What changed, Regulation (EU) 2024/795

+ ## Chapter 1 — STEP
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+ ### Article 1 — Subject matter
− Article 1
+ **1.** This Regulation establishes a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) to support critical and emerging strategic technologies and their respective value chains in relevant sectors.
− 1. This Regulation establishes a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) to support critical and emerging strategic technologies and their respective value chains in relevant sectors.
+ **2.** This Regulation lays down the objectives of the STEP, the amount of financial support available under the STEP, and rules for the implementation of the Sovereignty Seal and Sovereignty Portal as well as for reporting on the STEP objectives.
− 2. This Regulation lays down the objectives of the STEP, the amount of financial support available under the STEP, and rules for the implementation of the Sovereignty Seal and Sovereignty Portal as well as for reporting on the STEP objectives.
+ ### Article 2 — STEP objectives
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+ **1.** In order to ensure Union sovereignty and security, reduce the Union’s strategic dependencies in strategic sectors, strengthen the Union’s competitiveness by strengthening its resilience and productivity and by mobilising financing, favour a level playing field for investments in the internal …
− Article 2
+ **2.** The technologies referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), shall be deemed critical where they meet either of the following conditions:(a) they bring to the internal market an innovative, emerging and cutting-edge element with significant economic potential;▼M1(b) they contribute to reducing or …
− 1. In order to ensure Union sovereignty and security, reduce the Union’s strategic dependencies in strategic sectors, strengthen the Union’s competitiveness by strengthening its resilience and productivity and by mobilising financing, favour a level playing field for investments in the internal mark…
+ **3.** The value chain for the development or manufacturing of critical technologies referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), of this Article relates to final products, as well as to specific components and specific machinery primarily used for the production of the final products and critical raw mat…
− | (a) | supporting the development or manufacturing of critical technologies throughout the Union, or safeguarding and strengthening their respective value chains as referred to in paragraph 3, in the following sectors:(i)digital technologies, including those contributing to the targets and objectiv…
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− | (i) | digital technologies, including those contributing to the targets and objectives of the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, multi-country projects as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Decision (EU) 2022/2481, and deep tech innovation; |
− | (ii) | clean and resource efficient technologies, including net-zero technologies as defined in the Net-Zero Industry Act; |
− | (iii) | biotechnologies, including medicinal products on the Union list of critical medicines and their components; |
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− | (b) | addressing shortages of labour and skills critical to all kinds of quality jobs in support of the objective set out in point (a), in particular through life-long learning, education and training projects, including the European Net-Zero Industry Academies established pursuant to the relevant…
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− 2. The technologies referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), shall be deemed critical where they meet either of the following conditions:
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− | (a) | they bring to the internal market an innovative, emerging and cutting-edge element with significant economic potential; |
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− | (b) | they contribute to reducing or preventing strategic dependencies of the Union. |
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− 3. The value chain for the development or manufacturing of critical technologies referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), of this Article relates to final products, as well as to specific components and specific machinery primarily used for the production of the final products and critical raw materia…
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+ **4.** Strategic projects recognised in accordance with the relevant provision of the Net-Zero Industry Act that comply with the criteria on resilience or the criteria on competitiveness of the Net-Zero Industry Act shall be deemed to contribute to the STEP objective referred to in paragraph 1, poin…
− 4. Strategic projects recognised in accordance with the relevant provision of the Net-Zero Industry Act that comply with the criteria on resilience or the criteria on competitiveness of the Net-Zero Industry Act shall be deemed to contribute to the STEP objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (a…
+ **5.** Strategic projects recognised in accordance with the relevant provision of the Critical Raw Materials Act shall be deemed to contribute to the STEP objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (a).
− 5. Strategic projects recognised in accordance with the relevant provision of the Critical Raw Materials Act shall be deemed to contribute to the STEP objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (a).
+ **6.** Where an important project of common European interest (IPCEI) approved by the Commission pursuant to Article 107(3), point (b), TFEU relates to any of the technology referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), of this Article, the relevant technologies shall be deemed critical.
− 6. Where an important project of common European interest (IPCEI) approved by the Commission pursuant to Article 107(3), point (b), TFEU relates to any of the technology referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), of this Article, the relevant technologies shall be deemed critical.
+ **7.** By 2 May 2024, the Commission shall issue guidance on how the technologies in the sectors referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), of this Article can be considered critical as well as on how to meet the conditions set out in paragraph 2 of this Article. In that guidance, the Commission shall c…
− 7. By 2 May 2024, the Commission shall issue guidance on how the technologies in the sectors referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), of this Article can be considered critical as well as on how to meet the conditions set out in paragraph 2 of this Article. In that guidance the Commission shall clarif…
+ ### Article 3 — Financial support
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+ **1.** Financial support for the implementation of the STEP shall be provided from existing Union programmes.
− Article 3
+ **2.** To reinforce the ability to achieve the STEP objectives, an amount of EUR 1 500 000 000 in current prices of the financial envelope referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/697 shall support the implementation of the STEP. That amount shall be implemented in accordance with that Re…
− 1. Financial support for the implementation of the STEP shall be provided from existing Union programmes.
