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Draft report (COM(2025)0164 – C100064/2025 – 2025/0085(COD)) 2025-05-20

Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 establishing the European Social Fund + (ESF+) as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Amendment 1

Estrella Galán

Proposal for a regulation

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	Proposal for a rejection
	The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
	(The ESF+ must not fund skills or employment measures linked to the defence sector. The Fund must remain committed to its civil and social objectives and not be repurposed to legitimise defence-related reforms via emergency procedures. While we support decarbonisation, already explicitly allowed for and funded by ESF+, we reject its instrumentalisation to justify defence spending and stress that climate policy requires regular democratic debate.)

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Amendment 2

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Citation 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Having regards the Opinion 02/2025 of the European Court of Auditors

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Amendment 3

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital -1 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(-1) The main objective of the ESF+ is to support social inclusion, social cohesion and to deliver on the principles and the headline targets of the European Pillar of Social Rights by supporting investments in people and systems in the policy area of employment, education and social inclusion.

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Amendment 4

Branislav Ondruš

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, it is necessary to provide for possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities.	deleted

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Amendment 5

Marie Dauchy, Nikola Bartůšek

on behalf of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Séverine Werbrouck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, it is necessary to provide for possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities.	(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, as well as the substantial gap between the objectives of the ESF+ and the real concerns of Member States at the time of its programming for the 2021-2027 period, it is necessary to provide for possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities.

Or. fr

Amendment 6

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, it is necessary to provide for possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities.	(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, it is necessary to provide for more structural possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and investment needs of industries and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities, while safeguarding cohesion, creating quality jobs and preserving the level playing field in the internal market;

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Amendment 7

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, it is necessary to provide for possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities.	(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, it is necessary to provide for possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities in case it is not possible to address these challenges within the scope of the current programmes.

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Amendment 8

Brigitte van den Berg, Jana Toom, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, it is necessary to provide for possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities.	(1) Given the major geopolitical and economic events that have reshaped some of the Union’s strategic political priorities, it is necessary to provide for possibilities for Member States to address those strategic challenges and to refocus their resources to newly emerging priorities, in an inclusive manner.

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Amendment 9

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1 a) According to ECA Opinion 02/2025, the repeated use of cohesion policy funds to respond to emergency situations (e.g. measures to deal with migration crises or other emergencies) risks undermining the primary objective of cohesion policy, which is to reduce territorial disparities and promote economic and social cohesion in the European Union.

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Amendment 10

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1 a) The main aim of the ESF+ is to support Member States and regions to achieve social inclusion and to activate the labour market by delivering on the principles and the headline targets of the European Pillar of Social Rights, that are far from met yet.

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Amendment 11

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1 b) The European Union and its Member States continue to show that that they can rapidly react to geopolitical events and are willing to use sufficient financial resources towards strengthening our defence industry through different European and national programmes, which is positive and needed for the security of the Union. It is important to strengthen our defence sector through the competitiveness programmes. At the same time, it is of utmost importance to continue to invest in the social objectives of our Union through the ESF+ as social cohesion is a cornerstone of our democratic and societal resilience which is essential facing threats of aggression.

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Amendment 12

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Evelyn Regner

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1 c) Cohesion policy must remain a long-term policy, based on the objectives set up in articles 174 and 175 of the TFEU. Cohesion policy is often used as an emergency response tool, which should not endanger the longer-term policy and investment objectives of cohesion policy.

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Amendment 13

Branislav Ondruš

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.	deleted
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3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.
4 COM (2025) 90 final
5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).

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Amendment 14

Grégory Allione, Brigitte van den Berg, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.	(2) In complement of the Niinisto Report "Safer together" : Strenghtening Europe's civilian and military Preparedness and Readiness"2a and of the EU Preparedness Union Strategy2b, the White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence, civil defence, the defence industry, and dual-use technologies, which should go hand in hand with social spending, creating employment and up- and re-skilling opportunities. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem, mutual recognition of qualifications and diplomas, labour mobility, and initiatives in vocational education and training. In order to enable Member States to achieve the objectives of this Regulation, cooperation between public and private actors should be fostered, as well as the active involvement of social partners, including trade unions and employers' organisations, in order to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth. In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful and just reprogramming and focus resources on strategic actors, it is appropriate to support small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups in their crucial role for innovation, economic dynamism, and job creation, with particular emphasis on reducing barriers to their participation and facilitating their access to resources and opportunities. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills and training in the civil defence and defence industry, while upholding social standards.
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	2a Sauli Niinisto, Report: Safer Together – Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, 30.10.2024
	2b JOINT COMMUNICATION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS on the European Preparedness Union Strategy, JOIN (2025) 130 final, 23.3.2025
3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.	3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.
4 COM (2025) 90 final	4 COM (2025) 90 final
5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).	5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).

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Amendment 15

Brigitte van den Berg, Jana Toom, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.	(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence, the defence industry, and dual use technologies, which should go hand in hand with social spending, creating employment and up- and re-skilling opportunities. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, through the Pact for Skills Initiative, large-scale partnerships including one on the defence ecosystem, mutual recognition of qualifications and diplomas, labour mobility, and initiatives in vocational education and training. In order to enable Member States to achieve the objectives of this Regulation, cooperation between public and private actors should be fostered, as well as the active involvement of social partners, including trade unions and employers' organisations, in order to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth. In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful and just reprogramming and focus resources on strategic actors, it is appropriate to support small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups in their crucial role for innovation, economic dynamism, and job creation, with particular emphasis on reducing barriers to their participation and facilitating their access to resources and opportunities. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills and training in the defence industry, while upholding social standards.
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3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.	3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.
4 COM (2025) 90 final	4 COM (2025) 90 final
5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).	5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).

