and affordable housing units renovated or added;	Amendmentm2 renovated/repurposed/added and Number of social and affordable housing units renovated or added; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 198

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 312 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 constructed and Number of student housing places renovated or added;	Amendmentm2 constructed and Number of student housing places renovated or added; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 199

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 313 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 renovated/added and Number of student housing places renovated or added;	Amendmentm2 renovated/added and Number of student housing places renovated or added; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 200

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 314 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 constructed and Number of housing places added;	Amendmentm2 constructed and Number of housing places added; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 201

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 315 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 renovated/added and Number of housing places renovated or added;	Amendmentm2 renovated/added and Number of housing places renovated or added; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 202

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 316 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 constructed and Number of housing places renovated or added;	Amendmentm2 constructed and Number of housing places renovated or added; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 203

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 317 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm2 constructed and Number of housing places renovated or added;	Amendmentm2 constructed and Number of housing places renovated or added; Number of social/affordable housing units created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 204

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 317 a (new)

Table from the text: Text proposed by the Commission
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment

Table from the text: Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure	Social and affordable housing	317a	Access to social and affordable housing for young people, families with children and vulnerable households, including through faster, more transparent and digitised allocation procedures	0%	0%	0%	40%	Number of social or affordable housing units allocated to young people, families with children or vulnerable households	Number of young people, families with children and vulnerable households benefitting of social or affordable housing

Amendment 205

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 333 a (new)

Table from the text: Text proposed by the Commission
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment

Table from the text: Multisector support
Multisector support	Partnership Principle	333a (new)	Structured partner involvement and transparency	0%	0%	0%	40%	Number of meetings of Monitoring Committees/Working Groups with documented minutes and public agendas; Public consultations conducted using accessible formats; Capacity building sessions for partner organisations;	Share of Monitoring Committees including the categories of partners listed in the European Code of Conduct on Partnership (ECCP) Article 4; Share of programmes publishing partner selection criteria and conflict of interest rules; Stakeholder engagement quality index based on the Just Transition Platform (JTP) ‘Checklist to measure the qualitative involvement of stakeholders’ (scored dimensions: inclusiveness, timeliness, feedback, resources, transparency); Share of programme changes (calls, selection criteria, indicators) demonstrably influenced by partner input (with traceable responses); Share of Monitoring Committees with gender balanced representation (≥40% of each sex); Share of small/local CSOs receiving reimbursement or capacity support to participate;

Justification

The proposed Performance Framework streamlines monitoring but does not include common partnership indicators. This amendment combines legal requirements in Code of Conduct on Partnership with a workable qualitative tool (Just Transition Platform Partnerships checklist) to assess participation quality. It supports behavioural change and empowerment through participatory governance.

Amendment 206

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 334 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission• Volume of EU contribution (budgetary guarantee, financial instrument commitments or credit protection) split per country and region; • Number of operations; • Amount of loans and other sources of financing /investments extended to relevant target group;	Amendment• Volume of EU contribution (budgetary guarantee, financial instrument commitments or credit protection) split per country and region; • Number of operations; • Amount of loans and other sources of financing /investments extended to relevant target group; • Investment mobilised (EUR);

Amendment 207

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 335 – column 8 (SOC)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission0%	Amendment40%

Amendment 208

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 335 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of preparatory projects; Number of implemented projects; Number of implemented strategies; Number of funding agreements; Number of cooperation projects; Number of local action groups supported;	AmendmentNumber of preparatory projects; Number of implemented projects; Number of implemented strategies; Number of funding agreements; Number of cooperation projects, including local, interregional, or transnational level; Number of local action groups supported; Number of operations jointly implemented/ involving formal collaboration between actors from ≥ 2 sectors;

Justification

LEADER/CLLD and other integrated territorial tools have demonstrated the capacity to deliver measurable social outcomes in rural areas. Adding indicators would allow for a better tracking of the territorial impact of CLLD/LEADER and other integrated territorial tools.