+ ### Article 4 — Sovereignty Seal, combined and cumulative funding
− 2. To reinforce the ability to achieve the STEP objectives, an amount of EUR 1 500 000 000 in current prices of the financial envelope referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/697 shall support the implementation of the STEP. That amount shall be implemented in accordance with that Regula…
+ **1.** The Commission shall award a Sovereignty Seal to any project contributing to any of the STEP objectives, provided that the project has been assessed and complies with minimum quality requirements, in particular eligibility, exclusion and award criteria, provided for in a call for proposals un…
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+ **2.** A call for proposals as referred to in paragraph 1 may include geographical limitations and shall, where appropriate, in accordance with the relevant sector-specific Union legislation, include obligations to respect working and employment conditions under applicable Union and national law, In…
− Article 4
+ **3.** The Sovereignty Seal shall be used as a quality label, in particular for the purposes of:(a) receiving support for the project under another Union programme in accordance with the rules applicable to that programme; or(b) financing the project through cumulative or combined funding with anoth…
− 1. The Commission shall award a Sovereignty Seal to any project contributing to any of the STEP objectives, provided that the project has been assessed and complies with minimum quality requirements, in particular eligibility, exclusion and award criteria, provided for in a call for proposals under …
+ **4.** When revising their recovery and resilience plans in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/241, Member States shall, without prejudice to the provisions of that Regulation, consider as priority projects those projects that have been awarded a Sovereignty Seal pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Ar…
− 2. A call for proposals as referred to in paragraph 1 may include geographical limitations and shall, where appropriate, in accordance with the relevant sector-specific Union legislation, include obligations to respect working and employment conditions under applicable Union and national law, Intern…
+ **5.** When deciding on investment projects to finance from their respective shares of the Modernisation Fund in accordance with Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States may consider as priority projects for critical clean and resource-efficient technologies those projects that have been a…
− 3. The Sovereignty Seal shall be used as a quality label, in particular for the purposes of:
+ **6.** In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/523, the Sovereignty Seal shall be taken into account in the context of the procedure provided for in Article 19 of the EIB Statute and of the policy check laid down in Article 23(3) of that Regulation. In addition, the implementing partners shall exami…
− | (a) | receiving support for the project under another Union programme in accordance with the rules applicable to that programme; or |
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+ **7.** Strategic projects recognised in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Net-Zero Industry Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act that fall within the scope of Article 2 of this Regulation and that receive a contribution under the programmes referred to in Article 3 of this Regulation …
− | (b) | financing the project through cumulative or combined funding with another Union instrument in accordance with the rules applicable to those instruments. |
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+ **8.** The award of a Sovereignty Seal and the provision of cumulative funding shall be without prejudice to applicable State aid rules and to the Union’s international obligations.
− 4. When revising their recovery and resilience plans in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/241, Member States shall, without prejudice to the provisions of that Regulation, consider as priority projects those projects that have been awarded a Sovereignty Seal pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Articl…
+ **9.** The Sovereignty Seal shall be valid for the period of implementation of the project to which it was awarded and shall cease to be valid if that project has not started within five years of the award, or the project has been relocated outside the Union.
− 5. When deciding on investment projects to finance from their respective shares of the Modernisation Fund in accordance with Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States may consider as priority projects for critical clean and resource-efficient technologies those projects that have been award…
+ ### Article 5 — Implementation of the STEP
− 6. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/523, the Sovereignty Seal shall be taken into account in the context of the procedure provided for in Article 19 of the EIB Statute and of the policy check laid down in Article 23(3) of that Regulation. In addition, the implementing partners shall examine i…
− 7. Strategic projects recognised in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Net-Zero Industry Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act that fall within the scope of Article 2 of this Regulation and that receive a contribution under the programmes referred to in Article 3 of this Regulation may …
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− 8. The award of a Sovereignty Seal and the provision of cumulative funding shall be without prejudice to applicable State aid rules and to the Union’s international obligations.
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− 9. The Sovereignty Seal shall be valid for the period of implementation of the project to which it was awarded and shall cease to be valid if that project has not started within five years of the award, or the project has been relocated outside the Union.
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− Article 5
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+ (a) promote the Sovereignty Seal referred to in Article 4(1), in particular to enhance the visibility of projects that have been awarded the Sovereignty Seal and of projects that have received funding under the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund, the ESF+ or the JTF;
− | (a) | promote the Sovereignty Seal referred to in Article 4(1), in particular to enhance the visibility of projects that have been awarded the Sovereignty Seal and of projects that have received funding under the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund, the ESF+ or the JTF; |
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+ (b) set up and manage the Sovereignty Portal referred to in Article 6, in particular to bring all Union funding opportunities closer to potential beneficiaries and enhance transparency towards Union citizens;
− | (b) | set up and manage the Sovereignty Portal referred to in Article 6, in particular to bring all Union funding opportunities closer to potential beneficiaries and enhance transparency towards Union citizens; |
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+ (c) liaise with national competent authorities designated in accordance with Article 6(4), and other relevant stakeholders, with a view to coordinating and exchanging information about the financial needs, existing bottlenecks and best practices in access to funding within the scope of this Regulati…
− | (c) | liaise with national competent authorities designated in accordance with Article 6(4), and other relevant stakeholders, with a view to coordinating and exchanging information about the financial needs, existing bottlenecks and best practices in access to funding within the scope of this Regu…
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+ (d) foster contacts across the sectors of the technologies referred to in Article 2, making particular use of existing industrial alliances, networks and structures, including the Net-Zero Europe Platform established by the Net-Zero Industry Act and the European Critical Raw Materials Board establis…
− | (d) | foster contacts across the sectors of the technologies referred to in Article 2, making particular use of existing industrial alliances, networks and structures, including the Net-Zero Europe Platform established by the Net-Zero Industry Act and the European Critical Raw Materials Board esta…
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+ (e) promote consistency, coherence, synergy and complementarity among Union programmes to support projects contributing to the STEP objectives.