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Amendment 16

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.	(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem. The European Union and its Member States is reacting to the geopolitical events and are willing to use the needed financial resources to strengthen our defence industry through different European and national programmes. It is important to strengthen our defence sector and at the same time continue to invest in the social inclusion and cohesion of our Union through the ESF+, and Member States can already now use the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.
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3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.	3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.
4 COM (2025) 90 final	4 COM (2025) 90 final
5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).	5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).

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Amendment 17

Marie Dauchy, Nikola Bartůšek

on behalf of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Séverine Werbrouck, Rachel Blom

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.	(2) The recent geopolitical shifts remind Member States of the need to invest heavily and rapidly in defence and the defence industry. This field, which is economically profitable for Europeans and provides many skilled jobs, requires the training of a large workforce, particularly in cutting-edge technologies. The programmes, actions and partnerships must give priority to developing these skills among the population of the Member States, so that they can benefit from these stable jobs and professional qualifications. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.
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3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.
4 COM(2025) 90 final.
5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).

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Amendment 18

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.	(2) It is already possible to support the development of skills in the defence industry under the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem.
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3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.	3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.
4 COM (2025) 90 final	4 COM (2025) 90 final
5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).	5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).

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Amendment 19

Maria Zacharia

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) The White paper for European Defence – Readiness 20303 paves the way for a true European defence union, including by suggesting to Member States to heavily invest into defence and the defence industry. In that regard, the Communication from the Commission - the Union of Skills of 5 March 20254 (‘the Union of Skills Communication’) sets out actions to address skills gaps and shortages in the Union, also through the Pact for Skills Initiative referred to in that Communication, and its large-scale partnerships, including one on the defence ecosystem. Therefore, it is appropriate to include incentives for the ESF+ established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 to facilitate the development of skills in the defence industry.	(2) In line with the Union’s commitment to peace, social inclusion, and sustainable development, and in accordance with the objectives of the European Social Fund Plus, Union funding under this Regulation shall not support the defence industry, any activities related to the development, production, procurement, or use of military capabilities, including weapons, ammunition, and defence systems. ESF+ funding shall be strictly limited to promoting social cohesion, employment, education, skills development, social innovation, and combating poverty and social exclusion.
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3 Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, JOIN(2025) 120 final, 19.3.2025.
4 COM (2025) 90 final
5 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj).

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Amendment 20

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(2 a) It is essential to ensure that any measures taken in the context of emergencies are properly differentiated and do not interfere with the achievement of the structural and strategic objectives of cohesion policy. It is urged that the regulatory framework include safeguards that prevent the dismantling of the core mission of cohesion policy.

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Amendment 21

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(2 a) NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine are disproportionate heavily impacted by Russians war of aggression, experiencing job losses, less economic activity and social exclusion because of less people-to-people contact.

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Amendment 22

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(2 b) The recurrent use of structural resources to respond to emergencies could undermine the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of cohesion policy by crowding out investments which, under normal conditions, would be aimed at fostering balanced development between regions.

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Amendment 23

Elena Donazzan, Francesco Torselli, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Chiara Gemma

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) It is already possible to support the adaptation of workers, entrepreneurs and enterprises to change under the ESF+. In line with the decarbonisation measures proposed by the Communication from the Commission – the Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation of 26 February 20256 and to further facilitate industrial adjustment linked to the decarbonisation of production processes and products, in the context of the objective of providing lifelong opportunities to regularly upskill and reskill people, as set out in the Union of Skills Communication, including through a newly proposed Skills Guarantee, the ESF+ should facilitate the skilling, job maintenance and job creation throughout the decarbonisation process by providing flexibilities to implementation.	deleted
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Amendment 24

Brigitte van den Berg, Jana Toom, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) It is already possible to support the adaptation of workers, entrepreneurs and enterprises to change under the ESF+. In line with the decarbonisation measures proposed by the Communication from the Commission – the Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation of 26 February 20256 and to further facilitate industrial adjustment linked to the decarbonisation of production processes and products, in the context of the objective of providing lifelong opportunities to regularly upskill and reskill people, as set out in the Union of Skills Communication, including through a newly proposed Skills Guarantee, the ESF+ should facilitate the skilling, job maintenance and job creation throughout the decarbonisation process by providing flexibilities to implementation.	(3) It is already possible to support the adaptation of workers, entrepreneurs and enterprises to change under the ESF+. In line with the decarbonisation measures proposed by the Communication from the Commission – the Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation of 26 February 20256 and to further facilitate industrial adjustment linked to the decarbonisation of production processes and products, in the context of the objective of providing lifelong opportunities to regularly upskill and reskill people, as set out in the Union of Skills Communication, including through a newly proposed Skills Guarantee, the ESF+ should facilitate the skilling, job maintenance and job creation throughout the decarbonisation process by providing flexibilities to implementation. In order to ensure a transition that is not only necessary in view of the Union’s digital and green objectives but also socially equitable, it is essential that the process be just and inclusive. Particular consideration should be given to the specific needs and circumstances of less developed regions. These regions and their populations should be actively involved in, and benefit from the transition, thereby ensuring their full integration into the Union’s broader economic, social, and environmental transformation.
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Amendment 25

Marie Dauchy, Nikola Bartůšek

on behalf of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Séverine Werbrouck, Rachel Blom