Amendment 209

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 335 – column 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionPopulation covered by projects in the framework of strategies for integrated territorial development; Share of rural population covered by LEADER strategies; Number of jobs sustained or created; Number of businesses created; Number of people trained; Number of visitors attracted;	AmendmentPopulation covered by projects in the framework of strategies for integrated territorial development – by gender and age; Share of rural population at NUTS 3 level covered by LEADER strategies – by gender and age; Share of population at NUTS 3 level covered by CLLD strategies – by gender and age; Share of population at NUTS 3 level covered by Integrated Territorial Investments or other forms of subdelegation at NUTS 3 or below – by gender and age; Number of jobs sustained or created – by gender and age; Number of businesses created – by gender and age; Number of people trained – by gender and age; Number of visitors attracted – by gender and age;

Justification

LEADER/CLLD and other integrated territorial tools have demonstrated the capacity to deliver measurable social outcomes in rural areas. Adding indicators would allow for a better tracking of the territorial impact of CLLD/LEADER and other integrated territorial tools.

Amendment 210

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 383 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of SMEs supported; Share of SMEs supported;	AmendmentNumber of SMEs supported; Share of SMEs supported; Investment mobilised (EUR);

Amendment 211

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 384 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of SMEs supported by EU Space research and development;	AmendmentNumber of SMEs supported by EU Space research and development; Investment mobilised (EUR);

Amendment 212

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 402 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of protection and disaster management systems supported (e.g. early warning systems, public alert and notification systems); Number of critical items purchased; Number of capacity building projects; Number of EU Member States having developed or updated a national preparedness action plan following recommendations from the public health emergency preparedness assessments;	AmendmentNumber of protection and disaster management systems supported (e.g. early warning systems, public alert and notification systems); Number of critical items purchased; Number of capacity building projects; Number of EU Member States having developed or updated a national preparedness action plan following recommendations from the public health emergency preparedness assessments for essential goods assistance;

Amendment 213

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – rows 443 to 445 – column 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission• Number of participants – by status after participating (gaining a qualification, engaged in job searching, in education or training, in employment) and by gender;	Amendment• Number of participants – by status after participating (gaining a qualification, engaged in job searching, in education or training, in employment) and by gender;
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment• Number of participants considering that they have benefitted from taking part;

Amendment 214

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 453 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of new or improved services implemented that provide affordable access to essential health services; Number of equipment or mobile assets purchased; Number of health staff trained – by gender and by age;	AmendmentNumber of new or improved services implemented that provide affordable access to essential health services; Number of equipment or mobile assets purchased; Number of health staff trained – by gender and by age; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 215

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 454 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of public institutions supported to develop digital services, products and processes; Number of CE – marked electronic health record systems registered in the EU database; Number of services deployed for the MyHealth@EU infrastructure;	AmendmentNumber of public institutions supported to develop digital services, products and processes; Number of CE – marked electronic health record systems registered in the EU database; Number of services deployed for the MyHealth@EU infrastructure; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 216

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 455 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of health campaigns carried out – by campaigns involving a medical examination or treatment (screening programmes, vaccination…) and information and promotion campaigns;	AmendmentNumber of health campaigns carried out – by campaigns involving a medical examination or treatment (screening programmes, vaccination…) and information and promotion campaigns; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 217

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 457 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of health campaigns carried out – by campaigns involving a medical prevention (screening programmes, vaccination…) and information and promotion campaigns;	AmendmentNumber of health campaigns carried out – by campaigns involving a medical prevention (screening programmes, vaccination…) and information and promotion campaigns; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 218

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 462 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm² constructed and capacity of new health care facilities;	Amendmentm² constructed and capacity of new health care facilities; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of health facilities created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 219

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 463 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionm² constructed and capacity of new health care facilities;	Amendmentm² constructed and capacity of new health care facilities; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service - by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology; Number of health facilities created, renovated or improved in rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 220

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 486 – column 8 (SOC)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission40%	Amendment100%