− | (e) | promote consistency, coherence, synergy and complementarity among Union programmes to support projects contributing to the STEP objectives. |
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+ ### Article 6 — Sovereignty Portal
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+ **1.** The Commission shall set up a dedicated publicly available website (the ‘Sovereignty Portal’), providing information about funding opportunities for projects linked to the STEP objectives and enhancing the visibility of those projects, in particular by displaying the following information:(a)…
− Article 6
+ **2.** The Sovereignty Portal shall also display information about the implementation of the STEP and information in relation to Union budget expenditure as referred to in Article 7, as well as information about the performance indicators defined under the respective programmes.
− 1. The Commission shall set up a dedicated publicly available website (the ‘Sovereignty Portal’), providing information about funding opportunities for projects linked to the STEP objectives and enhancing the visibility of those projects, in particular by displaying the following information:
+ **3.** The Sovereignty Portal shall be launched on 1 March 2024 and shall be updated by the Commission on a regular basis.
− | (a) | information about Union programmes within the scope of this Regulation and ongoing and upcoming calls for proposals and calls for tenders linked to the STEP objectives under those respective programmes; |
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+ **4.** By 2 June 2024, each Member State shall designate a single national competent authority to act as its main point of contact for the implementation of the STEP at national level.
− | (b) | details of projects that have been awarded a Sovereignty Seal in accordance with Article 4; |
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+ **5.** Where available, the national competent authorities referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article shall communicate details of projects supporting the STEP objectives that have been selected for support under the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund, the ESF+ or the JTF to the Commission for display on the S…
− | (c) | details of projects that have been recognised as strategic projects under the Net-Zero Industry Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act, to the extent that they fall within the scope of Article 2 of this Regulation; |
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+ ### Article 7 — Monitoring and annual reporting
− | (d) | details of projects supporting the STEP objectives that have been selected for support under the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund, the ESF+ or the JTF, to the extent that they have been communicated to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5 of this Article; |
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+ **1.** The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the STEP and measure the achievement of the STEP objectives, on the basis of the monitoring frameworks of the Union programmes referred to in Article 3. The monitoring of the implementation shall be targeted and proportionate to the activitie…
− | (e) | contacts of the national competent authorities designated in accordance with paragraph 4. |
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+ **2.** The Commission shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities carried out under the STEP are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. To that end, recipients of Union funding shall contribute with data for monitoring based on existing reporting re…
− 2. The Sovereignty Portal shall also display information about the implementation of the STEP and information in relation to Union budget expenditure as referred to in Article 7, as well as information about the performance indicators defined under the respective programmes.
+ **3.** The Commission shall submit an annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of the STEP and shall make that report publicly available.
− 3. The Sovereignty Portal shall be launched on 1 March 2024 and shall be updated by the Commission on a regular basis.
+ **4.** The annual report shall include consolidated information on the progress made in the implementation of the STEP objectives under each of the programmes referred to in Article 3, including, where available, qualitative and quantitative information on the STEP’s support per Member State and on …
− 4. By 2 June 2024, each Member State shall designate a single national competent authority to act as its main point of contact for the implementation of the STEP at national level.
+ **5.** The annual report shall also include the following information:(a) overall expenditure of the STEP broken down by programme;(b) the performance of the STEP based on the performance indicators defined in the respective programmes;(c) an overview of the contribution of the STEP to the Union’s s…
− 5. Where available, the national competent authorities referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article shall communicate details of projects supporting the STEP objectives that have been selected for support under the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund, the ESF+ or the JTF to the Commission for display on the Sover…
+ ### Article 8 — Evaluation of the STEP
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+ **1.** By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an interim evaluation report on the implementation of the STEP, for the purpose of informing future decision-making.
− Article 7
+ **2.** The interim evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives of the STEP have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of the resources and its European added value.
− 1. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the STEP and measure the achievement of the STEP objectives, on the basis of the monitoring frameworks of the Union programmes referred to in Article 3. The monitoring of the implementation shall be targeted and proportionate to the activities ca…
− 2. The Commission shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities carried out under the STEP are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. To that end, recipients of Union funding shall contribute with data for monitoring based on existing reporting requir…
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− 3. The Commission shall submit an annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of the STEP and shall make that report publicly available.