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) It is already possible to support the adaptation of workers, entrepreneurs and enterprises to change under the ESF+. In line with the decarbonisation measures proposed by the Communication from the Commission – the Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation of 26 February 20256 and to further facilitate industrial adjustment linked to the decarbonisation of production processes and products, in the context of the objective of providing lifelong opportunities to regularly upskill and reskill people, as set out in the Union of Skills Communication, including through a newly proposed Skills Guarantee, the ESF+ should facilitate the skilling, job maintenance and job creation throughout the decarbonisation process by providing flexibilities to implementation.	(3) It is already possible to support the adaptation of workers, entrepreneurs and enterprises to change under the ESF+. The difficulties experienced by European industries are very largely attributable to the political choices of the Commission, and in particular the Green Deal, which imposes a punitive regulatory framework on our industry, sometimes threatening the very existence of enterprises in the sector and the jobs and skills associated with them. In the context of the objective of providing lifelong opportunities to regularly upskill and reskill people, as set out in the Union of Skills Communication, including through a newly proposed Skills Guarantee, the ESF+ should facilitate the skilling, job maintenance and job creation in industries, particularly as regards energy production within Europe, by providing flexibilities to implementation.
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Amendment 26

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) It is already possible to support the adaptation of workers, entrepreneurs and enterprises to change under the ESF+. In line with the decarbonisation measures proposed by the Communication from the Commission – the Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation of 26 February 20256 and to further facilitate industrial adjustment linked to the decarbonisation of production processes and products, in the context of the objective of providing lifelong opportunities to regularly upskill and reskill people, as set out in the Union of Skills Communication, including through a newly proposed Skills Guarantee, the ESF+ should facilitate the skilling, job maintenance and job creation throughout the decarbonisation process by providing flexibilities to implementation.	(3) It is already possible to support the adaptation of workers, entrepreneurs and enterprises to change under the ESF+. In line with the decarbonisation measures proposed by the Communication from the Commission – the Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation of 26 February 20256 and to further facilitate industrial adjustment linked to the decarbonisation of production processes and products, in the context of the objective of providing lifelong opportunities to regularly upskill and reskill people, as set out in the Union of Skills Communication, including through a newly proposed Skills Guarantee, the ESF+ should facilitate the skilling, job maintenance and quality job creation throughout the decarbonisation process by providing flexibilities to implementation.
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Amendment 27

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(3 a) The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is an essential pillar of cohesion policy, the primary objective of which is to promote social inclusion, equity in employment and the reduction of territorial disparities.

Or. en

Amendment 28

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(3 b) Despite the incorporation of new strategic priorities at EU level, it is essential that the ESF+ does not deviate from its social mission, which should remain the basic orientation to address the specific needs of territories and their communities.

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Amendment 29

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(3 c) The reprogramming of resources under the ESF+ should ensure that adjustment measures in response to strategic challenges do not undermine its territorial and social approach, but rather strengthen its capacity to combat inequality and promote balanced development.

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Amendment 30

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 d (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(3 d) The proper integration of additional measures or financial flexibilities is essential to safeguard the social essence of the ESF+, ensuring that investment in new priorities does not lead to the dismantling of the cohesive role of policy and does not result in a shift of resources towards purely strategic interests.

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Amendment 31

Brigitte van den Berg, Jana Toom, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(4) It is already possible, under ESF+, to support investments contributing to the objectives of the ‘Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform’ (STEP) established by Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 which aims to strengthen the Union’s technological leadership. In order to further incentivise investments from the ESF+ in those critical fields, the possibility for Member States to receive a higher pre-financing for related programme amendments should be extended.	(4) It is already possible, under ESF+, to support investments contributing to the objectives of the ‘Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform’ (STEP) established by Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 which aims to strengthen the Union’s technological leadership and development of skills. In order to further incentivise investments from the ESF+ in those critical fields, the possibility for Member States to receive a higher pre-financing for related programme amendments should be extended.
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7 Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 February 2024 establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), and amending Directive 2003/87/EC and Regulations (EU) 2021/1058, (EU) 2021/1056, (EU) 2021/1057, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) 2021/1060, (EU) 2021/523, (EU) 2021/695, (EU) 2021/697 and (EU) 2021/241 (OJ L, 2024/795, 29.2.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/795/oj)	7 Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 February 2024 establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), and amending Directive 2003/87/EC and Regulations (EU) 2021/1058, (EU) 2021/1056, (EU) 2021/1057, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) 2021/1060, (EU) 2021/523, (EU) 2021/695, (EU) 2021/697 and (EU) 2021/241 (OJ L, 2024/795, 29.2.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/795/oj)

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Amendment 32

Brigitte van den Berg, Jana Toom, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(4 a) In order to address the critical challenges of fostering innovation and protecting knowledge to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of the European Union, Member States should promote collaboration between organisations working on the creation and uptake of skills, such as vocational, academic, and research institutions, and industries. Such collaboration is essential for the development of new technologies and the protection of intellectual property, thereby ensuring that the EU remains at the forefront of global innovation.

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Amendment 33

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(4 a) In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the ESF + contributes to the specific objective of enabling regions and people to address the social, employment, economic and environmental impacts of the transition towards the Union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate and a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050, based on the Paris Agreement.

