Explanatory Memorandum to COM(2020)206 - Amendment of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards the resources for the specific allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative - Main contents
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| dossier | COM(2020)206 - Amendment of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards the resources for the specific allocation for the Youth Employment ... |
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| source | COM(2020)206  |
| date | 25-05-2020 |
1. CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL
• Reasons for and objectives of the proposal
The objective of the proposal is to adapt the amount of resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 91(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 1 and the amount of resources for the specific allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative (‘YEI’) set out in Article 92(5) of that Regulation and the annual breakdown of commitment appropriations reflected in Annex VI of that Regulation in order to reflect the increase of the resources of the specific allocation for the YEI. More specifically, in line with the adopted budget for 2020, commitment appropriations for the specific allocation for the YEI for 2020 should be increased by an amount of EUR 28 333 334 in current prices, bringing the overall amount for 2020 up to EUR 145 million.
In addition, the proposal clarifies that the relevant provisions that were introduced in order to facilitate programming of additional YEI resources in 2019, will apply as well to the additional YEI resources in 2020.
• Consistency with existing policy provisions in the policy area
This proposal is the result of the 2020 Union budget.
• Consistency with other Union policies
The proposal is consistent with other proposals and initiatives adopted by the European Commission.
2. LEGAL BASIS, SUBSIDIARITY AND PROPORTIONALITY
• Legal basis
The review reflects the increase of the resources for the specific allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) in the 2020 Union budget.
• Subsidiarity (for non-exclusive competence)
The proposal complies with the subsidiarity principle.
• Proportionality
The proposal is proportionate. It includes the necessary technical adjustments following the adoption of the 2020 budget increasing the resources of the YEI specific allocation.
• Choice of the instrument
Proposed instrument: amendment of the current regulation.
The Commission has explored the scope for manoeuvre provided by the legal framework and considers it necessary to propose amendments to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.
3. RESULTS OF EX-POST EVALUATIONS, STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
• Ex-post evaluations/fitness checks of existing legislation
Given the specific circumstances of this proposal, there was no ex-post evaluation/or fitness checks of the existing legislation.
• Stakeholder consultations
Given the specific circumstances of this proposal, there was no consultation of external stakeholders.
• Collection and use of expertise
Use of external expertise has not been necessary.
• Impact assessment
Not applicable.
• Regulatory fitness and simplification
This is not an initiative within the Regulatory Fitness Programme (REFIT).
• Fundamental rights
The proposal has no consequences for the protection of fundamental rights.
4. BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS
The commitment appropriations for 2020 of the specific allocation for the YEI should be increased by EUR 28 333 334 to EUR 145 million in current prices.
The proposed amendment is estimated to result in additional payments of EUR 3 million in 2020.
5. OTHER ELEMENTS
• Implementation plans and monitoring, evaluation and reporting arrangements
Not applicable.
• Explanatory documents (for directives)
Not applicable.
• Detailed explanation of the specific provisions of the proposal
The objective of the proposal is to adapt the amounts of resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion and for the specific allocation for the YEI set out in Article 91(1) and in Article 92(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and the annual breakdown of commitment appropriations reflected in Annex VI to reflect additional resources for the specific allocation for the YEI. Therefore, in line with the adopted budget for 2020, commitment appropriations for the specific allocation for the YEI should be increased by an amount of EUR 28 333 334 in current prices, bringing the overall amount for 2020 up to EUR 145 million in current prices.