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− 4. The annual report shall include consolidated information on the progress made in the implementation of the STEP objectives under each of the programmes referred to in Article 3, including, where available, qualitative and quantitative information on the STEP’s support per Member State and on cros…
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− 5. The annual report shall also include the following information:
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− | (a) | overall expenditure of the STEP broken down by programme; |
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− | (b) | the performance of the STEP based on the performance indicators defined in the respective programmes; |
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− | (c) | an overview of the contribution of the STEP to the Union’s strategic objectives in ensuring long-term competitiveness; |
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− | (d) | an analysis of the geographical and technological distribution of the projects that have been awarded the Sovereignty Seal. |
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− Article 8
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− 1. By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an interim evaluation report on the implementation of the STEP, for the purpose of informing future decision-making.
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− 2. The interim evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives of the STEP have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of the resources and its European added value.
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+ (a) provide an overview of the Union regions for which the cohesion programmes have been amended in compliance with the partnership principle;
− | (a) | provide an overview of the Union regions for which the cohesion programmes have been amended in compliance with the partnership principle; |
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+ (b) consider the relevance of the STEP objectives and actions, including the critical technologies supported by the STEP;
− | (b) | consider the relevance of the STEP objectives and actions, including the critical technologies supported by the STEP; |
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+ (c) assess the feasibility of providing information on Union programmes in a single Union portal, to bring all Union funding opportunities closer to potential beneficiaries and enhance their transparency towards Union citizens; and
− | (c) | assess the feasibility of providing information on Union programmes in a single Union portal, to bring all Union funding opportunities closer to potential beneficiaries and enhance their transparency towards Union citizens; and |
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+ (d) assess the feasibility of setting up a simulator to provide project promoters, especially SMEs, with guidance on the Union funding opportunities for which their particular project might be eligible.
− | (d) | assess the feasibility of setting up a simulator to provide project promoters, especially SMEs, with guidance on the Union funding opportunities for which their particular project might be eligible. |
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+ **3.** Where appropriate, the interim evaluation report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal for an amendment of this Regulation with the aim of reducing the Union’s strategic dependencies and strengthening Union industrial policy, while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal mark…
− 3. Where appropriate, the interim evaluation report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal for an amendment of this Regulation with the aim of reducing the Union’s strategic dependencies and strengthening Union industrial policy, while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market, …
+ **4.** At the end of the implementation of the Union programmes by which the STEP is financially supported, but no later than 31 December 2031, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with a final evaluation report on the implementation of the STEP, building on all eleme…
− 4. At the end of the implementation of the Union programmes by which the STEP is financially supported, but no later than 31 December 2031, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with a final evaluation report on the implementation of the STEP, building on all elements …
+ ## Chapter 2 — Amendments
− ### art_9
+ ### Article 9 — Amendment to Directive 2003/87/EC
− Article 9
+ ‘When designing and implementing calls for proposals or competitive bidding under the Innovation Fund, the Commission shall consider strategic projects recognised in accordance with a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Euro…
− ‘When designing and implementing calls for proposals or competitive bidding under the Innovation Fund, the Commission shall consider strategic projects recognised in accordance with a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Euro…
+ ### Article 10 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
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− Article 10
+ (1) Article 3 is amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1, point (a), the following point is added: ‘(vi) supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and o…
− | (1) | Article 3 is amended as follows:(a)in paragraph 1, point (a), the following point is added:‘(vi)supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and o…
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− | (a) | in paragraph 1, point (a), the following point is added:‘(vi)supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council(*3).(*3) Regulation (…
− | ‘(vi) | supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council(*3). |
− | (b) | in paragraph 1, point (b), the following point is added:‘(ix)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objective referred to in Article 2(1), point (a)(ii), of Regulation (EU) 2024/795.’; |
− | ‘(ix) | supporting investments contributing to the STEP objective referred to in Article 2(1), point (a)(ii), of Regulation (EU) 2024/795.’; |
− | (c) | the following paragraph is inserted:‘1a The resources under the specific objective referred to in paragraph 1, points (a)(vi) and (b)(ix), shall be programmed under dedicated priorities corresponding to the respective policy objective and shall be limited to a maximum of 20 % of the initial …
+ (2) Article 5 is amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 2, the following point is added: ‘(e) when they contribute to the specific objective under PO 1 set out in Article 3(1), point (a)(vi), or to the specific objective under PO 2 set out in Article 3(1), point (b)(ix), in less developed and transiti…
− | (2) | Article 5 is amended as follows:(a)in paragraph 2, the following point is added:‘(e)when they contribute to the specific objective under PO 1 set out in Article 3(1), point (a)(vi), or to the specific objective under PO 2 set out in Article 3(1), point (b)(ix), in less developed and transiti…
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− | (a) | in paragraph 2, the following point is added:‘(e)when they contribute to the specific objective under PO 1 set out in Article 3(1), point (a)(vi), or to the specific objective under PO 2 set out in Article 3(1), point (b)(ix), in less developed and transition regions, as well as more develop…
− | ‘(e) | when they contribute to the specific objective under PO 1 set out in Article 3(1), point (a)(vi), or to the specific objective under PO 2 set out in Article 3(1), point (b)(ix), in less developed and transition regions, as well as more developed regions in Member States whose average GDP pe…
− | (b) | in paragraph 2, the following subparagraph is added: ‘Point (e) shall apply to Interreg programmes where the geographical coverage of the programme within the Union consists exclusively of categories of regions set out in that point.’; |