Or. en

Amendment 34

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful reprogramming and focus resources on strategic Union priorities set out in recitals 2, 3 and 4 without causing further delays in implementation, it is appropriate to provide for further flexibilities. The mid-term review should serve as an opportunity to address emerging strategic challenges and new priorities therefore, Member States should benefit from additional time to complete the assessment of the outcome of the mid-term review and the submission of related programme amendments	(5) In order to allow Member States to undertake significant reprogramming and focus resources on the Union's strategic priorities set out in recitals 2, 3 and 4 without causing further delays in implementation, there is a need for greater flexibilities. The mid-term review is presented as an opportunity to address emerging strategic challenges and new priorities, allowing Member States additional time to complete the assessment of their performance and to submit appropriate programmatic amendments. However, it is imperative to question that focusing efforts on redefining priorities at EU level risks dismantling the very essence of cohesion policy, which is based on addressing the specific priorities and needs of territories. Diverting attention to global strategic challenges may relegate the primary mission - the reduction of regional disparities and the promotion of balanced territorial development - to the background, resulting in a loss of the territorial approach that has characterised cohesion policy.

Or. en

Amendment 35

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful reprogramming and focus resources on strategic Union priorities set out in recitals 2, 3 and 4 without causing further delays in implementation, it is appropriate to provide for further flexibilities. The mid-term review should serve as an opportunity to address emerging strategic challenges and new priorities therefore, Member States should benefit from additional time to complete the assessment of the outcome of the mid-term review and the submission of related programme amendments	(5) In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful reprogramming without losing focus on the main objectives of the fund and focus resources on strategic Union priorities set out in recitals 2, 3 and 4 without causing further delays in implementation, it is appropriate to provide for further flexibilities. The mid-term review should serve as an opportunity to address emerging strategic challenges and new priorities therefore, Member States should benefit from additional time to complete the assessment of the outcome of the mid-term review and the submission of related programme amendments

Or. en

Amendment 36

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful reprogramming and focus resources on strategic Union priorities set out in recitals 2, 3 and 4 without causing further delays in implementation, it is appropriate to provide for further flexibilities. The mid-term review should serve as an opportunity to address emerging strategic challenges and new priorities therefore, Member States should benefit from additional time to complete the assessment of the outcome of the mid-term review and the submission of related programme amendments	(5) In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful reprogramming and focus resources on strategic Union priorities set out in recitals 3 and 4 without causing further delays in implementation, it is appropriate to provide for further flexibilities. The mid-term review should serve as an opportunity to address emerging strategic and social challenges and new priorities therefore, Member States should benefit from additional time to complete the assessment of the outcome of the mid-term review and the submission of related programme amendments

Or. en

Amendment 37

Brigitte van den Berg, Jana Toom, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful reprogramming and focus resources on strategic Union priorities set out in recitals 2, 3 and 4 without causing further delays in implementation, it is appropriate to provide for further flexibilities. The mid-term review should serve as an opportunity to address emerging strategic challenges and new priorities therefore, Member States should benefit from additional time to complete the assessment of the outcome of the mid-term review and the submission of related programme amendments	(5) In order to enable Member States to carry out a meaningful and just reprogramming and focus resources on strategic Union priorities set out in recitals 2, 3 and 4 without causing further delays in implementation, it is appropriate to provide for further flexibilities. The mid-term review should serve as an opportunity to address emerging strategic challenges and new priorities therefore, Member States should benefit from additional time to complete the assessment of the outcome of the mid-term review and the submission of related programme amendments

Or. en

Amendment 38

Marie Dauchy, Nikola Bartůšek

on behalf of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Séverine Werbrouck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(6) In order to accelerate the implementation of cohesion policy programmes and alleviate the pressure on national budgets and to inject the necessary liquidity for the implementation of key investments, an additional one-off pre-financing from the ESF+ should be paid for programmes. Because of the adverse impact of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the pre-financing percentage should be further increased for certain programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. In order to incentivise the re-programming towards key priorities in the context of the mid-term review, the additional pre-financing should only be available where a certain threshold for the reallocation of financial resources to specific crucial priorities is reached.	(6) In order to accelerate the implementation of cohesion policy programmes and alleviate the pressure on national budgets and to inject the necessary liquidity for the implementation of key investments, an additional one-off pre-financing from the ESF+ should be paid for programmes. Because of the adverse impact of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, including increased migration pressure, the pre-financing percentage should be further increased for certain programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. These same regions, owing to their location at the borders of the European Union, have long been the gateway for mass illegal immigration, and this situation also has an adverse impact, which is being exacerbated. In order to incentivise the re-programming towards key priorities in the context of the mid-term review, the additional pre-financing should only be available where a certain threshold for the reallocation of financial resources to specific crucial priorities is reached.

Or. fr

Amendment 39

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(6) In order to accelerate the implementation of cohesion policy programmes and alleviate the pressure on national budgets and to inject the necessary liquidity for the implementation of key investments, an additional one-off pre-financing from the ESF+ should be paid for programmes. Because of the adverse impact of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the pre-financing percentage should be further increased for certain programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. In order to incentivise the re-programming towards key priorities in the context of the mid-term review, the additional pre-financing should only be available where a certain threshold for the reallocation of financial resources to specific crucial priorities is reached.	(6) In order to accelerate the implementation of cohesion policy programmes and alleviate the pressure on national budgets and to inject the necessary liquidity for the implementation of key investments, an additional one-off pre-financing from the ESF+ should be paid for programmes. Because of the adverse impact of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the pre-financing percentage should be further increased for certain programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and regions substantially affected by non-conventional or hybrid risks. In order to incentivise the re-programming towards key priorities in the context of the mid-term review, the additional pre-financing should only be available where a certain threshold for the reallocation of financial resources to specific crucial priorities is reached.