Amendment 221

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 488 – column 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionReduction in the number of vulnerable households and vulnerable transport users; Reduction in the number of households in energy poverty and in transport poverty;	AmendmentTemporary reduction in the number of vulnerable households and vulnerable transport users and its timeframe; Temporary reduction in the number of households in energy poverty and in transport poverty and its timeframe;

Amendment 222

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 521 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commissionkm of new or upgraded railway electrified (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T); km of new or upgraded railway without electrification (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T);	Amendmentkm of new or upgraded railway electrified (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T); km of new or upgraded railway without electrification (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T); Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service — by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 223

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 523 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAdditional railway station/terminal capacity (passengers) (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T); Additional railway station capacity (cargo) (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T); Number of railway terminals built;	AmendmentAdditional railway station/terminal capacity (passengers) (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T); Additional railway station capacity (cargo) (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T); Number of railway terminals built; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service — by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 224

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 526 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of refuelling and recharging stations (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T) by fuel type; Output (kgH2/day or MWh/day) of refuelling/recharging stations (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T) by fuel type;	AmendmentNumber of refuelling and recharging stations (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T) by fuel type; Output (kgH2/day or MWh/day) of refuelling/recharging stations (– by TEN-T/not TEN-T) by fuel type Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service — by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 225

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – table 1 – row 527 – column 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionNumber of vehicles by fuel type;	AmendmentNumber of vehicles by fuel type; Number of people in rural areas benefitting from the supported infrastructure or service — by gender; rural areas as identified by the Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) at LAU level, consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology;

Justification

Rural areas face persistent deficits in access to essential services — water, housing, healthcare and transport — which drive depopulation and undermine territorial cohesion as guaranteed by Article 174 TFEU. The amendment introduces a small set of common output and result indicators requiring Member States to report on the geographic distribution of supported operations and their beneficiaries by degree of urbanisation, using the DEGURBA classification at LAU level consistent with the urban-rural NUTS 3 typology. This operationalises the principle of the right to stay by ensuring that Union budget expenditure under the relevant intervention fields reaches rural areas and does not concentrate exclusively in urban and peri-urban territories.

Amendment 226

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – part 1 - table - row 4 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment04a Mountain regions

Amendment 227

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – part 1 - table 1 – row 6 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment06a Cross-border areas

Amendment 228

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionThe following programmes and instruments are expected to contribute at least the following percentages of their overall financial envelope to climate and environmental objectives:	AmendmentThe following programmes and instruments shall contribute at least the following percentages of their overall financial envelope to climate, environmental and biodiversity objectives:

Amendment 229

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 10 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(10a) Euratom Research and Training Programme

Amendment 230

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 10 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(10b) Single Market and Customs Programme

Amendment 231

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 10 c (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(10c) Instrument for Emergency Support within the Union

Amendment 232

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 10 d (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(10d) Common Foreign and Security Policy

Amendment 233

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 10 e (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(10e) Administration

Amendment 234

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 1 – point b

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(b) The funding statement ‘Supported by the European Union’ shall always be spelled out in full and placed next to the emblem. It shall be translated into local languages. If requested by the Commission, the funding statement may be replaced with the words ‘European Union’. This simplified statement shall be written out in full and be translated into local languages.	Amendment(b) The funding statement ‘Supported by the European Union’ or ‘Co-funded by the European Union’ shall always be spelled out in full and placed next to the emblem. It shall be translated into local languages. If requested by the Commission, the funding statement may be replaced with the words ‘European Union’. This simplified statement shall be written out in full and be translated into local languages.

Title	Establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities
References	COM(2025)0545 – C10-0166/2025 – 2025/0545(COD)
Committee(s) responsible Date announced in plenary	BUDG 23.10.2025	CONT 23.10.2025
Opinion by Date announced in plenary	REGI 23.10.2025
Rapporteur for opinion Date appointed	Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle 9.1.2026
Discussed in committee	14.4.2026	2.6.2026
Date adopted	1.9.2026
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	24 5 5

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework… and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities

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