− | (c) | the following paragraph is inserted:‘3a. In order to contribute to the specific objectives under PO 1 set out in Article 3(1), point (a)(vi), and under PO 2 set out in point (b)(ix) of that subparagraph, the ERDF shall also support training, life-long learning, reskilling and education activ…
+ (3) in Annex I, Table I is amended as follows: (a) under policy objective 1, the following row is added: |  | ‘(vi) supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 | Any RCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) RCO125 Firm…
+ | --- | --- | --- | --- | (b) under policy objective 2, the following row is added: |  | ‘(ix) supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2(1), point (a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 | Any RCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii), (iv) and (vi) under po…
− | (3) | in Annex I, Table I is amended as follows:(a)under policy objective 1, the following row is added: ‘(vi)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795Any RCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) RCO125 Firms: Ente…
− | (a) | under policy objective 1, the following row is added: ‘(vi)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795Any RCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) RCO125 Firms: Enterprises supported linked primarily to digital…
− |  | ‘(vi)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 | Any RCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) RCO125 Firms: Enterprises supported linked primarily to digital technologies and deep tech innovation productive inve…
− | ‘(vi) | supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 |  |  |
− | (b) | under policy objective 2, the following row is added: ‘(ix)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2(1), point (a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795Any RCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii), (iv) and (vi) under policy objective 1 RCO125 Firms: …
− |  | ‘(ix)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2(1), point (a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 | Any RCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii), (iv) and (vi) under policy objective 1 RCO125 Firms: Enterprises supported linked primarily to digital tech…
− | ‘(ix) | supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2(1), point (a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 |  |  |
+ (4) in Annex II, the table is amended as follows: (a) under policy objective 1, the following row is added: |  | ‘(vi) supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 | Any CCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under polic…
+ | --- | --- | --- | --- | (b) under policy objective 2, the following row is added: |  | ‘(ix) supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2(1), point (a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 | Any CCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under policy obje…
− | (4) | in Annex II, the table is amended as follows:(a)under policy objective 1, the following row is added: ‘(vi)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795Any CCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under policy objec…
− | (a) | under policy objective 1, the following row is added: ‘(vi)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795Any CCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under policy objective 1Any CCR listed for specific objectives (i)…
− |  | ‘(vi)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 | Any CCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under policy objective 1 | Any CCR listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under policy objective 1’ |
− | ‘(vi) | supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 |  |  |
− | (b) | under policy objective 2, the following row is added: ‘(ix)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2(1), point (a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795Any CCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under policy objective 1Any CCR listed for speci…
− |  | ‘(ix)supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2(1), point (a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 | Any CCO listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under policy objective 1 | Any CCR listed for specific objectives (i), (iii) and (iv) under policy obj…
− | ‘(ix) | supporting investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to Article 2(1), point (a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 |  |  |
+ ### Article 11 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2021/1056
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− Article 11
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+ (1) Article 2 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 2 Specific objective In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the JTF shall contribute to the specific objective of enabling regions and people to address the social, employment, economic and environ…
− | (1) | Article 2 is replaced by the following:‘Article 2Specific objectiveIn accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the JTF shall contribute to the specific objective of enabling regions and people to address the social, employment, economic and enviro…
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+ (2) in Article 8(2), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The JTF may also support productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs, while preserving a focus on SMEs, contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795. That support may be provided irrespec…
− | (2) | in Article 8(2), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The JTF may also support productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs, while preserving a focus on SMEs, contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795. That support may be provided irre…
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+ (3) in Article 10, the following paragraph is added: **‘4.** The Commission shall pay 30 % of the JTF allocation, including amounts transferred in line with Article 27 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, to a programme as set out in the decision approving the programme as exceptional one-off pre-financing…
− | (3) | in Article 10, the following paragraph is added:‘4. The Commission shall pay 30 % of the JTF allocation, including amounts transferred in line with Article 27 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, to a programme as set out in the decision approving the programme as exceptional one-off pre-financing …
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+ ### Article 12 — Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057
− ### art_12
− Article 12
− 
+ **1.** Member States may use the ESF+ to provide support to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2(1), point (b) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*6), under the relevant specific objectives set out in…
− 1. Member States may use the ESF+ to provide support to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2(1), point (b) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council(*6), under the relevant specific objectives set out in Arti…
+ **2.** In addition to the pre-financing for the programme provided for in Article 90(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, where the Commission approves an amendment of a programme including one or more priorities dedicated to operations supported by the ESF+ contributing to the STEP objectives r…
− 2. In addition to the pre-financing for the programme provided for in Article 90(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, where the Commission approves an amendment of a programme including one or more priorities dedicated to operations supported by the ESF+ contributing to the STEP objectives refer…
+ ### Article 13 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2021/1060
− ### art_13
− Article 13
− 
+ (1) in Article 2, point (45) is replaced by the following: ‘(45) “Seal of Excellence” means the quality label attributed by the Commission in respect of a proposal, which shows that the proposal which has been assessed in a call for proposals under a Union instrument is deemed to comply with the min…