Or. en

Amendment 40

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(6) In order to accelerate the implementation of cohesion policy programmes and alleviate the pressure on national budgets and to inject the necessary liquidity for the implementation of key investments, an additional one-off pre-financing from the ESF+ should be paid for programmes. Because of the adverse impact of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the pre-financing percentage should be further increased for certain programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. In order to incentivise the re-programming towards key priorities in the context of the mid-term review, the additional pre-financing should only be available where a certain threshold for the reallocation of financial resources to specific crucial priorities is reached.	(6) In order to accelerate the implementation of cohesion policy programmes and alleviate the pressure on national budgets and to inject the necessary liquidity for the implementation of key investments, an additional one-off pre-financing from the ESF+ should be paid for programmes. In order to incentivise the re-programming towards key priorities in the context of the mid-term review, the additional pre-financing should only be available where a certain threshold for the reallocation of financial resources to specific crucial priorities is reached. Because of the adverse impact of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the pre-financing percentage should be further increased for certain programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, with no specific conditions to reallocate financial resources of the programme to dedicated priorities.

Or. en

Amendment 41

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(7) Furthermore, to take account of the time needed to refocus investments and to allow best use of available resources, the deadlines for the eligibility of expenditure and the decommitment rules should be adjusted for programmes carrying out a reallocation of resources to strategic priorities.	(7) In order for the mid-term review to have a real impact and serve as an effective incentive for Member States to redirect their programmes towards the new strategic priorities, investments in these areas should be prioritised within the existing eligibility and decommitment timelines, without extending current deadlines.

Or. en

Amendment 42

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(8) It should also be possible to apply a maximum co-financing rate of up to 100% to priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, given the adverse impact of the Russian aggression on those regions.	(8) It should also be possible to apply a maximum co-financing rate of up to 95% to priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and regions substantially affected by non-conventional or hybrid risks, given the adverse impact of the Russian aggression on those regions.

Or. en

Amendment 43

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(8) It should also be possible to apply a maximum co-financing rate of up to 100% to priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, given the adverse impact of the Russian aggression on those regions.	(8) It should also be possible, while maintaining the current differentiation between categories of regions, to apply a maximum co-financing rate of up to 100% to priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, given the adverse impact of the Russian aggression on those regions.

Or. en

Amendment 44

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(8) It should also be possible to apply a maximum co-financing rate of up to 100% to priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, given the adverse impact of the Russian aggression on those regions.	(8) It should also be possible to apply a maximum co-financing rate of up to 100% to programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine , given the adverse impact of the Russian aggression on those regions.

Or. en

Amendment 45

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(9) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to address strategic challenges, refocus investments on critical new priorities and simplify and accelerate policy delivery, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.	(9) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to address strategic and social challenges, refocus investments on critical new priorities and simplify and accelerate policy delivery, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

Or. en

Amendment 46

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(9) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to address strategic challenges, refocus investments on critical new priorities and simplify and accelerate policy delivery, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.	(9) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to address strategic and social challenges, refocus investments on critical new priorities and simplify and accelerate policy delivery, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

Or. en

Amendment 47

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(11) [Given the urgent need to enable crucial investments in skills in the defence industry as well as in adaptation to change linked to decarbonisation in the context of pressing strategic geopolitical challenges, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,]	(11) [Given the increased need to enable crucial investments in specific skills in critical industries as well as in adaptation to change linked to decarbonisation in the context of pressing strategic geopolitical challenges, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,]

Or. en

Amendment 48

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(11) [Given the urgent need to enable crucial investments in skills in the defence industry as well as in adaptation to change linked to decarbonisation in the context of pressing strategic geopolitical challenges, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,]	(11) [Given the urgent need to enable crucial investments in skills in the technical industry as well as in adaptation to change linked to decarbonisation in the context of pressing strategic geopolitical challenges, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,]

Or. en

Amendment 49

Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU)2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 1 – first subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
In 2026, the Commission shall pay 4,5 % of the total support from the ESF+ as set out in the decision approving the programme amendment as additional one-off pre-financing. The one-off pre-financing percentage in 2026 shall be increased to 9,5% for programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, provided the programme does not cover the entire territory of the Member State. Where, in a Member State, NUTS 2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine are included exclusively in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State, the increased pre-financing set out in this paragraph shall apply to those programmes.	In 2026, the Commission shall pay 4,5 % of the total support from the ESF+ as set out in the decision approving the programme amendment as additional one-off pre-financing. The one-off pre-financing percentage in 2026 shall be increased to 9,5% for programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and regions substantially affected by non-conventional or hybrid risks, provided the programme does not cover the entire territory of the Member State. Where, in a Member State, NUTS 2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and regions substantially affected by non-conventional or hybrid risks are included exclusively in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State, the increased pre-financing set out in this paragraph shall apply to those programmes. However, the implementation of exceptional pre-financing, in particular that allocated in a single disbursement of 30% of the allocation, shall be subject to a prior assessment of the financial impact on the annual allocations of the EU budget. If significant pressures are identified, a compensatory mechanism shall be activated to allow for a temporary adjustment of the pre-financed rate.
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

(Paragraph 30-31 from ECA Opinion 02/2025)

Justification

Due to the pressure that this exceptional pre-financing - especially up to 30% in certain cases - could exert on the annual EU budget. It is recommended to fully justify such a measure and to put in place adjustment mechanisms.

Amendment 50

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU)2021/1057

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – first subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
In 2026, the Commission shall pay 4,5 % of the total support from the ESF+ as set out in the decision approving the programme amendment as additional one-off pre-financing. The one-off pre-financing percentage in 2026 shall be increased to 9,5% for programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, provided the programme does not cover the entire territory of the Member State. Where, in a Member State, NUTS 2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine are included exclusively in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State, the increased pre-financing set out in this paragraph shall apply to those programmes.	In 2026, the Commission shall pay 4,5 % of the total support from the ESF+ as set out in the decision approving the programme amendment as additional one-off pre-financing. The additional pre-financing shall only apply where reallocations of at least 5% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a and 12d have been approved and provided that the interventions target smaller beneficiaries, provided that the request for a programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.
	The one-off pre-financing percentage in 2026 shall be increased to 9,5% for all programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine, provided the programme does not cover the entire territory of the Member State. Where, in a Member State, NUTS 2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine are included exclusively in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State, the increased pre-financing set out in this paragraph shall apply to those programmes.

