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REPORT (COM(2024)0496 – C100147/2024 – 2024/0275(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council RESTORE – Regional Emergency Support to Reconstruction amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 and Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

A-10-2024-0031

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs; Committee on Regional Development · Rapporteur: Andrzej Buła, Younous Omarjee

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Parliament's amended version of the proposed RESTORE regulation supports reconstruction after natural disasters by amending the ERDF and ESF+ rules, adding flexibility and funding. It stresses 'build back better' without extra burdens, and warns against using cohesion policy as an emergency tool.

Committee position. The co-rapporteurs support the proposal and urge rapid implementation, emphasizing solidarity and 'build back better' without extra burdens.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal.
  2. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter again if it substantially amends its proposal.
  3. Underlines the 'build back better' principle for sustainable infrastructure, without additional administrative or legal burden.
  4. Concerned that cohesion policy is used as an emergency response, risking long-term objectives.
  5. Notes the proposal is budgetary neutral and does not modify existing commitments.
  6. Regrets inconsistency in figures between the amending letter and the Legislative Financial Statement; urges consistent information.
  7. Calls on the Commission to assist Member States in reprogramming and to provide traceable reports on RESTORE impact.
  8. Asks for analysis of RESTORE's impact on the European Union Recovery Instrument.
  9. Calls for monitoring of payments and remedial action if needed.
  10. Regrets lack of impact assessment on climate spending; welcomes 'build back better' commitment.
  11. Fears broad definition of 'natural disaster' could lead to higher payment needs.
  12. Highlights importance of preventing double financing; support under RESTORE should be additional to other Union support.

Who is affected

  • Member states and regions affected by natural disasters, receiving additional ERDF and ESF+ support.
  • Citizens and local authorities in disaster-affected areas, benefiting from reconstruction aid.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 3 000 million increase in payment appropriations for the ERDF in the amending letter.
  • EUR 3 000 million estimated payment needs in 2025, of which EUR 2 070 million for ERDF and EUR 930 million for ESF+.
  • RAL for Heading 2a at end of 2023: EUR 154 864 million.

Legal basis: Article 294(2), Article 164, Article 175(3) and Article 178 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union