− | (1) | in Article 2, point (45) is replaced by the following:‘(45)“Seal of Excellence” means the quality label attributed by the Commission in respect of a proposal, which shows that the proposal which has been assessed in a call for proposals under a Union instrument is deemed to comply with the m…
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− | ‘(45) | “Seal of Excellence” means the quality label attributed by the Commission in respect of a proposal, which shows that the proposal which has been assessed in a call for proposals under a Union instrument is deemed to comply with the minimum quality requirements of that Union instrument, but…
+ (2) in Article 6(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘Where, as a result of a programme amendment for the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) established by Regulation (EU) 2024/795, the climate contribution of the Cohesion Fund would exceed the target of 37 % of its total allocat…
− | (2) | in Article 6(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘Where, as a result of a programme amendment for the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) established by Regulation (EU) 2024/795, the climate contribution of the Cohesion Fund would exceed the target of 37 % of its total all…
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+ (3) in Article 13, the following paragraphs are added: **‘5.** Without prejudice to the possibility to amend the Partnership Agreement by 31 March 2025 as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, a Member State may submit to the Commission an amended Partnership Agreement to take into account the…
− | (3) | in Article 13, the following paragraphs are added:‘5. Without prejudice to the possibility to amend the Partnership Agreement by 31 March 2025 as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, a Member State may submit to the Commission an amended Partnership Agreement to take into account the …
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+ (4) in Article 14(5), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 10(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/523, where a guarantee agreement has not been concluded within 12 months of the conclusion of the contribution agreement, the contribution a…
− | (4) | in Article 14(5), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 10(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/523, where a guarantee agreement has not been concluded within 12 months of the conclusion of the contribution agreement, the contributi…
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+ (5) in Article 24, the following paragraphs are added: **‘9.** By way of derogation from Article 18 of this Regulation, where priorities dedicated to investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 have been included in a programme as a result of …
− | (5) | in Article 24, the following paragraphs are added:‘9. By way of derogation from Article 18 of this Regulation, where priorities dedicated to investments contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 have been included in a programme as a result of t…
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+ (6) in Article 49, the following paragraph is added: **‘7.** Where support is programmed for the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795, the managing authority shall ensure that all the information to be published in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article is also s…
− | (6) | in Article 49, the following paragraph is added:‘7. Where support is programmed for the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795, the managing authority shall ensure that all the information to be published in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article is also su…
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+ (7) Annex I is amended as follows: (a) in Table 1, the following rows are added: | INTERVENTION FIELD | Coefficient for the calculation of support to climate change objectives | Coefficient for the calculation of support to environmental objectives |  |
− | (7) | Annex I is amended as follows:(a)in Table 1, the following rows are added:INTERVENTION FIELDCoefficient for the calculation of support to climate change objectivesCoefficient for the calculation of support to environmental objectives‘145aSupport for the development of skills or access to emp…
− | (a) | in Table 1, the following rows are added:INTERVENTION FIELDCoefficient for the calculation of support to climate change objectivesCoefficient for the calculation of support to environmental objectives‘145aSupport for the development of skills or access to employment in digital technologies a…
− | INTERVENTION FIELD | Coefficient for the calculation of support to climate change objectives | Coefficient for the calculation of support to environmental objectives |  |
+ | 193 | Productive investments in SMEs linked primarily to digital technologies and deep tech innovation. | 0 % | 0 %’ | (b) in Table 6, the following row is added: | ‘11 | Contributing to skills and jobs in digital technologies and deep tech innovation, clean and resource-efficient technologies, an…
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− | 193 | Productive investments in SMEs linked primarily to digital technologies and deep tech innovation. | 0 % | 0 %’ |
− | (b) | in Table 6, the following row is added:‘11Contributing to skills and jobs in digital technologies and deep tech innovation, clean and resource-efficient technologies, and biotechnologies0 %0 %’ |  |  |
− | ‘11 | Contributing to skills and jobs in digital technologies and deep tech innovation, clean and resource-efficient technologies, and biotechnologies | 0 % | 0 %’ |
+ ### Article 14 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
− ### art_14
− 
− Article 14
+ (1) in Article 25a, the following paragraph is inserted: **‘1b.** By way of derogation from Article 60(1) and the first and fourth subparagraphs of Article 120(3), a co-financing rate of 100 % may be applied to expenditure declared in payment applications for the entire accounting year starting on 1…
− | (1) | in Article 25a, the following paragraph is inserted:‘1b. By way of derogation from Article 60(1) and the first and fourth subparagraphs of Article 120(3), a co-financing rate of 100 % may be applied to expenditure declared in payment applications for the entire accounting year starting on 1 …
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+ (2) in Article 130, paragraph 3 the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: **‘3.** By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the contribution from the Funds or the EMFF through payments of the final balance for each priority per Fund and per category of regions in the final accounting year sh…
− | (2) | in Article 130, paragraph 3 the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:‘3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the contribution from the Funds or the EMFF through payments of the final balance for each priority per Fund and per category of regions in the final accounting year sha…
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+ (3) in Article 135, the following paragraph is added: **‘6.** By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the deadline for the submission of the final application for an interim payment for the final accounting year shall be 31 July 2025. The last application for interim payment submitted by 31 July 2025…
− | (3) | in Article 135, the following paragraph is added:‘6. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the deadline for the submission of the final application for an interim payment for the final accounting year shall be 31 July 2025. The last application for interim payment submitted by 31 July 2025 …
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+ (4) in Article 138, the following subparagraph is added: ‘By way of derogation from the deadline set out in the first subparagraph, Member States may submit the documents referred to under points (a), (b) and (c) for the final accounting year by 15 February 2026.’.