Or. en

Amendment 51

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The additional pre-financing referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d have been approved; provided that the request for a programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 52

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The additional pre-financing referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d have been approved; provided that the request for a programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 53

Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU)2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The additional pre-financing referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d have been approved; provided that the request for a programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	Exceptional pre-financing (4,5 % or 9,5 % for programmes in neighbouring NUTS 2 regions) shall not be applied automatically beyond the 12,5 % threshold for reallocation of financial resources. The Commission, in coordination with the Member States, shall assess jointly and by means of a comparative analysis, including qualitative and quantitative aspects, whether the reallocation carried out responds effectively to the strategic priorities identified. This analysis may lead to the implementation of the additional financial measures even in cases where the reallocation rate does not reach 12,5%, provided that the strategic need for the adjustment is robustly justified.
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

(Se ECA Opinion 02/2025 paragraph 30-31)

Justification

It is suggested that the corresponding paragraph of Article 5a be amended so that instead of automatically applying the measures when the 15% threshold is exceeded, a mixed approach is adopted, which also takes into account the qualitative justification for reallocation.

Amendment 54

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The additional pre-financing referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d have been approved; provided that the request for a programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	The additional pre-financing referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall only apply where necessary and justified reallocations of at least 10% of the financial resources of the fund to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d have been approved; provided that the request for a programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 55

Elena Donazzan, Francesco Torselli, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Chiara Gemma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The additional pre-financing referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d have been approved; provided that the request for a programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	The additional pre-financing referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a and 12c have been approved; provided that the request for a programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 56

Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.	(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 12,5% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

Amendment 57

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.	(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 5% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

Amendment 58

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.	(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 10% of the financial resources of the fund to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.

Or. en

Amendment 59

Elena Donazzan, Francesco Torselli, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Chiara Gemma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.	(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a and 12c of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.

Or. en

Amendment 60

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5a – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.	(2) By way of derogation from Article 63(2) and Article 105(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the deadline for the eligibility of expenditure, the reimbursement of costs as well as for decommitment shall be 31 December 2030. That derogation shall only apply where programme amendments reallocating at least 5% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved.
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

Amendment 61

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(2 a) When amending programmes, the Member States shall include, with close and meaningful participation of social partners, for the dedicated priorities, obligations to the beneficiaries to respect working and employment conditions under applicable Union and national law, ILO conventions and collective agreements.

Or. en

Amendment 62

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(2 a) The Member States shall work closely with social partners, when reprogramming, and respect working and employment conditions under applicable ILO conventions, Union and national law and collective agreements.

Or. en

Amendment 63

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State.

Or. en

Amendment 64

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State.

Or. en

Amendment 65

Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and regions substantially affected by non-conventional or hybrid risks, shall be 95 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 12,5% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

Amendment 66

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 67

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 10% of the financial resources of the fund to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 68

Elena Donazzan, Francesco Torselli, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Chiara Gemma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.	(3) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for priorities in programmes covering one or more NUTS2 regions bordering Russia, Belarus or Ukraine shall be 100 %. The higher co-financing rate shall not apply to programmes covering the entire territory of the Member State concerned, unless those regions are included only in programmes covering the entire territory of that Member State. The derogation shall only apply where reallocations of at least 15% of the financial resources of the programme to one or more dedicated priorities established in accordance with Articles 12a and 12c of this Regulation in the context of the mid-term review have been approved, provided that the programme amendment is submitted by 31 December 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 69

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(4) In addition to the assessment for each programme on the outcome of the mid-term review to be submitted in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Member States may resubmit a complementary assessment as well as related requests for programme amendments, taking into account the possibility for dedicated priorities in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d within 2 months of the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [this Regulation]. The deadlines set out in Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 shall apply.	(4) In addition to the assessment for each programme on the outcome of the mid-term review to be submitted in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Member States may resubmit a complementary assessment as well as related requests for programme amendments, taking into account the possibility for dedicated priorities in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d by 31 December 2025. The deadlines set out in Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 shall apply.

Or. en

Amendment 70

Elena Donazzan, Francesco Torselli, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Chiara Gemma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(4) In addition to the assessment for each programme on the outcome of the mid-term review to be submitted in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Member States may resubmit a complementary assessment as well as related requests for programme amendments, taking into account the possibility for dedicated priorities in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d within 2 months of the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [this Regulation]. The deadlines set out in Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 shall apply.	(4) In addition to the assessment for each programme on the outcome of the mid-term review to be submitted in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Member States may resubmit a complementary assessment as well as related requests for programme amendments, taking into account the possibility for dedicated priorities in accordance with Articles 12a and 12c within 2 months of the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [this Regulation]. The deadlines set out in Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 shall apply.

Or. en

Amendment 71

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(4) In addition to the assessment for each programme on the outcome of the mid-term review to be submitted in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Member States may resubmit a complementary assessment as well as related requests for programme amendments, taking into account the possibility for dedicated priorities in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d within 2 months of the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [this Regulation]. The deadlines set out in Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 shall apply.	(4) In addition to the assessment for each programme on the outcome of the mid-term review to be submitted in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Member States may resubmit a complementary assessment as well as related requests for programme amendments, taking into account the possibility for dedicated priorities in accordance with Articles 12a and 12d within 2 months of the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [this Regulation]. The deadlines set out in Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 shall apply.