− | (4) | in Article 138, the following subparagraph is added: ‘By way of derogation from the deadline set out in the first subparagraph, Member States may submit the documents referred to under points (a), (b) and (c) for the final accounting year by 15 February 2026.’. |
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+ ### Article 15 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014
− ### art_15
− Article 15
− 
+ (1) in Article 13, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: **‘5.** The Member State shall submit a final report on implementation of the operational programme together with the closure documents as set out in Article 52 by 15 February 2026 at the latest.’ ;
− | (1) | in Article 13, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:‘5. The Member State shall submit a final report on implementation of the operational programme together with the closure documents as set out in Article 52 by 15 February 2026 at the latest.’; |
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+ (2) in Article 22, the following paragraph is inserted: **‘2a.** In the case of costs reimbursed pursuant to points (b) to (e) of Article 26(2), the corresponding actions being reimbursed shall be carried out by the submission of the final application for an interim payment for the final accounting …
− | (2) | in Article 22, the following paragraph is inserted:‘2a. In the case of costs reimbursed pursuant to points (b) to (e) of Article 26(2), the corresponding actions being reimbursed shall be carried out by the submission of the final application for an interim payment for the final accounting y…
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+ (3) in Article 45, the following paragraph is added: **‘6.** By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the deadline for the submission of the final application for an interim payment for the final accounting year shall be 31 July 2025. The last application for interim payment submitted by 31 July 2025 …
− | (3) | in Article 45, the following paragraph is added:‘6. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the deadline for the submission of the final application for an interim payment for the final accounting year shall be 31 July 2025. The last application for interim payment submitted by 31 July 2025 s…
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+ (4) in Article 48, the following paragraph is added: ‘By way of derogation from the deadline set out in the first paragraph, Member States may submit the documents referred to under points (a), (b) and (c) for the final accounting year by 15 February 2026.’.
− | (4) | in Article 48, the following paragraph is added: ‘By way of derogation from the deadline set out in the first paragraph, Member States may submit the documents referred to under points (a), (b) and (c) for the final accounting year by 15 February 2026.’. |
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+ ### Article 16 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2021/523
− ### art_16
− Article 16
− 
+ (1) Article 3 is amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1, the following point is added: ‘(h) supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Counci…
− | (1) | Article 3 is amended as follows:(a)in paragraph 1, the following point is added:‘(h)supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Counci…
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− | (a) | in paragraph 1, the following point is added:‘(h)supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council(*8).(*8) Regulation (EU) 2024/795…
− | ‘(h) | supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council(*8). |
+ (2) in Article 7(3), the following subparagraph is added: ‘By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, when support from the financial instruments is combined in a financial product in a subordinated position to the EU guarantee under this Regulation and/or EU guarantee established by Regulati…
− | (2) | in Article 7(3), the following subparagraph is added: ‘By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, when support from the financial instruments is combined in a financial product in a subordinated position to the EU guarantee under this Regulation and/or EU guarantee established by Regu…
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+ (3) in Article 10(4), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘Where no guarantee agreement has been concluded within 12 months from the conclusion of the contribution agreement, the contribution agreement shall be terminated or prolonged by mutual agreement. Where the amount of a cont…
− | (3) | in Article 10(4), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘Where no guarantee agreement has been concluded within 12 months from the conclusion of the contribution agreement, the contribution agreement shall be terminated or prolonged by mutual agreement. Where the amount of a …
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+ (4) Article 13 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: **‘5.** The remaining 25 % of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be granted to other implementing partners, which shall also provide a financial contribution to be determined in the guarantee agreements.…
− | (4) | Article 13 is amended as follows:(a)paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:‘5. The remaining 25 % of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be granted to other implementing partners, which shall also provide a financial contribution to be determined in the guarantee agreements. Wh…
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− | (a) | paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:‘5. The remaining 25 % of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be granted to other implementing partners, which shall also provide a financial contribution to be determined in the guarantee agreements. Where the Commission determines that s…
− | (b) | in paragraph 7, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘Contracts between the implementing partner and the final recipient or the financial intermediary or other entity referred to in Article 16(1), point (a), under the EU guarantee referred to in the first subparagraph of Art…
+ (5) in Article 23, the following paragraph is added: **‘3.** In the context of the procedures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the Commission shall take into account any Sovereignty Seal awarded in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 to a project.’ ;
− | (5) | in Article 23, the following paragraph is added:‘3. In the context of the procedures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the Commission shall take into account any Sovereignty Seal awarded in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 to a project.’; |
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+ (6) in Article 26, the following paragraph is added: **‘5.** In addition to paragraph 4, implementing partners shall also examine projects that have been awarded the Sovereignty Seal in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 where those projects fall within their geographic and activi…