Or. en

Amendment 72

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 5 a – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(4) In addition to the assessment for each programme on the outcome of the mid-term review to be submitted in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Member States may resubmit a complementary assessment as well as related requests for programme amendments, taking into account the possibility for dedicated priorities in accordance with Articles 12a, 12c and 12d within 2 months of the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [this Regulation]. The deadlines set out in Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 shall apply.	(4) In addition to the assessment for each programme on the outcome of the mid-term review to be submitted in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Member States may resubmit a complementary assessment as well as related requests for programme amendments, taking into account the possibility for dedicated priorities in accordance with Articles 12a and 12d within 2 months of the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [this Regulation]. The deadlines set out in Article 18 (3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 shall apply.

Or. en

Amendment 73

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 a – first subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
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 referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795, it shall make an exceptional pre-financing of 30 % on the basis of the allocation to those priorities, provided that the programme amendment is submitted to the Commission by 31 December 2025. That exceptional pre-financing shall be paid within 60 days of the adoption of the Commission decision approving the programme amendment.;	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 referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/795, it shall make an exceptional pre-financing of 30 % on the basis of the allocation to those priorities, provided that smaller beneficiaries have priority access to the funding and that the programme amendment is submitted to the Commission by 31 December 2025. That exceptional pre-financing shall be paid within 60 days of the adoption of the Commission decision approving the programme amendment.

Or. en

Amendment 74

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) the following Articles 12c and 12d are inserted:	(3) the following Article 12d is inserted:

Or. en

Amendment 75

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

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

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 e (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(3 a) Guidance and administrative simplification
	The Commission shall publish, no later than 60 days after the entry into force of this Regulation, a set of detailed guidelines, accompanied by a Q&A system, aimed at clarifying the technical, legal and procedural implications of the measures adopted in Articles 5a, 12c and 12d. These guidelines will guide the managing authorities in the uniform application of the regulation, reducing the administrative burden and facilitating an early resolution of any doubts.

Or. en

Amendment 76

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 12c	deleted
	(Deletion of article 12 c)

Or. en

Amendment 77

Branislav Ondruš

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 12c	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 78

Maria Zacharia

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 12c	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 79

Maria Zacharia

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – title

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Support to the defence industry	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 80

Maria Zacharia

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support to development of skills in the defence industry under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 81

Branislav Ondruš

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support to development of skills in the defence industry under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 82

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support to development of skills in the defence industry under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 83

Brigitte van den Berg, Jana Toom, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c– paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support to development of skills in the defence industry under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	(1) Member States may decide to programme support to development of skills and training, as well as research and development, and innovation in the defence industry under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities shall support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1).

Or. en

Amendment 84

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support to development of skills in the defence industry under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	(1) Member States may decide to programme support to development of skills in the defence industry under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities shall support one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).

Or. en

Amendment 85

Grégory Allione, Brigitte van den Berg, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1 a) Effective policies in skills and training included for critical functions, as underlined in the Union of Skills, are essential to ensure that workers have the right competences and can be mobilised across the EU during times of crisis. In this regards, Member States shall promote training, skills, civic engagement, and mobility development covering defence and civil protection to equip professional workers and volunteers with the necessary expertise and the right competences and across Member states and sectors.

Or. en

Amendment 86

Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1 a) For the purposes of this Article, investments in the defence industry shall mean investments that demonstrably contribute to the Union’s strategic defensive capability and are in line with the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS). Such investments shall, as far as possible, comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle and be aimed at benefiting beneficiaries based in Member States or associated countries, in accordance with the EU legal framework.
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

(See wording on paragraph 12-19 on ECA Opinion 02/2025)

Justification

Defence investments, while they can have positive economic effects, must be aligned with European strategies and respect the ‘do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle and territorial coherence criteria.

Amendment 87

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1060

Article 12 c – paragraph 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1 b) Allow Member States to allocate resources to attract young talent and entrepreneurs to regions, especially rural areas through incentives and targeted training. This could include the creation of specialised training centres focused on strategic sectors such as defence, cyber-resilience or dual-use technologies, supporting the development of skills aligned with the Union’s strategic autonomy while reinforcing regional cohesion.
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

Amendment 88

Maria Zacharia

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) Resources allocated to the dedicated priority as referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be taken into account when ensuring compliance with the thematic concentration requirements as set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 89

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) Resources allocated to the dedicated priority as referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be taken into account when ensuring compliance with the thematic concentration requirements as set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 90

Branislav Ondruš

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) Resources allocated to the dedicated priority as referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be taken into account when ensuring compliance with the thematic concentration requirements as set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 91

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) Resources allocated to the dedicated priority as referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be taken into account when ensuring compliance with the thematic concentration requirements as set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.	(2) Resources allocated to the dedicated priority as referred to in paragraph 1 shall be taken into account when ensuring compliance with the thematic concentration requirements as set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 92

Maria Zacharia

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(3) In addition to the yearly pre-financing for the programme provided for in Article 90(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the Commission shall pay 30% of the allocation to the dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article as set out in the decision approving the programme amendment as exceptional one-off pre-financing.	deleted
That exceptional pre-financing shall be paid within 60 days of the adoption of the Commission decision approving the programme amendment in accordance with Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060.