− | (6) | in Article 26, the following paragraph is added:‘5. In addition to paragraph 4, implementing partners shall also examine projects that have been awarded the Sovereignty Seal in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795 where those projects fall within their geographic and activit…
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+ ### Article 17 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2021/695
− ### art_17
− Article 17
− 
+ (1) in Article 12, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: **‘1.** The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027 shall be EUR 86 123 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in point (a) of Article 1(2)…
− | (1) | in Article 12, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027 shall be EUR 86 123 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in point (a) of Article 1(2) …
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+ (2) in Article 48, paragraph 1 is amended as follows: (a) in the second subparagraph, point (c) is replaced by the following: ‘(c) equity-only support to non-bankable SMEs, including start-ups, carrying out breakthrough and disruptive non-bankable innovation may also be provided; (d) equity-only sup…
− | (2) | in Article 48, paragraph 1 is amended as follows:(a)in the second subparagraph, point (c) is replaced by the following:‘(c)equity-only support to non-bankable SMEs, including start-ups, carrying out breakthrough and disruptive non-bankable innovation may also be provided;(d)equity-only suppo…
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− | (a) | in the second subparagraph, point (c) is replaced by the following:‘(c)equity-only support to non-bankable SMEs, including start-ups, carrying out breakthrough and disruptive non-bankable innovation may also be provided;(d)equity-only support required for scale-up to non-bankable SMEs, inclu…
− | ‘(c) | equity-only support to non-bankable SMEs, including start-ups, carrying out breakthrough and disruptive non-bankable innovation may also be provided; |
− | (d) | equity-only support required for scale-up to non-bankable SMEs, including start-ups, and non-bankable small mid-caps, including entities which have already received support in line with points (a) to (c), carrying out breakthrough and disruptive non-bankable innovation in the critical techno…
− | (b) | the following subparagraph is added: ‘When providing equity support, the EIC shall strive to crowd-in other investors. However, in order to effectively support non-bankable innovation, equity support can be provided without crowding-in other investors, particularly for but not limited to bre…
+ ### Article 18 — Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2021/697
− ### art_18
− 
− Article 18
+ (1) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: **‘1.** In accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695, the financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027 shall be EUR 9 453 000 000 in current prices.’ ;
− | (1) | paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1. In accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695, the financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027 shall be EUR 9 453 000 000 in current prices.’; |
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+ (2) in paragraph 2, points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following: ‘(a) EUR 3 151 000 000 for research actions; (b) EUR 6 302 000 000 for development actions.’;
− | (2) | in paragraph 2, points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following:‘(a)EUR 3 151 000 000 for research actions;(b)EUR 6 302 000 000 for development actions.’; |
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− | ‘(a) | EUR 3 151 000 000 for research actions; |
− | (b) | EUR 6 302 000 000 for development actions.’; |
+ (3) the following paragraph is added: **‘5.** An amount of EUR 1 500 000 000 in current prices of the amount referred to in paragraph 2 shall be allocated to calls for proposals or awards of funding supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platfo…
− | (3) | the following paragraph is added:‘5. An amount of EUR 1 500 000 000 in current prices of the amount referred to in paragraph 2 shall be allocated to calls for proposals or awards of funding supporting investments contributing to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platfor…
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+ ### Article 19 — Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2021/241
− ### art_19
− Article 19
− 
+ (1) in Article 7, the following paragraph is added: **‘3.** Without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, Member States may also propose to include in their recovery and resilience plan, as estimated costs, the amount of the cash contribution for the purpose of the Member State compartment pursu…
− | (1) | in Article 7, the following paragraph is added:‘3. Without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, Member States may also propose to include in their recovery and resilience plan, as estimated costs, the amount of the cash contribution for the purpose of the Member State compartment pursua…
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+ (2) in Article 21, the following paragraph is inserted: **‘1a.** For the sole purpose of taking advantage of the possibility provided for in Article 7(3) of this Regulation and in Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795, Member States may make a reasoned request to the Commission to make a proposal…
− | (2) | in Article 21, the following paragraph is inserted:‘1a. For the sole purpose of taking advantage of the possibility provided for in Article 7(3) of this Regulation and in Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/795, Member States may make a reasoned request to the Commission to make a proposal …
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+ (3) in Article 29 the following paragraph is added: **‘6.** Prior to launching any calls for proposals or tendering procedures related to the STEP objectives set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795, Member States shall make available the following information on the Sovereignty Portal refer…
− | (3) | in Article 29 the following paragraph is added:‘6. Prior to launching any calls for proposals or tendering procedures related to the STEP objectives set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795, Member States shall make available the following information on the Sovereignty Portal referr…
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− | (a) | geographical area covered by the call for proposal; |
− | (b) | investment concerned; |
− | (c) | type of eligible applicants; |
− | (d) | total amount of support for the call; |
− | (e) | start and end date of the call; |
− | (f) | link to the website where the call will be published.’. |
+ ## Chapter 3 — Final provisions
− ### art_20
+ ### Article 20 — Entry into force and application
− Article 20
+ This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the *Official Journal of the European Union.*
− This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.