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Amendment 93

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 3 – first subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
In addition to the yearly pre-financing for the programme provided for in Article 90(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the Commission shall pay 30% of the allocation to the dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article as set out in the decision approving the programme amendment as exceptional one-off pre-financing.	deleted

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Amendment 94

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 3 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
That exceptional pre-financing shall be paid within 60 days of the adoption of the Commission decision approving the programme amendment in accordance with Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060.	deleted

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Amendment 95

Maria Zacharia

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(4) In accordance with Article 90(5) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the amount paid as exceptional pre-financing shall be cleared from the Commission accounts no later than with the final accounting year.	deleted
In accordance with Article 90(6) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, any interest generated by the exceptional pre-financing shall be used for the programme concerned in the same way as the ESF+ and shall be included in the accounts for the final accounting year.
In accordance with Article 97(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the exceptional pre-financing shall not be suspended.
In accordance with Article 105(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the pre-financing to be taken into account for the purposes of calculating amounts to be decommitted shall include the exceptional pre-financing paid.

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Amendment 96

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 4 – first subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
In accordance with Article 90(5) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the amount paid as exceptional pre-financing shall be cleared from the Commission accounts no later than with the final accounting year.	deleted

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Amendment 97

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 4 – second subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
In accordance with Article 90(6) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, any interest generated by the exceptional pre-financing shall be used for the programme concerned in the same way as the ESF+ and shall be included in the accounts for the final accounting year.	deleted

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Amendment 98

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 4 – third subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
In accordance with Article 97(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the exceptional pre-financing shall not be suspended.	deleted

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Amendment 99

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 4 – fourth subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
In accordance with Article 105(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the pre-financing to be taken into account for the purposes of calculating amounts to be decommitted shall include the exceptional pre-financing paid.	deleted

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Amendment 100

Maria Zacharia

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be 100%.	deleted

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Amendment 101

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be 100%.	deleted

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Amendment 102

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU)2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be 100%.	(5) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for the specific priorities in the field of defence may be set at 95 % only where the need for total funding is demonstrated, without hampering the proportional contribution of Member States. This derogation shall be conditional on prior approval, through comparative analysis, of the fairness and sustainability of the investment, in order to avoid imbalances that could disproportionately favour the more developed regions.
	(This amendment applies through the text)

Or. en

(See parr 32-35 of ECA Opinion 02/2025)

Justification

The indiscriminate application of full funding (100% co-financing) may favour the more developed regions and weaken the leverage effect of co-financing, and it is therefore recommended that this measure be strictly conditional.

Amendment 103

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be 100%.	(5) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be 100% while maintaining current differentiation between categories of regions.

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Amendment 104

Brigitte van den Berg, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 c– paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(5 a) Member States shall promote collaboration between organisations working on the creation and uptake of skills, such as vocational, academic, and research institutions, and industries, to foster innovation and to support research programmes within the European Union. This shall include measures to support the development of new technologies and the protection of intellectual property.

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Amendment 105

Elena Donazzan, Francesco Torselli, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Chiara Gemma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 12d	deleted

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Justification

Competitiveness and ambitious climate targets cannot go hand in hand. European Social Fund Plus should focus on social objectives and it should not serve as another instrument of the implementation of the green policies.

Amendment 106

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepeneurs to change contributing to decarbonisation of production capacities under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	(1) Member States may programme targeted support for skilling, upskilling and reskilling measures to help workers, enterprises—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — to adapt to structural changes linked to the decarbonisation of production capacities. These dedicated priorities should reinforce the capacity of SMEs to remain competitive, sustainable and innovative in the green transition. Such priorities may contribute to any of the specific objectives listed in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

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Amendment 107

Marie Dauchy, Nikola Bartůšek, Pál Szekeres

on behalf of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Séverine Werbrouck, Rachel Blom

Proposal for a regulation

Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change contributing to decarbonisation of production capacities under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	(1) Member States may decide to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to the increase in industrial production capacities and means of production, including the production of nuclear energy, under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).

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Amendment 108

Marit Maij, Estelle Ceulemans, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Evelyn Regner, Marc Angel, Idoia Mendia, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepeneurs to change contributing to decarbonisation of production capacities under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	(1) Member States may decide, after consulting the social partners at national level, to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepeneurs to change contributing to decarbonisation of production capacities under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (g).

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Amendment 109

Brigitte van den Berg, Jana Toom, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepeneurs to change contributing to decarbonisation of production capacities under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	(1) Member States may decide to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling. re-skilling and training, as well as research and development, and innovation with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepeneurs to change contributing to decarbonisation of production capacities under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities shall support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1).

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Amendment 110

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) Member States may decide to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepeneurs to change contributing to decarbonisation of production capacities under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities may support any of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).	(1) Member States may decide to programme support aiming at skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling with a view to adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepeneurs to change contributing to decarbonisation of production capacities under dedicated priorities. Such dedicated priorities shall support one of more of the specific objectives set out in Article 4(1), points (a) to (l).

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Amendment 111

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1 a) Resources allocated to the dedicated priority as referred to in paragraph 1 shall be taken into account when ensuring compliance with the thematic concentration requirements as set out in Article 7 of this Regulation.

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Amendment 112

Miriam Lexmann

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be 100%..	(5) By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rate for dedicated priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be 100% while maintaining current differentiation between categories of regions.

Or. en

Justification

Necessary in order to keep the current differentiation of co-financing rate between categories of regions

Amendment 113

Brigitte van den Berg, Hristo Petrov, Grégory Allione, Eugen Tomac

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/1057

Article 12 d – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(5 a) Member States shall promote collaboration between organisations working on the creation and uptake of skills, such as vocational, academic, and research institutions, and industries, to foster innovation and to support research programmes within the European Union. This shall include measures to support the development of new technologies and the protection of intellectual property.

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